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UNC chancellor warns MLB Raleigh could drain local support for college athletics

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts said that he is “concerned about increased competition from another professional sports team in the market” amid reports of a potential MLB franchise in Raleigh. Roberts said, “It’s both attendance and sponsorships. Everyone thinks about competition with baseball, and that’s true.” He added, “We start our football season in the third week of August. About half of our football season overlaps with the baseball season. So I worry about attendance, I worry about the family entertainment budget, and I worry about corporate sponsorships.” Both UNC and NC State are seeking naming rights sponsors for their football stadiums as well as sponsors for jersey patches and “other items to help counter the escalating expenses in college sports.” Roberts: “Family entertainment budgets are limited. Corporate sponsorship dollars are limited, and I worry about hurting college sports and weakening what’s made college sports so great in this region in this state for a long time.” North Carolina is the most populous state without an MLB franchise (WRAL, 11/11).

Raleigh, NC · 1d
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Clemson should be elated over NC State's questionable decision to hire Philip Rivers

While it is still being finalized, it is looking more and more likely that the North Carolina State Wolfpack are going to hire NFL legend and their former star quarterback Philip Rivers as their next head coach. Clemson has to be loving this move so much.

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Fresh Talent, Familiar Culture Fuel NC State's Next Chapter

The 2026-27 edition of the NC State wrestling team will look a lot different than the squad that competed at last year’s ACC Championship. Only four starters return at the same weight they competed in last postseason. “We brought in a lot of new guys — a big freshman class and some transfers,” said head coach Pat Popolizio, who enters his 15th season leading the Wolfpack program. “This preseason has been very impactful, and it pulls the team together. When you get everyone working, it really pulls your team culture together, and that's something we've been noticing as a staff, so it's very impactful at this point. “You see the growth, especially with new guys. You see a lot of growth in the preseason and guys have been working hard. I like our focus, the commitment, all the things we're looking for. Our guys have been delivering.” Despite all the new faces, and as many as three battles for starting spots — 125, 133 and 197 pounds — that need to be worked out during the first semester, the mission for NC State has not changed for a squad that has finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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South Johnston, Princeton join Clayton, Cleveland in second round of football playoffs

It’s November, but that didn’t stop Mother Nature from having an impact on the opening round of the NCHSAA football playoffs for a few of our Johnston County schools. Two wins and two losses made it the proverbial mixed bag as we look toward the second round later this week. Here’s the skinny:

Clayton, NC · 3d
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NC State rolls past Presbyterian. Observations from the Wolfpack's big win

The N.C. State coaching staff watched film from its Friday night win immediately, unhappy with the defensive performance against a mid-major opponent. It had no such issues with the start on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack, led by senior Ven-Allen Lubin, jumped out to a double-digit lead eight minutes into the game and only extended that before halftime. They used a 19-3 run to build a 27-point lead before the break. N.C. State (3-0) pulled away in the second half for a 94-60 win over Presbyterian, its visitor from the Big South Conference. The win wasn’t without issues, though. The Wolfpack didn’t have the same hot start in the second, shooting 0 for 9 from the field and 0 for 4 from deep. Presbyterian (0-3) used that drought to its advantage and opened the half on a 13-0 run. N.C. State head coach Justin Gainey called a timeout when that run reached 10-0, hoping to get this team back on track. It gave up a 3-pointer from Presbyterian’s Carl Parrish before guard Christian Hammond ended the drought with back-to-back 3-pointers. “Our offense didn’t help our defense in that stretch, and we had a couple turnovers,” Gainey said. “We missed a couple

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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Men’s soccer falls to NC State in overtime, eliminated from ACC tournament

On Sunday, Nov. 8, the NC State Wolfpack men’s soccer team made the short drive from Raleigh to Winston-Salem to face Wake Forest in the second round of the ACC tournament. Despite a disappointing regular season, the Wolfpack were able to keep their postseason momentum alive after finding a narrow 1-0 edge against the Deacs in overtime. Although the Demon Deacons were dominant in the regular season and earned the No. 3 seed in the ACC tournament, they were bested by the No. 11 Wolfpack, who struggled throughout the regular season.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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Duke–UNC and UNC–NC State headline four ACC soccer semifinals in Cary

Two Triangle rivalries anchor Thursday’s ACC soccer semifinals in Cary. North Carolina faces Duke in the women’s semifinal at 2 p.m. ET and NC State in the men’s semifinal at 5:30 p.m. ET. They are the middle games of a four-match slate on Nov. 12 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Cary, NC · 1d

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NC State a three-point underdog to Syracuse

So it’s come to this. Your season is so far off the rails that you’re an underdog at home to a 4-5 Syracuse team. That’s rough, man. And it’s hardly an unjustified line, given recent results, though SP+ actually likes NC State by a field goal instead.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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No. 15 NC State Wrestling Hosts Navy in Home Opener at 5:30 p.m.

No. 15 NC State opens its dual-meet season at home against Navy in a military appreciation matchup. The Wolfpack will wear special military-themed singlets; the dual is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will stream on ACC Network Extra. NC State is 808-492-19 all-time; a win would be the program’s 809th....

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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GAMEDAY PRIMER: NC State Looks to keep stacking wins vs. Presbyterian | Preview, Keys, How to Watch

NC State is back at the Lenovo Center after a 77-63 win over ETSU that wasn’t nearly as comfortable as that final score might suggest. For the second straight game, the Wolfpack struggled to get going, and early on, they didn’t have much of an answer for ETSU’s ball-screen action. But give Justin Gainey and his staff credit. They adjusted, the defensive intensity picked up, and State started finishing possessions with rebounds. Once that happened, the Pack finally created some separation.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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Kickoff time, network revealed for FSU vs. NC State in Week 12

The FSU Seminoles won their first game under Rick Stockstill and have a chance to finish the season strong as they fight to make a bowl game. They will play the Pitt Panthers this week before returning home to play the NC State Wolfpack on Nov. 21 in Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles announced on Monday that the game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will air nationwide on the ACC Network. It will be Stockstill's first home game as the interim head coach. It will be a special game for FSU, as it serves as the annual Seminole Heritage game, representing the University's unique friendship and relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. They are 3-0 in these games, beating the Duke Blue Devils 38-20 in 2023, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 41-7 in 2024, and Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42-7 in 2025. The game will also be FSU's homecoming and a continued celebration of FSU175. FSU is 27-17 all-time against the Wolfpack, with a 16-6 record at home. NC State has dominated it lately, though, winning the last four meetings. NC State also fired its head coach this season, moving on from Dave Doeren after a 3-4

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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North Carolina accomplished something it hadn't done in eight years

North Carolina scored 58 bench points against Wofford, its most in a non-Senior Day game since 2018, as Michael Malone's Tar Heels improved to 2–0.

Chapel Hill, NC · 5d

Raleigh News & Observer

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How Duke coach Manny Diaz honored an NC State football legend on the sidelines

Some things transcend football and their rivalries. Duke head coach Manny Diaz wore a homemade decal, with the word “Chuck”, on his headset in honor of late N.C. State head coach Chuck Amato. A Duke spokesperson said Diaz decided to recognize Amato at the last minute, making it impossible to add decals to the players’ helmets, but the head coach still wanted to recognize his former boss. Diaz worked on Amato’s Wolfpack staff from 2000 to 2005, starting as a graduate assistant (2000-01) before becoming linebackers coach (2002-03) and safeties/special teams coach (2004-05). “I don’t know anybody who loved N.C. State more than Chuck Amato did,” Diaz said. “Just the enthusiasm that he had … You can’t help but talk about Chuck without (mentioning) the bravado. But he made people believe. He made his players believe.” N.C. State won 11 games in 2002, the best season in program history, and Diaz helped with defensive play calling in his first year as a full-time coach. The Wolfpack ranked No. 14 nationally in total defense and No. 10 in scoring defense. N.C. State did not allow an offensive touchdown against Florida State, his alma mater, or Notre Dame. During the 2003 season,

Raleigh, NC · 5d

Ball Exclusives

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Wildcats Beat Wolfpack 93-78 as Sivka and Strack Combine for 56

The Kentucky Wildcats beat the NC State Wolfpack 93-78 at Spectrum Center. The post Wildcats Beat Wolfpack 93-78 as Sivka and Strack Combine for 56 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Lexington, KY · 4d

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Hundreds gather to honor veterans at fundraising golf tournament

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. — Hundreds of volunteers and golfers gathered in Fuquay-Varina during Veterans Appreciation Month for the 18th annual Military Missions in Action, Tee Off for the Troops Golf Classic. The two-day tournament raises money for the nonprofit that serves active-duty military members, veterans and their families. North Carolina...

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 3d

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Pirate Battalion Cadets Represent Corinth Holders High At Carolina Hurricanes Game

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Corinth Holders High School (CHHS) is celebrating the Pirate Battalion JROTC Color Guard for representing the school and Johnston County Public Schools at the Carolina Hurricanes game against the Vancouver Canucks. The cadets presented the colors on the ice, demonstrating professionalism, discipline, and pride. CHHS was...

Wendell, NC · 4d

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UNC Basketball vs. Wyoming: How To Watch, Listen, Preview

Here's how to watch the Tar Heels matchup on Tuesday night.

Chapel Hill, NC · 3d

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UNC women fall to No. 23; NC State drops out of AP Top 25

North Carolina fell 11 places to No. 23 and NC State dropped out of the AP women’s basketball poll released Monday, Nov. 9, after both teams lost at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte on Sunday. Duke moved from No. 4 to No. 5, while Louisville stayed seventh and Notre...

Chapel Hill, NC · 3d