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NCSU, UNC face off in CWS elimination game tonight

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North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina will meet once again tonight at the College World Series in a do or die elimination game. More>>

State falls to UCLA, will face UNC Thursday

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N.C. State squares off against UCLA in the College World Series. More>>

North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win

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Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series. More>>

NC State, UNC back in action tonight at CWS in Omaha

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North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina are both back in action tonight at the College World Series in Omaha. More>>

NC State and UNC fans catch CWS fever

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While the baseball teams hashed it out in Omaha, fans from both teams packed into sports bars to cheer on their team. More>>

Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson

© AP Photo/Charlie Riedel - Justin Rose, of England, tees off on the 16th hole during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. © AP Photo/Charlie Riedel - Justin Rose, of England, tees off on the 16th hole during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa.
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A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal. More>>

Rodon leads NC State past Tar Heels, 8-1 CWS win

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North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday. More>>

Fathers Manning, Harbaugh learn from sons, too

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Archie Manning and Jack Harbaugh are just as influenced by their successful sons as their boys are by them. More>>

CWS souvenir mug touts wrong 'Carolina'

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A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament. More>>

Youth baseball team plays Wiffle ball with Wolfpack in Omaha Video included

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The Wolfpack's Logan Ratledge and Jake Armstrong were caught playing a pick-up game of Wiffle ball with a youth baseball team Thursday evening. More>>

Fedora ready for UNC to make another leap forward

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As UNC coach Larry Fedora prepares for his second season, he plans to push his players for more. More>>

NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums

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The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game. More>>

Railhawks defeat Chivas, 3-1

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The Carolina Railhawks used two extra time goals to defeat CD Chivas USA 3-1 Tuesday night. More>>

NC State ready for shot at rival UNC in Omaha

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North Carolina State waited a long time to make it back to the College World Series. It only makes it sweeter that the first opponent will be the Wolfpack's hated rival.
  
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Bucs sign former NC State QB Mike Glennon

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed third-round draft pick Mike Glennon to a four-year contract. More>>

Carolina Hurricanes working to keep Ft. Bragg ice rink open

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The Hurricanes will work with Defending the Blue Line and the Cape Fear Youth Hockey Association to help keep the ice rink on Fort Bragg open. More>>

UNC football team at bottom of ACC in academic measure

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North Carolina's football team had the lowest scores in the ACC in an NCAA measure of academic performance. More>>

UNC beats S. Carolina 5-4 in Super Regional Video included

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North Carolina beats South Carolina, 5-4. The Tar Heels will play N.C. State on Sunday in the College World Series. More>>

UNC faces South Carolina in Super Regional final

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North Carolina's Super Regional final with South Carolina has been moved to Tuesday at noon. More>>

NC State reaches College World Series for 1st time in 45 years

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For the second time in school history, and the first time in 45 years, N.C. State is heading to Omaha for the College World Series. More>>

South Carolina tops North Carolina 8-0 in NCAAs

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South Carolina shut out UNC 8-0 to set up a third and final game on Monday in the Chapel Hill Super Regional.  More>>

Nadal crushes Ferrer to win the French Open Video included

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Rafael Nadal smashes David Ferrer to win the French Open. More>>

NC State scores 2 in 9th to top Rice 4-3

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Jake Fincher's two-out single in the bottom of the ninth capped a rally and lifted N.C. State to a 4-3 victory over Rice on Saturday in Game 1 of the Raleigh Super Regional.
  
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UNC slides past South Carolina 6-5 in NCAA opener

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North Carolina won its first game against South Carolina in the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill.
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Heels, Pack set to start delayed Super Regional play

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N.C. State and UNC had to delay the start of their Super Regional match-ups with Rice and South Carolina due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Andrea. More>>

Gun found outside Hairston's vehicle during arrest Video included

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Police say a gun was found outside UNC basketball player P.J. Hairston's vehicle when he was arrested for with possession of marijuana and driving without a license. More>>

InsideCarolina.com: UNC switches up starters

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Hobbs Johnson, North Carolina's normal Sunday starter, will open Friday's Super Regional festivities on the mound against South Carolina due to Monday's 13-inning thriller over Florida Atlantic. UNC More>>

UNC's Moran number 6 pick in MLB Draft

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It was the second straight season that the first pick was uncertain going into the draft, with Oklahoma right-hander Jonathan Gray and a pair of college third basemen - North Carolina's Colin Moran and San Diego's Kris Bryant - thought to be in the mix for Houston. More>>

How do you say 'Boshamer'? UNC may have it wrong Video included

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A Boshamer family member tells WNCN that the family pronounces the name differently than what UNC has used for its baseball stadium. More>>

UNC basketball star charged with marijuana possession

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North Carolina basketball player P.J. Hairston has been charged with possession of marijuana and driving without a license, Durham Police officials said. More>>

UConn-Duke women to play in Jimmy V Classic

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Defending champion Connecticut will face Duke in the women's Jimmy V Classic that honors the former N.C. State men's coach. More>>

Enthusiastic Heels fan recaps UNC's dramatic 13th inning win Video included

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A stunning ending to a stunning game left at least one Carolina fan exalting in the middle of the night. More>>

NC State to host Rice in Raleigh's first super regional

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With a Rice win over Oregon Monday night, N.C. State will host its first super regional Friday and Saturday. More>>

Heels heading to super regional with 13th inning win

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Cody Stubbs singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to help No. 1 overall seed North Carolina avoid a huge upset. More>>

ECU extends McNeill's contract by 3 years

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Ruffin McNeill is now signed through the summer of 2018 at East Carolina. More>>

NC State advances in NCAA baseball play Video included

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N.C. State crushes William and Mary to move to the Super Regionals in NCAA baseball play. More>>

UNC faces sudden-death NCAA baseball game tonight

UNC faces sudden-death NCAA baseball game tonight Video included

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North Carolina plays Florida Atlantic Monday at 6 p.m., and the winner advances in NCAA baseball play.
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Senay, Turner lead NC State past Binghamton 4-1

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Tarran Senay and Trea Turner homered, and North Carolina State pulled away to beat Binghamton 4-1 Friday night in the teams' opening game of the NCAA tournament. More>>

Top-seeded North Carolina beats Canisius 6-3

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Chaz Frank had three hits and Brian Holberton drove in two runs to help North Carolina beat Canisius 6-3 on Friday night in the Chapel Hill Regional. More>>

No. 1 seed UNC ready to begin NCAA regional

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The Tar Heels hold the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament for the first time, and they hope to take their first steps toward a national title. More>>

Pack baseball moves past NCAA snub Video included

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If North Carolina State was still feeling the effects of being snubbed by the NCAA baseball selection committee, it was hard to tell Thursday at practice.  More>>

UNC 4th, Duke 8th in sports program rankings

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UNC is fourth and Duke eighth, while N.C. State is 38th in a recent ranking of college sports programs. More>>

Sochi unveils medals for 2014 Winter Olympics

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Sochi organizers unveiled the medals for the 2014 Winter Olympics on Thursday. More>>

Bobcats introduce Steve Clifford as new head coach

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The Charlotte Bobcats have hired longtime NBA assistant coach Steve Clifford as their new head coach. More>>

Krzyzewski: ACC should think big with 15 teams

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Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says the new-look Atlantic Coast Conference could be the best basketball league in the country — and should act like it. More>>

Congressmen want Redskins to change name

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The Redskins have said they have no intention of changing their name. More>>

NFL draft to May in 2014; future dates undecided

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The NFL draft is moving to May next year. More>>

AP Sources: Bobcats hire Lakers assistant Clifford

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The Charlotte Bobcats have hired Los Angeles Lakers assistant Steve Clifford to become their new coach. More>>

Duke beats Syracuse 16-10 in NCAA lacrosse final Video included

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Duke rallied from an early deficit to beat Syracuse 16-10 on Monday and win its second NCAA men's lacrosse title. More>>

Carolina top seed for NCAA baseball tourney

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North Carolina is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA baseball tournament. More>>

Tar Heels win ACC baseball title

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Skye Bolt drove in two runs and North Carolina beat Virginia Tech 4-1 on Sunday in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Taylore Cherry worked five solid innings in his first career start to More>>

UNC scores 5 in 14th, beats Clemson 12-7

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Chaz Frank's three-run triple highlighted a five-run 14th inning and lifted North Carolina past Clemson 12-7 late Friday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament. More>>

NC State beats Miami 7-1 in ACC tournament

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Trea Turner and Bryan Adametz each drove in two runs to help North Carolina State beat Miami 7-1 on Friday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. More>>

Canes will change their uniforms

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The Carolina Hurricanes announce they are going to change their uniforms and unveil them June 4. More>>

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

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Bobcats owner Michael Jordan said at a press conference Tuesday evening he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets beginning in 2014-15. More>>

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  • Thursday, June 20 2013 5:49 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:49:12 GMT
    North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina will meet once again tonight at the College World Series in a do or die elimination game.
    North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina will meet once again tonight at the College World Series in a do or die elimination game.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:44:36 GMT
    Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series.
    Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:30:15 GMT
    North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina are both back in action tonight at the College World Series in Omaha.
    North Carolina State and the University of North Carolina are both back in action tonight at the College World Series in Omaha.
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