DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Boozer had 25 points in his first regular-season home game as sixth-ranked Duke beat Western Carolina 95-54 on Saturday. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward added eight rebounds, five assists and a block in 23 minutes for the Blue Devils (2-0), who opened the season Tuesday with a home-state win against Texas in Charlotte for the first-ever … [Read more...] about Boozer scores 25, helps No. 6 Duke breeze past Western Carolina in Blue Devils’ 1st home game
Hurricanes edge Wild in chippy home victory
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Sean Walker scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes held off the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Thursday night at Lenovo Center in a physical contest that saw 45combined penalty minutes. Walker netted the game-winner at 16:51 of the first period, assisted by Seth Jarvis and KyleMiller, helping Carolina improve their home record. Jordan Blake also had a strong … [Read more...] about Hurricanes edge Wild in chippy home victory
Live scoreboard: UNC hosts Central Arkansas to open 2025-2026 men’s basketball season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A new cast of players is ready to take the floor in Carolina blue Monday night. The North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face the Central Arkansas Bears Monday night. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. For the first time in a handful of years, RJ Davis is not suiting up to lead UNC. But a guard who played several … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC hosts Central Arkansas to open 2025-2026 men’s basketball season
Final score: No. 6 Duke opens season in Charlotte against Texas
CHARLOTTE (WNCN) — The new-look Duke men's basketball team opens the 2025-2026 season Monday night in the Queen City. The Blue Devils, ranked No. 6 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, are set to face the Texas Longhorns in the Dick Vitale Invitational Tuesday night. Tip off at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. The entire starting five of last year's … [Read more...] about Final score: No. 6 Duke opens season in Charlotte against Texas
Bill Belichick among 9 coaching semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class
CANTON, Ohio (AP) – Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick and four other head coaches who won Super Bowls are among the nine semifinalists in the coach category for the 2026 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Belichick is in his first year of eligibility after rule changes put in place last year requiring coaches only to be out of the NFL for one full … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick among 9 coaching semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class