Category: The skinny
Tar Heels, Wolfpack are underdogs in bowl matchups
Sporting News is predicting both local teams – UNC and N.C. State – to lose their football bowl games. A seven-person CBS Sports panel picks…
Wolfpack has a chance to make a statement Saturday against No. 1 Syracuse
The last time, NC State (6-3) hosted a top-ranked non-conference opponent, none of its current squad members were even born yet. When the Wolfpack hosts…
Bulls, Mudcats offer holiday deals in advance of season
The Durham Bulls and Carolina Mudcats, the Triangle’s minor league baseball teams, are giving opportunities for last-minute Christmas gifts. The Bulls are offering two tickets,…
Ghost of John Kasay haunting Panthers
Kicker John Kasay was the best, most consistent thing going for the Carolina Panthers. He was an original Panther. The new regime lets him go…
Former Tar Heel signs with Redskins
Former UNC tight end Richard Quinn has been signed by the Washington Redskins. Quinn, a 2008 grad, played in 29 games, starting four, while with…
UNC’s Moran named to baseball preseason All-America team
Sophomore third baseman Colin Moran was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Preseason All-America Second Team on Wednesday. Moran earned Freshman All-America honors…
Sports Club to honor veterans Wednesday; Duke women’s assistant to speak
The Raleigh Sports Club will be honoring our veterans at its next meeting – Wednesday, Dec 7th – Pearl Harbor Day. Please note that the…
Tar Heels miss 10 shots in a row; Henson blocked at the end
In the second half, North Carolina disappeared offensively for five and a half minutes, missing 10 shots in a row. That proved too much to…
UNC’s Bernard wins ACC Brian Piccolo Award
North Carolina redshirt freshman tailback Giovani Bernard (Davie, Fla.), who rebounded from a severe knee injury to become the nation’s leading freshmen rusher, has been…
Former Devil John MacLean joins Hurricanes’ coaching staff
NEWS RELEASE – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has hired John MacLean…
