Dave Harding, 10 of his fellow Duke offensive linemen and a strength coach went to Ethiopia in part to help construct wells where international organizations estimate that 76 percent of the eastern African country does not have access to clean water. The trip was something close to an unqualified success.
Modified: 05/22/12 10:20:24 PM
N.C. State pitcher Carlos Rodon keeps winning. The freshman from Holly Springs won nine games during the regular season and two ACC awards on Monday.
Modified: 05/22/12 10:05:16 PMThe second and third quarters have been very kind to Duke’s lacrosse team this season. Sunday in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals, those middle quarters were decisive in Duke’s 17-6 win against Colgate before 10,770 at PPL Park.
Modified: 05/21/12 04:55:12 AMGoing to an NCAA women's lacrosse final four never loses its luster, even for Northwestern.
Modified: 05/20/12 12:25:44 AM
For winning the national title in 2010, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski received a $2.5 million raise, boosting his total compensation by 54 percent to more than $7.2 million.
Modified: 05/18/12 10:52:01 PM
The Blue Devils program capped a tumultuous start to the offseason with a recruiting coup and optimism about a strong returning lineup.
Modified: 05/17/12 04:24:23 PM
League commissioner John Swofford announced Wednesday that when Syracuse and Pittsburgh join the ACC, the expanded bracket will include two opening games featuring the regular season’s bottom four teams. The ACC also sorted out a format for a nine-game conference football schedule at its annual spring meetings.
Modified: 05/17/12 04:24:23 PM
The McDonald’s All-American recruit announces his intent to play for the Blue Devils, passing on offers from the Wolfpack, Kentucky, Ohio State and Villanova.
Modified: 05/16/12 05:23:25 PM
Commentary: The build-up to Amile Jefferson’s college decision, picking Duke over N.C. State and others, may create unrealistic expectations for the 6-foot-8 forward next fall. The Blue Devils, who badly needed him, will be happy to deal with that problem.
Modified: 05/16/12 05:23:25 PM
In a landslide vote, the former Duke guard and Cleveland Cavaliers rookie received 117 of 120 possible first-place votes after averaging 18.5 points and 5.4 assists a game.
Modified: 05/16/12 03:35:32 PMBasketball
After winning the first 10, ACC has lost the three Challenges, including a 4-8 record in last year’s matchups. N.C. State will face Michigan on the road, UNC will travel to Indiana, and Duke will host Ohio State.
Modified: 05/15/12 04:43:19 AM
Irving began his first pro season as the top pick and ended it as the top rookie.
Modified: 05/14/12 06:00:22 AMWomen:: After successfully managing the clock for most of the final 12 minutes of play, Duke suddenly found things about to unravel in the late stages of its first-round NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament game with Virginia on Sunday.
Modified: 05/14/12 05:06:03 AMTaylor earned a spot start in place of Sunday’s scheduled starter, Hobbs Johnson, who was forced to miss his start because of illness.
Modified: 05/15/12 12:08:52 AMKat Thomas scored three goals as seventh-seeded Duke beat Virginia 11-9 on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament.
Modified: 05/13/12 04:43:17 PM
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