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August 23, 2021 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

 

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

VIEW FROM THE EAST
Pirates turn page from preseason camp
 Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

  • Pirates Dominate VMI 4-0
  • Pirates Close Camp With Last Scrimmage

McKoy, talented three-sport standout with multiple 1,100-yard rushing seasons, hoping for a chance with ECU The Bladen Journal

ECU welcomes students back to class Monday WITN 7

ECU students are excited to return to campus, have in-person learning starting Monday WNCT 9

The East Carolinian

  • ECU showcases athletes at the ‘Meet the Pirates’ event
  • ECU soccer returns for 2021-2022 season

247 Sports

  • Countdown to Kickoff: No. 10 Xavier Smith
  • Keaton Mitchell on improvements heading into Year 2, his relationship with Rahjai Harris, and more
  • D’Abreu aiming for more sacks in 2021
  • Countdown to Kickoff: No. 11 Jeremy Lewis

Around the American Athletic Conference

Four American Squads Earn Sunday WSoccer Wins  American Athletic Conference

AAC expert picks 2021: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions CBS Sports

SB Nation

  • USF Football: Bulls Starting to Ramp Up for NC State as Fall Camp Winds Down
  • Cincinnati Bearcats Opponent Preview: UCF

Q&A: The Enquirer sits down with Cincinnati Bearcats senior quarterback Desmond Ridder Cincinnati Enquirer

247 Sports

  • Rory Bell is determined that he is ‘not going to fail’
  • Temple tells its own Bronx tale
  • Owls will return to The Bronx for preseason camp in 2022

Tigers WR Ivory aims to be more vocal leader Memphis Commercial Appeal

Navy football looks to rebuild depth at crucial position after losing top two fullbacks Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Penn State AD: More Than Money to Conference ‘Alliance’ Sports Illustrated

How does Mack Brown view possible conference realignment for UNC and the ACC? Fayetteville Observer

Most Hampton University athletes spent more than a year away from campus. Now, they’re back and ready to compete again. Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Charleston Post Courier

  • Old rivals Uiagalelei, Daniels face off in Clemson-Georgia opener
  • After 1,000-yard rushing season, Gamecocks’ line still seeking respect
  • Sapakoff: Finally, Dakereon Joyner gets his Gamecocks football chance to shine

Columbia The State

  • ‘Who the hell is number 25?’: How a Gamecocks graduate assistant became a USC QB
  • Why South Carolina’s recent QB history is dotted with transfer tales

Marshall football: Herd re-visits its history at Spring Hill cemetery Charleston Gazette-Mail

Charlotte 49ers football: Top players to watch in 2021 | Charlotte Observer Charlotte Observer

The Associated Press

  • Pick Six: Bell, Enagbare among nation’s best on losing teams
  • College football 2021: Return to normal wrapped in change

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera hits 500th career home run
  • Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss
  • Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for New York Rangers, dies at 80
  • PGA Tour hopes for best after rain soaks Liberty National
  • Nordqvist wins Women’s British Open for 3rd major title
  • Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19
  • Lance throws 2 TDs passes as 49ers rally to beat Chargers

Winston Salem Journal

  • Andy Murray wastes little time after Nick Kyrgios withdrawal disappoints Winston-Salem Open fans
  • Afghanistan flag to be displayed in Paralympic ceremony
  • Today in sports history: Aug. 23

Raleigh News and Observer

  • Carolina’s Frankie Luvu is showing the Panthers how he can be valuable to their team
  • Panthers kicker Joey Slye facing pressure to perform after missed kicks

New York Times

  • With 500th Homer, Cabrera Joins a Club That’s Getting More Exclusive
  • Sha’Carri Richardson Finishes Last in Return to Track
  • Rod Gilbert, Hockey Hall of Famer Known as Mr. Ranger, Dies at 80
  • Gambling on Trevor Bauer Is Not the Dodger Way
  • After Loss, Manny Pacquiao Is Left to Consider His Future

Washington Post

  • Henrik Lundqvist has retired, but to many fans he always will be ‘The King’
  • Going, going, gone
  • Elena Delle Donne makes an emotional return, but the Mystics’ losing streak continues
  • For the Nationals, a morning of roster moves gives way to a rough afternoon against the Brewers
  • After surprising trade, Lane Thomas is thriving in early opportunities with Nationals
  • Brands are taking notice of female college athletes. Now let’s move beyond their sex appeal.
  • Racehorse that ran down a Kentucky highway is being treated for burns from a barn fire

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • AJ McCarron out for season with ACL injury
  • Steve Hummer: Braves idyllic road trip ends, now it gets real
  • Braves’ road trip transformed the NL East standings
  • Austin Riley’s ‘legit’ numbers rank among NL’s best
  • Rob Valentino credits players and staff for Atlanta United’s streak
  • Nick Van Exel returns to Hawks coaching staff
  • Jon Rahm not happy with FedEx format

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