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St. Aug’s coaches upbeat after ruling
St. Augustine’s has been full of itself this week. The university got its accreditation back, although it’s still on probation through December, and employees haven’t been paid since February. But the news has buoyed the athletics department. Men’s basketball coach Charles “Chucky” Brown signed his first recruit...
Big Opening Ceremony of 2024 Olympics showcased on biggest screen in Raleigh
Team USA athletes get ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics is a big deal. The historic event will feature a parade of 10,500 athletes gliding along a 3.7-mile route of the Seine, right through the heart of Paris. Thousands of dancers, artists, athletes and broadcasters will be a part of the hours-long celebration, which airs live on WRAL-TV with coverage beginning at noon.
ACC Kickoff honors mascot from Bowl Game
Of the non-CFP bowl games to take place this past bowl season, perhaps the most creative and fun concept came when the Kansas State Wildcats took on the NC State Wolfpack in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, featuring an edible live mascot for the first time ever. And on Thursday, the first-ever eaten mascot was given a Read more... The post ACC Kickoff features candlelight vigil for devoured Pop Tart at Bowl Game appeared first on Awful Announcing.
New offensive transfers expected to change NC State
CHARLOTTE — NC State’s offense underwent a complete makeover during the offseason, which was only possible through the transfer portal. The transfer additions might be the difference between trying to win 10-plus games and what could been a rebuilding season. NC State added Coastal Carolina senior quarterback transfer...
HBCU Recommitted to Athletics in Light of Accreditation Reversal
Saint Augustine's University has won its accreditation battle and is now turning its focus back to athletics. The post HBCU Recommitted to Athletics in Light of Accreditation Reversal appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
With drownings on the rise, Raleigh Swim School is teaching lifesaving skills
RALEIGH, N.C. — Drowning deaths have started to increase in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Wake County alone, the Sheriff’s Office has responded to seven drownings this year, including one this week where a man’s body was recovered in the area of the Neuse River after a 10-hour search.
Hannah Aspden set to make a splash again at the Paris Paralympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the 2024 Olympic Games kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26, this year's Paralympics are set to begin a bit later -- and one North Carolina athlete is set to make a splash yet again then. Hannah Aspden has qualified again to swim...
Videos, transcripts: UNC at ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE — North Carolina coach Mack Brown, along with Conner Harrell, Max Johnson and Kaimon Rucker met with the media Thursday during the final day of ACC Kickoff at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte. The first video is from the formal press conference and the transcript is from that press conference. The second video is from the breakout room; there is no transcript for that video.
Step up to the Plate, Raleigh Trivia Enthusiasts
Join the City of Raleigh Museum on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening packed with more hits than a baseball diamond. Meet Muddy from the Carolina Mudcats and dive into the “Diamond Days: The History of Baseball in Raleigh” exhibit from 6 to 7 p.m. Then, gear up for Grand Slam Trivia starting at 7 p.m. Test your baseball knowledge, snag some awesome prizes, and enjoy drinks (both alcoholic and non) while you swing for the fences—all for free! It’s a night you won’t want to miss. See you there, rain or shine!
NC State Women’s Basketball Releases Their 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule
NC State Women’s Basketball team released their 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule yesterday. The Pack will play eight of its 11 games, in addition to a preseason exhibition, at Reynolds Coliseum. Coming off a historical 2023-24 season that was highlighted by the program’s first Final Four since 1998, second in program history, head coach Wes Moore is entering his 12th season at the helm. With a strong home court advantage, the Pack has accumulated a 117-15 (.886) record at home since the renovation of Reynolds Coliseum was completed in August 2016.
Former Ayden-Grifton quarterback wins Scholar Award from National Football Foundation
CARY, N.C. (WNCT) — The National Football Foundation Bill Dooley Chapter hosted its annual Pigskin Preview in Cary Friday. Crowds came out to see college football coaches like UNC’s Mack Brown and ECU’s Mike Houston, among others. The 2024 Bill Dooley Scholar Award was announced and the winner is former Ayden-Grifton quarterback Ashton Watkins. Watkins […]
Countdown to Kickoff: Opponent Previews - North Carolina
North Carolina enters season six of Mack Brown’s second tenure with many of the same questions they always have. Can the defense play decent enough to help win games instead of just allowing the Heels to lose them. Mack is 38-27 in his second stint, 24-18 in conference play.
Packed recruiting intel: Updates on 4-star S Jordan Young and 4-star WR Shamarius Peterkin
NC State is prioritizing two of the top recruits in North Carolina. Here's the latest intel on Shamarius Peterkin and Jordan Young. The post Packed recruiting intel: Updates on 4-star S Jordan Young and 4-star WR Shamarius Peterkin appeared first on On3.
Women's Lacrosse Team, Five Players Nab IWLCA National Academic Honors
RALEIGH, N.C. – The William Peace women's lacrosse team was recognized for its academic acumen by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) this week. The Pacers were named to the 2023-24 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for posting a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher. In addition to the team award, five student-athletes - Samantha Autry, Keslee Hylton, Alexis Inman, Mary Langer and Morgan May – made the Division III Academic Honor Roll for recording a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. All five student-athletes majored in biology.
NC State Basketball Great Lands First Head Coaching Job
Julius Hodge, whose 2,040 points as a Wolfpack bucket-getter from 2001 to 2005 put him at No. 3 on the all-time NC State basketball scoring list, hasn't played professionally in over 10 years. But the New York native has been active honing his coaching craft in recent years. ALSO READ: NC State Adds One More Promising Piece to 2024-25 Roster He began as a the director of player personnel at Buffalo in 2015 before serving as a full-fledged assistant at Santa Clara in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Hodge then had three-year stints as an assistant at San Jose State and Little...
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