Balmer dealt, but questions remain
Whether the deterioration of Kentwan Balmer’s situation with San Franciso was related to the NCAA investigation of UNC is hard to tell. Balmer didn’t show up…
UNC player who had scrap at N.C. State finds new maturity
CHAPEL HILL – Donte Paige-Moss has added nearly 40 pounds of muscle from a year ago. But his new strength is only one change for the…
Redskins find Garner speedster who does the John Wall dance
The Washington Redskins may have found its fastest player since Darrell Green in the person of Garner native Brandon Banks. Banks, wearing the No. 16, returned…
UNC’s McDonald lights up the Bahamas with 25 points (we think)
UNC sophomore Leslie McDonald scored 25 points in only 17 minutes to help the Tar Heels to a 123-86 victory over the Bahamas All-Stars last night….
N.C. State enters benchmark year under O’Brien
N.C. State hasn’t had five straight losing seasons since 1956, when coach Earle Edwards’ team finished 3-7 overall. That year marked State’s sixth straight losing season…
Illegal immigration rears its ugly head in local youth sports leagues
While most Americans appreciate the various cultures coming together for a melting pot society, most (about 80 percent) do not appreciate illegal immigrants taking advantage of…
UNC’s Davis says Renner’s arm as good as any he’s had
While the focus Thursday was on Dick Baddour’s comments and the NCAA probe, this observation from Butch Davis was too fascinating to let pass. Davis said…
N&O reporter pushes Butch Davis on John Blake
UNC coach Butch Davis, at podium, and N&O reporter Joe Giglio, at right Joe Giglio of The News & Observer pressed UNC coach Butch Davis Thursday…
