Team Player: NC State Basketball Great Tommy Burleson
On the court and off, this North Carolina All-American ACC basketball MVP made a habit of supporting his community
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Spectator Sport: Local Pubs Where You Can Watch Your Team Play
Cheer on your favorite pro or collegiate team at one of these Raleigh restaurants that offer hearty food, beer and television screens.
What’s in a Name? NC’s Iconic Athletic Nicknames
From Tubby to Choo Choo, here are the stories behind some of North Carolina’s most colorful sports monikers
A Fine Swing: Checking in with Andy Andrews
At NC State and on the pro circuit, Alexander Boyd Andrews IV built a rewarding tennis career that extended well beyond the court.
The Long Run: NC State’s Rollie Geiger
The longtime Wolfpack track coach reflects on four decades of recruiting and training runners to be their best athletically and academically.
Let’s Play Ball: The Carolina Sandlot Revival
This pickup baseball league is all about playing for fun — and its annual tournament at Durham Athletic Park has the energy of a block party.
Randolph Childress Talks a Good Game
Catching up with a former Wake Forest basketball star who’s now a sports commentator and basketball analyst on the ACC Network.
Football & Friendship: Leo Hart and Wes Chesson
These two Duke University football stars and ACC alums have remained friends and community stewards in the Raleigh area
Faith, Family and Football: Johnny Evans
How a star quarterback from High Point at North Carolina State University found his calling on and off the field
One More Game: The Lure of Pickleball
A pickleball enthusiast digs deep into his enthusiasm for the popular sport — and finds that what it really delivers is a sense of community.
Twin Talents: Freddie and Francis Combs at NC State
The Wolfpack baseball and football legends reflect on brotherhood, college and pro athletics and life’s trials along the way.
Lifetime Leader: Tennis Hall of Fame Mary Lou Jones
A UNC grad and longtime tennis coach at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, Jones used her talents to inspire generations of athletes.
The Whirl: New Era of Courage
On Jan. 31, the North Carolina Football Club celebrated an expanded partnership with Merz Aesthetics and unveiled a new mini pitch.
The Whirl: UGA Alumni Association Watch Party
Former University of Georgia Bulldogs met at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe to watch the University of Georgia take on Texas Christian University.