NEWARK, N.J. (WNCN) — The matchup between No. 1 Duke and No. 2 Alabama in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament was a highly-anticipated one, but the Blue Devils proved to be too much for the Crimson Tide. Duke (35-3) soundly defeated Alabama (28-9) by a score of 85-65 to win the East Region portion of the bracket in Newark, N.J. Saturday night, earning a spot in the Final Four … [Read more...] about No. 1 Duke too much for No. 2 Alabama as Blue Devils win Elite 8 game, earn trip to Final Four
A battle of the Carolinas Sunday in the Elite 8 between Duke, South Carolina for Final Four spot
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WNCN) — More powerhouse programs go head-to-head this weekend during March Madness on Sunday afternoon. The Duke Blue Devils face the South Carolina Gamecocks in an Elite 8 matchup that has turned into a battle of the Carolinas. Duke is seeded at No. 2, South Carolina at No. 1, in the Birmingham regional final of the women's NCAA national tournament. In … [Read more...] about A battle of the Carolinas Sunday in the Elite 8 between Duke, South Carolina for Final Four spot
New rinks designed with street hockey in mind backed by Carolina Hurricanes now open in Apex
APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — It's been a big weekend for sports in the Triangle, and hockey has been no exception. The Carolina Hurricanes and the Town of Apex hosted their grand opening Saturday afternoon at the Apex Community Park. Dozens gathered at the park's latest addition — two brand new street hockey rinks. Canes' president said street hockey, especially in an area that … [Read more...] about New rinks designed with street hockey in mind backed by Carolina Hurricanes now open in Apex
Live scoreboard: No. 2 NC State, No. 3 LSU clash in Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament
SPOKANE, Wa. (WNCN) — On Friday night, the NC State women's basketball team will face its toughest competition yet in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The No. 2 Wolfpack (28-6) and No. 3 LSU Tigers (30-5) are set to play in the Sweet 16 in Spokane, Wa. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The two teams played earlier this season. LSU won that matchup on Nov. 27, defeating NC State … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 2 NC State, No. 3 LSU clash in Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament
Live scoreboard: No. 2 Duke, No. 1 South Carolina clash in Elite 8 of NCAA Tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WNCN) — Duke women's basketball has made a deep run into this year's NCAA Tournament so far, but in order to get to the Final Four, they'll have to knock out the defending champions. The No. 2 Blue Devils (29-7) face No. 1 South Carolina (33-3) Sunday afternoon in an Elite 8 game in Birmingham, Ala. Tipoff at Legacy Arena at BJCC is set for 1 p.m. To … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 2 Duke, No. 1 South Carolina clash in Elite 8 of NCAA Tournament