Article
What it was, was football Week 1
A total of 33 college and universities in North Carolina field a football team. Throughout the season, we’ll take a look at the best and the worst of the week that was and preview the […]
Shaw
Article
100 in 100: Duplin County’s James Smith, boxing’s Bonecrusher
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 […]
Sports
Duke, Carolina combine for half-dozen NBA 1st-round picks
For the players from North Carolina schools, last week’s NBA Draft followed a similar pattern to the college basketball season they recently finished. Duke dominated the headlines by having three players taken in the first […]
Sports
Little, Lecque among winners at NBA Draft Combine
As expected, several players with links to North Carolina helped themselves in last week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. One of the biggest winners in the predraft showcase was NC State recruit Jalen Lecque. The […]
Sports
NBA hopefuls prepare for draft at Chicago Combine
The NBA Draft Combine begins Wednesday in Chicago, with interviews and player testing. Later in the week, NBA hopefuls will participate in drills and scrimmages, hoping to impress pro scouts prior to next month’s draft. […]
Article
Morgan State stuns A&T, ending 15-game win streak
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Alex Raya’s 36-yard field goal as time ran out lifted Morgan State to a 16-13 upset over North Carolina A&T on Saturday night, ending the Aggies’ 15-game winning streak. Raya had […]
Article
Campbell announces upgrades to future football schedules
In preparation for its move to FCS scholarship status as a member of the Big South Conference next season, Campbell on Sunday announced several upgrades to its upcoming nonconference football schedules. Among the 18 games […]