RALEIGH — One look at the thin, gentle-looking man standing in the front of the room is all it takes to draw an inescapable conclusion. “This can’t be Rick Barnes.” There are no visible horns […]
Joshua Williams had already made history when he became the first Fayetteville State player invited to participate in the Senior Bowl. The Broncos cornerback then continued to make school history when he was selected by […]
After weeks of evaluations, drama and subterfuge, the NFL Draft has finally arrived. The annual player selection event will hold its first round on Thursday and wrap up the seven-round affair on Friday and Saturday. […]
The NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference is postponing its fall sports schedule until the spring of 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The league said its impacted sports are men’s and women’s cross […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The calendar might say that it’s April. But for Kyle Dugger, Saturday sure felt a lot like late December. “I’d say probably the closest thing would definitely be Christmas, my first Christmas,” the safety from […]
Charlie Heck, like most college football stars with NFL aspirations, is approaching this week’s draft with equal parts excitement and anticipation. But because of his bloodlines, the former North Carolina offensive tackle has a better […]
The NFL Scouting Combine, sometimes referred to as the “Underwear Olympics,” is an event top prospects often avoid to protect their high draft status. Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, the potential No. 1 overall […]
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