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
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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
Duke’s Cooper Flagg throws down what may be the dunk of the year in college basketball
By ADAM ZAGORIA Duke freshman Cooper Flagg won’t be on campus for long, but he’s making the most of his time in Durham. The 6-foot-9 presumed No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft threw down what may turn out to be the dunk of the year Tuesday night when he jammed in transition on a helpless Guillermo Diaz Graham in No. 4 Duke’s 76-47 rout at Cameron Indoor Stadium. “Look, it … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg throws down what may be the dunk of the year in college basketball
2025 ushers in the next college sports compensation reformation
Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images With the House antitrust settlement scheduled to be finalized in the spring, schools have been hurriedly preparing for the new system of player compensation that will come with it: a $20.5 million per-school cap that will be distributed directly by the athletics department, rather than third-party NIL collectives. This money can … [Read more...] about 2025 ushers in the next college sports compensation reformation