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Corey Frazier analyzes Duke's 34-17 loss to Virginia and what it means for the rest of their season.
Corey Frazier analyzes Duke's 34-17 loss to Virginia and what it means for the rest of their season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez scored two touchdowns, including one by returning a teammate’s fumble, on plays that caught North Carolina off guard and the Demon Deacons didn’t allow a to...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez scored two touchdowns, including one by returning a teammate’s fumble, on plays that caught North Carolina off guard and the Demon Deacons didn’t allow a to...
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Morris passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns, J’Mari Taylor ran for 133 yards and two scores on 18 carries, and No. 20 Virginia kept its conference title hopes intact with a 34-17 victory over Duke on...
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Morris passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns, J’Mari Taylor ran for 133 yards and two scores on 18 carries, and No. 20 Virginia kept its conference title hopes intact with a 34-17 victory over Duke on...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck passed for 291 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Malachi Toney, and No. 16 Miami — looking to climb in the College Football Playoff rankings — rolled past N.C. State 41-7 on S...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck passed for 291 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Malachi Toney, and No. 16 Miami — looking to climb in the College Football Playoff rankings — rolled past N.C. State 41-7 on S...
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar both had double-doubles as No. 18 North Carolina cruised past North Carolina Central, 97-53, on Friday night in the Smith Center.
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar both had double-doubles as No. 18 North Carolina cruised past North Carolina Central, 97-53, on Friday night in the Smith Center.
Josh Shaw broke free for a 30-yard touchdown dash with 1:51 remaining in regulation to complete South Carolina State's 34-27 victory over NC Central on Friday night.
Josh Shaw broke free for a 30-yard touchdown dash with 1:51 remaining in regulation to complete South Carolina State's 34-27 victory over NC Central on Friday night.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Sebastian Aho scored 4:29 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Sebastian Aho scored 4:29 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Freshman forward Cameron Boozer scored 23 of his season-high 35 points in the first half as No. 4 Duke put together three double-figure scoring runs on the way to beating Indiana State 100-62 on Fr...
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Freshman forward Cameron Boozer scored 23 of his season-high 35 points in the first half as No. 4 Duke put together three double-figure scoring runs on the way to beating Indiana State 100-62 on Fr...
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- Sydney Shaw scored 16 points and reserve Célia Rivière scored 12 as West Virginia overcame the ejection of six players just before halftime to beat 15th-ranked ...
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- Sydney Shaw scored 16 points and reserve Célia Rivière scored 12 as West Virginia overcame the ejection of six players just before halftime to beat 15th-ranked ...
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick's name has been mentioned in connection with the New York Giants.
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick's name has been mentioned in connection with the New York Giants.
Carolina's Bryce Young and Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. delivered identical somber messages following disappointing performances in losses last week: "I've got to be better."
Carolina's Bryce Young and Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. delivered identical somber messages following disappointing performances in losses last week: "I've got to be better."
No. 20 Virginia visits Duke on Saturday in a key matchup that headlines the Atlantic Coast Conference's weekly slate. The Cavaliers and Blue Devils are two of the five teams with one league loss.
No. 20 Virginia visits Duke on Saturday in a key matchup that headlines the Atlantic Coast Conference's weekly slate. The Cavaliers and Blue Devils are two of the five teams with one league loss.
North Carolina has won two straight games against ACC opponents since opening the season with just two wins in its first seven games.
North Carolina has won two straight games against ACC opponents since opening the season with just two wins in its first seven games.
The NC State Wolfpack could see the return of key offensive playmakers, ACC rushing leader Hollywood Smothers and tight end Justin Joly.
The NC State Wolfpack could see the return of key offensive playmakers, ACC rushing leader Hollywood Smothers and tight end Justin Joly.
The university is now using the interlocking NC as its primary brand for academics and athletics.
The university is now using the interlocking NC as its primary brand for academics and athletics.
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more.
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more.
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- All-American Lauren Betts had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 3 UCLA to a 78-60 victory over No. 11 North Carolina on Thursday night in the WBCA Challenge, the Bruins' second win over a ranked team ...
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- All-American Lauren Betts had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 3 UCLA to a 78-60 victory over No. 11 North Carolina on Thursday night in the WBCA Challenge, the Bruins' second win over a ranked team ...
NC State coach Dave Doeren meets with the media to discuss his team's outlook heading into Saturday's game at No. 16 Miami. The Wolfpack is coming off a bye week following a 48-36 win against Georgia Tech.
NC State coach Dave Doeren meets with the media to discuss his team's outlook heading into Saturday's game at No. 16 Miami. The Wolfpack is coming off a bye week following a 48-36 win against Georgia Tech.
Vancouver Canucks (8-9-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (11-5, in the Metropolitan Division)
Vancouver Canucks (8-9-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (11-5, in the Metropolitan Division)
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff m...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff m...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Just the thought of it makes Pat Narduzzi cringe.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Just the thought of it makes Pat Narduzzi cringe.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Taina Mair scored 18 points and No. 15 Duke held Norfolk State to 16% shooting to coast to an 83-32 victory on Wednesday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Taina Mair scored 18 points and No. 15 Duke held Norfolk State to 16% shooting to coast to an 83-32 victory on Wednesday night.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Darrion Williams erupted for 32 points and Paul McNeil Jr. scored 27 as N.C. State overwhelmed UNC Greensboro 110-64 on Wednesday night.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Darrion Williams erupted for 32 points and Paul McNeil Jr. scored 27 as N.C. State overwhelmed UNC Greensboro 110-64 on Wednesday night.
North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $10.5 billion in paid bets and more than $11.2 billion in total bets since the launch of legal online sports betting in March 2024.
North Carolina bettors have wagered more than $10.5 billion in paid bets and more than $11.2 billion in total bets since the launch of legal online sports betting in March 2024.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Jakob Chychrun scored his 100th career goal, Alex Ovechkin got his 901st into the empty net and the Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Jakob Chychrun scored his 100th career goal, Alex Ovechkin got his 901st into the empty net and the Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night.