DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The Blue Devils football team had a slow start in their season-opening game against Elon, but they can't afford that in Week 2 as a top-ranked team comes to Durham. Duke (1-0) is hosting No. 11 Illinois (1-0) in an early-season test for Manny Diaz' squad. Kickoff at Wallace Wade Stadium is set for noon. The Blue Devils defeated Elon 45-17 on Aug. 28 … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: Duke football faces early test as No. 11 Illinois visits Durham
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No. 11 Illinois takes over after halftime to trounce mistake-prone Duke
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Illinois capitalized on a series of mistakes by Duke to beat the Blue Devils 45-19 on Saturday for a road win against a power-conference opponent. Kaden Feagin, Hank Beatty and Ca'Lil Valentine ran for scores, while Beatty also had a huge receiving day with eight catches for 128 yards for … [Read more...] about No. 11 Illinois takes over after halftime to trounce mistake-prone Duke
Will Panthers’ Ikem Ekwonu Have ‘Great’ NFL Practice Friday, Start Vs. Jaguars?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ikem Ekwonu faces a big end-of-week challenge. As coach Dave Canales described during Wednesday’s post-practice news conference, the Carolina Panthers’ left tackle must have a “great day Friday.” If Ekwonu experiences a “great” final practice before the team departs to face the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, he could be in the starting lineup. If not, … [Read more...] about Will Panthers’ Ikem Ekwonu Have ‘Great’ NFL Practice Friday, Start Vs. Jaguars?
Hurricanes fans are about to see whether Alexander Nikishin was worth the hype
After years of waiting and dreaming for the day to come, the Russian blueliner is preparing for his first season in the NHL after several great years at home. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes fans are about to see whether Alexander Nikishin was worth the hype
Friends and family excited for 1st ever Etienne Bowl when Panthers face Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) -- Even as a kid, Trevor Etienne knew it was farfetched. "I would be lying if we sat down and was like, 'We talked about how it was going to happen,' the Panthers rookie running back admitted this week. Panthers hit the practice field ahead of regular season opener against Jaguars But life is funny. As Etienne … [Read more...] about Friends and family excited for 1st ever Etienne Bowl when Panthers face Jaguars