Sports

Bringing The Buzz Back: Charlotte Seeks To Be The NBA's Hornets Again

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:29 +0000

Charlotte's NBA franchise has begun the journey toward re-embracing the past. Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday that his team is on its way to being known as the Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan said he has informed the league of his decision and feels the NBA's Board of Governors will approve the name change when they convene in July. He says this is only the first step.

NC Sports Hall Of Fame Adds 11 New Faces, Two New Sports

Will Michaels — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:26:00 +0000

Eleven new members are set to join the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Thursday night's induction ceremony and banquet marks the museum's 50th anniversary.

Hall of Fame executive director Don Fish says the class of 2013 includes hockey legend Ron Francis, who retired a year before the Carolina Hurricanes won their first and only championship.

"It changed the face of sports in North Carolina," Fish says.

Wrightsville Beach Competition Draws World Class Paddleboarders

Laura Candler — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) involves a surfboard, a paddle, and lots of abdominal strength. And in the world of sports, it’s catching on fast. That might not be too surprising, since it often involves bathing suits and sunny beaches, too. Starting today, SUP athletes from around the world will compete in the third annual Carolina Cup at Wrightsville Beach.

Project Follows A Year In The Life Of The Durham Bulls

Frank Stasio and Nicole Campbell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:02:29 +0000

Yesterday was the first home game for the 2013 baseball season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and fans gathered to watch the heroic Bulls defeat the Gwinnett Braves.

Duke Women Advance To Elite 8, Men Out

Will Michaels — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:46:30 +0000

The Duke women's basketball team has made it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. The Blue Devils defeated Nebraska last night, 53-45, despite shooting just 33 percent from the field. Coach Joanne McCallie says her team offset that by holding Nebraska to just 30 percent.

“We play very good defense and we did today,” said McCallie. “I think that was the difference for our team. Some of the stops we made, I thought, were very critical. To hold a Nebraska team to 45 points, that's a very good thing for us to do.”

App State Latest Domino In Conference Realignment

Jeff Tiberii — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:05:56 +0000

Appalachian State University is expected to announce a major change this week for its athletic department. After more than 40 years competing in the Southern Conference, the school in Boone, NC, will announce a transition to the Sun Belt Conference. App State has considered moving its 20 athletic teams for several years and is likely to start competing in the new conference next year.

March Madness Men's & Women's Roundup

Gurnal Scott — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:54:53 +0000

Men's Tournament

No. 2 seed Duke heads to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Creighton, 66-50. North Carolina exits the tournament at the hands of the Kansas Jayhawks for the second straight year.

NC A&T Celebrates First NCAA Tournament Victory

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:33:53 +0000

North Carolina A&T has its first ever NCAA Tournament victory. The Aggies narrowly defeated Liberty University, 73-72, last night to advance. A last-second shot by Liberty missed as time expired to preserve the A&T win.

Before last night, the Aggies had never won in nine trips to the tournament. Head coach Cy Alexander said his team didn't fold under pressure.

"I thought our young men showed a lot of resilience because Liberty didn't back down and we would go up a little bit and they would keep coming back," Alexander said.

March Madness Alternative: A Public Radio Bracket

Laura Candler — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:46:38 +0000

You don’t have to be a basketball fan to participate in this March Madness bracket, just a public radio listener. Southern California public radio station KPCC has created an alternative competition pitting 32 public radio shows against one another. Listeners can vote for their favorites on their website.

NC A&T Aims For Spoiler Role In NCAA Tournament

Laura Candler — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:07:37 +0000

NC A&T will tip it off against Liberty tonight in Dayton, OH as part of the First Four. The Aggies surprised everyone last week when they seized the MEAC championship in a 57-54 win against Morgan state.

Last year Norfolk State represented the MEAC in the NCAA Tournament. As a 15-seed the Spartans defeated 2-seed, Missouri, 86-84. It is one of only six upsets where a 15-seed knocked off a 2-seed. With a victory tonight, North Carolina A&T would meet 1-seed Louisville on Thursday. A 16-seed has never beaten a one-seed.