N.C. State’s Wilson struggles to hit in minors again
Russell Wilson has struggled to hit in his summer as a minor leaguer in the Colorado Rockies system. Wilson, the N.C. State quarterback, was hitting just…
NCAA allegations against UNC are rare
The fact that the NCAA is asking questions of the North Carolina football program is news because such situations are rare. The NCAA’s Division I Committee…
NCAA probe of UNC also involves South Carolina
The (Columbia) State newspaper is reporting today that Durham native Weslye Saunders, a senior tight end at South Carolina, was also interviewed by NCAA officials about…
Complete copy of letter from Dean Smith’s family which was released today
From the Family of Dean E. Smith: Our dad is almost eighty years old, so it’s expected that he might show signs of aging. After spending…
Young sportswriter denigrates UNC and the ACC in announcing NCAA investigation
North Carolina football finds itself under investigation by the NCAA for possible violations. While the school acknowledges an investigation, no details have been provided. ESPN.com’s Joe…
Feinstein book with Dean Smith canceled due to coach’s memory issues
Last week, Capital Sports’ Dane Huffman talked about former UNC coach Dean Smith’s fading memory and the poignant story about it that appeared in the Fayetteville…
Bulls’ Elliott Johnson singles to win all-star game; Durham starts long homestand
The International League Triple-A All-Stars defeated the Pacific Coast League 2-1 Wednesday night after the Durham Bull’s Elliot Johnson singled in a run in the sixth…
Tar Heels, Wolfpack battle in summer league basketball
Colleague Steve Wiseman wrote a piece for today’s Charlotte Observer and News & Observer in which he described incoming Tar Heels Harrison Barnes and Reggie Bullock…
