LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, who for 16 seasons was the face of the San Diego and later Los Angeles Chargers franchise, will officially retire as a member of the team. Rivers made the announcement in a video posted to social media Monday. The eight-time NFL Pro Bowl quarterback will sign a one-day deal to rejoin the Chargers and officially ride … [Read more...] about Former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers to retire as member of LA Chargers
3 questions for UNC, NC State, Duke football as 2025 ACC Kickoff gets underway
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — There's a different buzz this year as the Atlantic Coast Conference hosts its media days ahead of the 2025 football season. The biggest reason, of course, comes down to one name — Bill Belichick. Here’s who UNC, Duke, NC State football will play first in the 2025 season North Carolina's headline-making and sometimes head-scratching … [Read more...] about 3 questions for UNC, NC State, Duke football as 2025 ACC Kickoff gets underway
Duke Hall of Famer Johnny Dawkins returning to Cameron Indoor Stadium for exhibition game against Blue Devils
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — For the second year in a row, two former Duke men's basketball stars will face off as head coaches in an exhibition game. On Thursday, the school's athletic department announced that the Blue Devils will host the University of Central Florida — led by 1996 Duke Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Dawkins — in this year's Brotherhood Run exhibition … [Read more...] about Duke Hall of Famer Johnny Dawkins returning to Cameron Indoor Stadium for exhibition game against Blue Devils
Here’s the Carolina Hurricanes’ schedule for the 2025-26 season
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After falling short once again during last year’s postseason run, the Carolina Hurricanes bolstered their squad through free agency over the summer, but will this revamped roster translate to wins on the ice? The National Hockey League unveiled the 2025-26 schedules for every team on Wednesday, including the Hurricanes. Carolina opens regular season … [Read more...] about Here’s the Carolina Hurricanes’ schedule for the 2025-26 season
Bill Chamberlain, the second Black player in North Carolina men’s basketball history, dies at age 75
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – Former North Carolina men’s basketball standout Bill Chamberlain, who became only the second Black player to ever suit up for the Tar Heels, has died at the age of 75, the program confirmed Monday. Chamberlain played from 1969-1972 under legendary UNC coach Dean Smith, averaging 12.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 54% from the … [Read more...] about Bill Chamberlain, the second Black player in North Carolina men’s basketball history, dies at age 75