Duke's defense blanked Baylor in a 69-46 win at Cameron, sending the Blue Devils to their third straight Sweet 16.

UNC squandered a 19‑point lead and lost 82‑78 in overtime to VCU, ending the Tar Heels' season in a shock first‑round upset.

UNC will host first- and second-round NCAA women’s tournament games at Carmichael Arena, opening Friday against Western Illinois; winners meet Sunday.

Kinston High's Vikings beat Walkertown 80–54 Friday at Reynolds Coliseum to win the 2026 NCHSAA 3A boys basketball state championship.

Tom Dundon agreed to sell a 12.5% stake in the Carolina Hurricanes at an implied $2.66B valuation, reports say, with three unnamed minority partners joining the ownership group.

Reese Brantmeier and the NCAA say they’ve agreed on material settlement terms in a class action over prize‑money rules. The deal, now paused for final paperwork, could affect thousands of college athletes.

No. 1 Duke overwhelmed No. 11 Virginia 77-51 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, clinching at least a share of the ACC regular-season title and the league's top seed.

Zebulon will reveal the name, logo and colors for its new Coastal Plain League team at Five County Stadium this morning. Fans can follow the unveiling on the town's social channels.

The March Madness Cornhole Classic at Latta University Historic Park invites participants of all levels for a friendly competition with activities and prizes.

NC State projects an $18.5M athletics deficit in the first year of direct revenue sharing. Officials are eyeing concerts, donors and naming rights to close the gap.

Raleigh Parks announces spring adult softball, baseball, and kickball registration open until February 28, urging individuals to form teams or join as free agents.

Green Road Community Center offers a free workshop on March 15 to train new sports officials, open to individuals 14 and older. Pre-registration is encouraged.

UNC pledged to preserve Dean Smith's and Roy Williams' names on any future arena or court while it studies renovating the Smith Center or building at Carolina North. The move is meant to ease alumni concerns as advisory groups do the work.