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Great moments remembered from All-Star Game

If you’re looking for a good summary of thoughts and interesting observations from the All-Star Game, here’s a link to the HurricanesBeat.com and its final…

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Wolfpack goes blank at UNC, and for a moment Monday morning

N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe obviously has more to worry about than the ACC media teleconference, but there was an awkward moment Monday morning when…

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Facilities, vision led to Raleigh’s impressive success with All-Star Weekend

The ultra-successful All-Star Weekend in Raleigh was a testament to two critical factors when it comes to professional sports – facilities and vision. Raleigh had…

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Clemson’s Brownell is off to a strong start

The headlines in the Triangle will focus on how N.C. State blew a 19-point lead at Clemson Tuesday night, and with good reason, but a…

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Wake woes continue as 0-16 ACC season possible

Wake Forest bottomed out in the ACC Tournament again last year and then in the NCAAs, prompting athletics director Ron Wellman to fire Dino Gaudio…

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Yow: Wolfpack program will be reviewed

N.C. State’s loss to Duke Wednesday night highlighted the problems with the basketball program, which was why Thursday’s talk shows were full of discussions about…

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NCSU, Duke heading two different directions

N.C. State and Duke were two teams going in separate directions Wednesday at the RBC Center, as the Blue Devils rolled to a 92-78 victory…

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Point guard Chennault returning for Deacons

Wake Forest is finally catching a break after a miserable start to its basketball season. Freshman point guard  Tony Chennault will make his return from…

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N.C. State could be facing losing season

N.C. State’s basketball season could quickly spiral downward if Saturday’s 84-71 loss at Florida State was any indication. The Wolfpack was picked for fourth in…

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Coaches responsible for State’s defensive lapses

It’s only the first ACC game, but N.C. State’s efforts Tuesday night in a 75-66 loss at Boston College continued what has been a recurring…

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