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Twins’ Joe Mauer retiring after 15 seasons

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Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer is retiring after 15 seasons. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Volleyball Wins Third Straight, Completes Season Sweep of Notre Dame

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

After earning a 3-1 win in the first meeting between the teams this season, the NC State volleyball team completed the season sweep against Notre Dame with a 3-1 (14-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-23) victory Friday night inside Purcell Pavilion. …read more

Source:: Gopack

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Was Panthers’ humiliating defeat to Steelers a blip on radar? Or, is worse to come?

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

The Carolina Panthers had their minds on a certain type of pie after getting blitzed 52-21 by Pittsburgh Thursday night. “I’ll tell you what, it sure enough was a humbling … Click to Continue »
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Source:: Charlotte Observer Carolina Panthers

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Wolfpack Shuts Out Wildcats, Advances To NCAA Second Round

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

RALEIGH – The NC State women’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Second Round for the third consecutive year and 11th time in program history on Friday evening, thanks to its 1-0 win over Northwestern in the NCAA First Round at Dail Soccer Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. …read more

Source:: Gopack

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Panthers’ Ron Rivera: Ejecting Eric Reid after hit not warranted, merits explanation

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid was ejected from Thursday night’s 52-21 loss at Pittsburgh, after his shoulder pad appeared to hit Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s helmet as the latter slid … Click to Continue »
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Source:: Charlotte Observer Carolina Panthers

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2 plays may not define Panthers’ season, but they defined primetime loss to Steelers

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Former boxer Mike Tyson, a man who hits incredibly hard, once said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” The Carolina Panthers had a plan when … Click to Continue »
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Source:: Charlotte Observer Carolina Panthers

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Rifle Outdone by National Champion Kentucky in Dual Match

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

Facing off against the 2017-18 National Champion Kentucky Wildcats, the 17th-ranked NC State rifle team was outdone by No. 4 Kentucky, 4690-4639, Friday afternoon inside the Kentucky Rifle Range. …read more

Source:: Gopack

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Jamison Crowder nearing return, questionable vs. Buccaneers

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Crowder has missed the past four outings with an ankle injury, but returned to practice this week. He did some light individual work Thursday and continued to make progress …

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Source:: Washington Times

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Fan base fuming after brutal NC State loss

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
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The original story was going to be all about how NC State had moved up to No. 14 in the College Football Playoff rankings and in a position to potentially earn a major bowl bid, should they win out against a weak remaining schedule. Well, they don’t have to worry about that anymore. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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Dunleavy: Why I love-love reporting

November 9, 2018 Cliff Barnes Leave a comment
Mary Dunleavy reporting from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh

What do you like more? Anchoring or reporting? That’s a question I get a lot. I think I love both — but I love-love reporting. …read more

Source:: WRAL

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