CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The final home series of the regular season for the North Carolina baseball team is a big one, and not just because it's against an archrival. The No. 4 Tar Heels host the No. 16 NC State Wolfpack Friday for the middle game of a three-game series. Friday's first pitch at Boshamer Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. UNC won Thursday night's series … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 4 UNC, No. 16 NC State baseball face off in middle contest of 3-game series
Capitals top Hurricanes in Game 2, tie second-round playoff series at 1-1
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNCN) — The Washington Capitals led the Carolina Hurricanes end-to-end Thursday night, taking Game 2 of the second round series by a score of 3-1. Connor McMichael, John Carlson and Tom Wilson each scored for the Capitals. Wilson's empty net goal with a minute left to play in the game sealed the win for Washington. Shayne Gostisbehere netted the Canes' … [Read more...] about Capitals top Hurricanes in Game 2, tie second-round playoff series at 1-1
Andersen’s status could put spotlight on Kochetkov for Hurricanes’ clinching shot against Devils
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rod Brind'Amour has frequently noted his Carolina Hurricanes would need goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov in a playoff run even as veteran Frederik Andersen played well in a lead role. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has already proven his coach right and might have to do so again as the Hurricanes get their first shot at advancing to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Andersen’s status could put spotlight on Kochetkov for Hurricanes’ clinching shot against Devils
Carolina won’t have Andersen in net for Game 5 against New Jersey, opening door for Kochetkov
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes won't have goaltender Frederik Andersen for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against New Jersey on Tuesday night, clearing the way for 25-year-old Pyotr Kochetkov to make his first start of this postseason. Coach Rod Brind'Amour ruled Andersen out after Tuesday's morning skate ahead of the team's chance to clinch the … [Read more...] about Carolina won’t have Andersen in net for Game 5 against New Jersey, opening door for Kochetkov
ACC cuts 20-game men’s basketball slate to make room for nonconference games in bid to boost sport
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is hoping its men's basketball programs trade two fewer league games for marquee nonconference matchups in an effort to reverse a dwindling haul of NCAA Tournament bids. The league announced Wednesday it is reducing its 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18. The change comes after Commissioner Jim Phillips has been vocal … [Read more...] about ACC cuts 20-game men’s basketball slate to make room for nonconference games in bid to boost sport