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Tar Heels & Hansbrough impressive vs. Michigan St.

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:22:39 -0500

Top-ranked North Carolina was impressive in what it hopes will be the first of three games at Ford Field.

Canes fire Laviolette, Maurice returns as coach

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:49 -0500

The Canes have fired coach Peter Laviolette and named Paul Maurice head coach.

WRAL playbook changes: Suiter handing off sports anchor role

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:22:48 -0500

When Tom Suiter delivers the sports report with his characteristic energy and passion Dec. 18, it will be his last 6 p.m. sportscast. Suiter will transition to a new role for WRAL, and Jeff Gravley will become the 6 p.m. sports anchor.

Funding could scuttle high school trainers proposal

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:21:57 -0500

The N.C. High School Athletic Association wants to study a proposal that would require schools to hire certified athletic trainers. The move would initially cost the state $18 million.

UNC's bowl fate remains undecided

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:31:41 -0500

The Meineke Car Care Bowl is waiting to see which team the Champs Bowl will take.

GT's Dwyer named ACC player of year

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:53:08 -0500

Running back Jonathan Dwyer thought he might be in for a big season when run-first coach Paul Johnson took over at Georgia Tech.

Red Sox give AL MVP Pedroia a 6-year, $40.5M deal

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:56:05 -0500

Dustin Pedroia has a Rookie of the Year award, an MVP, a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger and, of course, a World Series ring. And now he's got the big-bucks contract befitting one of the most decorated young players in baseball. The Red Sox second baseman, who earned $457,000 last season while winning the AL Most Valuable Player award, agreed Wednesday to a $40.5 million, six-year contract that could keep in Boston through at least 2014.

Bettman summons Avery to hearing Thursday in NY

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:50:08 -0500

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has summoned Sean Avery to New York for a hearing Thursday on remarks that resulted in the indefinite suspension of the Dallas Stars' instigator.

Notre Dame keeps Weis, though season 'fell short'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:31:08 -0500

Charlie Weis and his boss discussed the future of Notre Dame football for more than 2 hours, coming up with a plan to make the Fighting Irish great again.

Singler leads No. 4 Duke past No. 9 Purdue 76-60

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:54:05 -0500

Purdue's chance to showcase its return to national prominence quickly turned into a lesson on how far the Boilermakers have to go.

Ohio State rallies to beat No. 21 Miami 73-68

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:00:11 -0500

Ohio State erased a 14-point second-half deficit Tuesday night, mounting the comeback after the ejection of Miami scoring leader Jack McClinton to beat the 21st-ranked Hurricanes 73-68.

No. 1 North Carolina ready for trip to Detroit

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:47:19 -0500

Top-ranked North Carolina will get its first glimpse of Detroit's Ford Field during Wednesday's ACC/Big Ten Challenge showdown with Michigan State.

Reports have UNC to Meineke

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:32:20 -0500

There are reports that have Carolina headed to Charlotte to play in the Meineke Car Care bowl

Russell Wilson named ACC Rookie of the Year

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:55:55 -0500

The N.C. State quarterback continued his breakout season by adding the conference honor to his first-team quarterback selection.

N.C. State is making its case for bowl

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:37:40 -0500

Wolfpack A.D. Lee Fowler has been working the phone lines to try and land a bowl bid.

Giants suspend Super Bowl hero Burress

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:51:16 -0500

Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is done for the year.

N.C. State not eligible for bowls with ACC ties

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:28:22 -0500

The NCAA,in a lengthy conference call, tells the bowls that teams with winning records have to be selected before teams with six wins.

N.C. State's Wilson named All-ACC quarterback

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:27:17 -0500

Also making the first team are UNC receiver Hakeem Nicks, Duke linebacker Michael Tauiliili, UNC safety Trimane Goddard and Wake linebacker Aaron Curry.

Burress arrives at Giants Stadium after shooting

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:18:10 -0500

Plaxico Burress arrived at Giants Stadium on Tuesday, facing the possibility his career with the Super Bowl champions could be over and he could land in jail after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a nightclub.

Clemson: Swinney to head football team

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:03:08 -0500

Clemson is sticking with Dabo Swinney, giving the Tigers' interim coach a five-year contract Monday to replace former boss Tommy Bowden.

Tour officials ho-hum about Armstrong's return

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:23:08 -0500

Tour de France chief Christian Prudhomme knew last week that Lance Armstrong planned to ride in the 2009 Tour.

Big East gets record 8 teams in AP basketball poll

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:55:14 -0500

The Big East was considered the country's deepest conference this season, and it was proven Monday.

Burress appears in court, has bail set at $100,000

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:06:53 -0500

Plaxico Burress has appeared in court on weapons possession charges stemming from an accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub.

Lane Kiffin introduced as Tennessee's 21st coach

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:27:10 -0500

Even though Tennessee's new coach is the youngest one leading a major program, Lane Kiffin has been around football for almost all of his 33 years.

Orlando bowl interested in UNC

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:31:37 -0500

The ACC is scrambling to find slots for its 10 schools that are eligible for bowls, including 6-6 N.C. State.