RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Freddie Andersen mans the starter's crease at Thursday’s practice, a pretty good indication that he will start his third straight game in net as the Hurricanes-Devils series shifts to New Jersey for Game 3 on Friday. “We’ve certainly talked about it, lots of discussions,” Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “I’d say more than likely … [Read more...] about Hurricanes aim to shake road woes heading to New Jersey for Game 3
UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wisc. (WNCN) — North Carolina's Omarion Hampton will be taking his talents to the other side of the country as he elevates his game to the next level. The running back from Clayton was picked 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which this year is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Hampton played at Cleveland High … [Read more...] about UNC’s Omarion Hampton drafted by Los Angeles Chargers with 22nd overall pick in 2025 NFL Draft
Duke to face Michigan in Washington D.C. for neutral-site game in February 2026, report says
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – The Duke men’s basketball team is adding a marquee opponent to its non-conference schedule for next season as Jon Scheyer’s program finalized a deal to play against Michigan in a neutral-site game. The Blue Devils and Wolverines will square off at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. in February 2026, according to a report from CBS Sports college … [Read more...] about Duke to face Michigan in Washington D.C. for neutral-site game in February 2026, report says
Canes win Game 2, take two-game lead over Devils in first round of NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes came back from an early deficit to take Game 2 of the first round of the NHL playoffs against the New Jersey Devils by a score of 3-1 Tuesday night in Raleigh. The Devils' Jesper Bratt scored in the first period, but goals by Shayne Gostisbehere and Jordan Martinook in the second gave the Canes a lead they wouldn't relinquish. … [Read more...] about Canes win Game 2, take two-game lead over Devils in first round of NHL playoffs
UNC to play St. Bonaventure, Michigan State men’s basketball in 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After two consecutive years playing in Thanksgiving tournaments on islands far from home — in the Bahamas for the 2023 Battle 4 Atlantis and in Hawai'i for the 2024 Maui Invitational — North Carolina men's basketball will be on the mainland for this year's holiday tournament, and their schedule is now set. The 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division … [Read more...] about UNC to play St. Bonaventure, Michigan State men’s basketball in 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off