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Tar Heels trail No. 4 Virginia 36-29 at half as they try to keep 7-game win streak alive

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No. 8 North Carolina’s seven-game winning streak is in jeopardy as the Tar Heels trail Virginia 36-29 at the half. North Carolina shot just 35.5% from the field to 56.5% for Virginia. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Bob Costas was just honest about football’s toll

February 11, 2019 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

“The reality is that this game [football] destroys people’s brains — not everyone’s, but a substantial number. It’s not a small number, it’s a considerable number. It destroys their brains.”

— Bob Costas, sportscaster

That statement, delivered in November 2017 at a University of Maryland journalism symposium, can …

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Source:: Washington Times

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Stevens: What you need to know about instant replay in high school football

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Football: John A. Holmes Aces vs Tarboro Vikings on Friday, Dece

After the NFHS opened the door to instant replay in high school football, Nick Stevens explains what you need to know about the topic and explains what questions have to be answered before it’s implemented in North Carolina. …read more

Source:: High School OT

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Will re-signing Eric Reid significantly change Panthers’ plan for free agency, draft?

February 11, 2019 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Monday, the Carolina Panthers announced a three-year extension for safety Eric Reid that Reid later confirmed to be worth a little over $22 million. The move stabilizes a secondary that … Click to Continue »
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Source:: Charlotte Observer Carolina Panthers

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Brownlow’s GIFs: A Valentine’s Day-themed GIF preview for a red-hot week of ACC games

February 11, 2019 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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Do you like love? Do you like ACC basketball? Do you like both love and ACC basketball? Well you’re in luck, because a red-hot week of ACC games means a red-hot GIF preview filled with love-themed GIFs! …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Young Removes Name from NCAA Transfer Portal

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Young Removed from NCAA Transfer Portal …read more

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Jack Gruden charged with drunk in public

February 11, 2019 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Redskins video assistant Jack Gruden, who is the son of coach Jay Gruden, was arrested early Saturday morning in Ashburn, Virginia, and charged with being drunk in public.

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Gruden, 22, got into three different verbal confrontations. A deputy officer on patrol observed Gruden …

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Source:: Washington Times

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Gold: Taking stock of the Hurricanes

February 11, 2019 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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With two weeks and six games before the NHL trade deadline, there are three main issues for the Hurricanes. Their place in the standings, the roster and the plight of former number one goalie Scott Darling. The first two are related. The third, troubling. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Panthers re-sign safety Eric Reid to 3-year deal

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The Panthers have re-signed safety Eric Reid to a three-year contract that runs through the 2021 season. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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40-second play clock, postseason instant replay option among high school football rules changes

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Football: Rocky Mount Gryphons vs Hunt Warriors on October 13, 2018

The NFHS has voted to permit state associations to create instant-replay procedures for state postseason contests only. …read more

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