RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Florida may have just cut down the nets as national champions earlier this week, but the Gators still don’t own the distinction as the “most valuable” college basketball program. That honor is bestowed to a pair of teams based out of the Triangle area. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the North Carolina and Duke men’s … [Read more...] about Where Triangle teams rank among the ‘most valuable’ programs in college basketball
James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — James Reimer made 33 saves and helped lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Reimer's first shutout of the season was the 31st of his career and first since Feb. 17, 2024, with the Detroit Red Wings when he made 38 saves against Calgary. Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka scored for the Sabres, who … [Read more...] about James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes
March Madness: Here’s how to watch Saturday’s Final Four games on CBS
SAN ANTONIO (WNCN) — The last weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament is here. All four of this year's No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four in San Antonio, where they're set to play Saturday night in games that can be seen on CBS 17, the station of the NCAA Tournament. Overall No. 1 seed Auburn, who won the South Region, will face West Region winner and Southeastern … [Read more...] about March Madness: Here’s how to watch Saturday’s Final Four games on CBS
Future uncertain for Duke basketball star due to new Trump administration policy
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Duke men’s basketball standout might be facing deportation following a weekend announcement from the Trump administration regarding a new visa policy. The U.S. plans to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders effective immediately, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Saturday … [Read more...] about Future uncertain for Duke basketball star due to new Trump administration policy
NC State unveils details for new basketball coach Will Wade’s contract
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina State University has released the contract details for new men’s basketball coach Will Wade, who was officially hired in late March. According to the contract agreement, Wade signed a six-year deal that runs through March 2031. He’s set to make $2.5 million in his first season as the leader of the Wolfpack. His contract is set to … [Read more...] about NC State unveils details for new basketball coach Will Wade’s contract