RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- A former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football player who was initially ruled ineligible in the 2023 season -- leading to "violent" threats against NCAA officials -- has been selected to play in the National Football League. The Baltimore Ravens picked Devontez "Tez" Walker, a former wide receiver for the Tar Heels, on Day 3 of the NFL … [Read more...] about UNC’s Tez Walker drafted by Baltimore Ravens following high-profile NCAA eligibility dispute with major backlash
NC State football coach Dave Doeren signs contract extension through 2029 season
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The leader of the North Carolina State football program is slated to stick around for a couple more years. NC State football coach Dave Doeren agreed to another contract extension that will keep him in Raleigh through the 2029 season. The details of the contract are unavailable at this time. Faith, hard work at the bedrock of Payton Wilson’s … [Read more...] about NC State football coach Dave Doeren signs contract extension through 2029 season
Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
ELMONT, N.Y. (WNCN) -- The Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating their third straight win against the New York Islanders Thursday night. The Hurricanes finished 3-2 in the third game in round one of the playoffs. It was held in Elmont, New York at the UBS Arena. Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start. Sebastian Aho also scored for the … [Read more...] about Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
‘My heart and soul belong in Chapel Hill’: UNC guard Seth Trimble returning next season to play for Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – Seth Trimble is coming back to Chapel Hill. After spending two weeks pursuing other options through the transfer portal, Trimble is returning to the University of North Carolina for his junior season, he announced on Tuesday. “I’ve taken time to realize where my home is,” Trimble said in a released statement on social media. “After much … [Read more...] about ‘My heart and soul belong in Chapel Hill’: UNC guard Seth Trimble returning next season to play for Tar Heels
NC State forward Mohamed Diarra declares for 2024 NBA Draft
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – One of the major contributors to the North Carolina State men’s basketball team’s historic run to the Final Four is moving on to the professional ranks. NC State forward Mohamed Diarra announced his intentions to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday. In his social media announcement, Diarra revealed that he’s turning his focus “100 percent” … [Read more...] about NC State forward Mohamed Diarra declares for 2024 NBA Draft