LOS ANGELES (WNCN) — For the second year in a row, a Duke men's basketball commit has won the national Gatorade Male Player of the Year award. Live on Wednesday night at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, Blue Devils' five-star recruit Cameron Boozer was named the recipient of the award. The 6'9" power forward, who is the son of former Duke and NBA star player Carlos Boozer, … [Read more...] about Duke commit Cameron Boozer wins Gatorade Male Player of the Year
Here are the UNC, NC State and Duke baseball players picked in the 2025 MLB Draft
ATLANTA (WNCN) — There was no shortage of standout baseball players from the Atlantic Coast Conference selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft, and over a dozen of those selected from the league came from a Triangle school. The 2025 MLB Draft began Sunday with the first three rounds and concluded Monday with the fourth through twentieth rounds. Of the 61 players … [Read more...] about Here are the UNC, NC State and Duke baseball players picked in the 2025 MLB Draft
Hurricanes’ Russian prospects learning more than just hockey at camp
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Carolina Hurricanes goalie prospect Semyon Frolov takes a break at the Canes recent Prospects Development Camp. Frolov, like three other Russian players at this year’s camp, doesn’t speak English. “It’s tough for them for sure, but they will do their best to get prepared for this,” said Carolina Hurricanes amateur scout Oleg Smirnov. Smirnov is … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Russian prospects learning more than just hockey at camp
Nikolaj Ehlers chooses the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the NHL’s top free agent off the market
The long wait for Nikolaj Ehlers' free agent decision is over. Ehlers decided Thursday to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the top player available off the market more than 72 hours since the NHL's signing period began. Ehlers agreed to terms on a six-year, $51 million contract. He'll count $8.5 million against the salary cap through 2031. He's coming off being … [Read more...] about Nikolaj Ehlers chooses the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the NHL’s top free agent off the market
Cerrato’s long and winding road finally leads to home with Canes
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The third time is the charm for Carolina Hurricanes prospect Charlie Cerrato. After entering the previous two NHL drafts but not hearing his name called, Cerrato was taken in the second round of this year’s draft by the Hurricanes with pick No. 49. “Went through some ups and down for sure in junior hockey, but I feel like everything that happened … [Read more...] about Cerrato’s long and winding road finally leads to home with Canes