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Burney out six games, Williams out four for Carolina

North Carolina football players Kendric Burney and Deunta Williams must miss competition and repay benefits as a condition of becoming eligible to play again, the NCAA…

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NCSU’s Yow addresses football, spring sports, marketing … and Tuffy

The Raleigh Sports Club was packed Wednesday, and for good reason. New N.C. State athletics director Debbie Yow addressed the club, and as you might expect,…

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Davis quips that Carolina might put NCAA updates on I-40 billboard

You could tell in Butch Davis’ voice Wednesday that he is weary of talking about the NCAA and academic investigations and whether the 12 players being…

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Panthers score three goals early to beat Hurricanes in exhibition opener

The Florida Panthers scored three goals in the first five minutes of the Carolina Hurricanes’ exhibition opener and went on to win 4-1. For more information,…

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In a fascinating volleyball match, State can’t knock off UNC

One of the good stories in the Triangle has been the surprising rise of N.C. State in volleyball. Last December, athletics director Lee Fowler fired Charita…

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Hurricanes sign Skinner to three-year deal but hasn’t made roster yet

NEWS RELEASE – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed center Jeff Skinner…

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Hurricanes should find a roster spot for 18-year-old Skinner

The Carolina Hurricanes had trouble scoring goals and creating scoring chances last season. Jeff Skinner, the team’s first-round draft pick, scored 70 goals in 84 games…

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Hurricanes to announce player signing at noon Tuesday

NEWS RELEASE – The Carolina Hurricanes will hold a player-signing news conference tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 21, at noon in the RBC Center Arena Club Restaurant. President/General…

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