Month: June 2017

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What Derek Carr’s monster deal means for the Panthers’ Cam Newton and other NFL QBs

The reaction from some NFL fans – including my dad – to quarterback Derek Carr’s monster deal with Oakland was somewhat predictable: “What’s he ever…

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Carolina Panthers Cam Newton: ‘I didn’t have no plan B’ after football

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton told players in Saturday’s 7-on-7 football tournament at Providence Day School that football was his only option, which led to…

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Here’s what Cam Newton says he needs to deserve a Super Bowl ring. It’s not easy.

For Cam Newton, football and success were the only options. At his fifth annual 7-on-7 football tournament at Providence Day School on Saturday, the Carolina…

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LSU beats Oregon State 6-1 to reach CWS finals

Caleb Gilbert held No. 1 national seed Oregon State to two hits in 7 1/3 innings, Michael Papierski homered from both sides of the plate…

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Style vs safety: Do too many football helmets pose a risk?

Oregon football players used three helmets last season — green, black and white — that were mixed and matched with myriad uniform combinations. …read more…

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Canes draft seven players on NHL Draft Day 2

Seven players joined center Martin Necas, whom the Hurricanes selected on Friday in the first round, 12th overall, in the team’s 2017 draft class on…

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Former ECU football player shot, killed Friday night in Raleigh

Raleigh police are investigating following a shooting on Wake Forest Road Friday night. …read more Source:: WRAL

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Former ECU football player shot, killed Friday night in Raleigh

Raleigh police are investigating following a shooting on Wake Forest Road Friday night. …read more Source:: WRAL

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TCU to meet Florida again after 9-2 College World Series win

TCU coach Jim Schlossnagle had to admit he was a little worried when Florida starter Jackson Kowar struck out seven of the Horned Frogs’ first…

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Topics & Takes: NBA Draft fallout, alcohol in the ACC & maternal instinct

Lauren & Marilyn discuss the NBA Draft (& the tweets and girlfriends that the night brought to light), which specific beers local schools should be…

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