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NCSU loses 2-1 to UCLA at College World Series

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:16:47 -0400

Just when it looked like North Carolina State got off its best shot against UCLA pitching, Trea Turner's deep fly died a few feet short of the left-field fence.

North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:36:34 -0400

Brian Holberton homered, freshman Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.

James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:21:32 -0400

LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

Ravenscroft's Edwards commits to UNC

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:35:07 -0400

Ravenscroft tight end Avery Edwards verbally committed to UNC over the weekend.

NC State adds Alabama transfer Trevor Lacey

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:15:30 -0400

North Carolina State University announced Tuesday the addition of guard Trevor Lacey, a transfer from the University of Alabama.

Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:36:35 -0400

No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best.

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:29:00 -0400

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.

Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:58:00 -0400

Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.

Bulls lose early lead, then game to Louisville

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:36:36 -0400

The Louisville Bats battled back from an early deficit to beat the first-place Durham Bulls 5-2 on a rainy Tuesday night at the DBAP.

Undrafted, Senay making college baseball take notice

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:37:29 -0400

While it is the ace on the North Carolina State pitching staff who has been garnering all the headlines lately, it is the undrafted anchor in the middle of the Wolfpack lineup, Tarran Senay, who has been providing the run support.

Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:36:36 -0400

Matt Harvey pitched six hitless innings, John Buck homered and the New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.

USA Collegiate National Team to host Cuba at DBAP

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:04:27 -0400

The 2013 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team will play the Cuban National Team at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park July 23, Team USA announced Tuesday.

RailHawks to host Puebla FC in July

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:25:56 -0400

The Carolina RailHawks will host two-time Mexican Premier Division Champion, Puebla FC, at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday, July 6, in Cary.

UNC's AD mulling upgrades to Smith Center

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:35:58 -0400

Athletic director Bubba Cunningham saw North Carolina win a pair of NCAA championships this season and earn recognition as the nation's best women's athletic program. Now he's looking ahead to facility upgrades that could include changes to the home of the Tar Heels' men's basketball team.

Heat have no room for error versus Spurs in Game 6

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:08:33 -0400

They lost three times in three months in one of the most overpowering stretches the NBA has ever seen.

Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:08:16 -0400

The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask's shutout streak was intact.

Wake sheriff's sergeant doubles as CWS umpire

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:28:19 -0400

The home plate umpire for Monday's College World Series game between Oregon State and Louisville, Greg Street, pulls double duty, and when he is not on the diamond, he is in the Triangle on the streets.

Tudor: Bookies stick with Tiger to win British

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:41:12 -0400

Even though Tiger Woods, at age 37, has dealt with an abnormally high number of injuries and clearly has lost much of his once-magical putting touch, he still rates a overwhelming favorite over Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Lee Westwood and Rose in the handicapping next month's British Open.

Maniscalco: The best or the hottest? Stanley Cup seeks to answer timeless question

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:47:25 -0400

The Stanley Cup Finals between Chicago and Boston is going to answer the question of 'Is it better to be the best team or the hottest when trying to capture a title?'

Porter sends Miss. St. to 5-4 CWS win over Indiana

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:41:47 -0400

Trey Porter drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, and Mississippi State took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a 5-4 victory over Indiana on Monday night.

Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:34:45 -0400

It's one down and three to go for Oregon State.

Inside Sunday's NC State win over UNC

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:51:56 -0400

Carlos Rodon stifled the UNC bats Sunday in an impressive 8-1 win at the College World Series. The depth of the dominance, however, makes it even more impressive.

Duncan, Bulls batter Louisville 16-3

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:11:58 -0400

A day after top prospect Wil Myers was promoted to Tampa Bay, the first-place Bulls showed they had plenty of offense without him, crushing Louisville 16-3 on Monday night at the DBAP.

Our take: CWS success starts on the mound

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:09 -0400

The WRALSportsFan gang shared these impressions of both teams' performances and what each has to do to stay alive in the double-elimination tournament.

Leffler planned for young son in case of death

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:57:53 -0400

Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.