DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke football was back to business Thursday night as the Blue Devils opened the 2025 season with a win over FCS team Elon. After a somewhat shaky first half, Duke (1-0) buckled down and defeated the Phoenix (0-1) by a score of 45-17 Thursday night at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. "It was a nervy start to the game," Duke head coach Manny Diaz said. … [Read more...] about Duke football rolls to season-opening victory over Elon
Former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams to receive state’s highest civilian honor
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – Former University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach Roy Williams is adding another accolade to his lengthy list of accomplishments. Williams, who spearheaded the Tar Heels to three national championships and five Final Four appearances over his 18-year tenure in Chapel Hill, became one of six recipients of the North Carolina Award – the … [Read more...] about Former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams to receive state’s highest civilian honor
Wolfpack looking to avenge bowl game loss to ECU as teams clash again to open 2025 football season
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — For the twelfth time in school history, North Carolina State will open its football season against in-state rivals East Carolina when they face off Thursday night. Though the rivalry is always a little heated, this year there's a little extra fuel to the fire, as the teams also ended last season against each other. The two programs faced off in the … [Read more...] about Wolfpack looking to avenge bowl game loss to ECU as teams clash again to open 2025 football season
Blue Devils to debut new-look offense in 2025 season opener against Elon
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The second year of the Manny Diaz era in Durham begins Thursday night as Duke football hosts FCS team Elon from nearby Burlington to open the 2025 season. Under Diaz' leadership, the Blue Devils exceeded expectations last season, finishing the season with an appearance in the Gator Bowl and a 9-4 record. College Football Kickoff: Duke Blue … [Read more...] about Blue Devils to debut new-look offense in 2025 season opener against Elon
Here’s when the Carolina Hurricanes will have games on national TV
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Hockey League announced Wednesday the national TV schedule for games in the 2025-26 season. The NHL said the Carolina Hurricanes will have 10 regular-season games televised nationally by ESPN and Turner, which includes TNT. Some start times of six of the Hurricanes' games have changed, according to the league, due to them being on … [Read more...] about Here’s when the Carolina Hurricanes will have games on national TV