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DeCock: Tight Tar Heels on verge of early elimination

This isn’t like North Carolina. That’s what Chaz Frank said. That’s what Mike Fox said. The Tar Heels don’t recognize themselves, the way they’re playing right now. They do recognize they’re a game away from early elimination. Again.
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DeCock: Wolfpack needed another gem from Rodon

N.C. State may not have felt good about a 1-0 lead at that point, but the Wolfpack had to feel pretty good about Rodon finishing what he started Saturday night, especially only 100 pitches into it, not many by his standards.
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For Wake Forest couple, horse racing is an emotional ride

The question is unavoidable. The Autrys of Wake Forest got into horse racing because they loved the excitement, but also because they loved the animals. They bought their first horse because they were worried about where he would end up, and pledged to make sure all of their racers found homes when...
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DeCock: Win helps UNC chase ghost of past

North Carolina won 6-3, but with only a one-run lead heading into the top of the eighth inning in Friday’s NCAA tournament opener, the Tar Heels gave Canisius every chance to stick around. After what happened a year ago, it was a little too close for comfort. It was also a good sign, that...
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DeCock: Wolfpack has solid shot to reach College World Series

Despite the NCAA seeding flap, if N.C. State can make it through this weekend, it should have every chance of winning in Eugene, Ore. It’s a long trip, but it’s a far more winnable super regional than the Wolfpack had last year, when N.C. State had to face No. 1 Florida – a shorter...
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DeCock: RailHawks set bar high, clear it easily

A year after they upset the LA Galaxy in the U.S. Open Cup in front of a record crowd, the Carolina RailHawks did it again -- the novelty gone, the victory expected.
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DeCock: Tar Heels get unexpectedly big start from big freshman

Taylore Cherry hadn’t pitched in a month and had thrown only three innings all season. North Carolina had no choice but to give the 6-8 freshman his first career start with the ACC championship on the line.
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DeCock: NC State gets its wish: shot at rival UNC with trip to ACC title game on line

NC State won one, lost one and had one rained out in its regular season series against UNC. Saturday night, the two rivals go at it again. A record crowd is expected to fill Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and the winner will advance to the ACC championship game Sunday.
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DeCock: Krzyzewski’s Olympic change of heart also a commitment to Duke

By reversing course and deciding to coach the U.S. Olympic team in 2016 after stepping down last summer, Mike Krzyzewski also ensured he’d remain at Duke until he’s at least 70, health permitting.