Adam Gold

Golf's new rule's limited impact

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:50 -0400

The ban on anchoring putters will have almost no impact on anything. So why are so many so angered by the decision?

Ready for a Tiger revival?

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:28:31 -0400

Tiger Woods' win at The Players Championship is the most significant of his comeback and the best sign yet that he's about to return to his major championship dominance. Now, all he's got to do is deal with the pressure.

The Tim Tebow Circus

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:57:28 -0400

While not entirely his fault, the Tim Tebow experience is likely as much a reason why it's a longshot that he ever gets another chance at playing in the NFL.

Leave Geno Smith alone

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:00:57 -0400

Some in the media think Geno Smith should have remained on display until selected in the 2nd round of the draft. If for no other reason than to prove that he doesn't have character flaws.

Grant of Rights ends ACC risk

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:01:05 -0400

Much like that famous board game, conference expansion appeared to be about global college domination. With yesterday's announcement that the ACC has agreed to a conference Grant of Media rights, the conference game of musical chairs has ended.

Tiger Woods gets away with being Tiger Woods

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:24:15 -0400

Tiger Woods intentionally took an illegal drop on the 15th hole and should have been disqualified. Fortunately for him, he's Tiger Woods. And he plays on.

The Masters: A contradiction unlike any other

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:02:41 -0400

The Masters is, as CBS reminds us, unlike anything else. But, woven throughout is the great contradiction. Controlling and exclusionary to a fault, but fun and inviting at the same time.

Jokinen trade signifies end of Canes' season

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:09:15 -0400

The trade of Jussi Jokinen was bad enough, but the demeanor of team President and General Manager Jim Rutherford really brought home that this season was lost for the Hurricanes.

Thornton saves the Blue Devils

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:26:14 -0400

With Quinn Cook struggling, Tyler Thornton came off the bench and guided the Blue Devils past Michigan State and into the Midwest regional final on Sunday against Louisville.

Thornton shepherds Blue Devils to Sunday game

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:37:05 -0400

With Quinn Cook struggling, Tyler Thornton came off the bench and guided the Blue Devils past Michigan State and into the Midwest regional final on Sunday against Louisville.

Collins chooses path of greatest resistance

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:15:03 -0400

You've got to start somewhere, I guess. But, Chris Collins first job as a head coach is take a program to where they've never been before.

Duke's win hardly convincing

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:23:37 -0400

The Blue Devils have been more spotty than dominant in the most recent NCAA tournaments. Friday's win over Albany, while statistically impressive, didn't do much to quell the doubters.

How to win your office pool the fun way

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:47:08 -0400

Anyone can copy the bracket picks of the stat-geeks like Nate Silver or Ken Pomeroy. But, the true enjoyment comes in winning the kitty by developing your own, unique 'system'.

Got gripes? Draw seems fair to ACC

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:55:16 -0400

In all, the Atlantic Coast Conference got what it deserved this year. Four teams in the field, two seeded among the top eight, two more in the middle of the bracket and three others in the NIT.

A bad night or bad sign for Duke?

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:23:58 -0400

Maryland's Dez Wells helped expose a very real issue for the Blue Devils. If they don't get better defensively, it's hard to see them reaching Atlanta.

Should the ACC ditch Greensboro for NYC?

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:43:42 -0400

If Madison Square Garden comes calling, the ACC should answer. But while Gotham is great, let's not act as though bringing the tournament to the big city is the only way to save it from the wrecking ball.

Three Triangle teams have a shot at ACC title

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:18:33 -0400

All three Triangle basketball teams have strengths and weaknesses. Adam Gold breaks down what it would take for each to emerge as ACC champion this weekend.

My all-conference ballot and the lost player of the year

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:26:28 -0400

It was a weird year in the ACC and there are many who doubt the conference can succeed in the NCAA tournament.

Making the case for Roy Williams

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:50:30 -0500

Roy Williams isn't going to win the ACC Coach of the Year award, Jim Larranaga of Miami will. He's not even going to get my vote. However, Ol' Roy's done a great job with his team and it's worth some attention.

Kelly's return was one for the ages

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:22:53 -0500

Ryan Kelly's career-high 36 point night would have been amazing anyway. But, the fact that he hasn't stepped on a competitive court in nearly two months means that this is a night that Blue Devils fans will talk about forever.

A series of unfortunate events

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:09:41 -0500

The problem last night was not that the Virginia fans stormed the floor. It was that some were allowed to do so at the expense of removing the Blue Devils from the situation first.

The worst part of college hoops

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:15:40 -0500

Three snippets from three different college games demonstrate what is really wrong with the sport we love. It's time for college hoops to stop resembling World Cup soccer.

A freshman growth spurt

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:16:58 -0500

Four weeks ago Marcus Paige played like a freshman, a high school freshman, in a loss at State. Saturday, he showed a steady hand and helped lead the Tar Heels to a much-needed victory.

College basketball's only national rivalry

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:27:35 -0500

There are other great rivalries in college hoops. But, only Duke vs. North Carolina captivates the entire country. The others are regional, tonight it's national.

Stars come out in Duke's win over State

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:19:39 -0500

The stars came to play as Duke held off NC State 98-85 Thursday. Mason Plumlee and Richard Howell went toe to toe and, and while the Devils won, Howell left another strong impression.

The older, wiser brother prevailed

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:37:27 -0500

In a game that had everything, Super Bowl XLVII came down to John out coaching his younger brother Jim.

Even in a loss, there is a win

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:38:50 -0500

On a back-to-back-to-back, chilly first Saturday in February, the Tar Heels, Blue Devils and Wolfpack all showed out, and while all three didn't win, I'll make the case that in the end all three were winners for differing reasons.

An early Super Bowl scoreboard

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:50:01 -0500

When controversy strikes, how you handle the situation says a lot. In that comparison, Garner native Chris Culliver wins a clear decision over a sure-fire, future NFL Hall of Fame linebacker.

NCAA athletes could receive cut of TV money

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:40:34 -0500

Thanks to a federal court ruling, the NCAA might be forced to drastically alter their business model. In fact, it might be a surprise if they don't.

Rookies to the rescue

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:39:48 -0500

Rasheed Sulaimon's 25 points led Duke to a 20-point win over Maryland as the Blue Devils bounced back from their shellacking in Miami.

North Carolina's half-empty win

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:40:34 -0500

North Carolina is going to have to play more than just one half of basketball if they want to achieve something this year.

State's test is more mental than physical

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:38:27 -0500

NC State really has two battles to wage on Saturday. Not only do they have to meet the physical challenge of top-ranked Duke, but they also have to deal with the weight of expectations.

Baseball balks on guidance for Hall voters

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:58:51 -0500

The Baseball Hall of Fame introduces the ultimate debate this year in which two of the all-time greatest players are up for discussion. How should steroids be considered, or not, in this debate?

Hairston emerges from Bullock's shadow

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:54:15 -0500

He wasn't the leading scorer. He wasn't the leading rebounder. But, in a game that the Tar Heels had to have, P.J. Hairston delivered his best game in a Carolina uniform.

ACC Football 2012 in review

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:48:10 -0500

Sure, Florida State and Georgia Tech still have to decide the conference championship. But, with the regular season over I can unequivocally say that 2012 was the worst football season in the history of the ACC.

Farewells begin after Heels 45-38 win

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:30:39 -0500

When you put everything into the computer, from new offensive and defensive systems, to the fact that this team entered the year knowing they had no chance to win anything, it's hard not to recognize a job well done by all involved in Chapel Hill.

John Swofford has a B1G problem

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:47:20 -0500

Maryland, one of the charter members of the ACC, is strongly considering leaving for the Big Ten. The real issue for John Swofford is that it's the right thing for Maryland.

Winners: Anyone who doesn't play in the Coastal Division

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:38:58 -0500

In an ACC football season that hasn't exactly been one for the time capsule, one division has been mostly responsible for the ugliness.

The decision UNC would like over

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:39:37 -0500

The decision to play in last year's Independence Bowl is coming back to haunt North Carolina.

NC State: Good, just not good enough

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:50:14 -0500

Through five-plus seasons under Tom O'Brien, NC State has proven to be a good football program. Unfortunately, they've also demonstrated to be not good enough. And, maybe like this Tuesday, change is in the offing.