CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A matchup between two of the most successful men's college basketball programs in NCAA history — and one that's sure to have Roy Williams sitting in the stands — highlights the North Carolina men's basketball team's non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. UNC is set for a trip to Allen Fieldhouse on Nov. 8 to face the Kansas Jayhawks. It wil … [Read more...] about UNC men’s basketball 2024-25 non-conference schedule includes Maui Invitational, matchups against Kansas, Alabama
UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After 50 years in college athletics, more than half of which were with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), Larry Gallo is retiring at the end of August. Gallo, 73, came to Chapel Hill in 1997 after two and a half years as the director of athletics at Indiana State. He spent the last 27 years of his career as a senior and e … [Read more...] about UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
Jack Drury re-signed to two-year contract with Carolina Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Forward Jack Drury has been re-signed to the Carolina Hurricanes on a two-year, $3.45 million contract extension. Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced the re-signing on Wednesday. The deal will pay Drury an average-annual value of $1.725 million through the 2025-26. Brian Fork named CEO of Carolina Hurricanes Drury, 24, had 27 p … [Read more...] about Jack Drury re-signed to two-year contract with Carolina Hurricanes
Recent study ranks PNC Arena the #1 venue for food in the NHL
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In a recent study by the Online Betting Guide (OLBG), PNC Arena, the home of the Carolina Hurricanes, is ranked as the best ice hockey venue for foodies. The study factored in the cost of a hotdog, the price of beer, rate of concession stands on arena property and an overall rating dubbed by OLBG as the "Total Foodie Ranking." PREVIOUS | C … [Read more...] about Recent study ranks PNC Arena the #1 venue for food in the NHL
Vance Honeycutt, UNC baseball’s home run leader, picked 22nd by Baltimore Orioles in 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, T.X. (WNCN) — North Carolina baseball's all-time home run leader will be taking his speed and clutch hitting to a new organization. On Sunday, UNC center fielder Vance Honeycutt was taken by the Baltimore Orioles with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. He's the first Tar Heel to be picked in the first round since 2020 when Aaron Sabato … [Read more...] about Vance Honeycutt, UNC baseball’s home run leader, picked 22nd by Baltimore Orioles in 2024 MLB Draft