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Ned Barnet

Ned Barnett is a native of Philadelphia and a graduate of Fairfield University. He joined The News & Observer in 1991 as a news editor and moved to sports as a columnist and staff writer in 1999. He can be reached at 829-4555 or nbarnett@newsobserver.com



ACC teams should lay off the cupcakes

This year's non-conference basketball prelude seems longer and duller than ever.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 8:16 PM | Full story

It's season for firing coaches

Even a winning record isn't adequate protection in collegiate sports.

Updated: Nov. 4, 2005 5:59 PM | Full story

Jets' title has extra meaning

As the debate goes on about Friday's NBA brawl and the state of sports in America, it's worth considering what happened the next day.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2005 7:49 PM | Full story

This plot almost a shocker

They came to see Dead Man Coaching. Instead, they saw a different movie.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 4:06 PM | Full story

Duke's brand will endure

Duke had a Brand named Elton. He left early, but there is a Duke brand that never leaves.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 2:22 PM | Full story

Tar Heels' trip ready to begin

In his second year at North Carolina, coach Roy Williams' refrain has changed.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 12:31 PM | Full story

UNC shows it was faking all along

After appearing bound for a dismal finish, Carolina has pulled a reverse.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 5:43 PM | Full story

Pauluzzi the answer to Falcons' prayers

The Green Hope football team that once was a patsy is now a power.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 12:34 AM | Full story

Graham trims Capitol

Most coaches make cuts before the season, but Trevor Graham makes his at end.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 3:42 PM | Full story

Tar Heels deserved a victory

It should have gone through. Connor Barth's 54-yard attempt should have sailed another few yards, tied the score and taken North Carolina into overtime and on to a victory over No. 18 Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 12:58 PM | Full story

Hiller's '62 Series slam is still a hit

Forty-two Octobers ago, Chuck Hiller came to the plate in Game 4 of the World Series with the score tied 2-2, the bases loaded and two out.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 10:34 PM | Full story

Red Sox showed heart

The Red Sox came back from a deficit no major league team had ever overcome.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 12:46 PM | Full story

Truth is still the truth

UNC's Rashad McCants has gotten into the truth serum again.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 7:41 AM | Full story

By slowing Terps to a crawl, Pack picks up momentum

There is no "O" in Maryland, but there is a "D" in N.C. State.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 2:01 AM | Full story

Meeting lacks real answers

Some wonder if there ever will be NHL hockey again in Raleigh.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 8:05 AM | Full story

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