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North Carolina piled up 16 hits in a 12-7 win over West Virginia at Charles Schwab Field, setting a program MCWS runs record and advancing to the title series.
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson collapsed while pacing a mile group at a Pop Up Miles meet in Raleigh; bystanders and EMS performed CPR and she was taken to a hospital.
North Carolina scored three runs in the seventh, capped by Gavin Gallaher’s two‑run triple, to beat West Virginia 5‑2 and reach the College World Series semifinals.
Gov. Josh Stein retweeted the Hurricanes' "THE #CANES WIN THE CUP" post after Carolina clinched the Stanley Cup, and Raleigh watch parties spilled into the streets.
Marlin Fever weighed a record 919.9‑lb blue marlin at the Big Rock Tournament in Morehead City. The catch tops the event’s history and vaults the boat into the lead.
William Karlsson exited Game 5 after a hit and Vegas fell 4-2, leaving the Golden Knights one loss from elimination.
Lenovo Center will hold a Game 6 watch party on Sunday, June 14. Public tickets go on sale Friday at 3 p.m. for a $10 donation to the Hurricanes' foundation.
Carolina jumped to a 3-1 first-period lead in Game 4 at T‑Mobile Arena. The photo gallery captures the early goals, the goalie switch and the Canes fans in Vegas.
Billionaire Marc Lasry signaled he wants to invest in Raleigh’s push for an MLB expansion team, and his recent $40M stake in the NC Courage adds new cash to the effort.
If necessary, Game 5 would return to Raleigh on June 11 as the Hurricanes try to even the Stanley Cup Final after Vegas' double‑OT thriller. Injuries and hot scorers will matter.
UNC hosts USC in a Chapel Hill Super Regional this weekend; winner advances to the College World Series in Omaha. Expect a pitching duel and a loud Boshamer crowd.
A state appeals panel overturned the relay disqualification that cost Mallard Creek a state track title, restoring the Charlotte school as co‑champions with C.E. Jordan.
Frederik Andersen's 18-save shutout gave Carolina a 4-0 road win in Montreal and a 3-1 series edge. The Hurricanes return home Friday with a chance to clinch the East crown.
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