East Carolina

Carolinas/Region/National

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April 30, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Love conquers, ECU sweeps Heels
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Football recruiting- ECU honors Vonta Leach with lifetime achievement award
Fayetteville Observer

From ecupirates.com
-Love Tosses Complete Game Shutout Against Tar Heels, 1-0
-ECU Finishes Eighth In Final C-USA Championship Appearances
-Gray Earns All-Conference USA Honors
-Tynita Butts Garners C-USA Female Athlete of the Week Accolades
-ECU Softball Doubleheader at James Madison Cancelled

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-Love-fest for Pirates at UNC
-Pirate sails back to friendly waters (Sub Req'd)

Pirates Beat Tar Heels Again, 1-0
Greenville News Headlines

Tuesday high school sports roundup + a former Ashley pitcher goes 3 innings against ECU
WWAY 3

Pirates complete first season sweep over UNC since 1994
WNCT 9

Love And Pirates Shut Down Tar Heels 1-0
WITN 7

Love tosses five-hitter as East Carolina shuts out Tar Heels
Burlington Times News

From The Daily Tar Heel
-Pirates keep Tar Heels' bats at bay
-6-day exam break timely for Tar Heel baseball

Love Shines in Chapel Hill
scout.com

LOVING IT
rivals.com

Love shuts out UNC
247 Sports

UNC suffers through �embarrassing performance� in 1-0 loss against ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Tar Heels shut out by ECU, 1-0
WRALSportsFan.com

This year's Draft- Pitching, pitching and more pitching
Los Angeles Dodgers

Ex-Lady Rougher picks East Carolina for hoops
Muskogee Daily Phoenix

Harold Varner III- Varner III nabs Wells Fargo sponsor invite
Rotoworld.com

April 29, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates' hopes riding on "every pitch"
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Women's Golf Headed To Seventh-Straight NCAA Regional
-Pirates Move Up Six Places At C-USA Championship

Quail Hollow- Gastonia�s Harold Varner III plays for the love of the game
Charlotte Observer

From Greenville News Headlines
-Tracy Retires as Most Successful Pirate Big Leaguer
-Stolen Pirate Statue Recovered

Chad Tracy retires
azsnakepit.com

Former ECU Pirate Chad Tracy Retires
WITN 7

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU eyes rare UNC sweep
-ECU women golfers to NCAAs

Pirates Building a R�sum�
scout.com

Diamond Pirates Hook Up with Hall of Famer Michael Irvin
WNCT 9

FAU drops series with 2-1 loss to ECU
South Florida Sun Sentinel

Danger zone
  After a promising start, FAU loses weekend series to East Carolina and is in danger of failing to qualify for the C-USA Tournament
Owls Access

April 28, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-ECU nips Owls to take series
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Lucroy Fans 11 In ECU's Series Clinching Win Over FAU, 2-1
-Umphlett Pitches East Carolina Past Louisiana Tech
-Pirates Complete Round One Of C-USA Championship

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pitching helps Pirates seal series
-ECU announces interim provost
-ECU�s Pirate statue plundered

From Greenville News Headlines
-Pirate Statue Stolen From Campus Mall
-ECU Clinches Series Win Over FAU, 2-1

From WITN 7
Lucroy Fans 11 In ECU�s Series Clinching Win Over FAU
Umphlett Pitches ECU Softball Past Louisiana Tech

Weekend Roundup- Florida Atlantic
scout.com

Calgary Stampeders ink defensive back/kick-returner
Chapelboro.com

April 27, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates strike early, beat FAU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Butts Named Penn Relays Field Athlete of the Meet
-Long Ball Lifts Pirates To 6-4 Victory
-Men's Golf Heads To C-USA Championships
-ECU Softball Splits Doubleheader at Louisiana Tech

2016 OL visits ECU, picks up offer
247 Sports

Pirates hold off Owls
Greenville Daily Reflector

Long Ball Lifts Pirates To 6-4 Victory
Greenville Headlines

ECU Powers Past FAU 6-4
rivals.com

Long Ball Lifts Pirates To 6-4 Victory
WITN 7

Long ball lifts Pirates to 6-4 victory
WNCT 9

Washington, DC, NFTC Preview- Defense
scout.com

April 26, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Owls rally tops ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-FAU Scores Two Late Runs Defeating ECU, 4-3
-Mabry And Williams Named To Pitcher-Of-The-Year Watch List
-Game Day Central- East Carolina at Florida Atlantic (Games 43-45)
-ECU Softball Makes Final C-USA Road Trip to Louisiana Tech

FAU Scores Late and Downs ECU, 4-3
Greenville Headlines

Owls rally past East Carolina in eighth
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pitchers need support down home stretch
Washington Daily News

FAU scores two late runs defeating ECU, 4-3
WNCT 9

FAU Scores Two Late Runs Defeating ECU, 4-3
WITN 7

Wilson RB Abdul Adams commits to East Carolina
Washington Post (blog)

April 25, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-The times they are a-changin'
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Williams Named To Stopper Midseason Watch List
-Skaug And Wolte Claim Top-10 Finishes At C-USA Championships

ECU ace Hoffman to miss next two starts
Wilmington Star-News

ECU down an ace
Greenville Daily Reflector

From WITN 7
-ECU Ace Hoffman To Miss Next Two Starts
-ECU's Williams Named To Stopper Midseason Watch List

Hoffman to miss two starts with arm soreness
WNCT 9

Impact of Northwestern union vote may not be felt, seen for some time
CBS Sports

April 24, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-The LeClair effect takes root at Michigan
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Williams Named To Stopper Midseason Watch List
-Skaug And Wolte Claim Top-10 Finishes At C-USA Championships
-Pirates to Compete at Penn Relays
-Kaluhiokalani-Glackin Transcends Amid Transitions

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates lay foundation for rivalry
-Bucs hold off Heels
-ECU heads to Florida
-Key role for Harman
-Inconsistency shows again

Hoffman hitting stride
Albany Times Union

Pirates right the ship against UNC
Washington Daily News

ECU's Williams, Townsend shine
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

USC's under-the-radar home win streak faces early tests
Orangeburg (SC) Times and Democrat

April 23, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates repeat history, beat Heels
Audio- Post-game interviews
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Pick-Up Win Over Tar Heels, 3-2
-Hoffman Named NCBWA Pitcher-of-the-Week
-Pirates Drop To Sixth At C-USA Women's Golf Championships
-East Carolina Volleyball Concludes Spring Season

Tar Heels held off
Greenville Daily Reflector

North Carolina strands 11 in 3-2 loss to East Carolina
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates Take Down the Tar Heels, 3-2
GreenvilleHeadlines.com

Pirates sink Tar Heels' comeback in game
The Daily Tar Heel

Hunter Allen drives in winning run as ECU beats UNC 3-2
Brunswick Beacon

Pirates top UNC for first time since 2009
WNCT 9

Pirates Top Tar Heels 3-2
WITN 7

UNCW outslugs Elon, ECU trims UNC; Kevin Keatts names two
WWAY 3

ECU takes out North Carolina
247 Sports

ECU Captures Historic Victory vs Tar Heels
scout.com

ECU Tops Heels 3-2
rivals.com

Cubs looking for best player available in draft
Chicago Tribune

NC's longest-serving university president announces retirement
Anson Record

April 22, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Monarchs hold off ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Lack of offense hurts ECU
The East Carolinian

From ecupirates.com
-ODU Tops ECU In Non-Conference Action, 5-3
-ECU In Fifth At C-USA Women's Golf Championships
-Hoffman Takes Home Pair Of Weekly Honors

Pirates to host Tarheels
Washington Daily News

Tar Heels Travel To Pirate Country For Tuesday Tilt
Chapelboro.com

ODU bests Pirates, 5-3
Greenville Daily Reflector

ODU Tops ECU In Non-Conference Action, 5-3
GreenvilleHeadlines.com

From WITN 7
ECU's Hoffman Takes Home Pair Of Weekly Honors
-ODU Tops ECU In Non-Conference Action, 5-3

From 247 Sports
-AJ Turner lands second offer of the day
-ODU 5, ECU 3- Postgame Comments

ODU Tops ECU 5-3
rivals.com

Pirates' Rally Falls Short
scout.com

April 19-21, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates take series with MTSU
Audio- Post-game interviews
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Game Day Central- Old Dominion at East Carolina (Game 41)
-Pirates Set To Play In 2014 C-USA Golf Championship
-Pirates Win Five Events at Charlotte 49er Classic
-ECU Eliminated By Tulane In C-USA Semifinals
-East Carolina-Elon Series Finale Cancelled

From WNCT 9
Pee Dee makes ESPN debut
ECU splits doubleheader to claim series over Middle Tennessee

ECU Splits Doubleheader To Claim Series Over Middle Tennessee
WITN 7

Timely runs clinch series
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU splits doubleheader to win series
Washington Daily News

Blue Raiders split doubleheader at East Carolina
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal

From Greenville News Headlines
-ECU Splits Doubleheader With Middle Tennessee
-Rose Receiver Cornell Powell is Big Time

ECU splits doubleheader, takes series
247 Sports

Series Victory
rivals.com

Pirates Split Doubleheader to Capture Series
scout.com

From the Salisbury Post
-Prep Signing- Bryson Prugh
-Area athletes update

April 18, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Hoffman handles Blue Raiders
Audio- Billy Godwin post-game
Audio- Jeff Hoffman post-game

From ecupirates.com
-Hoffman Fans 16 In ECU's 1-0 Win Over Middle Tennessee
-ECU-MTSU Baseball Series Altered
-Game Day Central- Middle Tennessee at East Carolina (Games 38-40)
-Baseball Adds Fourth Game With Old Dominion
-ECU Softball Hosts Elon in Non-Conference Series
-East Carolina to Meet Charlotte at 49er Classic
-Kirk and Wolte Named To 2014 C-USA All-Academic Team

Hoffman blows away Blue Raiders
Greenville Daily Reflector

Hoffman Fans 16 In ECU�s 1-0 Win Over Middle Tennessee
WITN 7

Hoffman fans 16 in ECU�s 1-0 win over Middle Tennessee
WNCT 9

Blue Raiders fall to ECU in pitchers' duel
GoBlueRaiders.com

From the East Carolinian
-Diamond Bucs host Middle Tennessee for three-game series
-Men�s tennis prepares for conference tournament
-Early exit from C-USA tournament for women�s tennis
-Brandan Stith to transfer to Old Dominion
-ECU club boxer takes home National Championship
-Pirates blast UNCW for win
-Softball looks to bounce back vs Elon

Gamecock Soccer set to face six NCAA squads
Greenville (SC) News

April 17, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-ECU comes back to top UNCW
Audio- Billy Godwin post-game
Audio- Reid Love post-game
Audio- Dylan Brown post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Scores Eight Unanswered Runs To Defeat UNCW 8-5
-Volleyball Kicks off AAC Era with Competitive 2014 Schedule

Blue Raiders start series at East Carolina today
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal

From WNCT 9
Pirates come from behind to beat UNC-Wilmington 8-5
-Former Pirate Chris Johnson Signs with Jets

Mehta- With Johnson's speed, Jets 'O' can be whole different animal
New York Daily News

Boomer- Chris Johnson signing
si.com

Jets Add Spark While Giants Get Insurance
New York Times

Former Titans star Chris Johnson joining Jets
Nashville Tennessean

Jets sign former East Carolina back Chris Johnson
Fayetteville Observer (AP)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Love lifts Pirates
-Former Pirate signs with Jets

ECU rallies past UNC Wilmington
247 Sports

Bucs Rally Past Seahawks
Scout.com

ECU Rallies for 8-5 Win
rivals.com

April 16, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU to Hold Goldspys Awards Show, Voting Open to Fans
-ECU-UNCW Tuesday Night Baseball Game Cancelled
-Joran Vliegen Named C-USA Athlete-Of-The-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Round 1 of ECU-UNCW a wash
-Source- Former Pirate visits N.Y. Jets

April 15, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates on the field, pirates in the
streets
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Club Issues No Quarter Challenge
-ECU To Face Tulane In Conference USA Tourney Opener
-Men's Tennis Earns No. 3 Seed For C-USA Championships
-Spring Football Notebook No. 14

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-A Lovely first impression (Sub Req'd)
-Pirates hope to beat UNCW, rain (Sub Req'd)
-Freshman forward leaving ECU

From the East Carolinian
-Diamond Bucs square off against UNC Wilmington on the road
-Offense highlights the show during Spring game
-Tulsa takes softball series vs the Lady Pirates
-ECU loses series vs ODU
-Pirates claim second place at home invitational
-Football brings back fun atmosphere
-New faces yield success during 2014 season

ECU's Stith to transfer to Old Dominion, reunite with dad
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Promising basketball player Brandan Stith transferring from ECU
Wilmington Star-News

ECU's Stith To Transfer To Old Dominion
WITN 7

Surprise proposal marks ECU spring football game
WNCT 9

Offense shines in Spring Game
Washington Daily News

NORTH CAROLINA NOW: Profile of Leo Jenkins
pbs.org

April 14, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates finish strong, avert sweep
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Game Three In Extra Innings, 12-7
-ECU Softball Falls in Series Finale at No. 15/17 Tulsa

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ECU's Brandan Stith transferring to ODU
-Baseball | Monarchs fall in 12 innings to E. Carolina

Pirates win in 12 innings
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU�s DaQuan Barnes earning notice, playing time the �tough� way
Wilmington Star-News

From WITN 7
Sources- ECU's Stith To Transfer To Old Dominion
ECU Baseball Takes Game Three In Extra Innings

ECU takes game three in extra innings, 12-7
WNCT 9

From scout.com
-Stith to Transfer to ODU
-Weekend Roundup- Old Dominion
-Photo Gallery- Purple-Gold Game

Offense shows explosiveness in spring game
247 Sports

April 13, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Offense and sun shine
-Spring game photo gallery
Audio- Ruff post-game presser

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 13
-East Carolina Splits Doubleheader at No. 15/17 Tulsa
-Conover And The Pirates Win River Landing Intercollegiate Titles
-Pirates Win 14 Events, Finish Second at Bill Carson Invitational
-Men's Tennis Knocks Off No. 44 Elon

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECU won�t rush injured star Terrell Stanley�s return to field
-ECU�s DaQuan Barnes earning notice, playing time the �tough� way

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Solid spring send-off
-Defense has its moments in scrimmage
-Pirates get first win since 2012

From WNCT 9
Turnover-free, big play offensive attack highlights Pirates' Annual Spring Game
-Pirates drop series to Monarchs, 9-5
Pirates win 14 events, finish second at Bill Carson Invitational

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Pirates offensive in annual Purple-Gold Game
-Football- ECU�s Hardy closes final spring

Pirates Complete Spring with Scrimmage
scout.com

Offense Solid in Spring Game
rivals.com

ECU�s Hairston impressive at Purple and Gold game
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU offense goes turnover free in spring game
WRAL

Local report | ODU scores early and late in beating ECU
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 12, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-National titles set standard in AAC
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU, Greenville Team Up For Pirate-Themed Weekend
-Spring Football Notebook No. 12
-Monarchs Take Game One Against Pirates, 7-3
-Game Day Central- East Carolina at ODU (Games 34-36)
-Men's Golf Stands Second At River Landing Intercollegiate
-ECU Wins Three Events After One Day at Bill Carson Invite
-Pirate Student-Athletes Collect C-USA Academic Medal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Big inning for ODU sinks Pirates (Sub Req'd)
-Jenkins receives University Award
-Carden, Harvey no spring chickens (Sub Req'd)

Big inning for ODU sinks Pirates
247 Sports (Sub Req'd)

ODU douses ECU's flamethrower
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Pirates hosting important crop for spring game
247 Sports (Sub Req'd)

ECU baseball building a r�sum�
Washington Daily News

April 11, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-East Carolina stops State, 7-0
Audio- Godwin & players post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From the East Carolinian
-ECU tackles Spring Game
-Pirates blank State

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Student-Athletes Named to C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll
-Men's Golf Set To Co-Host River Landing Intercollegiate

ECU to debut new track facilty this weekend
WNCT 9

East Carolina Hosts Bill Carson Invitational
WITN 7

Pirates shut out Wolfpack
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Former Pirates abroad (Sub Req'd)
-Older, wiser Riley speaks at GGSC (Sub Req'd)

Benkert gaining confidence (Sub Req'd)
247 Sports

April 10, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Blanks No. 25 NC State, 7-0
-ECU Softball Drops Doubleheader at NC State
-Spring Football Notebook No. 11
-Lauren Gray Named C-USA Spirit of Service Award Recipient

ECU coaches Jeff Lebo, Ruffin McNeill discuss move to AAC
Fayetteville Observer

New year, �Bigger� role
Washington Daily News

Pirates put it together
Greenville Daily Reflector

East Carolina shuts down NC State in baseball for 7-0 win
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU Baseball Blanks No. 25 NC State, 7-0
WITN 7

Pirates Shut Out #25 N.C. State, 7-0
WNCT 9

Pirates trounce Wolfpack
247 Sports

Pirates Blank Wolfpack
Scout.com

ECU Whips Wolfpack 7-0
Rivals.com

Pirates shut out Pack in Greenville
NC State Technician

April 9, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pay-for-play arrives at crossroads
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Softball Travels to NC State
-Pirates Take Second At Web.com Intercollegiate
-Pirates Take Down Campbell In Final Home Match
-East Carolina Hosts Bill Carson Invitational

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates capture historic series win
-Bucs stay in the mix
-Seniors lead the way
-ECU coasts to weekend sweep
-Pirates break record at Florida Relays
-Pirates complete second scrimmage

Christian Earns Second C-USA Pitcher-Of-The-Week Nod
WITN 7

Pirates host Wolfpack
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

April 8, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Football and 'Q' poised to grab
spotlight
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Audio: The Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 10
-Pirates In Second After 36 Holes At Web.com Intercollegiate
-Pirate Tennis Welcomes Campbell For Final Home Match
-Christian Earns Second C-USA Pitcher-of-the-Week Nod

College notebook- Honors for UNC's DeShields, ECU softball, NCCU baseball
Raleigh News & Observer

Football- Reid trying to walk on for Pirates
New Bern Sun Journal

Crowded backfield for ECU
The East Carolinian

Spring Day 8- Video Highlights
247 Sports

Benton, Hawkins battle at corner
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

April 7, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates rally to take series
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Win Series At Rice, 2-1
-East Carolina Completes Sweep, Defeats Southern Miss, 12-1
-ECU Finishes Ninth At Irish Creek Collegiate

ECU Takes Rice Series
rivals.com

Weekend Roundup- Rice
scout.com

Pirates rally in ninth
Greenville Daily Reflector

Baseball. East Carolina Rallies Past Rice Baseball Team Sunday In Ninth Inning, 2-1
Houston Chronicle

Pirate Softball Sweeps Southern Miss
WITN 7

Pirate Softball Sweeps Southern Miss
WNCT 9

April 6, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Rice bounces back with shutout
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Game Day Central- East Carolina at Rice (Game 32)
-Rice Evens Series With 8-0 Win Over ECU
-Pirates Set Three School Records at Florida Relays
-ECU Pitching Keys Doubleheader Sweep Over Southern Miss
-Spring Football Notebook No. 9

From WITN 7
ECU Completes 2nd Spring Scrimmage
ECU Softball Pitching Keys Doubleheader Sweep Over Southern Miss

Pirates Complete 2nd Spring Scrimmage
WNCT 9

Turnover-free day for ECU offense
Greenville Daily Reflector

Duke�s Dawkins and Liston, ECU�s Richmond give area a Final Four presence
Wilmington Star-News

April 5, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates top Rice, 3-2
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Series Opener At Rice, 3-2
-ECU-Rice Baseball Series Altered
-Spring Football Notebook No. 8
-Pirate Softball Welcomes Southern Miss This Weekend

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates top Rice, 3-2
-Allen looks to lead charge (Sub Req'd)
-Titans release former Pirate

From the Nashville Tennessean
-Titans release Johnson, save $6M against cap
-Titans players defend CJ's reputation
-Climer- CJ's run with Titans had to end
-Johnson's top 5 moments with the Titans
-Titans fans react to Chris Johnson news

Pirates Take Game 1 from #12 Rice, 3-2
WNCT 9

April 4, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Texas Tech ties still fruitful for ECU
-ECU's football recruiting class of 2014

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina, Marshall Agree To Two-Year Football Series
-Track and Field Heads South to Florida Relays
-McKinzie Earns Robert H. Wright Alumni Leadership Award

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates still need signature win
-Loss to Wolfpack ends streak
-Lineup carousel on the diamond

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU heads to No. 12 Rice
-Plenty of reps for Pirate linemen (Sub Req'd)

East Carolina, Marshall to revive football series
Fayetteville Observer

MU, ECU agree to continue series
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Herd-Pirates agree to football series
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Tennessee, Virginia Tech seem on WVU football horizon
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Creighton's Wragge finishes fifth at the NCAA three-point contest
Nebraska Radio Network

Rising county-rock band Parmalee will perform April 8 at in Gillette
Casper Star-Tribune Online

April 3, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Fifteen Questions for Duane Price
-Pack holds off Pirates
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU's Rally Falls Short At NC State, 3-2
-Spring Football Notebook No. 7
-Payne, Trice Earn All-State Accolades
-Men's Tennis Earns 4-3 Win Over Richmond

Long shots right up ECU guard Akeem Richmond's alley
Fayetteville Observer

Pirates fall short vs. Wolfpack
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU�s rally falls short at NC State, 3-2
WNCT 9

Pack�s Fincher saves game with catch
Raleigh News & Observer

Loss to Wolfpack ends streak
The East Carolinian

April 2, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Morris Earns 300th Win As ECU Outlasts Richmond 5-2
-Richmond To Compete In State Farm College 3-Point Championships
-April is Golf Month

ECU's Richmond To Compete In Three-Point Contest
WITN 7

New faces leading Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Pirate Armada shifts its scene
New Bern Sun Journal

3-star DE visits ECU
247Sports (subscription)

April 1, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-First spring scrimmage in the books
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Yorgen Named C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week
-Women's Basketball Holds End of the Year Reception
-Spring Football Notebook No. 6

From the Washington Daily News
-Pam Pack�s Jimmy Williams aiming for bounce-back season in Pirate purple
-ECU carries momentum into Raleigh

First Scrimmage
rivals.com

East Carolina football- Offense rusty in first scrimmage
Charlotte Observer

Pirates Conduct First Spring Football Scrimmage
WITN 7

Video from WNCT 9
-Pirates Scrimmage for First Time in Spring
-Beards Credited with Pirate's 7 Game Winning Streak
-Yorgen named C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week
-Pee Dee plunders SportsCenter

Pee Dee in ESPN commercial
YouTube

A spring in their steps
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

First year Pirates find success
The East Carolinian

Will MacKenzie Having Best Year of His Career
Greenville Headlines

April 30, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Donald Sterling banned for life by the NBA
-Fowler- In protecting NBA�s image from Donald Sterling, Adam Silver improved his own
-A look ahead at the Bobcats� offseason
-Carolina Panthers GM Gettleman not showing all his cards
-Fowler- Talk about receiver, offensive line could be a cover
-NASCAR Sprint Cup- Marcos Ambrose, Casey Mears fined for Richmond fight

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Former N.C. State QB Thomas transferring to Louisiana-Monroe
-Nine-game ACC football schedule is inevitable, so why wait?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes� new hockey director reconnects with Francis
-NCHSAA board considers football changes

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-ESPN's Jon Gruden offers his NFL Draft take on Tajh Boyd, Connor Shaw
-Atlanta Braves' new-look rotation thriving in first month

LSU cancels football series with NC State
Baton Rouge Advocate

April 29, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Miami Heat eliminate Charlotte from NBA playoffs, end Bobcats era
-Fowler- Walker�s big night not enough
-Sorensen- Charlotte Bobcats were good enough
-Panthers, Greg Hardy agree on potential $1.3M advance on franchise tender
-What world has Clippers� owner Donald Sterling been living in?
-Advertisers back away from NBA's LA Clippers

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos- Blame injuries, not coach
-DeCock- Once again, Francis asked to provide new direction for Hurricanes
-Canes GM Rutherford steps down; Francis takes over
-NC State adds to future nonconference football schedules

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Sapakoff- Eight-game conference schedule for SEC, ACC is not enough
-Linebacker Da'von Durant doesn't commit to Gamecocks, after all
-Atlanta Braves' new-look rotation thriving in first month

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wilhelmi hopes to maintain WSSU tradition
-COMMENTARY- NASCAR's best decision would be to just move on

April 28, 2014

Carolina Baseball Completes VT Series Sweep
Chapelboro.com

Virginia Tech's Marshall makes most of second chance
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks respond to Chad Holbrook's challenge, play 'best baseball game of the year' to beat Alabama
-Clemson baseball swept away by Miami, the Tigers' third straight ACC home series defeat

From the Charlotte Observer
-Can another Bobcat step up against Heat in Game 4?
-Ex-Hornet Alonzo Mourning still commands attention
-Bobcats owner Jordan 'disgusted' by Sterling's alleged comments
-Derek Ernst hopes to rise again at Quail Hollow
-Logano in uncharted territory after 2nd Sprint Cup win

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Rutherford announcement expected Monday
-NC State takes series from Georgia Tech with 7-1 win

Logano wins memorable Cup race at Richmond
Hampton Roads Daily Press

What the new SEC scheduling rules means for BYU football
Vanquish The Foe

April 27, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Future of ACC football- Coaches to discuss schedules, divisions
-DeCock- Pinehurst renovations about future as much as past

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats on the brink- Heat move to 3-0 on series
-For a moment, Bobcats playoff basketball felt great
-James denies staring down Jordan on break
-Tom Talks- Old-style Big Al warms up fast
-NBA probing alleged recording of Clippers owner
-Newton, Kuechly, Kalil now lead Panthers
-Mad dash gives Logano 2nd Cup win of season
-Lucky Dog- NASCAR investigating post-race fight

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-BASEBALL- No. 11 Gamecocks lineup falters in 2-1 loss to No. 8 Alabama
-Clemson falls again at home to Miami

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Saturday's multi-sport college roundup- No. 5 Florida State hands No. 1 U.Va. rare shutout loss in baseball
-Lengthy debate on future ACC football schedules close to resolution

April 26, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State falls to Georgia Tech 1-0 despite dominant Rodon performance
-UNC receives some breaks - finally - in 3-2 victory against Virginia Tech
-Unhappiness led Diamond DeShields to transfer from UNC, mother says
-Jacobs- Analyzing the ACC basketball schedule
-Boston Marathon runner from NC says her bib number copied
-Larry Stone- Russell Wilson doesn't walk on water
-DeCock- Canes broadcasters make playoffs, even if team doesn't

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson quarterback Cole Stoudt and his father Cliff share special bond
-FAIR BY INCHES- Gene Cone's triple lifts No. 11 Gamecocks to series-opening win over No. 8 Alabama
-Clemson falls at home to Miami

From the Charlotte Observer
-Clifford hiring brought �credibility� to Bobcats
-Foul fame no fun for Bobcats� Josh McRoberts
-Bobcats- If you foul James, make it hard
-Bobcats - Heat- 5 musts for Charlotte
-Panthers lock up Newton for 2015 with option worth $14.67M
-Jimmie Johnson�s weekend- Racing and running
-Michael Phelps to swim in Charlotte
-ACC football schedules- New rotation, no divisions, would add more balance

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Rain, tires will force Cup drivers to adjust
-Petty 'learning to live live all over again'

April 25, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC's DeShields says she'll contact other schools when classes are done
-UNC, NC State baseball game at DPAC won't be rescheduled
-Duke's offense heating up at the right time for baseball team

From the Charlotte Observer
-Spoelstra- Bobcats� Jefferson a �tough hombre�
-Stardom hasn�t changed Panthers' Luke Kuechly
-Newton option to be exercised
-Mel Kiper- Wideout trumps tackle for Panthers in NFL draft
-Wells Fargo gears up to host thousands at Quail Hollow

Bills cheerleaders cancel season; Skins spend unwisely
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

NCAA hopes new ball will boost offense
Baton Rouge Advocate

UNCW pitcher Batts always ready for what's ahead
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Jadeveon Clowney strikes again in ESPN NFL draft promo
-Gamecocks ready for high-profile series against Alabama, 'the most talented team in the league'

April 24, 2014

UNC Fake-Classes Whistleblower Resigns After Meeting With Chancellor
Business Week

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson's Dabo Swinney- 'Players of any faith or no faith at all are welcome in our program'
-Kiper on Jadeveon Clowney- 'He's the No. 1 pick whether he's with the Houston Texans or somebody else'
-South Carolina turns back USC Upstate
-Erwin hurls Clemson past Western Carolina

From the Charlotte Observer
-Game 2- Bobcats' late push not enough vs. Heat
-Sorensen- Bobcats nearly ruin the script
-Panthers� schedule gets tougher in October
-Heat defense, LeBron's 32 put Bobcats in 2-0 hole
-Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s words show more confidence
-Adala Moto to leave Deacons

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Washington Redskins 2014 schedule breakdown
-RGIII to drive pace car at Richmond NASCAR race

UNC baseball bounces back from loss to Pirates with Wednesday win
The Daily Tar Heel

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC baseball outlook- NC State in trouble, Duke, UNC in good shape to make tournament
-Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to divorce wife
-UNC coach Larry Fedora on QB competition- No decision date in mind

From the Wilmington Star-News
-NCAA rules on feeding athletes have UNCW officials weighing options
-Doeren looks to McKever to make �big� impact with Wolfpack defense

April 23, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC basketball schedules- Who you play, and where, matters
-Duke shutout clinches 6th straight baseball victory; Wake Forest wins
-Campbell adds to misery for NC State baseball
-Federal courts rule haircut rules for athletes must be comparable for boys and girls

Girls basketball- Hill set to play ball at Fayetteville State
  Her father Gus Hill and mother Gretta Savage-Hall played at East Carolina.
New Bern Sun Journal

Ex-Texas Tech president candid about Leach firing
Amarillo.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW takes advantage of Elon's erratic pitching in win
-Clemson�s Swinney entitled to his faith, but football shouldn�t be a religious experience

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-UNC reading specialist says she is resigning
-Redskins' Snyder says team name is not an issue

From the Charlotte Observer
-Game 2 key for Bobcats- MKG's ability to guard LeBron without fouling
-Panthers quarterback Cam Newton ready to move past ankle surgery, roster shakeup
-PGA Wells Fargo tournament not what it once was but close

SEC Network ad captures magic of South Carolina's 'Sandstorm'
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons preparing for Saturday�s spring game
-Heat confident; Bobcats hurting
-Woods has new amateur series

April 22, 2014

From the Hartford Courant
-Meb Keflezighi First American Man To Win Boston Since '83
-Jeff Jacobs- America, The Beautiful, On Display In Boston

From the Durham Herald Sun
-Willingham departing UNC, cites �irreconcilable differences�
-Obi picks Duke

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Campbell pitcher stars despite modest fastball; Camels face Wolfpack on Tuesday
-Duke lands big man transfer Sean Obi

Maddy- Hokies D will be great again
Roanoke Times

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-SEC commissioner- Leagues, union advocates have common ground
-Daniel Gossett named ACC pitcher of week; Clemson set for lengthy homestand
-Fight broke out after former Gamecocks objected to group smoking marijuana inside nightclub, according to report

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats center Al Jefferson promises he�ll keep playing versus Miami Heat
-Not everything went wrong for Bobcats Sunday
-Bobcats fly back to Charlotte to avoid Miami distractions during Heat series

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Bobcats� Jefferson says he'll be ready
-Panthers� draft plans uncertain

April 21, 2014

U.S. runners focused on Boston more than ever
Winston Salem Journal (AP)

From the Charlotte Observer
-Heat pulls away from Bobcats in Game 1, 99-88
-Sorensen- Injury shrinks Big Al, Bobcats� potential
-Panthers� draft questions answered

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State drops another ACC baseball series, this time to woeful Boston College
-Canes Skinner and Faulk seek bigger leadership roles

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Pittsburgh rolls to 13-4 win over No. 20 Clemson
-Gamecocks top Auburn, 4-3, and clinch series

Offense turns offensive in Hokies spring football game
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 18, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke�s Jabari Parker thanks Coach K on way to NBA
-Jacobs- Bubba Cunningham has work to do after UNC comments
-NC State hopes homestand heals what ails them
-Diamond DeShields transferring from UNC

From the Charlotte Observer
-Josh McRoberts connects all the Bobcats� dots
-Matt Kenseth having fun while chasing wins

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson logo painted on Gamecocks' football field
-Gamecocks' tailback David Williams hopes performance in spring game provides momentum

April 17, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats rally in finale; NBA playoffs, Heat await
-Playoffs- Bobcats ready to take stage vs. Heat
-Quail Hollow- Masters champ Watson out, Mickelson�s in
-Charlotte, new stadium candidates for ACC baseball tournament

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Citadel baseball hands No. 11 South Carolina fourth straight loss before record crowd
-Sapakoff- Gamecocks, Citadel take momentum different ways
-Clemson quarterback Chad Kelly dismissed from team, Tigers coach Dabo Swinney says
-Dismissed Clemson QB Kelly apologizes
-Clemson starting QB Cole Stoudt has his teammates' support, both past and present

Sun Belt commish says JMU will remain in the CAA
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Canes coach takes the high road in face of uncertain fate
-Canes coach Kirk Muller answers questions about his status with team
-College Baseball Roundup- 9th-inning rally boosts UNC past Elon

April 16, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes' Eric Staal, Cam Ward not immune from trading block
-More former players sue NHL regarding concussions
-Deborah Crowder's story could bring NCAA investigators to UNC
-NCAA committee approves expanded meal allowance
-Atheist group files complaint against Clemson football program 'entangled' in religion
-Rain postpones baseball game between NC State, UNC

From the Charlotte Observer
-Will finale against Chicago Bulls force Charlotte Bobcats back on point?
-Observer�s NFL draft database includes 12 players with first-round grades at Panthers� positions of need

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-TMZ- Former Gamecocks wanted for questioning in New York nightclub fight
-Charleston Southern upsets No. 11 South Carolina, 4-1

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Virginia State player pleads guilty to assaulting WSSU player
-Rams eager to defend CIAA crown
-Hamilton- Haas may have what it take to succeed in F1
-Plenty still left to be decided for Bobcats in regular-season finale

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Like UNC, N.C. State seasons, Tuesday�s Duel at the DBAP was a major letdown
-UNC, N.C. State spring football games- What did we learn?

April 15, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Amid struggles, UNC, NC State baseball again following same path
-Confused NC State baseball team gets set for UNC
-Another early end for Canes' season; team prepares for long summer
-Olympic great Michael Phelps ending retirement

ACC's stock on the rise
CBS Sports

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats beat Hawks on Chris Douglas-Roberts buzzer beater
-Sidney Rice could fit Carolina Panthers but only at a discount

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson quarterback Chad Kelly dismissed from team, Tigers coach Dabo Swinney says
-South Carolina baseball team hopes to get back on track against Charleston Southern on Tuesday night
-Uggla's grand slam in ninth lifts Braves to wild win

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-DeSean Jackson joins Redskins voluntary workouts
-Ex-Virginia Tech player transferring to Ohio State

Golf world's focus now shifts to Pinehurst No. 2
Winston Salem Journal

April 14, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Late seven-run rally pushes Duke past NC State 11-10
-Jacobs- Time to challenge concepts underlying college sports
-Hurricanes get 6-5 shootout win over Flyers to end the season
-Deaths cloud a festive, if hilly, Rock �n� Roll Marathon
-Cardio link eyed in race deaths at Rock �n� Roll half marathon

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bubba Watson wins another green jacket
-Ridnour is helping Bobcats keep their guard up
-NASCAR Sprint Cup- Kevin Harvick dominates Southern 500 at Darlington
-Alund gives KB Racing another Four-Wide Nationals title

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Sapakoff- Masters minus Tiger had 'Bubba golf' and other thrills
-Upton, Freeman homer as Braves complete sweep of Nationals
-After tough home loss, Gamecocks searching for answers at midway point of SEC season
-Adonis Filer to transfer from Clemson basketball

Clutch failures punctuate UNCW's series loss to Hofstra
Wilmington Star-News

Local author's biography of Michael Jordan digs deeper
Roanoke Times

Pope- Darlington deserves more respect from NASCAR
Fayetteville Observer

April 13, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Spieth, 20, surges to share Masters lead with Bubba Watson
-Green Jr.- Mother Nature and time have taken their toll at Augusta National
-Jefferson powers Bobcats past 76ers
-Panthers sign former St. Augustine's DE Alex Hall
-Three observations from Saturday night's race at Darlington
-Four-Wide Nationals still a challenge for drivers, crews

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Tar Heels have options at running back
-N.C. State shows off new, old QB's

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Why the Carolina Hurricanes missed the playoffs again
-Russell Wilson returns �home� to have his NC State jersey honored
-Better spring showing the second time around for NC State football
-Quarterback competition on display at UNC�s spring football game

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Sapakoff- Repeating at the Masters is tougher than Amen Corner
-Cole Stoudt shines, Chad Kelly benched in Clemson spring game
-USC's Spurrier- 'We set history'
-BASEBALL- Gators flip the script on Gamecocks, get comeback victory in 13 innings

April 12, 2014

What to watch at today�s UNC, N.C. State, ECU spring games
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bubba Watson�s birdie barrage gives him Masters lead
-Chase Elliott wins again in Darlington
-Steve Smith has moved on from his Carolina Panthers past
-Charlotte Knights deliver near-perfect housewarming for new stadium
-UNC says review of Willingham�s research doesn�t support her claims on athletes
-NC State�s Carlos Rodon takes another loss as he battles falling draft stock
-Another milestone in reach for NHRA's female racers

Second-ranked UVa edges No. 14 Clemson in baseball
Roanoke Times

April 11, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bill Haas off to good start at Masters
-Quail Hollow champ Ernst working his way out of the straw at Masters
-Bobcats down to final 4 games to decide playoff opponent
-Dale Earnhardt Jr.- Chase Elliott is �the next big thing�
-Panthers sign TE Ed Dickson to one-year deal

Redskins sign free-agent safety Akeem Davis
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Carolina Hurricanes drop home finale with 5-2 loss to the Capitals
-Duke football- Brandon Connette leaving Blue Devils to play closer to ailing mom
-UNC spring game- What you need to know
-Blue Devils ready for Wolfpack left-handers
-NC State baseball- ACC tournament push starts against Duke

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC stars shine in barnstorming tour exhibition
-Permalink to Duke QB Connette transferring to be closer to ailing mother

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-South Carolina making a habit of walk-off hits this season
-Venables disgruntled with defensive line's 'lack of leadership' to close Clemson spring practices

April 10, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke quarterback Connette considering transfer, source says
-New look, new features coming to NC State�s Reynolds Coliseum
-Out of playoffs again, Canes seek answers
-First Look- UNC Football Practice | 04.09.14

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats get key win
-Jim Fox excited to take on challenge with Mountaineers
-J2014 Panthers preseason schedule released
-Repeat victory at Masters would put Adam Scott in rare company

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Sapakoff- Ode to an Augusta tree Eisenhower and Tiger didn't like
-Anticipation and mystery of the Masters
-Shocking death follows Ultimate Warrior's return to WWE
-Brownell- Clemson achieved shocking success as a true team, not just individuals

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Fox the 'agent of change' ASU wanted
-Healthy Sumler eager to show what he can do for ASU

Youngsters muscle into O-line race at Virginia Tech
Roanoke Times

ACC Basketball- Wake Forest coach Danny Manning's staff coming together
Fayetteville Observer

Three to transfer from UNCG basketball program
Greensboro News-Record

April 9, 2014

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Appalachian State names Jim Fox basketball coach
-Deacs� Manning welcomes challenges
-Collins leaving WSSU for Maryland-Eastern Shore

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Rangers' power play ends Canes' postseason chances
-TJ Warren on leaving NC State for NBA- 'Been a fun ride'

From the Charlotte Observer
-Aussies raising their golf profile at the Masters
-Carolina Panthers sign DT Colin Cole to 1-year deal
-Bobcats� Henderson calls Wizards matchup �a playoff game�

Washington Redskins' Moore suspended 4 games
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Big-game pressure no problem for South Carolina kicker Elliott Fry
-WWE icon The Warrior dead at 54
-Clemson's Vic Beasley welcomes double-team treatment
-Gamecocks plaster Paladins
-Georgia powers past Clemson

UNCW's Foster shuts down Camels in 3-0 victory
Wilmington Star-News

April 8, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky focused on beating Marquise Williams for starting job
-Canes face tough personnel decisions as offseason looms

From the Charlotte Observer
-Joey Logano wins Duck Commander 500 at Texas
-Carolina Panthers- Receiver Jason Avant signs one-year contract
-Bobcats forward Anthony Tolliver takes his NBA shot � from deep � in Charlotte
-Kevin and Craig Stadler make Augusta National a bonding experience
-Rains washes out 1st day at Masters

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Baseball- More missed opportunities as Clemson drops home series to NC State
-Former Clemson lineman Brandon Thomas, a second-round NFL draft prospect, suffers torn ACL
-Gamecocks tight end Rory Anderson tears triceps muscle Saturday, recovery timetable unknown

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-New Redskins coach brings a "different type of energy"
-Chesapeake's Alonzo Mourning named to Hall of Fame

Redskins fill some holes with free agents
Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech opens spring practices with more than just quarterback to get settled
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Weather threat cancels Campbell's spring football game
Fayetteville Observer

Bama athletic revenues more than any NHL team
CBS Sports

April 7, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes� Jeff Skinner hits 30 goals again, looks to improve
-Jacobs- One and done a fact of life in college basketball

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats playoff tickets on sale Monday
-Panthers to host Jason Avant on Monday, sources say
-Rain forces Duck Commander 500 to be postponed until Monday
-The 2014 Masters- 5 storylines to consider
-Appalachian State close to hiring Davidson�s Fox

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-No. 16 Clemson falls to N.C. State, 9-4, in baseball
-Family Circle Cup title goes to Andrea Petkovic with 7-5, 6-2 win over Jana Cepelova

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW Roundup - Baseball team falls to Tribe, 14-2
-Grading the ACC�s three new basketball coaching hires

April 6, 2014

Aaron again! Harrison's three at -05.7 sends Kentucky to title game
Lexington Herald-Leader

From the Dallas Morning News
-Jerry Jones booed; Final Four celeb sightings; stadium terrible for hoops
-Inside the atmosphere as record 79,444 fans bring college to Cowboys territory
-Cowlishaw- With incredible final shot, Kentucky now has chance to best Fab Five

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Carolina Hurricanes fall to NJ Devils 3-1 as playoff hopes fade
-DeCock- For Triangle basketball teams, an offseason of questions awaits

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cepelova, Petkovic will meet in Family Circle Cup final
-Power of the people to propel Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania
-Clemson's returning veterans know defense wins championships
-Arkansas shuts out South Carolina to take series
-Gamecocks tight end Rory Anderson tears triceps muscle Saturday, recovery timetable unknown

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats clinch NBA playoff spot with OT win
-Panthers DB Cason expects ribbing about Cam rundown
-Charlotte Knights- Long road to a new ballpark

No state surpasses Virginia's history of NCAA tournament upsets
Hampton Roads Daily Press

End the hypocrisy
Houston Chronicle

April 5, 2014

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons hand the reins to Manning
-Hamilton- Deacons hope Manning can start healing process
-My Take On Wake- How the Danny Manning Deal Went Down
-App State-Georgia Southern football game moved to a Thursday night and will be televised by ESPNU

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Danny Manning takes job as Wake Forest's new basketball coach
-NCAA Final Four- Offense vs. Defense
-Canes improve special teams, but it is too late?
-Former NC State guard Tyler Lewis transferring to Butler

April 4, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Liles, Khudobin help Canes rout Stars, 4-1
-Ex-NC State point guard Tyler Lewis considering Charlotte 49ers
-Sources- Wake Forest offers Danny Manning basketball coaching job
-James Michael McAdoo to leave UNC, enter NBA draft
-NC State�s Warren to announce his NBA decision on Tuesday

April 3, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Durham Bulls' stadium gets $20 million makeover
-Mudcats build around talented, motivated group
-Bad streak over, UNC works to build
-Former Cane Erik Cole on Rutherford, Skinner and Francis
-Fired to feted- Jackson get big deal from Redskins

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats cruise in 123-93 win over 76ers
-Gamecocks� Clowney counters doubters with solid pro day
-Cam Newton�s agent not surprised by fifth-year option

April 2, 2014

Pack outlasts Camels in extras
N.C. State University Technician Online

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC women end NCAA tournament run at Stanford
-Skinner, Lindholm help Hurricanes dominate Penguins 4-1
-Duke's Wojciechowski new Marquette basketball coach
-Duke class in spotlight for McDs All-American game
-Ex-Eagles WR Jackson to sign with Redskins

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Keatts era officially begins at UNCW
-More than Mother Nature raining on N.C. State baseball�s �parade�

From the Charlotte Observer
-Tiger Woods to miss Masters, likely out for Wells Fargo
-Charlotte Bobcats rookie Cody Zeller showing progress
-Plenty set to lay eyes on Jadeveon Clowney at South Carolina pro day

College basketball- Joe Dooley 'very happy' at FGCU, hasn't been
Naples Daily News

Bounced from Family Circle Cup, world No. 1 Serena Williams 'needs a breather'
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Burning questions facing Duke, UNC, Wake and Duke going forward
Fayetteville Observer

Teel Time- No sugarcoating ACC's disappointing basketball season
Hampton Roads Daily Press

April 1, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski in mix to be Marquette coach
-Jabari Parker first Duke freshman to earn consensus first-team all-America honors
-Fearsome Final Foursome headed to North Texas
-Hemsky's SO goal lifts Senators over Hurricanes
-MLB uses expanded replay 1st time, call confirmed

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-NIT ain't what it used to be, but it means plenty to Clemson
-Woodland defensive end Michael Barnett lists his top 5, and it doesn't include Clemson or USC
-Dylan Thompson ready for opportunity to be Gamecocks' starting quarterback

From the Roanoke Times
-Reloading defense is priority for Virginia Tech
-Redskins entertain Jackson
-Hardin- Kurt Busch rises above fray and wins

From the Charlotte Observer
-Kemba Walker sparks Charlotte Bobcats to 100-94 comeback win over Washington Wizards
-Panthers wide receiver Tiquan Underwood not ready for his NFL career to fade
-Panthers hire John Ramsdell as offensive assistant

April 30, 2014

Monarchs Clip Cavaliers at Harbor Park
College Baseball Insider

ODU foils top-ranked Virginia for first win against No. 1-ranked team
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Brigham Young University To Play In Inaugural Miami Beach Bowl
theamerican.org

Report- Conference USA purchases Bahamas Bowl, allows BYU to play in Miami Beach Bowl
Birmingham News

From the Hattiesburg American
-Report- USM offers Underwood
-Golden Eagles enter final stretch, hit road to take on Rebels

MTSU baseball game at Tennessee tonight canceled due to weather
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal

April 29, 2014

From ConferenceUSA.com
-East Carolina and Tulane Headed to NCAA Regionals
-Tulsa Maintains Lead At C-USA Men's Golf Championship After Day 2
-April 28 C-USA Softball Players of the Week
-April 28 Baseball Players of the Week
-April 29 Baseball Notebook

Temple football springs into action
philly.com

Tulane baseball hosts Southland Conference-leading Nicholls State on Tuesday
New Orleans Times Picayune

Report- Conference USA purchases Bahamas Bowl, allows BYU to play in Miami Beach Bowl
Birmingham News

Scott Draper Named Associate Commissioner For Football
theamerican.org

April 28, 2014

From ConferenceUSA.com
-April 27 Baseball Weekend Roundup
-April 27 C-USA Softball Recaps

Griffin Gum's inside-the-park grand slam powers UAB to sweep over Marshall
Birmingham News

NCAA baseball- Charlotte 49ers down UTSA
Charlotte Observer

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Baseball | ODU rallies past Middle Tennessee
-JMU quarterback Birdsong commits to Marshall

Tulane can't rekindle magic of previous two wins for Sunday's series finale vs. Wichita State
New Orleans Times Picayune

Rakim Lubin Signs On With UConn, According To His Coach
Hartford Courant

USM stops series sweep
Hattiesburg American

April 27, 2014

Blazers Walk Off In 3-2 Win Against Marshall
uabsports.com

UAB baseball players shave their heads to support fight against cancer
Birmingham News

Roadrunners even weekend series with Charlotte on Saturday
goutsa.com

Raiders top Monarchs again
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal

Tulane clinches Wichita State series with another dramatic finish
New Orleans Times Picayune

Report- SMU quadrupled its basketball coach pay to reel in Larry Brown
Dallas Morning News

TU releases Danny Manning recruit Mitchell Wilbekin from letter of intent
Tulsa World

From the Hartford Courant
-A Look Ahead At Next Season's UConn Men's Basketball Team
-College Sports Changing As NCAA Loosens Rules

Walker struggles Temple spring game
philly.com

McGillis keeps USM coaching search quiet
Biloxi Sun Herald

USM strands 10 in loss to Rice
Hattiesburg American

Softball- Kee�s team flourishing after early connection
Denton Record Chronicle

April 26, 2014

Six C-USA Players Named to National Pitcher of the Year Watch List
ConferenceUSA.com

April 25, 2014

From the Baton Rouge Advocate
-Tulane sees financial benefit from UConn's title run
-Tulane to face Wichita State in nonconference weekend series

From the Hartford Courant
-Ryan Boatright, DeAndre Daniels- Should They Stay Or Should They Go Pro?
-UConn Football- Recruits Seem To Like Diaco's Frankness

Egbunu granted release from USF
Tampa Bay Times