Source: Cindy Ord / Getty A marketing dream. Back in 1984, Michael Jordan was banned from wearing the Black and Red Air Jordan 1 because sneakers at the time had to be 51% white and match your teammates’. The frivolous rule was eventually lifted in the 2000s, but because it was the 80s, Nike just paid the $5,000 fine each game and told Jordan to keep rocking them because it … [Read more...] about NBA Reportedly Axes Jordan Brand’s Plan To Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Air Jordan ‘Banned’ Moment
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Matt Willadsen, Josh Hogue expected to be ready for opening day
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Good news on the injury front. Elliott Avent had positive injury news to share earlier this week, telling Pack Pride that starting pitcher Matt Willadsen and outfielder Josh Hogue both are expected to be ready when NC State opens the season next month. Willadsen is coming off Tommy John surgery, and if he is indeed good to go, then … [Read more...] about Matt Willadsen, Josh Hogue expected to be ready for opening day
Strong finish leads NC State past Syracuse, 74-66
Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images They aren’t always going to come easy on the road, and NC State had a tough time for the bulk of the night, but in the end the Pack was able to get out of Syracuse with a win despite not having its A-game. The Wolfpack had to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit, which it didn’t really start cutting into until more than halfway … [Read more...] about Strong finish leads NC State past Syracuse, 74-66
Hurricanes score 5 times in the 2nd period and beat Blue Jackets for 4th straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis had two goals and two assists and Sebastian Aho added a goal and two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes scored five goals in the second period and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-4 on Thursday night. Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake, Jordan Martinook and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for Carolina. Jarvis closed the scoring with an empty-netter. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes score 5 times in the 2nd period and beat Blue Jackets for 4th straight win
New Chicago Bears head coach possesses strong ties to North Carolina
CHICAGO (WNCN) – A longtime NFL assistant coach with connections to the state of North Carolina is set to be the new leader of the Chicago Bears. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agreed to become the next Bears’ head coach, the Associated Press reported Monday. The franchise officially announced Johnson's hiring on Tuesday afternoon. Lions offensive … [Read more...] about New Chicago Bears head coach possesses strong ties to North Carolina