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Canes’ Faulk named to NHL all-rookie team

The National Hockey League tonight announced that Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk was named to the 2011-12 All-Rookie Team. Faulk, 20, totaled eight goals and…

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Bulls’ Archer, a Clayton native, to get at least two starts to show his stuff in the majors

Pitcher Chris Archer, a 23-year-old from Clayton, is jumping to the major leagues from the Durham Bulls – for a couple of starts at least….

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Posted in Featured stories UNC

New official Carolina website begins July 1 on GoHeels.com

As Tar Heel fans enjoy the summer and prepare for the 2012-13 athletic season, Carolina Athletics is proud to announce the relaunch and redesign of…

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Penguins’ GM says he isn’t interested in trading Jordan Staal to Canes or anyone else

Rumors have swirled around for nearly two months that the Carolina Hurricanes would get Eric Staal’s brother Jordan from Pittsburgh but the Penguins general manager…

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Duke to face Kentucky in Georgia Dome; Devils release part of basketball schedule

The Duke men’s basketball team released a portion of its 2012-13 schedule on Tuesday, showcasing a slate that could include up to 13 games against…

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Hurricanes sign announcers to multi-year contracts

John Forslund will begin his 18th season as the Carolina Hurricanes’ television play-by-play voice in 2012-13, and his 22nd season with the Hurricanes organization. Former…

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Posted in Featured stories UNC

UNC’s “minor” sports at least have the academics going on

While the University of North Carolina football team has been hammered for its academics or lack thereof, and some apparent bogus African-American studies classes, six…

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Hurricanes announce preseason schedule; first home game Sept. 28

The Hurricanes will open the preseason at Columbus on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., as they play the first of five games in five…

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Not looking like Barnes will end up with Charlotte Bobcats

When the Charlotte Bobcats, despite having one of the worst records of all time, failed to get the first pick in the NBA draft, a…

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Posted in Featured stories N.C. State

NC State ousted from NCAA baseball tourney in extra innings

NC State traded blows with the top-seeded Gators for 10 innings, but the Pack’s sensational 2012 campaign drew to a close with a 9-8 loss…

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