Category: The skinny
PGA Tour member Grayson Murray, a Raleigh native, unexpectedly passes away
Raleigh native Grayson Murray, a two-time PGA Tour winner who battled alcohol issues and depression, has died, according to PGA Tour officials. No cause of death…
Hurricanes buying Backyard Bistro, will host team’s sportsbook
The Carolina Hurricanes are purchasing a restaurant near PNC Arena, and it will house a sportsbook beginning next year. The Hurricanes’ purchase of Backyard Bistro will…
Middle Creek, Green Hope volleyball take first and second in final statewide top 25
Middle Creek, even without its best player, came out on top of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A volleyball championship — more than enough reason…
In Raleigh, Theismann discusses life after football’s most famous injury
The College Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning quarterback was giving a lecture entitled “The Challenge of Change” at the Cardinal community in North Hills….
UNC basketball showing interest in former West Virginia big man
North Carolina’s basketball roster-building effort continues well into the summer with James Okonkwo now on the Tar Heels’ radar. A 6-8 forward who played the last…
CapitalSportsNC.com wins national writing award in support of a friend
Clifton Barnes of Cary has won a national writing award for an online post promoting high school classmate Buck Williams for inclusion in the basketball hall…
Rocky Mount’s Buck Williams should be in the Hall of Fame
By Clifton Barnes (NOTE: Barnes is a Rocky Mount Senior High classmate and former junior high football/basketball teammate of Buck Williams.) Brash. Trash talker. Controversial. Showy….
