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Missouri 41, UNC 24: spread offense, effort, other thoughts

North Carolina went right down the field on its first possession and scored on a nice throw and catch from Bryn Renner to Dwight Jones….

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Williams’ confidence in Barnes well founded

After a couple of “off” games for Harrison Barnes, a brave journalist asked Roy Williams about it. Coach Williams said he wasn’t worried about Harrison…

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Dwight Jones reinstated by NCAA for bowl game

University of North Carolina senior wide receiver Dwight Jones has been reinstated by the NCAA and is eligible to compete in the Independence Bowl vs….

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Bulls radio announcer gets Tampa Bay Rays gig

The Tampa Bay Rays announced today that Neil Solondz (SO-lahnz) has been named the team’s new pre- and postgame radio host. Solondz has been with…

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Heels use a 23-1 spurt and 72 rebounds to win by 50

If the Tar Heels could play like they did during a six-minute stretch in the second half when they outscored Nicholls State 23-1, this could…

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Too bad Wolfpack couldn’t keep it close as Waiters dominates

The N.C. State basketball team had a chance to make a statement against No. 1 Syracuse and, after the first few minutes, appeared to have…

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UNC’s 29-point lead dwindles to 12 before Heels win 97-82

Anytime you get up by 29 points, you shouldn’t end up winning by only 15 as the Tar Heels did in a 97-82 victory over…

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UNC assistant coach feared Barnes was going to Duke

UNC Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Robinson, speaking to the Raleigh Sports Club this week, said he was not quite sure he was going to…

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Watch highlights of one of the Hurricanes best efforts of the season

The Carolina Hurricanes came from behind to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 at home last night.

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Good move for ACC basketball to play more conference games

Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced Thursday that beginning in the 2012-13 season the league will play an 18-game conference schedule in basketball. Good…

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