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What they’re saying about N.C. State making the Sweet 16

“Sunday’s win against third-seeded Georgetown proved that this program doesn’t have to wait until the arrival of its heralded Class of 2012 to return to…

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Hard fouls may end Marshall’s and Carolina’s season

North Carolina, playing with John Henson for the first time since the first game of the ACC Tournament, got fired up against a physical Creighton…

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Renfree stars in Duke football scrimmage

Quarterback Sean Renfree completed 15-of-19 passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns while wideout Blair Holliday caught eight passes for 84 yards to highlight Duke’s…

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If the Heels shoot poorly, get outrebounded again they’ll be home with Blue Devils

North Carolina, behind a career-high 17 points from James Michael McAdoo, overcame a sluggish start to defeat Vermont 77-58 in the Tar Heels’ first game…

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What they’re saying about Duke’s upset loss to Lehigh

“When Duke entered the NCAA Tournament without a sign of a true lockdown defense, it became perhaps one of the most vulnerable Blue Devil teams…

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Hurricanes to hold “Alumni Fantasy Game” April 1

The National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes today announced the festivities surrounding the team’s first-ever Alumni Fantasy Game, to be held on Sunday, April 1 at…

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What they’re saying about the UNC football sanctions

“The NCAA cited UNC-Chapel Hill for violations that included academic fraud, impermissible agent benefits, ineligible participation and failure to monitor its football program. The school…

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Audio of the NCAA findings report on UNC football

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Statements from UNC regarding the NCAA sanctions on its football program

Chancellor Holden Thorp: “It’s been almost two years since this investigation began, so getting the NCAA ruling is a big step in moving forward. We…

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Do UNC’s NCAA title hopes rest on John Henson’s wrist?

Do UNC’s NCAA title hopes rest on John Henson’s wrist? In a word, probably. I say that because there could be other factors that could…

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