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Pandemic gives football whole new look
Mack Brown would like everyone to know that taking a COVID-19 test doesn’t hurt all that much. “They take a swab and put it up in your nose,” he said. “Then they pressed it back […]
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NC players on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
North Carolina might be best known for its college basketball. And for good reason. But it’s also produced its share of top football talent over the years, a fact validated by recent inductions into the […]
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Former UNC player, Twins 1st-round pick Aaron Sabato signs contract
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Aaron Sabato on Tuesday to a deal that included a $2.75 million bonus for the first-round draft pick from North Carolina. Sabato was taken with the 27th […]
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Former UNC assistant head coach Koenning on leave at WVU amid allegations
West Virginia has placed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning on administrative leave after a player alleged in a social media post that the assistant coach made a series of insensitive remarks, including against Hispanics. West Virginia […]
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100 in 100: Orange County’s Brian Roberts, Orioles Hall of Famer
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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Big Four flood first round of MLB Draft
Commenting on the competition his team had to beat to win its NCAA regional last spring, a tournament that also included NC State and Campbell, East Carolina coach Cliff Godwin assessed the quality of college […]
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100 in 100: New Hanover County’s Michael Jordan, His Airness
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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100 in 100: Nash County’s Phil Ford, all-time Tar Heel
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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100 in 100: Moore County’s Charles Waddell, 3-sport standout
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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Jordan, Jordan Brand commit to donating $100M over next decade to fight racial injustice
Nike and Michael Jordan announced Friday that the Hall of Fame player and his Jordan Brand athletic line will be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, […]