WRAL Sports Fan - Top Stories

Melichar and Dwyer sent down, Conboy back to Canes

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:30:22 -0500

The Carolin Hurricanes make moves to their roster one day after a 5-2 home loss to Pittsburgh.

N.C. State still sorting through bowl options

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:53:12 -0500

The Wolfpack is waiting on Notre Dame, which will help clarify the bowl situation.

Duke Rhodes Scholar has a vision of helping international kids

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:02:10 -0500

Parker Goyer, a former Duke tennis player, has a vision of her Coach for College program helping disadvantaged youth around the world.

Crosby leads Pens past Hurricanes, 5-2

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:34:43 -0500

The Pittsburgh Penguins found a simple way to hold on to a lead, for a change: Play a team that's having trouble scoring - no matter who its coach is.

WF-R believed, then achieved

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:29:05 -0500

Since Earl Smith took over at Wake Forest-Rolesville, the Cougars have been one of the most consistent teams in the Triangle. Now they're one game away from playing for a state championship.

Rebounding a key to Duke's early success

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:35:24 -0500

The Blue Devils have out-rebounded their opponents by an average of 11 per game to start the year.

NHL suspends Sean Avery 6 games

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:31:33 -0500

Sean Avery's suspension has been set at six games by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

Black has 18 points, leads Duke over Iowa, 71-47

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:04:36 -0500

Chante Black scored 18 points and No. 12 Duke beat Iowa 71-47 Thursday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

WRAL playbook changes: Suiter handing off sports anchor role

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:22:48 -0500

When Tom Suiter delivers the sports report with his characteristic energy and passion Dec. 18, it will be his last 6 p.m. sportscast. Suiter will transition to a new role for WRAL, and Jeff Gravley will become the 6 p.m. sports anchor.

LT, Rivers lead Chargers to 34-7 win over Raiders

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:33:11 -0500

LaDainian Tomlinson can still run the ball and his San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters.

Panthers look to shore up holes on once-stout D

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:35:00 -0500

The Carolina Panthers defense is hemorrhaging points and looking for answers, this just three weeks after being one of the NFL's top-rated units.

Sources: Petty Enterprise in merger talks

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:36:14 -0500

Petty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned.

Auburn AD: Tuberville's resignation a surprise

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:02:28 -0500

Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he was shocked when Tommy Tuberville resigned as football coach.

Wie shoots 65 to share early lead at LPGA Q-school

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:08:05 -0500

Weaving her way through a narrow hallway next to the grill room Thursday, Michelle Wie was stopped by a woman who asked if she would pose for a picture with her young daughter.

Tar Heels and Hansbrough impressive vs. Michigan St.

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:08:49 -0500

Top-ranked North Carolina was impressive in what it hopes will be the first of three games at Ford Field.

Kelly has record-breaking night as Ravens beat Riverside

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:17:37 -0500

The Ravenscroft Varsity Boys Basketball team improved to 4-0 with a 76-64 win over Riverside on Wednesday in Raleigh.

Giants make Edgar Renteria their new shortstop

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:07:08 -0500

Edgar Renteria is back in the National League, where he thinks he best belongs.

Armstrong downplays Tour de France chances

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:10:39 -0500

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong downplayed his chances of winning an eighth title at cycling's most famous race.

White Sox send pitcher Javier Vazquez to Braves

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:10:04 -0500

The Chicago White Sox completed a six-player trade with Atlanta on Thursday, sending right-hander Javier Vazquez and lefty reliever Boone Logan to the Braves for four prospects.

Canes fire Laviolette, Maurice returns as coach

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:29:49 -0500

The Canes have fired coach Peter Laviolette and named Paul Maurice head coach.

Funding could scuttle proposal for high school trainers

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:32:40 -0500

The N.C. High School Athletic Association wants to study a proposal that would require schools to hire certified athletic trainers. The move would initially cost the state $18 million.

NFL offers first live game broadcast in 3-D

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:40:40 -0500

In broadcasting the world's first live 3-D football game to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston on Thursday evening, the NFL promises an "up close, personal, visceral" experience that could open a new revenue stream for the league.

UNC's bowl fate remains undecided

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:31:41 -0500

The Meineke Car Care Bowl is waiting to see which team the Champs Bowl will take.

GT's Dwyer named ACC player of year

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:53:08 -0500

Running back Jonathan Dwyer thought he might be in for a big season when run-first coach Paul Johnson took over at Georgia Tech.

Red Sox give AL MVP Pedroia a 6-year, $40.5M deal

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:56:05 -0500

Dustin Pedroia has a Rookie of the Year award, an MVP, a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger and, of course, a World Series ring. And now he's got the big-bucks contract befitting one of the most decorated young players in baseball. The Red Sox second baseman, who earned $457,000 last season while winning the AL Most Valuable Player award, agreed Wednesday to a $40.5 million, six-year contract that could keep in Boston through at least 2014.