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'It's about all of us together': UNC enters first-of-its-kind partnership to compensate former athletic stars
While the NCAA continues to grapple with the future of athlete compensation and name image and likeness rights, UNC unveiled a first-in-the-nation partnership aimed at helping some of its former athletes realize a few of the fruits of their labor. → Read More
Hubert Davis to be officially introduced as UNC men's basketball coach Tuesday afternoon
Hubert Davis, the new men's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina, will officially be introduced Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Staal back on the ice for Canes after COVID-19 bout
Jordan Staal said it was the time away from his family and the knowledge that he was the one who brought COVID-19 into the Hurricanes locker room that pained him the most. → Read More
Panthers new GM looking for 'competitive advantage'
The Carolina Panthers introduced new general manager Scott Fitterer. One of his core beliefs: Never stop hunting for players. → Read More
Armstrong: Canes already dealing with coronavirus chaos
There's no shining up the COVID apple. It's rotten and what makes it worse is that the Canes were doing everything right and still... → Read More
Raleigh native just 2nd woman named GM of men's pro basketball team
Just 28 years old, Amber Nichols was named General Manager of the Capital City Go Go, the NBA G League affiliate of the Washington Wizards. She's just the second woman to ever hold that position in the league. → Read More
College cornhole champ says it 'feels good' to win for NC State
Draven Steed's rise to cornhole national champion has been somewhat meteoric. The NC State junior says it was futility that first got him really into the game. → Read More
Former part-time data wiz now an assistant GM for Canes
Eric Tulsky, who began as a part timer with the Canes in 2014, was promoted Friday to Assistant General Manager, a testament to the value he's brought to the team. → Read More
Canes have new division rivals but title run remains the mission
With just 56 games in the NHL regular season, a fast start is necessary. → Read More
'No template for this': ACC basketball coaches cope with pandemic uncertainty
The ACC's basketball coaches held their first league-wide zoom media call Monday and as you'd expect, navigating a college basketball season in the midst of a worsening pandemic was a major topic of discussion. → Read More
UNC's Howell has never tasted steak
The biggest revelation from a pre-Orange Bowl interview may be that Tar Heels star QB Sam Howell has since childhood, only ever eaten chicken. That's right, no beef, no burgers, no seafood. → Read More
Missing stars, UNC offense 'not going to change anything' for the Orange Bowl
No. 14 North Carolina's offense was one of the most explosive in the country this year. A big dose of that dynamite will not be available Saturday in the Orange Bowl, but the Tar Heels are trying to make it as close to business as usual in practice. → Read More
As 4 key players opt out, UNC prepares for Orange Bowl
There's no getting around it, Texas A&M will not be getting the best version of UNC on Saturday. While that's understandably a disappointment for many, it's a price the program likely must get used to paying. → Read More
UNC, NC State football showcase strong hauls on signing day
The Tar Heels are crowing after Wednesday's national signing day, having collected a trove of talent good enough to warrant a No. 13 national recruiting ranking. The Wolfpack also filled some needs with some coveted talent. → Read More
Military style 'program' helped NC State players build trust, learn how to lead
Offseason team-building exercises are universal in football. Military-style training is nothing new either, but for whatever reason something called "The Program" clicked with the Wolfpack. → Read More
Former Southern Durham star QB Kendall Hinton plucked from Denver Broncos practice squad to start against Saints
Former Southern Durham star Kendall Hinton went from the Broncos practice squad to starting QB due to positive COVID 19 test within the team and contract tracing. → Read More
Brown face biggest test as No. 2 Notre Dame visits UNC
No. 25 UNC at home vs. No. 2 Notre Dame. It is the biggest game to date of Mack Brown's return to Chapel Hill. → Read More
Hurricanes' world-class practice facility unveiled
After years at ramshackle Raleigh Center Ice, the Triangle's only major league team finally has a major league practice facility. → Read More
Star freshman says choosing Duke over pro money was easy decision
Top Five recruit Jalen Johnson never had a question: He wanted to play at Duke for Coach K despite big-man skills that would translate easily to the pros. → Read More
St. Aug's basketball player inspires through writing, speaking
Bre'cha Byrd was recruited as a star athlete out of Virginia to come and play basketball for the Saint Augustine's Falcons. Spend 10 minutes talking to her though, and you'll realize her mission is far bigger than just sports. → Read More