Sports agent: ‘Impressions’ of college basketball landscape led me to contact NCSU about Smith
When an FBI investigation resulted in the September arrests of 10 agents, coaches and businessman with basketball ties, Wilmington-based sports agent Gary Shipman wasn’t surprised….
Swofford expects ‘substantive’ findings from Rice commission
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford says he expects “substantive” recommendations from the committee seeking ways to reform college basketball amid a federal investigation of…
Wake Forest’s Doral Moore to skip senior season, turn pro
Wake Forest center Doral Moore says he will skip his senior season and turn pro. …read more Source:: WRAL
With ‘Monday Night Football’ in play, why Greg Olsen wants clarity on future with Panthers
Another offseason, another potential contract dispute involving Panthers tight end Greg Olsen. Olsen, the three-time Pro Bowler, had incentives added to his deal last summer…
Column: Majors can have impact on others in different ways
Major champions today create memories for tomorrow. …read more Source:: WRAL
Big Pay Raises Coming for G League Players
The NBA is instituting a long-anticipated salary increase in its developmental league, according to two people familiar with the league’s plans. …read more Source:: WRAL
Ryan Anderson shows up to voluntary workouts in better shape
Entering his second year, linebacker Ryan Anderson apparently got in better shape. The 2017 second-round pick hardly saw the field last season, buried in the…
Redskins looking to replace leadership of Will Compton, Niles Paul
The departures of linebacker Will Compton and tight end Niles Paul created voids the Redskins will need to fill this season — not just on…
Ex-Panthers safety Tre Boston looking for work – and the reason he’s still unemployed
There’s a starting-caliber NFL safety in his mid-20s with a history of social activism who – not coincidentally – remains on the market more than…
In timeline released Tuesday, NC State details its response to federal hoops probe
North Carolina State University released a timeline Tuesday detailing its response to the widening federal probe into college basketball, including what ties the school’s basketball…
