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- Columns & Blogs: Jerry Bonkowski
- Chase finale nothing short of a classic
I challenge anyone to put forth another race in NASCAR's 60-plus year history that even comes close to having the drama, pathos, excitement and sheer jubilation that Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards produced in what many are already calling an instant classic.
Nov 21, 2011Chase set up for winner-take-all finish
NASCAR quite possibly may see a winner-take-all finish Sunday, the first time since 1998 (Jeff Gordon) that a driver had to win the season finale to also win the Cup championship.
Nov 19, 2011Stewart seeking spot with NASCAR greatsMore Columns & Blogs: Jerry Bonkowski
If Stewart wins the championship, not only will he have captured his third Cup title, he'll also become the first combination owner-driver to do so since the late Alan Kulwicki accomplished the feat in 1992.
Nov 18, 2011
- Columns & Blogs: Adam Gold
- That's why there's nothing better than North Carolina vs. Duke
It started as a fun, high-energy basketball game. But, it finished up as one for the storybooks. Just another Duke-UNC classic.
Posted at 1:14 a.m.The weekend's first star: Nike CEO Phil Knight
We do this little thing called "Three Stars of the Weekend", and here's why the Nike chief wins the nod.
Jan 30, 2012If you pay them they will comeMore Columns & Blogs: Adam Gold
The PGA Tour's ban on appearance fees has sent Tiger Woods to the Persian Gulf and kept me up past my bedtime.
Jan 26, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: Jeff Gravley
- Signing day is a celebration for the athletes
Wednesday's signing day brings out a wealth of emotions.
Feb 1, 2012Waiting on the NCAAMore Columns & Blogs: Jeff Gravley
It has been 12 weeks since UNC faced the NCAA Committee on Infractions.
Jan 20, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: Jason Jennings
- State-Carolina falloutMore Columns & Blogs: Jason Jennings
As for the State-UNC matchup down the road, I think it can and will be competitive again. But it has "a long way to go."
Jan 27, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: Mike Maniscalco
- Quick Hits
Coach K stands alone and can do so for a while, UNC hoops cleared for take off, beating a rival is important but...,Penn States long winter, and just what we wanted to see in college football right?
Nov 15, 2011Staal needs to start revving for the Canes
If the Canes are going to be a playoff team, Eric Staal has to be the man to lead them there.
Nov 11, 2011Quick HitsMore Columns & Blogs: Mike Maniscalco
NC State and UNC head coaches get into a verbal sparring match, . Clemson does it again. Got plans on Saturday? Cancel them and Tim Tebow turns the other cheek.
Nov 3, 2011
- Columns & Blogs: Mandy Mitchell
- A model for keeping in-state talent in state
As National Signing Day approaches, many North Carolina (the state, not the school) football fans are bumming about the fact that the talent of the state seems to be ready to sign elsewhere.
Jan 21, 2012UNC preparing for hoops on a boatMore Columns & Blogs: Mandy Mitchell
Roy Williams, Kendall Marshall and Tyler Zeller talk about the excitement and challenges that come along with playing a game on an aircraft carrier.
Nov 9, 2011
- Columns & Blogs: Chris Morris
- What do the new guys bring to the ACC?
Ever since the Atlantic Coast Conference officially admitted Syracuse and Pittsburgh to the league a couple of weeks ago, the reaction has been kind of mixed.
Oct 1, 2011Emphasis on de-emphasizingMore Columns & Blogs: Chris Morris
Just because football is taking a hit in Chapel Hill for the short term, it doesn't mean there can't be big time football again.
Aug 3, 2011
- Columns & Blogs: Aaron Schoonmaker
- The tournament discussion is now open
With just 33 days until selection Sunday and rivalry week starting up, I believe now is the time to open up the bubble discussion.
Feb 7, 2012Canes need to be a team that nobody wants to play
The Canes can - and need to - become the team that nobody wants to play.
Feb 3, 2012Gurley the latest in-state recruit to spurn local schoolsMore Columns & Blogs: Aaron Schoonmaker
With Todd Gurley's decision to go to Georgia over both UNC and NC State, North Carolina lost yet another top prospect to an out-of-state university.
Jan 13, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: Nick Stevens
- Green Hope, Panther Creek in realignment pinch
4-A Triangle schools were largely spared in the last realignment, but things are different this time around.
Jan 27, 2012Football playoffs need reform
HighSchoolOT.com's Nick Stevens does not like the way the NCHSAA creates the football playoffs, and he's offering his own solution.
Nov 3, 2011Tri-9 race could be decided on FridayMore Columns & Blogs: Nick Stevens
We're about halfway through the regular season, but on Friday, the Tri-9 race could be decided.
Sep 19, 2011
- Columns & Blogs: Erin Summers
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Bowl game aftermath
The football season is rapidly coming to an end but for those still holding on there were two games this past weekend - the Senior Bowl and the Pro Bowl.
Jan 30, 2012Giants, Patriots for the winMore Columns & Blogs: Erin Summers
The New York Giants and New England Patriots will come out on top of the Conference Championships and grab a Super Bowl berth.
Jan 18, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: Mark Thomas
- The Russell Wilson saga needs to endMore Columns & Blogs: Mark Thomas
O'Brien didn't tell Wilson to leave the program. But he did make it clear to Wilson that he needed a guy who was going to help his team during the entire offseason.
May 4, 2011
- Columns & Blogs: Stuart Todd
- Shaw women's basketball team, are they a dynasty?
Entering Spaulding Gymnasium at Shaw University, the banners reveal a highly successful women's basketball team - and they do not appear to be letting up any time soon.
Yesterday at 5:53 p.m.Shaw men's basketball team ranked 14th nationally
This week Shaw comes in at No. 14 in the Division II NABC(Coaches) poll.
Feb 2, 2012Shaw, St. Aug starting hot in CIAAMore Columns & Blogs: Stuart Todd
As we enter mid-season in the CIAA, Raleigh-area teams are doing well in the Southern Division. Shaw University (10-2) and the Falcons from Saint Augustine (8-5) are each 2-0 in the conference.
Jan 12, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: James Alverson
- BCS got it right, this time
As imperfect a system as it may be, and as bad a taste as this particular rematch may leave in some people's mouths, the BCS got it right.
Jan 3, 2012Ryan Harrow improving on defense is key for Pack
Ryan Harrow's continued improvement defensively will be the key for NC State down the stretch in the ACC.
Jan 20, 2011Where did they go wrong?More Columns & Blogs: James Alverson
Time to finish up remodeling projects in the Fox household, Panthers off to an 0-3 start but it went wrong well before needing to turn to a rookie starting quarterback.
Sep 27, 2010
- Columns & Blogs: FANkind
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North Carolina voters back UNC over DukeMore Columns & Blogs: FANkind
The state of North Carolina's rooting interest in the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry favors the Tar Heels, but the gap is narrowing.
Feb 7, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: HSOT Today
- NCHSAA releases PSA about importance of high school sports
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has entered a partnership which has produced a series of four sixty second public service announcements for radio.
Feb 6, 2012Alamance-Burlington names new AD
The Alamance-Burlington school system has named a city-county athletic director for its system.
Feb 2, 2012Ravenscroft to host TISAC swim meetMore Columns & Blogs: HSOT Today
Ravenscroft will be the site of the 2012 TISAC Swimming Conference Championship Meet on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The meet will begin at 3 p.m.
Feb 2, 2012
- Columns & Blogs: On The Trail
- Heels offer Bunn receiver
Bunn wide receiver Johnathan Alston picked up the offer from the Tar Heels on Feb. 1.
Feb 6, 2012UNC offers Hillside pair
Running back Khris Francis and defensive back Korrin Wiggins picked up offers from North Carolina on Wednesday.
Feb 2, 2012Three Broughton football players sign letters of intentMore Columns & Blogs: On The Trail
Three Broughton football players signed national letters of intent Wednesday to play at colleges across the state and ACC conference.
Feb 1, 2012
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