Article Archive
July 18, 2008
Heels go back to school: May, Williams pursuing their college degrees
CHAPEL HILL -- When Sean May was a star forward at North Carolina, he often could be found slouched in the back of his classes...... Continue
College notes: ECU coach gets 5-year contract
East Carolina's trustees have approved a five-year contract for basketball coach Mack McCarthy. The deal will pay McCarthy $225...... Continue
July 17, 2008
Teams set for ACC challenge
Duke (9-0) will try to keep it's undefeated record intact when it faces Purdue on Dec. 2 in the 10th annual ACC/Big Ten Challeng... Continue
N.C. A&T football coach Fobbs adds 4 to his staff
N.C. A&T football coach Lee Fobbs announced the hiring of four new assistants, including two new coordinators. John McKenzie... Continue
July 16, 2008
Chris Paul talks about the Olympics
Miserable air, massive crowds and the public presumption that you must win? Sounds like quite a trifecta. Then again, it's the O... Continue
July 15, 2008
Carolina 'loaded' as trio returns
CHAPEL HILL — For several years now, North Carolina basketball fans have probably wondered why two guys dressed as the Blues B... Continue
Daniels: Don't fault Packer for telling us the truth
So Billy Packer has been whacked and you can't contain your enthusiasm. If you're a college basketball fan, you probably feel an... Continue
Packer says he's through with hoops on TV
RALEIGH (MCT) — Having parted company with CBS, college basketball analyst Billy Packer said Monday he is finished working as...... Continue
July 14, 2008
Packer out as CBS basketball analyst
College basketball commentator Billy Packer, who has announced 34 consecutive Final Fours on network television and created a fe... Continue
July 12, 2008
Expanded ACC's revenues on par with other big winners
GREENSBORO -- Five years ago this month, just as the ACC was celebrating its 50th anniversary with commemorative books and DVDs...... Continue
July 11, 2008
Why the surge in ticket sales at UNC?
CHAPEL HILL -- Once described by several coaches as a sleeping giant in football, North Carolina hasn't won an ACC title since 1... Continue
College Notes: Ex-Gator Dupay charged with rape
Teddy Dupay, who played on Florida's runner-up team in the 2000 NCAA basketball tournament, was charged with beating and raping...... Continue
July 10, 2008
Is Chapel Hill the nation's TitleTown?
CHAPEL HILL -- Michael Armstrong smiled as he approached the stairs leading to the Carolina Basketball Museum. His silver digita... Continue
July 9, 2008
College notes: Seminoles lose projected OL starter
Florida State's inexperienced offensive line took a hit Tuesday when projected starting guard Evan Bellamy announced he'll miss...... Continue
July 8, 2008
Lawson's court appearance continued
CHAPEL HILL (AP) - The traffic case for North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson has been continued for another month. The 20-year-o... Continue
July 3, 2008
Tar Heels will play on New Year's Eve
North Carolina basketball fans can start making New Year's Eve plans - for a spot in front of a TV. The Tar Heels will play Dec. Continue
Appalachian State an ESPY finalist
Appalachian State's football victory at Michigan last year has been nominated for an ESPY award in the best upset category. The...... Continue
July 2, 2008
Former Duke guard Harrell dies at 50
DURHAM (AP) - A point guard who helped lead Duke to the 1978 NCAA championship game has died. The school said John Harrell died...... Continue
July 1, 2008
College notes: Robinson leaves after mending fences
Les Robinson is known in North Carolina mostly as a former N.C. State basketball coach, player and athletics director. In South...... Continue
June 25, 2008
Deacons' Skeen will miss semester
Wake Forest's basketball team will have to play the first semester — typically eight to 10 games — without occasiona... Continue
Deacons' Skeen will miss semester
Wake Forest's basketball team will have to play the first semester — typically eight to 10 games — without occasional starte... Continue
Appalachian defensive end Tharrington ruled ineligible
Appalachian State starting defensive end Gary Tharrington has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2008 season. Coach Jerr... Continue
Davidson's Richards dreams of making the NBA
CHARLOTTE — Jason Richards glanced around the posh NBA practice facility Tuesday and saw Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown barkin... Continue
June 24, 2008
Wake's Skeen suspended for first semester
Wake Forest forward Jamie Skeen will be suspended from the team for the fall 2008 semester for an unspecified violation of unive... Continue
Postcard From Omaha: Despite ending, memories will last forever
The toughest thing about our loss is realizing that the season is actually over. It's difficult; I have been with the same group... Continue