Bill Belichick is getting set to enter his first season as North Carolina’s head football coach. How it might play out is anyone’s guess — but Colin Cowherd already sees trouble coming. Please click here for more.
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88 Players Begin Quest for USA Baseball Gold in Cary
USA Baseball has announced the 88-player roster for Phase 1 of its 18U National Team Training Camp, set to run July 18-22 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary. A player from Cardinal Gibbons and one from Fuquay-Varina are competing. Please click here for more.
Duke Basketball Alum Delivers First Pro Points in Style
Just a few minutes into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA 2K26 Summer League debut against the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas’ Pavilion on Thursday, Duke basketball product Tyrese Proctor put his name in the scoring column for the first time on a professional stage. Please click here for more.
Son of Former Cowboys Star Attracts Duke Basketball Head Coach
The latest indicator of Duke’s interest in Spears popped up in North Augusta, S.C., on Thursday afternoon. And it came in the form of fourth-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer showing up courtside to watch the 6-foot-8, 190-pound five-star phenom shine in Nike EYBL E16 action. Please click here for more.
Aho and the Canes may need to rethink branding strategies amid logo criticism
The Carolina Hurricanes recently introduced a new hat as part of their merchandise collection, spotlighting franchise star Sebastian Aho, however, the launch has generated criticism that it bears an uncanny similarity to the historic emblem of the Montreal Canadiens. Please click here for more.
Duke’s Jon Scheyer provides major injury update on Maliq Brown
It seems as though the Duke Blue Devils basketball team will have their defensive stalwart right back on the court for the start of the season, as Maliq Brown could make his long-anticipated return sooner than expected. Please click here for more.
3-star athlete Aiden Smalls flips from Rice to NC State
Going into his initial late-April decision, Clayton (N.C.) three-star athlete Aiden Smalls wanted to pick the school that showed him the most support, while staying close to home would be ideal. Please click here for more.
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NASCAR Fans Complain After ‘Demolition Derby’ Clash
NASCAR fans have taken to social media after Saturday evening’s Cook Out Clash in Winston-Salem saw chaos as drivers collided multiple times navigating around the narrow oval. Please click here for more.
Which North Carolina cities ranked among the ‘best sports cities’ in America?
The personal finance company WalletHub sought to answer that question, releasing its report on the best sports cities in 2024 to help fans get the most bang for their buck while enjoying the games they love. Please click here for more.
Former Disney executives pitch athletic directors on ‘Project Rudy’ Super League
Athletic directors at more than 25 power conference programs have heard the “Project Rudy” pitch. The proposed model would reportedly preserve the four power conferences while also overhauling the current scheduling and would feature an expanded postseason. Please click here for more.