RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes are back on home ice for the first time in 14 days, but the team at practice on Monday is quite a bit different from the squad that left on their recent annual state fair road trip. “I don’t know how many guys went out there but it just seemed like every day there was something bad happening,” said Carolina head coach Rod … [Read more...] about Banged-up Canes back from successful two-week road trip
Pack uses bye week to rest, heal and evaluate heading into stretch run
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The NC State football team is coming off a bye week, and now the Pack heads into a tough five game stretch to close the regular season. There are no easy games left to be played as the Pack (4-3 overall, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) looks for at least two more wins to become bowl eligible. The next few weeks won’t be easy for State, but then again, … [Read more...] about Pack uses bye week to rest, heal and evaluate heading into stretch run
Pittsburgh’s QB sets freshman record as Panthers roll by NC State
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Heintschel set a freshman school record by passing for 423 yards and Pittsburgh pushed its winning streak to four by racing past North Carolina State 53-34 on Saturday night. The Panthers (6-2, 4-1 ACC) are unbeaten since Heintschel replaced Eli Holstein following a loss to Louisville in late September. Heintschel completed 28 of 48 for three scores, … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh’s QB sets freshman record as Panthers roll by NC State
Live scoreboard: UNC faces No. 8 BYU in exhibition game
SALT LAKE CITY (WNCN) — It won't count, but Friday night will be a huge test for the new-look North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team. UNC is in Utah to face preseason No. 8 BYU and AJ Dybantsa, the top recruit in the country in the Class of 2025. Tip off at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels have 11 new players on their … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC faces No. 8 BYU in exhibition game
Former NC State big man DJ Burns acquired by Charlotte Hornets’ G League team
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WJZY) -- Beloved former N.C. State big man DJ Burns is coming back to the North Carolina hardwood. Burns was acquired by the Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets' G League affiliate, the team announced Saturday. The 6-foot-9 Rock Hill, South Carolina, native joins the Swarm after being added from the G League undrafted player pool. UNC comes up … [Read more...] about Former NC State big man DJ Burns acquired by Charlotte Hornets’ G League team