Author: Cliff Barnes
Duke gets on top early, uses threes and defense to stop UNC
You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t spit in the wind. You don’t pull the mask of the old Lone Ranger. And you don’t…
It’s a redux as Carolina comes back behind Barnes
During the Tar Heels 92-87 overtime win over Clemson in the ACC tournament today, North Carolina fans must have felt they’d seen this picture before….
Secretary of State’s investigation continues despite agent’s death
The sports agent at the center of the NCAA’s investigation of the UNC football program has died but the investigation will continue. Gary Wichard, 60,…
Bad toes hampering Duke’s season
If Duke fails to defend its national championship this spring, the Blue Devils can blame bad toes and bad timing, so says NY Times Sports…
One fan’s observations from the ACC tourney
Greg Pierce, who volunteers with the Raleigh Sports Club, attended the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday afternoon and relayed this information from his Blackberry. ….
Turnover prone Heels rally from 19 down to win at the buzzer
Talk about dodging a bullet. It took a 27-6 run over the last 10 minutes for North Carolina, champions of the ACC regular season, to…
Smith has the face and words of a winner, Coach K says
Duke’s Nolan Smith has grown steadily over the years and now as a senior he’s ready to play in the NBA as a winner, Coach…
Duke’s Smith dominates All-ACC; No Heels selected for 1st team
Duke’s Nolan Smith, possibly on his way to national player of the year honors, has been unanimously selected to the All-ACC team by the members…
Barnes, Marshall share rookie of week honors
GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes and Kendall Marshall share ACC Rookie of the Week honors following their outstanding performances this past week. Barnes…
