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…
Baddour: No timetable yet on NCAA investigation
North Carolina athletics director Dick Baddour made a surprise visit to UNC’s football media day, opening a news conference in Chapel Hill by saying he would…
UNC shifts players to prepare for Austin’s absence
North Carolina has shifted players along its defensive line, a telling move that hints at the seriousness of the NCAA investigation into Marvin Austin. Junior Michael…
Updates coming today from Chapel Hill
North Carolina is holding a football media day today in Chapel Hill, with coach Butch Davis speaking at noon and players available after that. We’ll have…
The Barnes era has begun for Carolina basketball
UNC freshman Harrison Barnes scored 21 points, hauled in eight rebounds and turned the ball over only once as the Tar Heels defeated the Commonwealth Bank…
