Author: Cliff Barnes

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Duke women picked to win ACC title, Carolina second

NEWS RELEASE – The Duke women’s basketball team has been predicted to finish atop of the 2010-11 ACC Women’s Basketball standings for the first time…

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UNC’s Burney cleared to play Saturday

NEWS RELEASE – University of North Carolina senior cornerback Kendric Burney has been cleared to play and will make his 2010 debut Saturday against William…

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Reporter remembers key moments in Josh Hamilton’s life

Raleigh native Josh Hamilton has gone from phenom to junkie to MVP of the American League Championship Series and probably of the American League. At…

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Is former Cowboy Aikman unbiased when announcing Redskins games?

For some unknown reason, Fox Sports has had former Dallas Cowboy quarterback Troy Aikman doing color commentary on Washington Redskins games this year… and Redskins…

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Former Panther helps Panthers finally win a game

Quarterback David Carr finally has helped the Panthers – three years after playing with them. Carr came in to relieve San Francisco’s Alex Smith, who…

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Miami drubs Carolina – Now, that’s more what we expected from depleted Heels

After four straight impressive wins, it appears the suspensions and injuries have finally caught up with the Tar Heels as Miami crushed North Carolina 33-10….

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Hamilton wins ALCS MVP award as Rangers pop cork on… ginger ale

Raleigh’s Josh Hamilton, who has struggled with alcohol and drug abuse, was awarded the American League Championship Series MVP Award following his team’s 6-1 victory…

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Carolina fans firmly behind Butch Davis, survey shows

NEWS RELEASE – A new poll of North Carolina voters describing themselves as UNC fans finds that football coach Butch Davis retains strong support from…

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Ten area high school football games to consider attending, with predictions

For the second time in as many weeks, my record of predicting area high school football games was a perfect 10-0, making the season total…

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O’Brien gives Pack players a few days off before preparing for FSU

After losing in overtime at rival East Carolina, and with no game this weekend, NC State coach Tom O’Brien figured his players needed a little…

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