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5 years
One of the most chilling, painful, emotional postgame press conference quotes we've ever heard. How East Carolina offensive lineman Garrett McGhin tried to sum up how difficult the 2018 season was for him:
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5 years
The look on LeVelle Moton's son's face when VJ finds out that the Eagles may wind up playing his good friend, Duke's Zion Williamson, who he's met several times this year:
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5 years
The wait proved to be worth it for the Pack: an umpire replay overturned a play at the plate, which provided the winning run in NC State's 6-5 win over Wake Forest. A play eerily similar to one five years starring now-Washington Nationals star Trea Turner.
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5 years
What made Wednesday's matchup against No. 7 so pressure-packed for NC State coach Kevin Keatts? A fashionable giveaway:
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@WRALSportsFan
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9 years
. @jgravleyWRAL dug up a 2000 send-off piece by Stuart Scott. Great memory of a great friend. http://t.co/tJKCqtazQV http://t.co/Z5Q48Rcb0o
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@WRALSportsFan
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7 years
WATCH LIVE: Sky 5 is over the celebration on Franklin Street after #UNC beats #Duke 90-83 on senior night. >>
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5 years
They did it! Make it back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history for head coach @JHaire03 and @GoCamelsBSB . Check out the celebration from Fayetteville:
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5 years
NC State head coach Dave Doeren apparently was not a fan of a certain Purple and Gold-related hand signal these past three years. He's not too worried about seeing it anytime soon after Saturday's 58-3 victory:
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7 years
Whistleblower Mary Willingham: "The NCAA showed its true colors colors today. ... Money is all that matters." #UNCvsNCAA
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5 years
Coach K: "Nobody thinks I have a tough job...We've been the leader of the pack for about 25 years so we get everyone's best shot."
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5 years
Breaking News: The streak is over: Cardinal Gibbons upsets No. 1 Wake Forest, ends Cougars' 45-game win streak
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1 year
Just In: Jim Valvano to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer
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3 months
UNC FANS RUSH FRANKLIN STREET 🏀 @UNC_Basketball  fans are celebrating their big win against the Duke Blue Devils! #TarHeels #UNC #ChapelHill
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@WRALSportsFan
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8 years
#NCState guard Dennis Smith has high expectations for the Pack this coming season >> #wral
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2 years
Just In: Courage defender who declined to wear gay pride jersey will sit out tonight's game
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6 years
Don't tell Heritage High School's Ricky Person he's sitting this one out! NC State head coach Dave Doeren recollects on the running back's message, when asked early in the week if he could play against UVA.
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@WRALSportsFan
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7 years
Best story you will see all week! Leesville Road and Millbrook high schools teach us a lesson in sportsmanship >>
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5 years
By the hammer of Thor! The Canes unveil maybe their best postgame celebration yet following their 4-2 victory over Columbus, their third straight W.
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5 years
Mere hours before his Seattle Seahawks pulled off a massive victory at Bank of America Stadium, former UNC defensive tackle and Roanoke Rapids-native Nazair Jones learned that Larry Fedora would be let go from his coaching post. How did he react to the news?
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6 years
. @PackWrestle is currently ranked sixth nationally. Freshman Hayden Hidlay has a lot to do with it. Hayden sat down with @Mary_Dunleavy :
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5 years
THE CHAMP IS HERE. Another memorable postgame celebration for the "Bunch of Jerks"
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6 years
SC State player smiling again after health scare during Saturday game #wral
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8 years
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6 years
. @NCStateBaseball makes history in @BaseballAmerica rankings; UNC, Duke also in Top 25:
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7 years
N.C. State stuns No. 2 Arizona 90-84 in Battle 4 Atlantis #wral
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6 years
ALERT: Wolfpack wins in OT at Chapel Hill, 95-91 #breaking
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6 years
See how Woody Durham and his family are doing all they can to help those suffering with Aphasia:
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6 years
NC State upsets No. 10 North Carolina 95-91 in OT #wral
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5 years
The Hurricanes arrived back in D.C. this afternoon before their decisive Game 7 with the Capitals. Check for @jgravleyWRAL 's live reports again from our nation's capital, tonight at 10 and 11
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6 years
NC State sets program record with seven players taken in 2018 NFL Draft #wral
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7 years
Former WFHS star Bryce Love has a big opportunity against #UNC Friday as Stanford's lead RB @JFiWRAL has his story>>
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9 years
ALERT: NC State takes down No. 1 seed Villanova, 71-68, to advance to Sweet 16 http://t.co/ExMcMiB71Y #breaking
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@WRALSportsFan
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2 years
Breaking News: Legendary WRAL sports anchor Tom Suiter to be inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
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6 years
ALERT: American men win Olympic curling gold, beat Sweden 10-7 #breaking
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6 years
GOOD NEWS! @49ers DB Don Jones said it was a "blessing" to go to prom Friday night with 18-year-old Lindsey Preston, who has Down syndrome:
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5 years
Breaking News: Cary DT Davin Vann commits to NC State; Vann recorded 79 tackles, including 25 tackles for loss and 12 sacks last season
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5 years
While some don't put much stock into them, NC State head baseball coach Elliott Avent finds his own reason for appreciating being ranked in multiple preseason polls:
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5 years
Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind'Amour reiterated the same sentiment as last night, which upset some Capitals fans, that he's got enough injuries on his own team to worry about the one suffered by T.J. Oshie on what he says was a non-malicious hit by Warren Foegele.
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7 years
ALERT: Durham Bulls win 2017 Triple-A National Championship 5-3 against Memphis Redbirds #breaking
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6 years
Breaking News: Durham Bulls clinch the International League South Division
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@WRALSportsFan
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9 years
Coach K's mother once told him to "get on the right bus." The advice led to his success today. http://t.co/lnJjCcgcez http://t.co/Bro6gs49cU
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5 years
Did you see that goal?!? Here's @JFiWRAL 's vantage point of the Goal of the Year candidate by the Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov.
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6 years
ALERT: No. 2 Pack takes first series L of season, falls to No. 10 UNC #breaking
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6 years
Orange HS standout Payton Wilson spoke with @jgravleyWRAL about his recent decision to flip from UNC to the Wolfpack: "I fit in better at N.C. State and the atmosphere at N.C. State is second to none." More on @HighSchoolOT :
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6 years
The NC Courage won the ICC, and it matters #wral
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6 years
ALERT: Hurricanes assistant, former captain Rod Brind'Amour reaches deal to become next head coach #breaking
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3 years
Just In: UNC forward Armando Bacot announces he's returning to school
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6 years
#NCState 's Dave Doeren ( @StateCoachD ) got the opportunity to be an honorary race official at this year's Coca-Cola 600. The @PackFootball HC talked with @JFiWRAL about the experience & the number of #PackPros in @NASCAR . Watch: #wral
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@WRALSportsFan
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5 years
Who says Raleigh isn’t a hockey city?
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6 years
We found a familiar face on the sidelines last night in Chapel Hill. Do you think Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant would be a good addition to UNC's offense?
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@WRALSportsFan
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7 years
Legendary NC sports columnist Caulton Tudor dies #wral
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3 years
Breaking News: Former NCSU stars Carlos Rodon and Trea Turner make MLB All-Star rosters for first time
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8 years
#LUUUUKE with Pick-6. @Panthers are 5:11 from a trip to Santa Clara. Up 49-15 #KeepPounding
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8 years
Cam goes over the top for another TD and the @Panthers lead is 24-7 in 2Q. #KeepPounding
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2 years
Breaking News: Durham Bulls host The Savannah Bananas July 14 on their 2023 Banana Ball World Tour
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7 years
On sale Friday at @CHSWear_UNC : 100% of sales goes to Aphasia research. @WesDurham #HeyWoody #GoWhereYouGo
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6 years
Do you know how lucky we are to be witnessing some world-class soccer in Cary? Another win for @TheNCCourage and @ByNeilMorris has analysis >>
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Breaking News: "I'm back." UNC guard Caleb Love announces he will return for junior season with the Tar Heels
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Breaking News: Green Hope's Jordyn Adams named National High School Athlete of the Year by MaxPreps
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8 years
CAM-V-P goes airborne on 12-yard TD run and @Panthers now lead 34-7 late 3Q. #KeepPounding
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7 years
ALERT: N.C. team gets first perfect game in Little League World Series since 2008 #breaking
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5 years
Breaking News: South View 4-star WR Emery Simmons flips commitment from Penn State to UNC
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3 years
Breaking News: No. 4 NC State women get second win over No. 1 this season, this time at No. 1 Louisville, 74-60
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6 years
GOOD NEWS: #NCState 's Eurndraus Bryant is cleared to practice Tuesday after being carted off field in Saturday's game vs. JMU. #wral
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3 years
Breaking News: NC State defeats Arkansas, 3-2, to advance to Omaha and the College World Series
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5 years
Kenan Stadium? Or "Carter-Finley North?" NC State quarterback Ryan Finley fires his shot when it comes to playing on his in-state rival's home turf.
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5 years
Breaking News: You'll want a tissue for this lesson so powerful, NC State made it mandatory for male athletes.
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7 years
ALERT: Campbell sophomore and Millbrook grad Chris Clemons will enter NBA Draft #breaking
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NC State is heading to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986! If the Wolfpack win on Sunday, they'll play in the Final Four for the first time since 1983! 🐺🏀 #Wolfpack #MarchMadness
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