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Final spots for USA Baseball’s National Team to be determined in Cary this week

Games will be played Tuesday through Sunday at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary to trim the Collegiate National Team from 39 players…

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Former ECU quarterback still the No. 1 guy in Jacksonville, Jags GM says

There has been a lot of talk in the football world that former East Carolina quarterback David Garrard may lose his job as starter for…

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Goodbye Whitney; Hello, again, Babchuk

The first day of the NHL’s free agency period saw more comings and goings as the Carolina Hurricanes continue to get younger. The Hurricanes brought…

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Carolina, Duke make top 10 in Directors Cup final standings

UNC SPORTS INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE – The University of North Carolina finished in seventh place nationally in the Learfield Sports Directors Cup, the Tar Heels’…

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Duke-Carolina on primetime network TV? Whoopty do

As Dane Huffman mentioned below, CBS Sports announced today that the Saturday, March 5, 2011 Duke at North Carolina basketball game will be aired in…

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Challenging a national sports columnist ends with me being called an idiot

I objected to a recent column by CBSsports.com senior writer Gary Parrish, who also hosts an ESPN radio program. He “bravely” denigrated the basketball talents…

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One of the best Red Sox fans, a Tar Heel, passes away on Father’s Day after long battle

I’m a member of a very active and successful Red Sox fan club. One of the friends of the club has been an inspiration to…

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Stewart-Haas Racing’s Bobby Hutchens has his Father’s Day priorities straight

Bobby Hutchens, director of competition for Stewart-Haas Racing, lost his wife to cancer last December and has decided to stay home in Winston-Salem with his…

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World Cup odds and ends, and an odd end

Well, I waited all day for our soccer expert to post something here but, alas, you’re stuck with me – someone who watches soccer only…

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Raleigh Sports Club getting some big name speakers

Those who like to talk about sports and support local sports teams have been joining the Raleigh Sports Club for years now – with the…

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