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NBA ready to resume
It’s been four months since Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19, setting off a chain of events that brought sports across the world to a screeching halt. On Thursday, the NBA […]
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UNC Wilmington professor Mike S. Adams’ death ruled a suicide
RALEIGH — The death of University of North Carolina at Wilmington professor Mike S. Adams has been ruled a suicide after an investigation by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office […]
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100 in 100: Tyrrell County’s Brian Rowsom, basketball forward and coach
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 […]
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Fayetteville native, UNCW grad Jarmond hired as UCLA athletic director
Martin Jarmond, a Fayetteville native who played college basketball at UNC Wilmington, has been named the next athletic director at UCLA, according to multiple published reports. Jarmond has been the AD at Boston College for […]
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Mid-majors find different inspirations for school names
We’ve looked at Blue Devils, Demon Deacons, Fighting Camels and plenty of Bulldogs. We’ve seen a mascot almost kill a member of the opposing band and another mascot that liked to sleep in busy hallways […]
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100 in 100: Caswell County’s Carl Willis, World Series pitcher and top pitching coach
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 […]
College Basketball
UNCW replaces former UNC assistant with NC State assistant Siddle
UNC Wilmington had three of its most successful basketball seasons ever under the direction of Kevin Keatts, including two straight trips to the NCAA Tournament. So when it came time for the Seahawks to find […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Deacons topple Irish
WINSTON-SALEM — Another day, another career-high scoring day for Wake Forest 7-footer Olivier Sarr. The 7-foot Sarr scored 30 points, making 12 of 16 shots, and grabbed 17 rebounds Saturday afternoon for the Demon Deacons […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Phillips lifts UNCW over Drexel
WILMINGTON — Shykeim Phillips scored a season-high 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting and UNC Wilmington beat Drexel 76-65 on Thursday night. Mike Okauru added 16 points and nine rebounds for UNC Wilmington (10-20, 5-12 Colonial […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Gardner-Webb upsets Big South leader Winthrop
BOILING SPRINGS — Eric Jamison Jr. had a career-high 23 points as Gardner-Webb edged Winthrop 74-70 on Thursday night. Nate Johnson had 19 points and seven rebounds for Gardner-Webb (11-14, 7-6 Big South Conference). Jaheam […]