Category: The skinny
ESPN and ACC extend exclusive, multi-platform agreement through 2026-27
ESPN and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) have announced an extension to their exclusive agreement through 2026-27 which will now feature several new elements designed to…
USTA pro tennis circuit returns to Raleigh
The Raleigh Women’s Challenger returns to Raleigh, May 6-13, for the fifth consecutive year and eighth overall. It is offering $25,000 in prize money for the…
Hubert Davis leaves ESPN for his alma mater, Carolina
Former University of North Carolina guard, 12-year NBA veteran and ESPN analyst Hubert Davis is the Tar Heels’ newest assistant men’s basketball coach, head coach Roy…
Tickets on sale now for ACC baseball tourney to be held in Greensboro
Single-game tickets for the 2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship, scheduled for May 23-27 at NewBridge Bank Park, are on sale now. Adult passes for the…
UNC, Duke in top 20 of NACDA Learfield Cup Directors’ Standings
The Atlantic Coast Conference is one of only two leagues with multiple schools in the top 10 and with at least eight schools in the top…
American Idol McCreery pitches complete game three hitter
American Idol winner Scotty McCreery threw a complete game three hitter to lead Garner over Smithfield Selma and improve to 2-0 on the season. Despite racking…
Q&A – State’s O’Brien says he’s satisfied with his team, and their health
During the ACC Spring Football Coaches Teleconference Q&A, N.C. State football coach Tom O’Brien said he’s satisfied with his team which finished spring drills without any…
Wolfpack sweeps Boston College with 16-9 drubbing
No. 18 NC State overwhelmed Boston College 16-9 by tying season-highs for runs and hits in Saturday’s nightcap to sweep a doubleheader and claim the series…
