RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract for next season that is worth $2.75 million. General manager Eric Tulsky announced the deal Saturday, a little over 48 hours before his team starts the second round of the playoffs against Washington. Andersen could earn up to $750,000 in incentives for games … [Read more...] about Hurricanes sign goaltender Frederik Andersen to 1-year $2.75 million contract extension
NC State’s Anthony Belton takes the long road to the NFL
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- It’s a moment Anthony Belton will never forget. “You know it’s something you dream about your whole life as a kid,” said Belton. The former NC State star heard his name called early in the recent NFL Draft. Belton was a second-round pick of the Green Bay Packers, the 54th overall pick. “I know going into it I was real nervous, but all the … [Read more...] about NC State’s Anthony Belton takes the long road to the NFL
Hurricanes goalie Freddie Andersen back at full strength in time for Capitals series
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Carolina Hurricanes goalie Freddie Andersen returned to the ice with his teammates on Friday, showing no ill effects from an injury suffered in Game 4 of the Canes' first-round playoff series with the New Jersey Devils. “Yeah, obviously a good step today, and it’s good to be back with the boys,” said Andersen. The Hurricanes have been holding their … [Read more...] about Hurricanes goalie Freddie Andersen back at full strength in time for Capitals series
Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes wasted little time in reaching an extension for trade-acquisition Taylor Hall. The team announced Wednesday that Hall had signed a three-year, $9.5 million contract through the 2027-28 season. That came roughly three months after the Hurricanes traded for the former Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP and with Carolina having advanced … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall
UNC men’s basketball to play Ohio State in 2025 CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta
ATLANTA (WNCN) – The matchups and venue for the next iteration of the CBS Sports Classic were unveiled on Thursday afternoon. The North Carolina men’s basketball team is set to square off against Ohio State at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Dec. 20. The Tar Heels and Buckeyes will tip off the action in the first game of a doubleheader with Kentucky facing St. John’s in … [Read more...] about UNC men’s basketball to play Ohio State in 2025 CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta