Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The school announced Tuesday that the six-time NBA all-star would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as “chief basketball officer.” Tatum is currently recovering from a ruptured right Achilles’ tendon suffered in May during the NBA playoffs. In its release, the school … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has a new job: chief basketball officer for his former Duke program
Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf leaving team to ‘pursue new opportunities’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf resigned from his position after more than 17 years combined with the franchise, the team announced on Monday. Warf previously worked for the team in various sales and marketing roles from 2000 to 2017. He then returned to the Hurricanes after former president and general manager Don Waddell left for the Columbus … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf leaving team to ‘pursue new opportunities’
Dabo Swinney relishes the chance to face Bill Belichick despite a matchup that has lost its luster
The coaching clash between Bill Belichick and Dabo Swinney may have lost its luster with North Carolina and Clemson off to disappointing starts, but don't tell Swinney that. Swinney said he's embracing the opportunity to coach against Belichick on Saturday when his Tigers face the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. "Yeah, I mean, are you kidding me? It's amazing," Swinney said … [Read more...] about Dabo Swinney relishes the chance to face Bill Belichick despite a matchup that has lost its luster
ACC looks to have a wide-open race for the spotlight with few returning all-conference performers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zoe Brooks has never known a time at N.C. State before now when she couldn't lean on star teammates Saniya Rivers or Aziaha James before now. Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff understands that type of jarring change considering last year's national scoring leader Ta'Niya Latson ha s transferred to South Carolina after three seasons. Those are … [Read more...] about ACC looks to have a wide-open race for the spotlight with few returning all-conference performers
Gio Lopez listed as ‘questionable’ ahead of UNC-Clemson clash
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina starting quarterback Gio Lopez, who was carted off the field during the Tar Heels' last game on Sept. 20, is listed as "questionable" ahead of Saturday's matchup against Clemson. Lopez was injured in the third quarter of UNC's loss at UCF after being tackled. He was taken off the field with a right leg injury and did not return. … [Read more...] about Gio Lopez listed as ‘questionable’ ahead of UNC-Clemson clash