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Canes owner Karmanos talks All-Star game, more during Tuesday press conference

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:57:10 -0500

The Hurricanes are currently one of the finalists to host the 2011 NHL-All Star Game.

Duke in a new role: favorite

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:21:31 -0500

The Blue Devils are a heavy favorite this time when they play North Carolina. They have lost 7 of 9 against UNC.

Canes to open 2010-11 season in Finland

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:47:06 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes will open next season in Finland against Minnesota.

Peppers doesn't want long-term deal with Panthers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:07:28 -0500

Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason.

Does Carolina have the heart to beat Duke?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:39:17 -0500

UNC basketball Insider Eric Montross tells The Fan that the overall team effort must improve.

Money woes ease in NASCAR, sponsors seek bargains

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:37:09 -0500

With the NASCAR season revving up at Daytona International Speedway this week, companies still have a chance to associate themselves with the sport's most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jay Williams says Duke-UNC game is louder in Chapel Hill

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:38:02 -0500

Yes, the former National Player of the Year joined The Insiders on Monday to talk about the Duke-Carolina rivalry and yes, he said the game is normally loudest when it's played in Chapel Hill.

Duke's backcourt shows where the game is won

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:14:45 -0500

Duke's skilled perimeter have led the Blue Devils to first place in the ACC. North Carolina's lack of growth in the backcourt have left the Heels clinging to tournament hopes.

Autopsy: Fight a factor in Kerrigan father's death

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:05 -0500

A Massachusetts medical examiner has found that figure skater Nancy Kerrigan's father died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box.

Bobcats C Chandler close to return, won't start

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:55:46 -0500

Tyson Chandler arrived in Charlotte recovering from ankle and toe surgery. After slogging through the first third of the season with unimpressive results, he was shelved again with a stress reaction in his left foot.

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:10:36 -0500

The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.

Blue Devil women rout Tar Heels

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:23:43 -0500

Duke outrebounds North Carolina 52 to 28.

Top-ranked Kansas stifles sinking Texas 80-68

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:02:12 -0500

Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night and the Jayhawks easily handled an opponent that a few weeks ago was supposed to challenge them for the Big 12 title.

No. 4 Villanova gets past No. 5 West Virginia

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:45:32 -0500

Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 on Monday night.

Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:31:11 -0500

Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

Carter's 48 points help Magic beat Hornets

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:58:20 -0500

Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night.

Canes' Ward visits back specialist in Charlotte

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:46:30 -0500

Canes goalie Cam Ward is struggling with a back injury.The Canes don't know when he will return.

Williams: If you don't enjoy the good times, bad times can kill you

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:30:01 -0500

North Carolina's whirlwind of a season have proven that success in college basketball is hard to come by. Enjoy it while you have it.

Lowe 'feels bad' for actions following Georgia Tech loss

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:23:57 -0500

N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe commented on his frustrations after his team's loss at Georgia Tech. Lowe left the court before congratulating coach Paul Hewitt or his players.

Heavy minutes for Duke trio doesn't concern Krzyzewski

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:07:30 -0500

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says Jon Scheyer, Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler can handle extensive playing time.

Colts hope loss fuels another Super Bowl run

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:45:12 -0500

Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters.

Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:58:11 -0500

Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.

Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' title

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:42:08 -0500

Wearing Mardi Gras beads and clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand.

NIT for Carolina? Maybe not

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:38:52 -0500

The Tar Heels have lost six of their last seven games, and the road ahead does not get any easier.

Super Bowl on pace for record viewership

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:50:35 -0500

The New Orleans Saints' win over Indianapolis gave the Super Bowl its highest overnight ratings in 23 years.