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August 1, 2025

Articles by Shawn Krest

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New Duke coach Mike Elko focusing on foundation

July 27, 2022 Shawn Krest

The ACC Kickoff in Charlotte is the traditional opening of the new college football season each year. For Duke’s Mike Elko, it’s also now a workday. “It’s different for sure,” he said while making the […]

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KREST: ACC commissioner straddles line between defiant, complicit

July 27, 2022 Shawn Krest

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips’ slip of the tongue was perhaps a sign of the times in college sports. In discussing ways to improve the conference’s revenue stream to make it more competitive with the newly […]

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Defiant ACC commissioner calls for more equity in college sports

July 20, 2022 Shawn Krest

CHARLOTTE — ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips’ slip of the tongue was perhaps a sign of the times in college sports. In discussing ways to improve the conference’s revenue stream to make it more competitive with […]

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Trea Turner makes first All-Star start on home field

July 20, 2022 Shawn Krest

For Trea Turner, being an All-Star is a family affair. “I just enjoy playing the game in general,” the former NC State standout said at the media day for his second straight All-Star appearance. “But […]

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A&T sprinter Ross suspended from world championships

July 20, 2022 Shawn Krest

Randolph Ross will not get the chance to add to his trophy case at this year’s world track and field championships. The day before he was scheduled to run his preliminary race in the 400, […]

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Panthers offer new start for Baker Mayfield

July 12, 2022 Shawn Krest

First things first: Baker Mayfield will be wearing No. 6 with the Panthers this season. Mayfield, who wore that digit in college and with the Cleveland Browns, was traded to the Panthers less than three […]

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KREST: ACC in danger of being left out of latest realignment

July 6, 2022 Shawn Krest

In what now seems like a million years ago, the ACC unveiled its new football scheduling model early last week. The league is getting rid of the Atlantic and Coastal divisions and assigning each team […]

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NBA free agency lucrative so far for NC players

July 6, 2022 Shawn Krest

A week after the NBA Draft, the league’s veterans step into the spotlight. The NBA’s silly season continues with the official opening of the free agent period. As usual, players with ties to North Carolina […]

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Durham’s team seamstress makes sure Bulls look their best

July 1, 2022 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — Blame it on the rain. After several days of inclement weather — and delays to baseball games — the Durham Bulls’ tarp had finally had enough. The 15,000-square-foot vinyl sheet that protects the […]

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Duke, Wake Forest lead way on busy draft night

June 29, 2022 Shawn Krest

There was no barbeque or beach music in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, but the NBA Draft had a North Carolina feel last week. Six players with connections to the Old North State were taken in the […]

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