Bonesville Roundup: Headlines from East Carolina, the American Athletic Conference and Beyond

The mental breakthrough that has this Yanks prospect soaring
Roller, an eighth-round draft pick in 2010 from East Carolina University, had seen his numbers plateau in 2013, hitting .253/.347/.427 at Double-A Trenton
New York Post

ECU softball coach not returning after leave of absence
Associated Press

SB- Head coach Beth Keylon-Randolph not returning to East Carolina
WRAL

Officials from Texas A&M, Alabama, ECU among list of names released from LSU president search
New Orleans Times Picayune

April 24, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Recruiting Wars- Wide Receivers
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Wins in Walk-Off Fashion Over North Carolina, 4-3
-ECU To Conduct Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Feasibility Study
-Game Day Central- ECU Hosts UCF In Conference Action

ECU Softball Wins in Walk-Off Fashion Over North Carolina, 4-3
WNCT 9

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Woodward- Pirates playing happy
-ECU's Ruffin a YouTube hit (Sub req'd)

ECU Pirate Armada sailing to Wilmington on April 30
Wilmington Star-News

Terrell Stanley & Trevon Brown back on football field for ECU
WWAY NewsChannel 3

ECU To Conduct Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Feasibility Study
WITN 7

East Carolina Rallies To Defeat UNC 4-3
GoHeels.com

Pirates down Blue Devils in extras
Washington Daily News

No. 24 UCF Heads to East Carolina for Weekend Series
UCF

UCF to face ECU in crucial conference series
Central Florida Future

Duke baseball falls at East Carolina, readies for Virginia Tech series
The Chronicle

East Carolina commissions feasibility study for Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium renovations
CollegeFootballTalk

Draft preview- Packers could take QB in late rounds
PACKERSNEWS

Rating the NFL draft prospects- Quarterbacks
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

2016 College Football Recruits Who Could Start Right Away
Bleacher Report

April 23, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-ECU edges Blue Devils in 10th
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-D�j� Vu- Baseball Walks-Off Again With 3-2 Win Over Duke
-Pirates "Paint It Black" Against North Carolina on Thursday

Back-to-Back Walk-Off Wins- ECU tops Duke 3-2 in 10
WNCT 9

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU wins second straight thriller
-Pirates win second ACC thriller
-ECU�s paid attendance paying off (Sub req'd)
-ECU tops N.C. State in 9th

Pirates Walk-Off Again With 3-2 Win Over Duke
WITN 7

BSB- East Carolina upends Duke in 10
WRAL Sports

Screaming Eagles sign National Letters of Intent
Port City Daily

Late-game drama pushes Pirates past Wolfpack
Washington Daily News

April 22, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates top N.C. State in thriller
Post-game- Godwin, Morgan, Love post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Morgan's Walk-Off Single Lifts ECU Over NC State, 6-5
-Golf Closes Out Season Tied For Fifth At AAC Championships

From Scout.com
-Pirates Rally for Walk-Off Win Over Wolfpack
-Three Takeaways From Spring

ECU walks off over N.C. State
247 Sports

Morgan's Walk-Off Single Lifts ECU Over NC State, 6-5
WNCT 9

Pirates win thriller against rival Wolfpack
WITN 7

Duke Takes on East Carolina Wednesday
GoDuke

ECU football completed its Purple-Gold spring game on Saturday
The East Carolinian

Gosselin- The most challenging hole for Cowboys to fill isn't DeMarco Murray
Dallas Morning News

Garbage time- Leach says Twitter post wasn't aimed at Tebow
Fayetteville Observer

April 21, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Right answers seal deal with QB
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Drops To Fourth After Day Two Of AAC Championship
-Game Day Central- ECU Hosts NC State In Midweek Action
-Pirate Nation Called Upon To Determine Fan Vote For Goldspys
-ECU-Houston May 9th Game To Be Nationally Televised on CBSSN

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates prepare midweek matchups with in-state opponents
-Pirates seek new leadership in air raid offense

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Matau back for ECU (Sub req'd)
-Another busy week for ECU (Sub req'd)

ECU-Houston game to televised nationally
WITN 7

On Campus- Durazo shines for ECU
Sanford Herald

Mangus, two others dismissed from ECU football team
Burlington Times News

Former ECU pitcher leads Tides to shutout win over Braves
WAVY News 10

From Bleacher Report
-2015 Draft Sleepers Who'd Fit Perfectly with the Washington Redskins
-Best-Kept Secrets of the 2015 NFL Draft Class

High school notes- Corey Seargent leads defensive effort in East Carolina spring game
Rock Hill Herald

Bombers looking to repeat the first six games of last season, not the last 12
Winnipeg Free Press

Blue need to solve Riders riddle
Carillon

April 20, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates take series in 10th
-Class of 2016 starts with QB
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Wins Series at USF with 7-3 Victory
-ECU One Shot Off The Lead After Day One Of AAC Championship
-ECU Wins Series At UConn In 10 Innings, 4-3
-Montes Sets School Record at Virginia Challenge

ECU wins series at UConn in 10 innings, 4-3
WNCT 9

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates win in 10th
-ECU hoops regroups, transitions (Sub req'd)

UConn Rallies Late But Falls In Extras, 4-3, To ECU
uconnhuskies

ECU wins series at UConn in 10 innings, 4-3
WNCT 9

Bulls add to AAC slump
The Oracle

From 247 Sports
-Benkert impresses in spring game
-ECU dismisses three

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Pirate stars new and old show skills in spring game
-Football- Matau is back, plays in ECU's spring game

Pirates Close Spring with Purple-Gold Game
Scout.com

Laurens DB Jones lands more offers
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

2015 Draft Sleepers Who'd Fit Perfectly with the San Francisco 49ers
Bleacher Report

Putting together the Big Board- Wide Receivers
NE Patriots Draft

April 19, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates conclude spring
despite absences
Audio- Ruff McNeill & Kurt Benkert
post-game
-Spring game photo gallery
-UConn evens series
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Alcorn Moves into ECU Record Book in Doubleheader Split
-Pirates Set To Play In 2015 American Championship
-Spring Football Notebook No. 15
-UConn Tops ECU To Even Series At One-All, 7-3

Virginia Tech transfer Mangus among three dismissed from ECU football team
Wilmington Star-News

Mangus, 2 others dismissed from East Carolina football team
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates conclude spring work with Purple-Gold game
WRAL

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Benkert helps ECU to two TDs
-Pirates drop Game 2

Millbrook QB Herring commits to East Carolina
High School OT

UConn Tops ECU, 7-3, To Even Weekend Series
uconnhuskies

UConn baseball win against Pirates in second of a three game series
foxct.com

From WNCT 9
-Carden, Hardy gearing up for 2015 NFL Draft

ECU concludes spring practice with Purple-Gold Game
WITN 7

San Francisco Giants' Chris Heston supplies the bling on World Series ring day
San Jose Mercury News

Kirk Doll appreciates the journey that led to the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame
The Wichita Eagle

2015 NFL Draft Player Profiles- East Carolina QB Shane Carden
Steelers Depot

Putting together the Big Board- Wide Receivers
NE Patriots Draft

Crawford County�s Jarrell hungry to do more
The Telegraph

Mitchell leaves Clemson without decison
Spartanburg Herald-Jouirnal

April 18, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Fast start lifts ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes AAC Opener At UConn, 7-3
-Game Day Central- ECU Travels To UConn In Pivotal Series
-East Carolina Travels to USF for Final Regular-Season Road Swing
-Pirates' Season Ends With Loss To Tulsa

ECU spring game another baby step forward for Terrell Stanley
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates power past UConn
-Purple-Gold game on deck at ECU (Sub req'd)

Regional Digest- East Carolina Gets The Jump On UConn
Hartford Courant

Huskies Drop Series Opener To ECU, 7-3
uconnhuskies

April 17, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates turn the page
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

ECU Adds Road Game At Liberty To Schedule
ecupirates.com

From the East Carolinian
-ECU allocates more money for athletic scholarships
-ECU baseball travels to UCONN for conference road test
-ECU athletes find interests away from sports
-ECU football sees walk-ons push for starting jobs
-ECU softball sees freshmen continue to impress
-ECU men's tennis ready for AAC tournament action

ECU prepares for 32nd annual Pig Skin Pig Out
WNCT 9

ECU prepares for 32nd annual Pig Skin Pig Out
WCTI 12

Boundary rules
247 Sports

Preparing For the Triple Option
Scout.com

UConn Hosts East Carolina In Conference Set This Weekend
uconnhuskies

Pirates, Huskies are after league leader
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub req'd)

Liberty Baseball Adds Game with East Carolina
Liberty University

April 16, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Lamm sends Pirates past ODU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Committed To Full Cost-Of-Attendance Funding
-Lamm's Two-RBI Double Lifts ECU Over ODU, 4-2
-Pirates Drop Two Games to No. 23/24 James Madison
-Spring Football Notebook No. 14
-Pirates Bow Out Of American Conference Tournament

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Lamm's hit guides Pirates
-UPDATE- ECU plans athlete funding
-Hawkins recognizes rookie's skill (Sub req'd)

Davis implementing his style up front
247 Sports

Prospect Watch- Favre lookalike Shane Carden throwing with more velocity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

ECU plans to provide stipend for athletes
Greensboro News & Record

Tides drown Bulls 8-0 in wet home opener
Norfolk starter Mike Wright, an East Carolina University product, was efficient on the night, limiting his pitches and working out of the little trouble he ran into.
WRAL Sports

April 15, 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Jones Claims Male Field Athlete of the Week Honor
-ECU-UNC Wilmington Baseball Game Cancelled
-Softball Set to Host Nationally-Ranked James Madison
-Spring Football Notebook No. 13

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Cincinnati Bengals' Top 3 Picks
Bleacher Report

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU-UNCW rained out
-Castleberry- Players united in dream
-Lebo back at the Barn

ECU's Jeff Lebo takes Dean Smith up on posthumous dinner offer
Sporting News

Week 2 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire- SP Chris Heston
Rant Sports

Huskies Open American Championship Tournament Against East Carolina
uconnhuskies

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW Roundup - Baseball washed out at ECU
-ECU shortstop weathers injury, change for solid senior season

Injuries Create Opportunities In The Trenches
Scout.com

From WITN 7
ECU Spring Football Winding Down
ECU-UNCW Baseball Game Cancelled

April 14, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Young talents to take center stage
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From the East Carolinian
-ECU basketball guard Terry Whisnant announces intent to pursue professional career
-ECU football finishes second spring scrimmage
-ECU women's golf notches fourth place finish over weekend
-ECU track and field hosts Bill Carson Invitational, finishes second

Brian Bailey show
Brian's guests this week were ECU football coach Ruffin McNeill and Cutter Creek golf professional Burt Williams
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 12
-Terry Whisnant To Forgo Senior Season To Pursue Pro Career
Weekly Baseball Chat With Cliff Godwin
ECU Spring Practice Interviews (Apr. 13 , 2015)
-Pirates Tabbed As No. 7 Seed For American Men's Tennis Championship
-ECU To Face UConn In American Tournament Opener

From WNCT 9
ECU turf team offers tips for your lawn
ECU's Terry Whisnant To Forgo Senior Season To Pursue Pro Career

Whisnant leaving after one season at ECU
Wilmington Star-News

Cherryville's Whisnant turning pro
Shelby Star

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-�Hawks fly north to play Pirates (Sub req'd)
-ECU's Whisnant turning pro

ECU junior guard Terry Whisnant to pursue pro career
Raleigh News & Observer

From Greenville Headlines
-Whisnant Leaving ECU Basketball
-UNC Board Approves ECU Millenial Campus

STEPPING UP � My Take- Love yet to find permanent home
Washington Daily News

From 247 Sports
-Weekend Recap- ECU salvages game against first-place USF
-Whisnant to forgo senior season

Giants leave 12 on base in home opener
Martinez News-Gazette

April 13, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates shut out USF
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Series Finale At USF, 6-0
-ECU Claims Fourth Place At Irish Creek Collegiate
-Pirates Finish Fourth At River Landing Classic
-East Carolina Softball Shutout by Tulsa, 8-0

Big Plays Highlight Pirates' Second Scrimmage
Scout.com

From 247 Sports
-Big passing plays highlight second spring scrimmage
-Waiting on reinforcements

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates blank Bulls
-ECU golf takes 4th (Sub req'd)

East Carolina Blanks USF in Series Finale 6-0
College Baseball Central

Baseball- Bulls' home win streak snapped
Tampa Bay Times

QBs battle in ECU football scrimmage
Raleigh News & Observer

2015 NFL Draft Player Profiles- East Carolina QB Shane Carden
Steelers Depot

April 12, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-USF rolls past Pirates
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Four School Records Fall at Bill Carson Invitational
-Pirates Drop Game 2 And Series To Bulls, 10-0
-Spring Football Notebook No. 11
-Pirates Suffer Sweep in Annual Strike Out Cancer Game
-Kirk Sits In Second At River Landing Classic
-Pirates In Fifth At The Irish Creek Collegiate

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates use long-distance connections
-Roundup- USF pummels Pirates
-Board OKs ECU project funding

Levi Borders, Casey Mulholland Lead USF Over East Carolina
College Baseball Central

Tulsa Softball Sweeps East Carolina In Doubleheader
Oklahoma's Own NewsOn6

T&F- ECU runners break records at Bill Carson Invitational
WRAL Sports

Failing heart puts ECU student on a journey to stay alive
New Bern Sun Journal

April 11, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Bulls edge ECU, 2-1
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Opens Bill Carson Invitational with Two Event Wins
-USF Takes Opening Game From ECU, 2-1
-East Carolina Welcomes Tulsa for Conference Series
-Spring Football Notebook No. 10
-Connecticut Posts 4-1 Home Win Over Pirates

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates set for scrimmage (Sub req'd)
-USF�s Herget wins pitchers� duel

Will Brandon Williams� football fairy tale end in the NFL?
Rock Hill Herald

2015 NFL Draft- Wide Receiver No. 21-30
College Football News

NFP Prospect Focus- Chris Conley and Justin Hardy
National Football Post

East Carolina Welcomes Tulsa for "Strike Out Cancer Day"
WNCT 9

USF Edges East Carolina Behind Herget, Maglich
College Baseball Central

Huskies Nab Conference Win Over East Carolina, 4-1
uconnhuskies

National Champs! Georgia Southern All-Girls Cheer Squad claims Another NCA Title
WJCL News

April 10, 2015

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Hosts Second Annual Bill Carson Invitational
-32nd Annual Pigskin Pig-Out Weekend Approaching

ECU�s Compher, McNeill, Macy guests at annual Pirate Armada in New Bern
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub req'd)
-ECU track hosts meet
-Pirates to sign big man
-ECU travels to Tampa

From Scout.com
-Zeek Bigger Embraces Role as "Old Head"
-McNeill Dismisses Tight End from Program
-6-foot-10 Forward Commits To ECU

From 247 Sports
-Dowdell dismissed from program
-Sights and Sounds- ECU working toward second scrimmage

Maurice Kemp always at the ready for Charge
Canton Repository

Blue Bombers Add Two to Roster
OurSports Central

Like father, like son; Bombers ink Jordan Reaves
Also Thursday, the Bombers announced they have signed import running back Da'Rel Scott and import defensive end/linebacker Derrell Johnson.
Winnipeg Free Press

East Carolina secondary not quick to forget UCF Hail Mary
East Carolinian

Second Option- Plight of a No. 2 Wide Receiver in the NFL Draft
Bleacher Report

Trout still No. 1 in Millville, but he's not the only one
Press of Atlantic City

April 9, 2015

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Sets New Attendance Record in 6-1 Loss to N.C. State
-East Carolina-Tulsa Sunday Softball Game Time Changed
-Spring Football Notebook No. 9
Coach McNeill Spring Interview - Part 3 (Apr. 8, 2015)

Filling the D-line void
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub req'd)

Giants 5, Diamondbacks 2- Rookie Chris Heston is impressive in delivering his first major league victory
San Jose Mercury News

Heston fills in, Giants win
The Santa Cruz Sentinel

SB- NC State turns away East Carolina, 6-1
WRAL Sports

Meet the Darius Andersons of the 2016 College Football Recruiting Class
Bleacher Report

Hoops prep forward visiting Nebraska
Lincoln Journal Star

April 8, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-ECU tops Camels, 7-5
Post-game audio- Cliff Godwin,
Eric Tyler
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Picks Up Road Win At Campbell, 7-5
-East Carolina Softball Hosts N.C. State in Mid-Week Contest

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates hold off Campbell
-Love earns AAC weekly honor

BSB- ECU fends off Campbell, 7-5
WRAL Sports

ECU Tops Campbell 7-5
WITN 7

Barksdale will visit Titans
Baker spent the last nine weeks of the 2014 season on the Rams� practice squad, but the East Carolina product has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game.
St Louis Post Dispatch

April 7, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates hit the road after series
win
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 8
Weekly Baseball Chat With Cliff Godwin
-Love Takes Home American Athletic Conference Honors

Brian Bailey show
Brian's guests this week were Todd Gibson, Cliff Godwin and Donnie Kirkpatrick
Pirate Radio 1250

Love picks up conference honors
WNCT 9

ECU football looks to Benkert behind center
East Carolinian

ECU long snapper caters to NFL scouts' love of beer
Sporting News

Garrett Admits It'll Be Hard to Replace Dwayne Harris
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5

Schrang juggles relationships, intensity in GA position
Monroe News-Star

April 6, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Recruiting wars- Running Backs
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Track & Field Improves at Florida Relays, High Point
-Wynne Lifts East Carolina Over Houston, 4-3

April 5, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Tulane wins series finale
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Wynne Lifts East Carolina Over Houston, 4-3
-ECU Drops Series Finale To Tulane, 8-6
-Pirates Shut Out UConn To Even Up Overall Record

Pirates drop series finale against Tulane
WITN 7

ECU Drops Series Finale To Tulane, 8-6
WNCT 9

Green Wave avoids sweep
Greenville Daily Reflector

Tulane baseball team defeats East Carolina 8-6 behind pitcher Alex Massey, strong offense
Baton Rouge Advocate

Tulane picks up 8-6 win at East Carolina Saturday
New Orleans Times Picayune

The Biggest Offensive Playmakers of the 2015 NFL Draft
Bleacher Report

NFP Prospect Focus- Bryce Petty and Shane Carden
National Football Post

Two area pitchers thriving in the pros
New Bern Sun Journal

April 4, 2015

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

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Claims Weekend Series Over Tulane, 11-4
-ECU Drops a Pair of One-Run Losses at Houston
-ECU Tops Richmond 4-2 To End Spiders' Win Streak

Pirates clinch series versus Tulane
WITN 7

ECU Claims Weekend Series Over Tulane, 11-4
WNCT 9

Pirates overrun Wave
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU's Bats Awaken in Series-Clinching Rout
Scout.com

Tulane battered by East Carolina bats Friday, Pirates clinch series
New Orleans Times Picayune

Tulane baseball team falls at East Carolina again
Baton Rouge Advocate

Panthers Put ECU�s Justin Hardy Through Private Workout
blackandbluereview.com

NFP Prospect Focus- Bryce Petty and Shane Carden
National Football Post

April 3, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Davis seeking results Sooner
-Love shuts out Tulane
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Love Tosses 4-Hit Complete Game Shutout Against Tulane, 3-0
-Pirate Softball Takes on Houston Friday, Saturday
-Track & Field Splits Squad, Heads to Florida Relays and High Point
-Pirates Drop Final Road Match Of The Year At Campbell

Love Tosses 4-Hit Complete Game Shutout as ECU tops Tulane 3-0
WNCT 9

Love-ly outing- Reid Love tosses gem for Pirates
WITN 7

From Scout.com
-Love Dazzles in Series-Opening Win
-Crowded Backfield Produces Competition

Lovely night for a shutout
Greenville Daily Reflector

East Carolina baseball tops Tulane in series opener
East Carolinian

Love tosses shutout as ECU tops Tulane
247 Sports

Love Tosses 4-Hit Complete Game Shutout as ECU tops Tulane 3-0
WNCT 9

Tulane drops first game in three-game East Carolina set Thursday on road
New Orleans Times Picayune

Tulane baseball team loses 3-0 at East Carolina despite strong effort from Corey Merrill
Baton Rouge Advocate

Ranking BYU's 2015 football schedule
KSL

April 2, 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Game Day Central- ECU Hosts Tulane In Conference Play
-Spring Football Notebook No. 7

Pirates prepare for Easter weekend series with Green Wave
Washington Daily News

Pirates halfway through spring drills
WRAL Sports

Allen playing through pain
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane baseball bathing in Tar Heel state momentum heading into East Carolina this weekend
-What you need to know about East Carolina- Tulane baseball's next opponent
-Who should start for Tulane on Saturday vs. ECU?

Tulane baseball team gets set to see familiar faces at East Carolina
Baton Rouge Advocate

Even on not his best day, Brady plenty good for Buena
Philadelphia Daily News

ECU considers how to get around possible budget cuts to education
WITN 7

April 1, 2015

McNeill lendsvision
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

East Carolina seniors showcase talents on Pro Day
The East Carolinian

Tennessee hires former Texas coach Rick Barnes
Barnes said he was an assistant coach at George Mason in 1987 when he interviewed for a head coaching opportunity at East Carolina, where Hart was working at the time. "For some reason, he didn't hire me,"
YAHOO! Sports

Tennessee names Rick Barnes as new basketball coach
WREG

April 30, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-OT? DE? Panthers face big decisions in NFL draft
-Don�t panic- 4 NFL draft predictions for Carolina Panthers
-Carolina Panthers will go with UCLA DE in Round 1
-2015 NFL draft coverage
-GoDaddy pulling out of NASCAR sponsorship, hopes to keep Danica Patrick
-Charlotte looking like a lock for future international soccer matches
-Breaking down, predicting the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson likely to be only in-state player chosen in first round of NFL draft
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-First round figures to kick off quiet NFL draft for Triangle
-Shaun Kirk sticks with NC State, signs letter of intent
-Sulaimon denies he assaulted anyone

NFL draft best sampled in small doses
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Skins' GM searches for quality, hopes for quantity
-Hokies' draft streak might end this year

NFL draft helps explain USC�s 2014
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Football- Havelock grad Robinson ready to be picked in draft
New Bern Sun Journal

From CBS Sports
-How to watch 2015 NFL Draft
-Report- Browns offer two No. 1s for Mariota
-Jones- Good chance Cowboys trade first pick
-Lewis makes plea to end to rioting in Baltimore
-Bowlsby says Big 12 moving toward title game
-C-USA won't change bylaws to keep UAB
-Maryland considering beer and wine sales at football games
-Irish AD- Ban on camps could face lawsuits
-Peyton Manning donates $3M to Tennessee
-Boise St. QB Finley arrested on alcohol charge
-Ray Rice delivers life lessons to Rutgers players
-NCAA hits Okla. State for violating drug policy

FSU projected as No. 7 National Seed by D1Baseball.com
247 Sports

April 29, 2015

James Madison Defeats Liberty, 13-10
Liberty University

From the Baltimore Sun
-O's to play game closed to public Wednesday, will relocate weekend series to Tropicana Field
-Orioles make right decision, but agitators should not win

Even without sanctions, UNC already paying price for academic scandal
Wilmington Star-News

Wake Forest's Johnson expected to go in the first round of the NFL Draft
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Draft�s WR class deeper than 2014- Panthers GM Dave Gettleman says yes
-If Wisconsin�s Melvin Gordon is available, Carolina Panthers should take him and run
-After decades, NFL decides to give up tax-exempt status
-Chelsea to face Paris Saint-Germain in Charlotte in July soccer match
-Charlotte 49ers men get verbal commitment from Oklahoma guard

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Gottfried, NC State ready to move on without Lacey
-Duke Now- Analyzing the Blue Devils� reloaded basketball roster
-UNC to raise money for scholarships in memory of Dean Smith
-Walkoff wins bolster Pack�s postseason hopes

ACC Basketball- After committing to N.C. State, Whiteville's Shaun Kirk also considering Kentucky
Fayetteville Observer

Missing defensive pieces, uncertainty in some offensive units didn't deter Hokies this spring
Hampton Roads Daily Press

April 28, 2015

Brandon Ingram selects Duke
WNCT 9

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Duke completes reloading process with addition of five-star recruit Ingram
-State gets good news with commitment from small forward Kirk
-Deadline passed, State�s Lacey officially in NBA draft
-UNC to begin 2015-16 basketball season at Veteran�s Classic

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Uncertainty, questions at UNC played �a big factor� in Brandon Ingram turning down Tar Heels
-Ingram�s college decision a victory for Duke over UNC

Solid spring could lead to more playing this fall for five Virginia Tech players
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Redskins will pick up RGIII's option for 2016
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL draft- Need a model 4-3 defensive end- There�s no scarcity
-Sudden spike in NBA salary cap will complicate Charlotte Hornets� planning

April 27, 2015

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Kurt Busch dominates Cup race at Richmond
-Hokies AD Babcock outlines search to replace irreplaceable Bill Roth

From the Charlotte Observer
-Chasing Brandon Ingram- Inside fierce recruiting competition
-Jacobs- Next step in expansion- ACC Global
-Kurt Busch puts troubles in mirror with win at Richmond
-Chase Elliott finishes 16th at Richmond in 2nd Sprint Cup start

Ranking Brandon Ingram, five other players available to Big Four schools
Fayetteville Observer

Clowers Registers First Career Shutout Helping Flames Defeat Bulldogs, 3-0
Liberty University

Pitching Dominates Again for Liberty
WSET 13

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-QB rankings for ACC, SEC- Watson No. 1, Mitch No. 13
-USC wins title in bass fishing

April 26, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Giglio- So you�re saying they have a chance in ACC football
-Joe Giglio�s ACC football forecast
-NASCAR postpones Toyota Owners 400 race at Richmond
-NC State�s Ratledge carries on what Rodon, Turner started
-Carolina Panthers exercise Luke Kuechly�s option

April 25, 2015

Projected Field of 64 (April 24)
Baseball America

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Another quiet quarterback offseason for UNC, State, Duke
-Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond
-New Eagles QB Tim Tebow must prove he�s more than a celebrity
-Panthers� Cam Newton grateful for health after last year�s string of ailments
-Greg Hardy�s bad week sinks as Bentley gets stuck in high water

April 24, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Postseason fate at stake for NC State baseball
-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finds optimism

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL�s 10-game penalty for Cowboys DE Greg Hardy a pleasant surprise
-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. looks to take Bristol momentum to Richmond
-New Charlotte 49ers coach Mark Price signs first recruit
-Charlotte Hornets� broadcaster Steve Martin switching from TV to radio
-Shoulder surgery to sideline Hornets� Cody Zeller for 3 months

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-When pope comes to town, NFL doesn't have a prayer
-Study- Cutting football at UAB was "ill advised"

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson releases non-conference schedules through 2020 season
-Mid-week losses costly to USC

April 23, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC still waiting on NCAA notice of allegations, despite buzz over Brandon Ingram comments
-Durham prosecutors drop rape charge against Melvin Scott, former UNC point guard

From WRAL Sports
-Recruit's comments add intrigue for UNC scandalmongers
-ACC's road to Omaha runs through Durham by popular demand
-BSB- No. 18 UNC edges No. 22 UNCW in extras, 6-5
-Former NC State pitcher Rodon shakes off rough MLB debut

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNC refutes Ingram�s comment, says it hasn�t received NCAA notice
-Fedora- Rehabbing Williams will be ready to �take first snap� this fall
-UNCW falls to UNC in 12 innings, ending win streak
-ACC winners, losers in college basketball silly season

From the Charlotte Observer
-Greg Hardy suspended 10 games by NFL for domestic violence incident
-NFL draft- Panthers have Jonathan Stewart at RB, but does he need help-

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Flying Tigers- Clemson gets initial OK to buy 2nd jet
-Swinney- Covering full cost �a nightmare�
-College of Charleston downs Coastal Carolina, 8-5

Football | In turbulent times for Hokies, Coleman a rock
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 22, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina Panthers� schedule includes Thanksgiving game in Dallas
-Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly ready for fun to begin
-Carolina Panthers schedule 2015
-Steve Byrnes, NASCAR on Fox broadcaster, dies at 56
-Obama honors NASCAR champ Kevin Harvick

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Oher looks for new start with Panthers
-What�s in a name- Dash fans will know soon enough

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Former Duke star Danny Ferry watches his NBA team from afar
-Five-star point guard Derryck Thornton picks Duke
-Unusual April, with top hoops prospects undecided

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-�Clemson Will� outlines set of promises toward student-athletes
-Charge dropped against Gamecocks football signee Shameik Blackshear
-Henry to transfer from South Carolina basketball program
-C of C�s Wisea big miss for USC, Clemson

From CBS Sports
-Slive still fighting
-Jameis Winston claims he got hooked up at grocery store for 'stolen' crab legs
-The inevitable Braxton Miller-to-Alabama rumors have started
-Ex-MLB prospect, NC State DE Ty Linton off to flight school
-Briles is right that Duke is schedule upgrade, wrong that that's enough
-Alabama chancellor considered dropping UAB football in 2008
WATCH- Miami Hurricanes have a hype video for new Sun Life Stadium
-UCLA gets $1M gift from Troy Aikman, names workout center in his honor
-Study- Pac-12 athletes too exhausted to study
-Sarkisian- Blind walk-on will be used as snapper

April 21, 2015

College football- In-state schools can relax for most part during 1st round of NFL draft
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC, Nike unveil updated looks and logos
-UNC guard Marcus Paige undergoes ankle surgery
-Former NC State pitcher Carlos Rodon called up to White Sox
-Patience powers NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth�s victory at Bristol
-Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly not worried about contract status

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Five drivers to watch Saturday at Richmond International Raceway
-ODU extends Wilder's contract one year
-Ohio State's starting QB for opener at Virginia Tech no clearer after spring game

Braves pitcher Andrew McKirahan suspended 80 games for using banned substance
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

On The Fly- A Salty Philly Welcome For Tebow
Hartford Courant

April 20, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Matt Kenseth takes rain-delayed Bristol race to end winless streak
-Veteran basketball coaches wait for their chance to take over
-Analysis- Charlotte Hornets needed shooting help, but got even worse

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Kenseth ends 51-race drought
-For Wake Forest's Dawson, cost of free ride hard work, prayer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Furyk tops Kisner in playoff to win Heritage
-South Carolina notes- Ellington hopeful for 49ers future; Mike Davis ready for draft
-USC earns series victory over Vandy

From the Greensboro News-Record
-UNC puts hold on plans for new Smith Center
-N.C. State extends AD Yow's contract through 2019
-Ed Hardin- A&T puts football talent on display in spring game

Transfers with Wake Forest ties find new basketball homes
Wilmington Star-News

Source- White Sox calling up top pitching prospect Carlos Rodon, N.C. State alum
Fayetteville Observer

Baseball | ODU wins series finale against Marshall
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 19, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-In the NCAA�s investigation, UNC-Chapel Hill is a partner
-Professors urge UNC to �move forward�
-Canes GM Ron Francis has big plans for the future
-On and off the ice, the Canes have work to do
-Joey Logano wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol
-NASCAR- Food City 500 preview in 3 minutes
-Why do so many ESPN personalities get suspended?

Vandy transfer commits to Clemson
Other schools that Mitchell considered were East Carolina, Charlotte, California, Purdue and N.C. State.
TigerNet.com

Clemson sweeps abbreviated series from Duke baseball
The Blue Devils will return to the diamond Wednesday at East Carolina
The Chronicle

April 18, 2015

Ohio State, Alabama, Notre Dame (& so many more) spring football on tap for Saturday
CollegeFootballTalk

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Gene Chizik rebuilding UNC defense �inch by inch�
-NC State AD Debbie Yow gets contract extension, raise

April 17, 2015

Report- Swofford says ACC not considering 3 divisions
Greensboro News-Record

From the Wilmington Star-News
-N.C. State reaches back to distant past for newest Hall of Fame class
-Duke gets commitment from big man Vrankovic

ACC Basketball- Villanova graduate transfer Dylan Ennis a point guard possibility for Duke
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fowler- 5 lingering questions for the Charlotte Hornets after a dismal season
-Hornets center Al Jefferson- I have no plans to opt out of contract
-Dale Earnhardt Jr.- First 2015 Sprint Cup win will be a relief
-One month late, a nod to Jerry Richardson

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC tries to salvage season, beginning on national stage
-Clemson notes- Search for second cornerback continues
-Braves drop second straight

Colleges are paying millions for assistant coaches; see Big 12, SEC salaries
Dallas Morning News

Baseball may be back in Kinston
WNCT 9

April 16, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes� Francis, Peters address �what-went-wrong�
-Millions a small price to pay to make Canes� Semin go away
-Duke�s Tyus Jones leaving for NBA draft
-Washington to transfer from NC State
-Tides mow down the Bulls, 8-0

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Double dose of bad news for Wolfpack- Lacey, Washington both announce they�re leaving
-Final Four MOP Jones becomes third Duke freshman to declare for draft

From the Charlotte Observer
-Stephen Curry should be NBA MVP, and is close to being Charlotte�s best pro athlete
-NASCAR driver Kyle Busch- Daytona wreck that broke his leg �all my fault�
-Phil Mickelson commits to Wells Fargo Championship

From the Hartford Courant
-Aaron Hernandez's Deceitful Path To Ruin
-Boston Marathon Anniversary- Paying Tribute To Those Who Died

Tech coaches trying to push Bucky Hodges to be his best
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Ed Hardin- Olympic sports fight for survival in college athletics
Greensboro News & Record

April 15, 2015

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-N.C. State declined request to play Friday night at ODU
-The end- Law catches up with Darren Sharper

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Chasing the NBA �dream� doesn�t always need first-round selection
-Two and done- Winslow joins Duke teammate Okafor in NBA draft
-Final regular season stats for ACC alumni in D-League

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke�s Justise Winslow to enter NBA Draft
-Looking ahead to ACC basketball in 2016
-Did Staal�s broken leg cost Canes shot at playoffs?
-Stanley Cup playoff matchups
-Power on- Flattened baseball seams bring juice back to college game
-Woman loses home, other gifts to wife of ex-Clippers owner

From the Fayetteville Observer
-ACC Basketball- UNC a title contender in 2015-16, but NCAA threat remains
The NCAA's handling of an academic scandal at the school and the potential for postseason ramifications will also be storylines to follow.
-ACC Basketball- Despite rebuilding, Duke remains a threat in 2015-16 season
-Batten- Duke, UNC football tap into familiar talent pools

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Crowe�s season-ending injury deals struggling Gamecocks another blow
-Clemson clobbers Catamounts, 14-2
-College of Charleston downs No. 18 Coastal Carolina, 8-3

Florida Announces Offensive Tackle Rod Johnson's Career Is over Due to Injury
Bleacher Report

New West Virginia AD hopes to rekindle 'Backyard Brawl' with Pitt
YAHOO

Wilkins documentary to air Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN
Washington Daily News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Sorensen- Hornets� promising season instead became a failure
-Check of Georgia RB Todd Gurley�s knee to determine draft status
-Southern Cal WR Nelson Agholor to work out for Carolina Panthers

April 14, 2015

College football recruiting- Cavaliers, Sooners snare 2 of N.C.'s best
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes players talk about what went wrong
-Canes� Semin talks about �tough� season
-Skinner prepared for uncertain offseason

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte Hornets drop home closer 100-90 to Houston Rockets
-Appalachian State WR Tacoi Sumler looking for NFL opportunity
-Who does a driver have to trust- 'The tire guy,' says Dale Earnhardt Jr
-Virginia junior Justin Anderson entering NBA draft

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Sharper removed from William & Mary Hall of Fame
-Lack of coordination hindered Sharper investigation

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-CSU to install artificial turf at Buccaneer Field
-Patience and Progress
Clemson QB Watson continues knee rehabilitation
-South Carolina gets commitment from Kansas transfer Isaiah Johnson

Confidence Growing For UNC Football In Queen City
Chapelboro

April 13, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jordan Spieth dominant in Masters victory
-Tiger Woods stung by root during final round of Masters
-Pistons roll in home finale, 116-77 over Hornets
-Jimmie Johnson �reboots� with record fifth win at Texas

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-A Tiger in winter isn�t quite back
-The little fighter named Angelique deserves crown

Virginia Tech's Scot Loeffler cranks up the heat on quarterback Michael Brewer
Hampton Roads Daily Press

NC State baseball avoids sweep at UNC
Raleigh News & Observer

UNC defense makes strides in final spring scrimmage
Wilmington Star-NewsApril 12, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Spieth sets another Masters record, has 4-shot lead
-Canes end season with 2-0 loss to Red Wings
-Duke would not be sidetracked on run to title
-NC State finds bright spots, lessons in spring football game
-Marquise Williams filled with optimism at UNC�s final practice

April 11, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Jordan Spieth makes Masters look like child's play
-Gallen, UNC top NC State 2-1 to win series opener
-UNC has vision of what new Smith Center, new arena, might look like
-Krzyzewski lets freshmen make their mark
-Lauren Hill, who made inspirational layup, dies of tumor
-NASCAR- Erik Jones wins Xfinity Series race at Texas
-NASCAR- Duck Commander 500 preview in 3 minutes

From the Charlotte Observer
-Who out there can catch Jordan Spieth at the Masters?
-Hornets lose to Hawks as hopes for playoffs fade
-Carolina Panthers� Charles Tillman, 34- �I can be an every-down corner�
-Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams on path back from injury

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Staying at Duke moves Capel to the front of Krzyzewski�s line of succession
-New UNCW chancellor has international, corporate background

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-At ODU, there will be tackling, after the flag football
-At Beach bash, they'll relive golden era of Tar Heels football

Virginia Tech notebook- Trey Edmunds says he's healthy, ready to go
Roanoke Times

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Spring game bigger than an exhibition for some at USC
-Clemson coaches want to see strong finish to spring ball
-Qualifier Hradecka ousts No. 4 seed Errani

Tar Heels work to overhaul struggling defense in spring
AP College Football

April 10, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jordan Spieth bolts to top of Masters leader board, fires 64
-Sources- Hornets coach Steve Clifford�s salary guaranteed for next season
-Veteran CB Charles Tillman signs with Carolina Panthers
-NASCAR�s 2015 season so far- A mixed bag through 6 races

Who�s going and who�s staying in ACC basketball
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke freshman Jahlil Okafor will enter NBA Draft
-Bellemore and Murphy lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-1
-Sharp skate blades pose injury risk to hockey players

Old Dominion guard Keenan Palmore to transfer
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Is college basketball's slow-down pace ultimately hurting the NBA?
New Orleans Times Picayune

April 9, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bubba Watson going for rare Masters repeat
-Rory McIlroy ready to for pursuit of �career slam� at Augusta
-At Masters, beauty in simplicity � and blissful ban on cell phones
-The Masters arrives, old, new and timeless all at once
-Next for Duke- Waiting for freshmen to go pro
-Right choices could land Kurt Busch another NASCAR championship
-Poor shooting weakens Charlotte Hornets� playoff hopes
-Gene Chizik- Cam Newton has matured on, off field since Auburn

Capel�s decision to stay another win for Duke
Wilmington Star-News

Clawson- LB corps measures up with the best
Winston Salem Journal

"Havoc still lives here." - Will Wade, new VCU coach
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Dodd- Big 12 title game coming soon?
CBS Sports

April 8, 2015

2 members of Illinois State athletics department among 7 killed in plane crash
Chicago Tribune

Kermit Blount Named Head Football Coach At Johnson C. Smith
hbcusports.com

VCU hires former Smart assistant Will Wade as coach
Hampton Roads Daily Press

ACC Basketball- Duke's Jeff Capel won't be taking job at Arizona State
Fayetteville Observer

Refs didn�t see Duke-Wisconsin TV replay angles
USA Today

HOMECOMING FOR THE AGES!
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-Duke freshman Grayson Allen, �a pain in the butt,� emerges on biggest stage
-Grayson Allen�s emergence puts new spin on Duke�s future
-Tiger Woods- Evolving and rocking out at the Masters
-Dragic lifts Heat late, Miami tops Charlotte 105-100
-GM Dave Gettleman grinds away at improving Carolina Panthers
-Cuthbertson QB Austin Kendall commits to Oklahoma

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Leggett, Clemson tight ends try to rebound from down years
-Injury-riddled Gamecocks hobble into final week of spring practice

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-NCAA game earns best preliminary TV rating in 18 years
-William & Mary sets ambitious athletic funding goals

April 7, 2015

From CBS Sports
-Jones lifts Duke to championship
-Vecenie- Wisconsin lets title game slip away
Duke-Wisconsin highlights
One Shining Moment
-Tyus Jones becomes Duke's biggest player in its ultimate comeback win
-Duke's Mike Krzyzewski adapts and wins fifth national title with Blue Devils

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke beats Wisconsin for Blue Devils� 5th national championship
-Okafor saves best for last in duel with Kaminsky
-Four freshmen, a fifth Duke title
-Blog- Turns out, K was right after all
-Duke freshman Grayson Allen, �a pain in the butt,� emerges on biggest stage
-National champs returning home Tuesday for celebration
-Injuries lead to spring opportunities for NC State football
-New York Mets take advantage of errors to spoil Scherzer�s Washington Nationals debut

From USA Today
-Duke edges Wisconsin to win fifth title
-Okafor delivers his promise | One Shining Moment
-Wisconsin's shift- Happy-go-lucky to NCAA sadness
-Duke is the best in Mike Krzyzewski�s mind
-Badgers come up short when it matters
-Wisconsin unhappy with officiating

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-DEVILS TAKE 5
-Duke�s dreams of five fulfilled
-FRESHMAN FEVER- Jones, Allen lead Duke to 5th NCAA title
-Title moves adaptable Coach K into second place for most Division 1 titles
-Duke's national championship season game by game

From the Winston Salem Journal
-A ring for each finger- Coach K wins 5th title
-Tiger-like atmosphere at first official Masters� practice

They came, they saw, they conquered- Fabulous freshmen deliver Duke a title
Wilmington Star-News

Stephen Schramm- Young Blue Devils leave championship legacy
Fayetteville Observer

From the Roanoke Times
-Radford beats Virginia Tech in baseball
-Position switches for the Hokies- Joel Caleb to WR, Yosuah Nijman to OT

From the Charlotte Observer
-5 young U.S. golfers to watch at Masters
-Bismack Biyombo�s broken nose latest of many Charlotte Hornets injuries
-NFL mock drafts- Panthers will pick D.J. Humphries
-Charlotte Knights� Rodon shaky during scrimmage with Davidson College
-Charlotte 49ers open football season Friday, Sept. 4, at Georgia State

April 6, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Package deal Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor came to Duke to win a title
-Duke�s Quinn Cook still following in Nolan Smith�s footsteps
-Duke, ACC at home on top
-NCAA final preview- Who has the edge?

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Stephen Schramm- For Duke, bruised bodies tell the story of long road to title game
-Duke Game Day- A look at the Blue Devils-Badgers NCAA championship matchup
-ACC Basketball- Wisconsin's path to final brings back memories of Duke's comedic cowboys from 1991

From USA Today
-Okafor, Kaminsky make title game even bigger
-Armour- Fun-loving Wisconsin wins its own way
-What did first Wisconsin-Duke game show?
-Harrison apologizes for postgame expletives
-Wisconsin took toughest path possible
-What would a fifth NCAA title mean for Coach K?

From the Charlotte Observer
-Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski the best, win or lose in NCAA title game
-10 Masters storylines
-9 things the Charlotte Hornets need to do in NBA off-season
-Q&A- Darrell Waltrip on Danica Patrick, Kevin Harvick , more
-Martinsville a step in right direction for Danica Patrick

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks� season ends in Final Four
-Tar Heels dodge weekend sweep to Clemson, 8-7

From the Roanoke Times
-In the region- No. 7 Louisville baseball tops No. 12 UVa in second game
-Scrimmage report- Some good, some bad for Hokies in occasionally sloppy workout

Kaminsky�s coach says racial slur controversy a �teaching moment�
Wilmington Star-News

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
-Andrew Harrison apologizes to Frank Kaminsky for remark
-Kentucky's tournament exit was less than graceful
-John Clay- Kentucky's fall to Wisconsin one of three most hurtful losses in club history
-John Calipari named Naismith Coach of the Year day before learning Hall of Fame fate

April 5, 2015

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-RACK �EM UP- Duke rides defense past MSU to title game 81-61
-ROCKIN� CAMERON- Crazies celebrate Final Four triumph

From Madison.com
-Frank Kaminsky, Sam Dekker lead upset of Kentucky in national semifinals
-Tom Oates- UW makes good on promise to do better than last season
-Badgers men's basketball notes- Defense rises down stretch to stop Kentucky

From the Lexington Herald-Leader
-Wisconsin steals Kentucky's perfect ending in Final Four, 71-64
-John Clay- Memorable Kentucky season 'didn't end like it was supposed to'
-Mark Story- Usual clutch play deserted Kentucky in the end

From the Houston Chronicle
-Kentucky's perfect season ends
-J.J. Watt takes issue with officiating in Wisconsin-Kentucky game
-Duke advances to national title game

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-What to watch for in Duke-Wisconsin national title game
-Duke back in national title game after 81-61 victory over Michigan State
-Blue Devils stop Spartans, time and again, in defensive showcase
-Michigan State�s Tom Izzo questions officiating after loss to Duke
-One and Done- Wisconsin ends Kentucky's undefeated run
-Carolina Hurricanes get 3-2 shootout win over Philadelphia Flyers

From the Charlotte Observer
-Gerald Henderson layup seals Hornets� win over 76ers, 92-91
-Carolina Panthers free agent pickups- Not glamorous, but productive

April 4, 2015

Fun Final Four awaits
CBS Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-For Duke, eight is enough to reach Final Four
-�Giddy� Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski feeling younger
-Final Four offers contrast between one-and-done, traditional model
-Rasheed Sulaimon�s removal from Duke team still a mystery
-Canes come up shorthanded five on five

From USA Today
-Armour- Calipari not to blame for one-and-dones
-Wisconsin breakout star�s stock keeps on rising
-Can Michigan St. fix FT shooting? Does it need to?

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets pummeled by Pacers, 93-74; Jefferson may be done for season
-Don�t blame Lance Stephenson, especially on a message board
-3 areas the Carolina Panthers improved through free agency

USC quarterback Nosovitch to transfer
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

VCU could stay close to home for next basketball coach
Richmond Times Dispatch

VCU should thank Shaka Smart for remarkable run before he left for Texas
Hampton Roads Daily Press

B.J. Stith transferring from UVA to ODU
WAVY 10

A hard road for Old Dominion's Brandon Simmons
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

North Carolina has run out of excuses in wide-open ACC Coastal
Fox Sports

Hamilton- It could finally be Patrick�s time
Winston Salem Journal

Ford- NCAA has to show stand isn't posturing
Philly.com

From the Tulsa World
-Former Tulsan helping to make College Football Hall of Fame a must see
-A day at the College Football Hall of Fame- Kicking field goals, seeing 768 different helmets and channeling Lee Corso

April 3, 2015

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Shaka Smart leaving VCU to coach Texas Longhorns
-Tech ahead of last year's football season-ticket sales pace

Shaka Smart is really leaving VCU for Texas
Roanoke Times

Longhorns reportedly get their man
Houston Chronicle

What Would a 64-Team College Football Tournament Bracket Look Like?
Bleacher Report

Blue Devils' success draws attention to associate head coach Jeff Capel
Fayetteville Observer

Marshall makes Final Four a Plumlee family tradition
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Final Four has throwback feel
-Mark Story- This Final Four boasts star power like few others
-Duke�s lack of experience, reliance on freshmen not a detriment this time
-Duke�s Bob Bender watching Kentucky�s bid for perfection
-NCAA took stand on Indiana religious freedom law
-McCrory reiterates objection to �religious freedom� bill
-Luongo earns 400th win, Panthers top Hurricanes 6-1

April 2, 2015

From USA Today
-How sports world is driving change to Indiana policy
-Wichita State coach passes on Bama, opts to stay
-Michigan State hoops, football- Like one in same
-Brennan- Tiger needs the Masters

From CBS Sports
-Texas optimistic Smart will accept job offer
-Ranking Final Four starters

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-How Coach K�s dismissal of Sulaimon spurred Duke to greatness
-Coach Krzyzewski- Duke�s regular season victory over Michigan State is in the past

From the Wilmington Star-News
-�Different� Duke looking for similar result in Michigan State rematch
-Duke loses two top pitchers to season-ending injuries

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson, USC athletes would get $10K a year - Lawmaker�s proposal includes football, basketball players
-Blue Hose hold off Tigers
-Final Four a first for Gamecocks, but not for Dawn Staley

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Perspective after spinal injury- Life subject to change
-After spring practice, ASU football sees depth as luxury

Assistant coach Ritchie McKay leaves Virginia to begin second stint as Liberty's coach
Hampton Roads Daily Press

April 1, 2015

Despite rally, Monarchs can't seal a trip to NIT finals
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ODU bows out in NIT semifinals, losing 67-60 to Stanford
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Louisville Courier Journal
-Anton Gill will transfer from the Louisville basketball
-Final Four Notes | This one's different for UK

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski feeling fresh as Final Four approaches
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Indianapolis has been good to Duke�s Plumlees
-Leading man a natural role for actor, guard Quinn Cook
-Alex Ovechkin scores 50th in 4-2 Capitals victory against Canes
-NC State beats Charlotte 10-6 in first college baseball game at BB&T Ballpark
-Jared Johnson to play football at UNC Pembroke

NRG setup may have affected shooting
Houston Chronicle

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina Panthers� Ron Rivera- Free agents can break through
-NASCAR penalizes Ryan Newman, Richard Childress Racing for altered tires
-Clinging to playoff shot, Charlotte Hornets must play smarter

Permalink to Walkon guard Wallace transferring from N.C. State
Wilmington Star-News

April 30, 2015

From theamerican.org
-Nine From The American Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society
-Houston Basketball Embraces Local Talent
-Four Women's Golf Teams in NCAA Field
-Two Women's and Two Men's Teams Qualify for NCAA Tennis Championships
-USF Wins 2015 American Men�s Golf Championship, Fricker Claims Individual Medalist Honors

From the Hartford Courant
-Byron Jones' Family Cleared His Path To UConn And The NFL
-UConn Reveals New Football Uniforms
-Gibbs, Seton Hall Transfer, Could Be Appealing To UConn

From philly.com
-Temple-UNC to tip hoops season
-Harper hopes to get down to business

UCF's Breshad Perriman fought his way through injuries to earn NFL opportunity
Orlando Sentinel

John Klein- Bixby's Chris Harris and TU's Charles Clay cashed in after draft-day disappointments
Tulsa World

Breaking Down Navy�s New Schedule in The American
FB Schedules

April 29, 2015

UH names Hunter Yurachek its new athletic director
Yurachek has spent the past 14 months serving as UH's associate vice president and chief operating officer for intercollegiate athletics, the No. 2 official in the athletic department.
Houston Chronicle

Wilson's walk-off homer seals Tulane's season series victory against Southeastern
New Orleans Times Picayune

UC Bearcats QB Evans fined, placed on probation
Cincinnati Enquirer

UConn's B.J. McBryde Hoping For Shot At NFL
Hartford Courant

NFL Draft 2015- Breshad Perriman a 1st round lock, expert calls him a Dez Bryant-type receiver
Orlando Sentinel

Three Owls set sights on 2016 draft
philly.com

Area high school coaches want to see Chad Morris, SMU succeed
Dallas Morning News

Barton calls for peaceful gathering in Baltimore
Memphis Commercial Appeal

VIDEO- Tulsa football visits Children's Hospital at St. Francis
Tulsa World

Ex-Bulls star B.B. Waldon injured in car accident
Tampa Bay Times

April 28, 2015

University of Houston expected to name Hunter Yurachek new athletic director
Houston Chronicle

Memphis Baseball Debuts in 2015 National Rankings
Go Tigers Go