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Duke's Darian Mensah requests expedited hearing on transfer
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah turned to a hurry-up offense, requesting an expedited hearing on Friday as he seeks a court ruling on his transfer plans.,The Durham (North Carolina) Superior Court ruled earlier this week that Mensah is allowed to enter the transfer portal but cannot enroll at another...
No. 22 UNC controls Notre Dame from start to finish
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points as No. 22 North Carolina snapped a two-game slide by soundly beating Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Wilson shot an efficient 8-of-11 from the floor and also contributed seven rebounds and five assists in the wire-to-wire victory for the Tar Hee...
No. 17 North Carolina holds off Wake Forest
Henri Veesaar scored 25 points and Caleb Wilson scored 22 to power No. 17 North Carolina to an 87-84 win over visiting Wake Forest on Saturday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Wilson pulled down 12 rebounds while Veesaar grabbed nine, and the dominant posts missed just one shot apiece from the floor (17 o...
No. 12 North Carolina edges Ohio State on late basket
Henri Veesaar flushed a go-ahead dunk with 7.2 seconds left on Saturday, giving No. 12 North Carolina a 71-70 win over Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta.,Caleb Wilson led all players with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Veesaar chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Tar Heels (1...
Blue Jackets acquire F Mason Marchment from Kraken
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a second-round selection in 2027.,"Mason is a player I know very well, and I think he will add a great deal to our team," Blue Jackets general manager Don ...
Caleb Wilson's 7th double-double leads No. 14 UNC past USC Upstate
Caleb Wilson's 20 points and 11 rebounds carried No. 14 North Carolina past USC Upstate to an 80-62 victory Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Jonathan Powell produced 17 points off the bench, Luka Bogavac tallied 15 points, aided by three 3-point baskets, and Henri Veesaar added 14 points and ...
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker case
Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday in a Brooklyn federal courthouse to charges of conspiring with the mafia to rig illegal poker games.,Billups was arrested on Oct. 23 and accused of helping to lure players into games where high-tech ...
Late trick play boosts Duke in comeback win over UNC
Anderson Castle's third 1-yard touchdown run of the day - one play after Duke's successful trick play late in the game - helped the Blue Devils pull out a 32-25 victory against host North Carolina on Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Duke's Darian Mensah threw for 175 yards and a touchdown on 20-for-33 ...
Bill Belichick debuts in Duke rivalry as UNC clings to bowl hopes
Losses left Duke and North Carolina looking for something to square their attention on the task at hand this week.,So they have each other.,The neighboring rivals meet Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C., playing for the Victory Bell, which goes to the winner of this annual matchup.,"The great thing about...
Report: UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava out vs. No. 1 Ohio State
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss Saturday night's game at No. 1 Ohio State because of a concussion, ESPN reported.,Redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan will make his first career start for the Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) against the unbeaten Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0) in Columbus. Duncan never has attempt...
Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith among 8 inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith didn't let their unique body types stall their dreams of playing in the NHL. Once there, the former defensemen took their careers to another level, culminating with their induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday in Toronto.,Chara and Keith joined six other former...
Dodgers pick up options on 3B Max Muncy, LHP Alex Vesia
The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their 2026 team options for third baseman Max Muncy and reliever Alex Vesia on Thursday.,The two-time defending World Series champions owe $10 million to Muncy and $3.55 million to Vesia.,Muncy, 35, is a two-time All-Star who batted .243 with 19 homers and 67 RBIs i...
Reports: Dodgers pick up options for Max Muncy, Alex Vesia
The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their 2026 team options for third baseman Max Muncy and reliever Alex Vesia, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,The two-time defending World Series champions owe $10 million to Muncy and $3.55 million to Vesia.,Muncy, 35, is a two-time All-Star who batted .243 with...
Giants WR Darius Slayton downgraded to out vs. Broncos
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton and defensive lineman Chauncey Golston were downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the host Denver Broncos.,Also on Saturday, the Giants announced that offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo will not travel for the game. ESPN reported tha...
Rinus VeeKay signs with Juncos Hollinger Racing
Dutch driver Rinus VeeKay has signed with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series.,VeeKay, 25, competed with Dale Coyne Racing in 2025 following five seasons with Ed Carpenter Racing.,He was the series' Rookie of the Year in 2020 and posted his lone win at the 2021 GMR Grand Prix on ...
North Carolina Tar Heels Football Already Trying To Find a Way To Fire Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels are reportedly looking into avenues to fire Bill Belichick after recruiting violations and assistant coach suspensions....
Dodgers activate Max Muncy from injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday and got one of their key players back a day later.,Third baseman Max Muncy was activated from the injured list on Monday in advance of the three-game series vs. Colorado. ,Muncy, 35, played at least 135 games for the Dodgers in each...
Why Bill Belichick’s College Football Gamble at UNC Is Backfiring
Bill Belichick’s move to UNC has been chaotic, from poor recruiting to NFL scouts being shut out. Here’s why his college football experiment looks doomed....
Bill Belichick's debut UNC season will be documented in Hulu series
After an earlier project fell through, there indeed will be a docuseries covering Bill Belichick's first season as North Carolina head football coach this fall.,Belichick, a first-time college coach who won a record six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots, told the team in a clip p...
Dodgers activate Max Muncy, place Tommy Edman on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy from the injured list but also placed infielder Tommy Edman on the IL on Monday.,Muncy, 34, has been sidelined since injuring his left knee during the Dodgers' game against the Chicago White Sox on July 2. Playing at third base, Muncy attempted a...