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Wachovia sale felt by N.C. sports

Bank has sponsorship ties to the PGA Tour, Bobcats and UNC.

Updated: Sep. 30, 2008 4:24 AM | Full story

Different jobs, similar goals

Run or throw, all quarterbacks must lead.

Updated: Sep. 30, 2008 4:23 AM | Full story

UNC, Pirates set Oct. 11 games

East Carolina and North Carolina announced game times Monday for their Oct. 11 games.

Updated: Sep. 30, 2008 4:23 AM | Full story

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Quarterback T.J. Yates may be hurt, but North Carolina's bowl dreams remain healthy because of junior quarterback Cameron Sexton and senior safety Trimane Goddard.

Updated: Sep. 29, 2008 6:15 AM | Full story

Sexton steps it up

By engineering a game-winning 56-yard touchdown drive and leading the Tar Heels to a come-from-behind, 28-24 victory Saturday, Cameron Sexton went from being an afterthought in Carolina's quarterback rotation to the team's savior. And its new starter, as well.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2008 2:14 AM | Full story

Goddard's quick hands steal one away

Tar Heels safety comes up with interception in end zone on game's final play.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2008 1:40 AM | Full story

Sexton, Heels rally, stun Miami

Cameron Sexton threw two touchdown passes to lead UNC to a 28-24 victory over Miami.

Updated: Sep. 27, 2008 3:38 PM | Full story

ACC tests QB depth

Whether because of injury, suspension or lack of production, seven of the 12 ACC teams have started at least two different quarterbacks this season, and we're only in the fifth week.

Updated: Sep. 27, 2008 1:53 AM | Full story

UNC backup quarterbacks look to prove themselves

For all their differences, North Carolina's backup quarterbacks have one important quality in common as they try to replace injured starter T.J. Yates on Saturday at Miami: They have something to prove.

Updated: Sep. 26, 2008 2:57 AM | Full story

UNC's Houston still in running mix

A year ago, Ryan Houston from Butner played in seven games, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown on 44 attempts. Entering Saturday's game at Miami, the sophomore has carred only six times for 20 yards.

Updated: Sep. 25, 2008 3:32 PM | Full story

Davis not yet set on Heels' QB

Coach Butch Davis said Wednesday he will probably play redshirt freshman Mike Paulus and junior Cameron Sexton at quarterback at Miami on Saturday.

Updated: Sep. 25, 2008 3:21 AM | Full story

ACC Now: Can State, Carolina survive their QB injuries?

Super Saturday was followed by a bleak Monday. ACC Now blogger J.P. Giglio and columnist Caulton Tudor look at the situations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill.

Updated: Sep. 24, 2008 7:25 PM | Full story

Davis: UNC will play both QBs

Both Mike Paulus and Cam Sexton will play quarterback for UNC against Miami on Saturday, UNC coach Butch Davis said Wednesday.

Updated: Sep. 24, 2008 11:34 AM | Full story

UNC freshman overcomes tumor

Less than 11 months ago, Robert Quinn, a 6-foot-5, 260 pound defensive end from Ladson, S.C., underwent emergency brain surger. At the time, no one knew if he would survive -- much less go on to start for the Tar Heels.

Updated: Sep. 24, 2008 4:53 AM | Full story

Paulus, Sexton compete

North Carolina football coach Butch Davis said Tuesday that he hasn't made a decision about whether redshirt freshman Mike Paulus or junior Cameron Sexton will start at Miami on Saturday.

Updated: Sep. 24, 2008 8:14 AM | Full story

That stings: UNC, State both lose quarterbacks

N.C. State and North Carolina each announced Monday that they lost their starting quarterbacks to injuries. For State, the injury came just as things were looking up. It was coming off a huge win and now must deal with a big loss.

Updated: Sep. 23, 2008 6:47 AM | Full story

Heels' Yates out until November; replacement hasn't been set

North Carolina's football team got a bad break Monday with the news that quarterback T.J. Yates will miss at least six weeks with a fractured left ankle. But several Tar Heels said it will take more than backup signalcallers Mike Paulus or Cameron Sexton -- either of whom could start Saturday at Miami -- to mend their chances at a winning season.

Updated: Sep. 23, 2008 5:31 AM | Full story

Tar Heels still need a strong running game

Tudor:Losing quarterback T.J. Yates to an ankle injury does not equate to the end of North Carolina's hopes to bleed a bowl bid out of this football season.

Updated: Sep. 23, 2008 5:02 AM | Full story

ACC sets kickoff times for Oct. 4 schedule

Game times have been set for the Triangle's ACC football teams for Oct. 4., the league announced on Monday.

Updated: Sep. 23, 2008 2:43 AM | Full story

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UNC coach Butch Davis' Sunday evening update didn't shed much light on the condition of quarterback T.J. Yates' sprained left ankle: "He's receiving treatment and undergoing further evaluation,'' he said.

Updated: Sep. 22, 2008 6:13 AM | Full story

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