Dean Smith

74 and done: End of an era at UNC

March 24, 2026 Shawn Krest

In his first press conference as UNC coach, Hubert Davis made the following declaration: “In terms of the staff, you can’t do this job unless you’re a Carolina guy. It’s impossible. You can’t coach here. […]

DOUGHTON: The truth and the opportunity: Leadership lessons from Dean Smith

March 6, 2026 Ged Doughton

The phone call that changed my life began with crushing disappointment. It was 1975, and as a high school senior, I was living a fairy tale: state championship; letters from Coach Dean Smith; and scouts […]

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

February 28, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — On the heels of the most successful campaign in club history, Charlotte FC has entered its fifth MLS season no longer viewed as an expansion upstart but as a contender expected to win. […]

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

November 21, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The most successful campaign in Charlotte FC’s four-year club history came to a close Friday night in the rubber match of a best-of-three, first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Playing at Bank of America […]

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

November 15, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — The most successful campaign in Charlotte FC’s four-year club history came to a close Friday night in the rubber match of a best-of-three, first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Playing at Bank of America […]

How NC legends fared in their first Final Fours

April 4, 2025 Asheebo Rojas

Stacked rosters, dominant regular seasons and winning tournament games are all part of what makes a great college basketball coach. But in North Carolina, a state where those things are only the expectation, greatness depends […]

UNC gets another date with Duke

March 13, 2025 Shawn Krest

UNC entered the week knowing it needed another shot at Duke in order to get a spot in the NCAA field. Nothing else would get the Tar Heels off the bubble. Mission accomplished. UNC won […]

Charlotte FC looks to build on foundation in Year 4

February 21, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — This weekend, Charlotte FC will embark on its fourth season as a Major League Soccer club as it heads out west to face Seattle Sounders FC for a 10:30 p.m. Saturday night kickoff. […]

NCAA hopes dimming for UNC

February 14, 2025 Shawn Krest

The NCAA first expanded the tournament to allow multiple teams from each conference starting in 1975. For the next 27 years, the University of North Carolina was in the field for every single one. As […]

UNC-Duke: Less talk, more rock

January 31, 2025 Shawn Krest

When it comes to drama, the Duke-Carolina rivalry is kind of a dud. Not on the court, of course, Once the ball is tossed up and the games begin, there’s nothing in sports that tops […]

Dean Smith

74 and done: End of an era at UNC

DOUGHTON: The truth and the opportunity: Leadership lessons from Dean Smith

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

Charlotte FC knocked out of MLS playoffs in 3-1 home loss

How NC legends fared in their first Final Fours

UNC gets another date with Duke

Charlotte FC looks to build on foundation in Year 4

NCAA hopes dimming for UNC

UNC-Duke: Less talk, more rock

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