RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal scored a hat trick to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake and Seth Jarvis also scored for the Hurricanes while Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 30 shots for his first home win since Dec. 17. Nicholas Robertson, William Nylander and Auston Matthews scored for … [Read more...] about Jordan Staal scores hat trick to lead Hurricanes to win over Maple Leafs
‘Ready for a new chapter’: Top NC running back Jariel Cobb signs to play for Bill Belichick at UNC
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – One of the best running backs in the state has decided to stay close to home and play for North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick next season. On Friday afternoon, Reidsville High School senior Jariel Cobb officially signed on the dotted line to suit up for the Tar Heels, becoming a relatively late addition for Belichick in the 2025 recruiting … [Read more...] about ‘Ready for a new chapter’: Top NC running back Jariel Cobb signs to play for Bill Belichick at UNC
Sports broadcasting pioneer Debbie Antonelli to be named into NC State Ring of Honor
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – One of the most notable players to ever suit up for the North Carolina State Wolfpack will soon have her name hanging from the rafters. Cary native and former women’s basketball standout Debbie Antonelli is set to be celebrated as the newest member of the N.C. State Ring of Honor on Jan. 16. ‘Tonight is very special’: NC State football inducts … [Read more...] about Sports broadcasting pioneer Debbie Antonelli to be named into NC State Ring of Honor
No. 19 North Carolina women pull away in OT for a win over No. 14 Duke after losing 16-point lead
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Alyssa Ustby scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and No. 19 North Carolina made 10 of 14 free throws in overtime to beat No. 14 Duke 53-46 on Thursday night after blowing a 16-point lead in the second half. After the Blue Devils scored the first three points in overtime, Blanca Thomas made three free throws before Lexi Donarski drilled a … [Read more...] about No. 19 North Carolina women pull away in OT for a win over No. 14 Duke after losing 16-point lead
Live scoreboard: UNC men’s basketball hosts SMU
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After a two-game road trip to open the new year, the Tar Heels men's basketball team is back home — and they'll welcome back one of their key players from injury. North Carolina (9-6 overall, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) will host SMU (11-3, 2-1) Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. The two teams are set to tip off at 9 p.m. at the Smith … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC men’s basketball hosts SMU