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The Hurricanes scored 6 goals in a row to defeat the Capitals 6-2, securing their 5th straight victory on WRALSportsFan.com.

Stephen Whyno, a writer for the Associated Press covering hockey, reported… WASHINGTON The Carolina Hurricanes were not fazed by a two-goal deficit, despite their struggles at the beginning of the season where they often found themselves in an early disadvantage. The Hurricanes are in a good position after their 6-2 win against the Washington Capitals

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Chambers clinches victory against Hopewell with a buzzer-beater, maintaining their tied position at the top of the Queen City Athletic Conference.

There are not many simple evenings in the Queen City Athletic Conference. Another instance was seen on Friday at Chambers. Jordan Patton’s last-second buzzer-beating putback led the Cougars to a 70-69 victory over Hopewell. With only 9.4 seconds remaining, Chambers had to swiftly maneuver the ball on the perimeter as Hopewell aggressively defended. Tarris Bouie

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The University of North Carolina’s basketball community pays tribute to the late John Schleich, who served as a floor usher for many years, on WRALSportsFan.com.

Written by Pat Welter, a multimedia journalist for WRAL Sports. Chapel Hill, N.C. “At the University of North Carolina, the fans have a deep familiarity with their beloved basketball players. However, this is a tale focused on the ushers, who serve as the intermediaries between the players and the audience.” Kelly Davis greeted every fan

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Geoff Collins has been hired as the new defensive coordinator for UNC football, according to WRALSportsFan.com.

Written by Mark Bergin, senior producer for WRAL’s multiplatform team. Chapel Hill, North Carolina The football team of North Carolina Tar Heels has appointed a fresh defensive coordinator. On Friday, the university confirmed the appointment of Geoff Collins, who brings with him 27 years of experience coaching in collegiate settings. According to a news release

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In 2023, the NCHSAA football conference winners, all-conference teams, and coaches of the year were announced.

This is a record of the winners of the football conferences for the 2023-2024 school years in the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Each conference section includes the players of the year, coaches of the year, and links to the all-conference teams, if that information is available. To coaches and athletic directors: If your conference’s

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Mayfield is participating in practice despite having injured ribs and intends to begin in the Buccaneers’ crucial final game against the Panthers.

Written by FRED GOODALL, Sports Writer for the Associated Press. TAMPA, Fla. Baker Mayfield is determined to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a division title and secure a spot in the playoffs, despite dealing with rib pain. The quarterback will not let his injury prevent him from playing in Sunday’s game against the Carolina

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The NCAA has reached a $920 million agreement with ESPN for an 8-year contract to air the women’s March Madness tournament and 39 other championship events.

Reworded: The author of this article is Ralph D. Russo, a sports writer for the Associated Press covering college sports. On Thursday, the NCAA and ESPN revealed a new agreement worth $920 million over eight years. This deal grants ESPN sole rights to broadcast 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament. This tournament

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BetMGM and Draft Kings have secured access to the North Carolina sports betting market through agreements with CMS and NASCAR. This news was reported by WRALSportsFan.com.

Brian Murphy from WRAL. Two major sports betting companies will now be able to operate in North Carolina thanks to partnerships with Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR. BetMGM has reached a partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway located in Concord, while Draft Kings has entered into an agreement with NASCAR. BetMGM and Draft Kings applied for

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The Blue Devils were defeated by No. 17 Louisville with a score of 61-44 on WRALSportsFan.com.

Louisville, Ky. — Freshman Oluchi Okananwa scored a team-high 14 points and grabbed five rebounds, but the Duke women’s basketball team (9-5, 1-2 ACC) dropped a 61-44 decision to No. 17 Louisville Thursday night at the KFC Yum! Center. Kennedy Brown, a senior, was the top performer in rebounding with 10 rebounds. Three Blue Devils, including

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Alyssa Ustby’s exceptional performance helps UNC defeat No. 25 Syracuse :: WRALSportsFan.com

According to The Associated Press. On Thursday night, North Carolina defeated No. 25 Syracuse 75-51, ending the Orange’s eight-game winning streak. Alyssa Ustby made history for the team by achieving its first ever triple-double, while Maria Gakdeng scored 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. The game took place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ustby had a

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