NEWARK, N.J. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes were down 2-0 to the New Jersey Devils in the third period of Friday night's Game 3, but they came back to tie it and send the game into overtime and eventually double overtime. But it wasn't enough, as New Jersey's Simon Nemec scored 2 minutes and 36 seconds into the second overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 win over the Canes at … [Read more...] about Hurricanes lose to Devils in double overtime in Game 3, still lead series
‘Born and bred a Tar Heel’: UNC’s Drake Powell declares for 2025 NBA Draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina freshman standout Drake Powell has unveiled the plans for the future of his basketball career. Powell is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft following just one year in Chapel Hill, he announced through social media on Wednesday. "Tar Heel Nation, thank you for embracing and supporting me through the highs and lows of the past … [Read more...] about ‘Born and bred a Tar Heel’: UNC’s Drake Powell declares for 2025 NBA Draft
NC State’s Anthony Belton picked by Green Bay Packers in 2nd round of 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wisc. (WNCN) — NC State has a player off the board in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Wolfpack left tackle Anthony Belton was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 54th overall pick in the draft, which this year is also being held in Green Bay. The 6'6", 336-pound from Tallahassee, Fla. spent three seasons at offensive tackle for NC State, starting … [Read more...] about NC State’s Anthony Belton picked by Green Bay Packers in 2nd round of 2025 NFL Draft
Hurricanes aim to shake road woes heading to New Jersey for Game 3
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Freddie Andersen mans the starter's crease at Thursday’s practice, a pretty good indication that he will start his third straight game in net as the Hurricanes-Devils series shifts to New Jersey for Game 3 on Friday. “We’ve certainly talked about it, lots of discussions,” Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “I’d say more than likely … [Read more...] about Hurricanes aim to shake road woes heading to New Jersey for Game 3
UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wisc. (WNCN) — North Carolina's Omarion Hampton will be taking his talents to the other side of the country as he elevates his game to the next level. The running back from Clayton was picked 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which this year is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hampton played at Cleveland High … [Read more...] about UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft