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Hubert Davis on the hiring of new GM Jim Tanner: ‘It’s a position the program wanted and I felt like it was needed’ :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Brian Murphy, Pat Welter North Carolina basketball has hired its first general manager, choosing an alum with extensive experience in the business of basketball. North Carolina alum Jim Tanner, a longtime sports agent who founded his own agency and has represented more than 70 NBA players including numerous former UNC basketball players, will take

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Alternate Reality: What a more traditional conference realignment could have looked like

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is transitioning into eight classifications following the conclusion of this school year. With the gargantuan change, this realignment cycle has been a whirlwind for schools and fans. The eight classifications are set in stone for 2025. However, after seeing the problems the expanded classifications have created for formulating

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James, Brooks help No. 9 N.C. State blow out Wake Forest 78-57 :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Bob Sutton, Associated Press Aziaha James scored 21 points in her final regular-season home game and No. 9 N.C. State beat Wake Forest 78-57 on Thursday night. Zoe Brooks scored eight of her 17 points in the first quarter and Madison Hayes finished with 14 points for N.C. State (23-5, 15-2 Atlantic Coast Conference),

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Senior Reigan Richardson, hot shooting lead No. 16 Duke past eighth-ranked UNC :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Brian Murphy, WRAL Durham, N.C. — For two-plus quarters Thursday night, North Carolina matched every surge from the Duke women’s basketball team. But the Blue Devils and senior Reigan Richardson kept coming. And the Tar Heels ran out of answers. No. 16 Duke topped rival and eight-ranked North Carolina 68-53 at Cameron Indoor Stadium

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Head coach Mark Holcomb departs Bishop McGuinness football program

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is on the search for a new head football coach. A couple of years after hiring Mark Holcomb from Oak Grove High School, Holcomb has departed for another opportunity. He confirmed the news with HighSchoolOT today. Holcomb led the Villains to back-to-back playoff appearances, finishing 6-6 and 6-5 overall. In

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Heisman Trophy winner and 2-way star Travis Hunter says he won’t work out at the NFL combine :: WRALSportsFan.com

By MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter insists he’s a different kind of player. He’s just waiting until March to put on his dazzling show for NFL scouts. The two-way star said Thursday he does not intend to work out with the defensive backs Friday or

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Carolina Panthers are gearing up for 2025 NFL Draft :: WRALSportsFan.com

9, Chris, the number is 9. That’s how many draft picks that the Carolina Panthers have in 2025. You know what else is 9? What else? The guy that we need to protect, Bryce Young. And we need to go into this offseason thinking all about him. And and fixing the defense too. That’s also

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Allegations of ‘blatant racism’ surface after Cherokee girls basketball game

Cherokee’s girls basketball team won its conference tournament last weekend, but leaders say the celebration was tainted by inappropriate actions from members of the opposing fan base. The Lady Braves defeated Hayesville 63-24 in the conference championship game, which was plaeyd at Hayesville High School. According to Michell Hicks, the Principal Chief of the Eastern

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Girls Basketball Playoffs: First round storylines, best conferences, & looking ahead to round two

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s 2025 boys basketball playoffs are in full swing. On Tuesday, 128 games were played to determine which teams will play in Friday’s second round. Here are some of the biggest storylines from round one and an early look at the games in round two. First Round Upsets Before

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‘Iconic logo’: Hurricanes to honor Whalers’ roots Thursday :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Brian Murphy, WRAL Buffalo Sabres 2 Carolina Hurricanes 5 Final It’s been nearly three decades since the Hartford Whalers moved to North Carolina to become the Hurricanes. That’s longer than the 25 years that the Whalers existed, first as a successful World Hockey Association team and then 18 years as a less-than-stellar small-market NHL

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