RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — This season will be Mack Brown’s last as the University of North Carolina’s head football coach after the program's most winningest head coach was fired. Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham on Monday informed Brown, who coached UNC from 1988-97 and then returned to Chapel Hill in Nov., 2018, that he will not return as head coach. In a statement, … [Read more...] about UNC fires head football coach Mack Brown, students share reaction
Duke QB Murphy faces internal discipline for raising middle fingers in Virginia Tech win, coach says
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Manny Diaz says quarterback Maalik Murphy will face discipline “internally” after extending both of his middle fingers skyward in celebration after throwing a long touchdown pass early in the weekend win against Virginia Tech. Diaz said Monday that Murphy's exuberant gesture, caught on the ACC Network national broadcast, was directed at … [Read more...] about Duke QB Murphy faces internal discipline for raising middle fingers in Virginia Tech win, coach says
UNC women’s basketball crushes Indiana en route to Battle 4 Atlantis title
NASSAU, Bahamas (WNCN) – It was fun under the sun this week for the North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team, which culminated with a dominating 69-39 victory over Indiana to take home the Battle 4 Atlantis championship on Monday afternoon. The 16th-ranked Tar Heels (6-1) took the lead in the second quarter before extending their lead after halftime, outscoring the … [Read more...] about UNC women’s basketball crushes Indiana en route to Battle 4 Atlantis title
NC State to explore new naming rights deal for Carter-Finley Stadium
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The home of the North Carolina State football program may soon be called by a new name. N.C. State leaders announced Monday the athletics department has partnered with a sports marketing agency to identify a potential naming rights partner for Carter-Finley Stadium. "With the blessing of the Carter and Finley families, we are able to pursue this … [Read more...] about NC State to explore new naming rights deal for Carter-Finley Stadium
Hurricanes fall on the road to Columbus Blue Jackets, losing in shootout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kirill Marchenko tied it late in the third period with his second goal of the game, Sean Monahan had the only score in a shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday night for their third straight win. Dmitri Voronkov had a power-play goal and Dante Fabbro also scored for Columbus. Elvis Merzlikins made 32 saves, … [Read more...] about Hurricanes fall on the road to Columbus Blue Jackets, losing in shootout