CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The University of North Carolina football team reportedly aims to try its hand with the luck of the Irish to open the 2026 regular season. UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham made the announcement on Tuesday, moving its previously scheduled game with TCU overseas to Dublin, Ireland. "This is an outstanding opportunity for our … [Read more...] about North Carolina football to open 2026 season in Ireland
Judge denies injunction for four players suing NCAA in North Carolina court
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge denied a preliminary injunction Tuesday sought by four college football players who had sued to gain an additional season of eligibility. Judge Matthew Houston said the evidence was "not sufficient" while ruling from the bench following a three-hour hearing in North Carolina Business Court. That came in response to similar lawsuits filed by … [Read more...] about Judge denies injunction for four players suing NCAA in North Carolina court
Hurricanes snag Game 1 win in first-round playoff series against New Jersey Devils
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals in his first playoff game with Carolina as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jalen Chatfield scored a first-period goal for the Hurricanes, who carried a 3-0 lead late into the second period and kept consistent pressure on … [Read more...] about Hurricanes snag Game 1 win in first-round playoff series against New Jersey Devils
Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick, declares for 2025 NBA Draft
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Duke men's basketball freshman sensation Cooper Flagg, who led the Blue Devils to their first Final Four appearance under head coach Jon Scheyer and won several awards along the way, has officially announced the end of his college career. Flagg will be forgoing the remainder of his collegiate eligibility and declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft, he revealed … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick, declares for 2025 NBA Draft
Late-season rest has Hurricanes buzzing in game-one win over Devils
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The Carolina Hurricanes came limping into the post season, losers in seven of their last eight regular season games but it didn’t take the Canes long to show that the post season is a different animal, with Carolina scoring the first three goals of the game and never looking back in a 4-1 win over New Jersey. “Yeah, well, for us to win, we’re going to … [Read more...] about Late-season rest has Hurricanes buzzing in game-one win over Devils