November 2018 Archives

Golden goal sends UNC to women’s soccer title game

November 30, 2018 Brett Friedlander

CARY — With a shootout looming and Georgetown’s goalkeeper having already stopped one penalty kick, North Carolina’s Julia Ashley had a message for her teammates as they prepared for the second overtime of Friday’s women’s […]

Hurricanes lose Zykov on waivers; Darling clears

November 30, 2018 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — In what has already been a week of new beginnings, the Carolina Hurricanes were part of another one Friday when winger Valentin Zykov was claimed off waivers by Edmonton. Zykov — who led […]

Wake Forest’s Dortch wins ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award

November 29, 2018 Brett Friedlander

The most productive game of Greg Dortch’s football career was almost the last game of his football career. The Wake Forest wide receiver caught 10 passes for 167 yards and four touchdowns in a win […]

Hurricanes place Darling on waivers; McElhinney solidifies spot

November 29, 2018 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Nearly two months ago, on Oct. 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to go younger and cheaper with their backup goaltending spot, opting to keep 25-year-old Garrett Sparks over 35-year-old Curtis McElhinney. In […]

ECU announces firing of football coach Scottie Montgomery

November 29, 2018 Brett Friedlander

East Carolina didn’t wait until after its final game of its season to part ways with football coach Scottie Montgomery. Chancellor Cecil Staton announced the move Thursday after consultation with special advisor Dave Hart and […]

Tar Heels’ loss has Williams at his wits end

November 29, 2018 admin

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — After 40 minutes of poised offense and smothering defense by Michigan, North Carolina coach Roy Williams was at the end of his wits. “As a coach, I feel like I’ve […]

NC Treasurer calls for US Dept of Justice to recover funds potentially owed to NC taxpayers

November 29, 2018 Emily Roberson

RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell called this week for the U.S. Department of Justice to take action and for all North Carolina hospitals to be transparent in their pricing. The announcement was made […]

Lamb helps Hornets avenge loss to Hawks

November 28, 2018 admin

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Jeremy Lamb scored 23 points, Cody Zeller had a season-high 19 and the Charlotte Hornets avenged a loss to Atlanta with a 108-94 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday night. The Hawks […]

How good has McElhinney been for the Hurricanes? Really, really good

November 28, 2018 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes are happy to be riding the calm wave that is goaltender Curtis McElhinney. Or, to combine a tweet of mine with one from a reader, Greg Ruff: Curt-ice — Greg […]

ECU’s Harvey named AAC Defensive Player of the Year

November 28, 2018 Brett Friedlander

Despite a lack of team success, the East Carolina football team has racked up its share of individual honors this season. Wednesday, senior defensive end Nate Harvey was named the American Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player […]

Month: November 2018