CHARLOTTE (AP) — Coach James Borrego says the Charlotte Hornets can beat any team in the NBA if they bring defensive intensity. The challenge is getting that effort every game. “That’s the message right now,” Borrego […]
The 2019 football season will begin with a bang in North Carolina, with three high-profile game on the opening week schedule involving the state’s ACC teams. The marquee matchup has Duke taking on national runnerup […]
CHAPEL HILL — It’s a worn out sports cliche. But Saturday, the North Carolina proved that it’s also true. You really do play like you practice. Fresh off two straight workouts coach Roy Williams described […]
North Carolina schools will be well-represented in the three major all-star games for draft-eligible college football players. No fewer than 23 players from state schools, including seven from NC State, have accepted invitations to play […]
It didn’t take long after college football crowned its new national champion Monday for college basketball to move in and take center stage. Only 24 hours after Clemson’s stunningly lopsided victory against Alabama on the […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — North Carolina forward Cameron Johnson knew the boos were coming. Expected them actually. It’s part of the deal when you leave one school for another. So when the Pittsburgh’s “Oakland Zoo” student […]
Saturday’s ACC opener at Pittsburgh is a road game for the North Carolina basketball team. For forward Cameron Johnson, it’s also a homecoming. A native of Pittsburgh suburb of Moon Township, Pa., who played his […]
CHAPEL HILL — Wednesday’s visit to the Smith Center brought back plenty of memories for Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker. Most of them aren’t very fond. “I’ve been happier back in the area,” the former […]
CHARLOTTE — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks finally found friendly rims on the road. Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. fueled an early long-range shooting blitz and the Mavericks beat the Charlotte Hornets 122-84 on […]
CHAPEL HILL — Ready or not, the ACC basketball season is about to begin. To listen to North Carolina’s Roy Williams, his Tar Heels are still a long way from being ready. “Stuff’s over now,” […]
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