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Wake Forest’s men’s basketball team will host Georgetown in a pre‑season exhibition on October 4, featuring a refreshed roster, family‑friendly activities and $10 tickets with free entry for children and season ticket holders.
The Tar Heels are poised to land the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class, a first for the program since Harrison Barnes in 2010, potentially reshaping its recruiting stature.
Sofia Ferri and Merritt Skubisz were named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, after delivering decisive moments in wins over Penn and Princeton.
In a tightly contested battle between two unbeaten teams, the T.W. Andrews Red Raiders rallied to beat the Ragsdale Tigers 20-7 in Greensboro, N.C., keeping their record pristine and positioning themselves for a showdown with Ben L. Smith.
The inaugural season of girls' flag football in North Carolina high schools is underway, featuring six Durham schools, a growing participant base and a path toward the 2028 Olympics.
Top recruit Darius Wabbington has withdrawn his commitment from Louisville, intensifying a national search for elite centers ahead of the 2027 class.
Amid an active university probe into off‑field issues, including the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi and questions surrounding his son Steve Belichick, Bill Belichick reaffirmed a culture of compliance and focused on the upcoming game against East Tennessee State.
Despite a 4‑8 record, Belichick says the program maintains an atmosphere of compliance, even as a university probe expands to include the entire roster and staff.
Christopher Bell’s narrow triumph at the Cook Out Southern 500 elevates him to second in the standings, underscoring Toyota’s expected 2026 championship challenge.
North Carolina field hockey secured its 13th consecutive win over Princeton in a shootout at Karen Shelton Stadium, with sophomore goalkeeper Merritt Skubisz making key saves and freshman Sofia Ferri converting the decisive attempt.
With the 2026 playoffs looming, Team Penske moves its top pit crew from Austin Cindric’s No. 2 Ford to Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Ford, seeking to improve Blaney’s odds of capturing the championship.
The Deacons announce a full ACC schedule that blends home games with marquee road matchups, aiming to build on last season’s success and secure a second straight tournament berth.
Ryan Preece’s season‑ending win at Daytona not only clinches his Chase spot but also injects a million‑dollar boost into Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club and exposes charter uncertainties for RFK Racing ahead of 2027.
South Carolina's women's basketball program is intensifying its recruitment of five‑star point guard Taylor Brown, whose official visit is set for September 19, as the team navigates a thin scholarship pool and a lingering ACL injury.
Kris McCullough, the 2023 DII Coach of the Year, was hired by Gardner‑Webb in December 2025 but was dismissed after a single game, with Pete Bennett appointed interim head coach.
Former Kansas star Roy Williams observed UNC Greensboro’s practice, as head coach Jerod Haase and UNC’s Michael Malone discuss transfer strategies and the arrival of 7‑foot‑1 forward Sayon Keita.
The Sun Belt opened its 2026 campaign with a historic 10-win non-conference slate, highlighted by Georgia State’s 59-10 rout of North Carolina A&T and James Madison’s 20-13 triumph over Liberty, while the league’s FCS opponents were outscored 382-53.
An arrest has been made after thieves ransacked the Arden home of retired NASCAR driver Dave Marcis, stealing priceless racing memorabilia and leaving many items still missing.
North Carolina head coach Michael Malone navigates a chaotic transfer portal landscape while building a defensive frontcourt, addressing recruiting hurdles and player eligibility issues.
App State’s 52‑point victory over Maine marks a historic home win, a new attendance high and the start of an 11‑game streak against FCS opponents.
Alpha Prime Racing will switch from Chevrolet to Ford for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, beginning at Daytona on February 20, 2027, a move designed to enhance equipment, development and access to Ford’s ecosystem.
Joey Logano entered the 2026 Chase as the ninth seed after a late‑season surge that included two wins and a dominant stretch for his team, positioning him to contend for a top‑five finish.
The Iowa field hockey team rebounds from a first‑round tournament exit with dramatic overtime wins against Wake Forest and North Carolina, highlighting a promising start under Coach Lisa Cellucci.
The Atlantic Coast Conference recognized top performers from opening weekend games, highlighting explosive offensive displays and lockdown defenses.