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
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Game Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes
Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images The Canes look for four in a row against a surging Blue Jackets team. The Carolina Hurricanes return home to Raleigh after a successful Western Conference road trip. Every game within the division is important, but tonight’s game will have a different feel than expected just a month ago. On December 21, Columbus lost in … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes
Hurricanes 7, Blue Jackets 4
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 23: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates after a goal during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center on January 23, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images Huge second period turns game around for Carolina Once again, the Carolina … [Read more...] about Hurricanes 7, Blue Jackets 4
Here’s who UNC, Duke, NC State football will play first in the 2025 season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — Who will Bill Belichick face in his first game as the North Carolina Tar Heels new head football coach? On Thursday afternoon, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced its schedule for the first football games of the 2025 season — including who UNC will play in what is arguably the most highly-anticipated debut of a college coach. Belichick and the … [Read more...] about Here’s who UNC, Duke, NC State football will play first in the 2025 season
Toby Fournier scores 24 points, No. 14 Duke women stifle SMU
DALLAS (AP) — Toby Fournier scored 24 points and Ashlon Jackson added 17 as No. 14 Duke coasted to an 81-46 win over SMU on Thursday night. Oluchi Okananwa added 12 points and Taina Mair had 11 for the Blue Devils (16-4, 7-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won four straight. Jadyn Donovan had 10 rebounds as Duke had a 45-32 advantage on the boards. Nya Robertson had … [Read more...] about Toby Fournier scores 24 points, No. 14 Duke women stifle SMU