Wolfpack too much for Akron
The Wolfpack takes a 22-point halftime lead on Akron, then holds on for an 66-45 win.
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Led by senior Marcus Ginyard's defense, determination and timely buckets, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels (4-0) survived a late-game surge by the Buckeyes, 77-73 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in their first real test of the season.
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The Wolfpack takes a 22-point halftime lead on Akron, then holds on for an 66-45 win.
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The Hurricanes trailed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 after the first period Thursday night at the RBC Center. The Canes trailed 4-2 in the third period, and they trailed 5-4 with just 29.9 seconds left in regulation. And they won.
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Yet again, the Carolina Panthers couldn't capitalize on a chance to square their record, but this might have been the defeat that finally extinguished their playoff hopes.
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The NCAA has granted N.C. State senior running back Toney Baker's request for an extra season of eligibility, football coach Tom O'Brien announced Thursday after practice.
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Jarvis Williams is climbing N.C. State's all-time season touchdown catches chart as the Wolfpack (4-6, 1-5 ACC) prepares to visit Virginia Tech (7-3, 4-2) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Greensboro Page tries to restore an old tradition, and Green Hope tries to take advantage of its latest chance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A boys soccer championship game tonight.
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Joseph Uchebo, a 7-foot, 240-pound center originally from Nigeria, has made an early commitment to N.C. State.
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Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic in New York.
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Jasmine Thomas scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 11 Duke won easily in its women's basketball home opener, routing Georgia Southern 69-42 on Thursday night.
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Led by senior Marcus Ginyard's defense, determination and timely buckets, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels (4-0) survived a late-game surge by the Buckeyes, 77-73 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in their first real test of the season.
7-footer commits early to Pack
The Hurricanes trailed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 after the first period Thursday night at the RBC Center. The Canes trailed 4-2 in the third period, and they trailed 5-4 with just 29.9 seconds left in regulation. And they won.
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Yet again, the Carolina Panthers couldn't capitalize on a chance to square their record, but this might have been the defeat that finally extinguished their playoff hopes.
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Greensboro Page tries to restore an old tradition, and Green Hope tries to take advantage of its latest chance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A boys soccer championship game tonight.
St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.
Nationals finalize coaching staff
Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs
The New York Knicks have reversed course and decided not to bring Allen Iverson into the fold.
Portland Trail Blazers (9-4) at Golden State Warriors (3-8), 10:30 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies (3-8) at Philadelphia 76ers (5-6), 7 p.m.
Denver Nuggets (8-3) at Los Angeles Clippers (4-9), 10:30 p.m.
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.
Bush questionable for Tampa Bay
NFL union opposes reporting on teammates
The National Hockey League on Friday suspended Dallas Stars forward James Neal two games for a hit from behind.
Florida Panthers (8-9-2) at Detroit Red Wings (10-6-3), 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers (12-5-1) at San Jose Sharks (14-5-4), 10 p.m.
Boston Bruins (9-8-4) at Buffalo Sabres (12-5-1), 7:30 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche (13-6-3) at Vancouver Canucks (11-10-0), 10 p.m.
HOMESTEAD, Fla. Driver Denny Hamlin will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee next Wednesday but expects a full recovery within a few weeks.
France: Drug policy thorough, fair
France notes trouble, voices confidence
CASL visitRaleigh.com National Soccer Series Girls Showcase
Galaxy's Donovan wins MLS MVP Award
Lee Westwood birdied two of the last three holes Friday en route to a three-under 69 and a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the inaugural Dubai World Championship.
Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai
Ochoa leads with 66; Wie drops out
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