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Maye, UNC continue their dominance of Wolfpack
CHAPEL HILL — Like a matador waving a cape in front of an angry bull, there’s something about the color red — especially when it’s worn by NC State — that brings out the best […]
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UNC women end NC State’s 21-game unbeaten streak
RALEIGH — It was a terrible weekend for basketball at NC State. Conversely, it’s been a great week for North Carolina’s women’s team. The two extremes converged at Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, where the Tar […]
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Tar Heels bounce back, avenge blowout loss to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — This time around, No. 9 North Carolina returned to form against No. 15 Louisville. The Tar Heels controlled rebounding, the inside and just about everything else Saturday to show how far […]
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Louisville’s Tobacco road dominance continues with rout of Wake
WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — No. 15 Louisville had just polished off another romp on the road, and on the way back to the locker room, a staff member couldn’t contain his joy. So he let out […]
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Little earning bigger role with Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL — After 20 games of extreme ups and downs, the North Carolina basketball team may finally have found its identity. It’s a discovery that has come about only because its most talented young […]
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Tar Heels use second half surge to sprint past Georgia Tech
ATLANTA — When Coby White gets the ball in his hands and starts pushing it upcourt, the North Carolina basketball team can resemble a group of sprinters running a 100-meter relay. That fast pace was […]
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Tar Heels feeling fresh after rout of Virginia Tech
CHAPEL HILL — Seniors Luke Maye, Cameron Johnson and Kenny Williams might be the veteran foundation of the North Carolina basketball team. But even they realize that the Tar Heels are only going to go […]
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Hornets turn up defensive heat to crown Kings
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 […]
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Opening week matchups highlight 2019 ACC football schedule
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 […]
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Tar Heels fall flat in lopsided loss to Louisville
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 […]