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From NC Football News, The Duke Chronicle and 6 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
NC Football News5 hours ago
North Carolina D2 Football: Johnson C. Smith, UNC Pembroke, Chowan battling for title-game berths, on NC Football NewsNorth Carolina D2 football conference and playoff races heat up Nov. 7 as Johnson C. Smith, UNC Pembroke, Chowan and Fayetteville State chase opportunities.
The Duke Chronicle8 hours ago
No. 6-seed Boston College upsets No. 3-seed Duke field hockey 2-1 in first round of ACC Championship, on The Duke ChronicleIn the regular season, the Blue Devils had narrowly defeated the Eagles 1-0, despite dominating the game. This time around, a 2-0 deficit at halftime was ultimately unrecoverable, and Duke returned to Durham with conference playoffs hopes dashed.
Shelby Star13 hours ago
What channel is Duke vs Coastal Carolina on today? Time, TV streaming, on Shelby StarWhat channel is the Duke basketball vs. Coastal Carolina game on today? Here's how to watch.
Shelby Star13 hours ago
Duke basketball vs Coastal Carolina live updates: Follow nonconference clash, on Shelby StarDuke basketball is facing Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Follow live score updates, highlights and key plays.
The News & Observer14 hours ago
UNC basketball, Michael Malone working to remove elephant in the room vs Wofford, on The News & ObserverCHAPEL HILL - A few days before UNC basketball's season-opening 80-72 win against Western Carolina, Michael Malone identified what he called the Tar Heels' "two elephants in the room."
Chapelboro14 hours ago
UNC Football at UConn (2026): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Kickoff Time, on ChapelboroUNC will make the trip north to New England Saturday to face UConn. The Tar Heels are looking to avenge a loss to the Huskies in the 2024 Fenway Bowl. If you aren’t making the trip with the team, here’s how you can follow along at home: Broadcast Schedule Those hoping to listen on the
Chatham Journal Newspaper20 hours ago
Perfect finish pushes Chatham Central past Seaforth in Chatham County football power rankings, on Chatham Journal NewspaperBy Chatham Journal Sports Bear Creek, NC – Chatham Central’s historic season has produced one more first before the state playoffs begin: The undefeated Bears have climbed to the top of the Chatham County high school football power rankings. Chatham… Read more →
WRAL20 hours ago
UNC spent more than $900K on football probe that led to resignations of Lombardi, Steve Belichick, on WRALThe investigation began in late July and ended in mid-September with the university finding "that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina’s values and standards of conduct." General manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned during the investigation.
Chapelboro22 hours ago
UNC Men’s Soccer Advances to ACC Tournament Quarterfinals After Penalty Shootout, on ChapelboroUNC keeper Alan Rutkowski saved Cal’s fifth try in a penalty shootout to help the No. 7 seed Tar Heels advance past the No. 10 seed Bears Wednesday night and into the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Heels Advance 🚀 Joschi Schelb levels late and Alan Rutkowski makes two penalty saves to win it!#GoHeels x @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/qMtjExFmC7
Durham Herald Sun22 hours ago
See how much it cost UNC to investigate former football GM Michael Lombardi, on Durham Herald SunUNC-Chapel Hill spent at least $914,463 on the Michael Lombardi probe, with three law firms, 22 staff and over 1,100 combined hours in under 12 weeks.
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Chapel Hill’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Football probeUNC spent more than $914,000 on the internal investigation during which general manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned, WRAL reports from public records.
UNC spent more than $914,000 on the internal investigation during which general manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigned, WRAL reports from public records. Contracts and invoices show the school hired three law firms between July 9 and Sept. 30 and spent at least $914,463. The probe ended in mid-September with a finding that "certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct."
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WRAL, Durham Herald Sun
FootballUNC plays at UConn on Saturday at noon in East Hartford, Connecticut.
UNC plays at UConn on Saturday at noon in East Hartford, Connecticut. Belichick's Monday press conference focused on UConn's pressure defense and a quarterback capable of turning broken plays into gains.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The News & Observer, Chatham Journal Newspaper
BasketballUNC hosts Wofford Friday night at the Dean Smith Center, and the Terriers have beaten the Tar Heels two straight times in Chapel Hill.
UNC hosts Wofford Friday night at the Dean Smith Center, and the Terriers have beaten the Tar Heels two straight times in Chapel Hill. You can listen at 97.9 FM and 1360 AM or stream the radio broadcast on chapelboro.com.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Chapelboro
SoccerUNC men's soccer beat Cal in a penalty shootout Wednesday night to reach the ACC Tournament quarterfinals as the No.
UNC men's soccer beat Cal in a penalty shootout Wednesday night to reach the ACC Tournament quarterfinals as the No. 7 seed. Joschi Schelb scored a late equalizer after the Bears led from the 23rd minute, and keeper Alan Rutkowski saved Cal's fifth try to seal it.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Chapelboro
Field hockeyOne-seed UNC field hockey (12-7, 6-2 ACC) fell to 4-seed Syracuse, 3-2, in a penalty shootout in the ACC semifinals Wednesday at Karen Shelton Stadium.
One-seed UNC field hockey (12-7, 6-2 ACC) fell to 4-seed Syracuse, 3-2, in a penalty shootout in the ACC semifinals Wednesday at Karen Shelton Stadium. Jenna Narleski scored her first collegiate goal off a penalty corner to tie it in the second period.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Daily Tar Heel