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Authority overseeing Hurricanes’ arena approves development plan for multi-use district around venue
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes said the governing body for PNC Arena has approved a development agreement to create a long-discussed mixed-use district around the arena including entertainment, retail and office space, a music venue, apartments and a hotel. In a statement on Thursday, the Hurricanes also...
NC State WR Jonathan Paylor signs with Savage Wolves
NC State freshman wide receiver Jonathan Paylor has officially signed with Savage Wolves, the collective recently announced. Paylor, a former Top247 recruit and 2024 signee, had a sensational senior campaign at Burlington (N.C.) Cummings, totaling 169 carries for 2,378 yards with 35 touchdowns and 25 receptions for 381 yards and six touchdowns. Special teams-wise, he had 150 kick return yards and 273 punt return yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Paylor had 75 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions. Due to his efforts, Paylor was an Under-Armour All-American and Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection.
Styles ‘never would imagine’ as former Heel playing for Pack
Dontrez Styles knows that going from playing basketball at North Carolina to playing for N.C. State — even with a stop at Georgetown in between — isn’t a move that anybody would have expected. But the Kinston native is excited about his new adventure and glad to...
NC State Offers 4-Star G Isaiah Denis
NC State has offered a scholarship to 4-Star 2025 Guard Isaiah Denis (6’5″/170). 247Sports ranks Denis as the #43 overall player nationally in the 2025 recruiting class, the #9 Combo Guard, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina. Denis also holds offers from Arizona St.,...
Raleigh native Veronica Fraley throws for Olympic glory Thursday night
Raleigh native Veronica Fraley, a Wakefield High grad, throws for Olympic glory Thursday night in the discus finals. Her sights are set on Paris, but Fraley's dedication goes beyond the competition. Between throws, this brainy athlete is taking classes for her second master's degree. Discus throw isn't just about power;...
4-Star WR Shamarius Peterkin Includes NC State in His Top-3
4-Star 2025 Wide Receiver Shamarius Peterkin (6’2″/175) released his Top-3 last night, and NC State made the cut along with UNC and Virginia Tech. He also announced that he will be making his college decision on August 16th. Peterkin took his Official Visit to NC State last weekend....
EA Sports College Football 25 Includes NC State in their Top-25 Team Power Rankings
EA Sports College Football 25 will release on July 19th. College Football Players will financially benefit from the release of the game, and so will the schools. To ramp up for the release, EA Sports is releasing different rankings pertaining to the game. Earlier this week, they released their Top-25...
Georgia Tech Transfer Third Baseman Ryan Jaros Commits to NC State!
Georgia Tech Transfer Third Baseman Ryan Jaros just wrapped up his Freshman season, but he will be spending his Sophomore season in Raleigh, committing to NC State tonight. Jaros hit .343 this year in 26 games, starting in 11. He had 10 walks compared to 11 strikeouts, boasting an On-Base Percentage of .511. Jaros’ OPS was an impressive 1.054.
PI EXCLUSIVE: NC State TE Commit Gus Ritchey Breaks Down His Official Visit
3-Star 2025 NC State Tight End Commit Gus Ritchey (6’3″/225) took his Official Visit to Raleigh last weekend, I caught up with him to get his take on the experience. Walk us through the visit. What did you do? What were your favorite parts?. We got there early...
Stable View’s First Adult Team Challenge Features Camaraderie and Team Spirit
The Summer Horse Trials was host to the first Stable View Adult Team Challenge. After much success at the USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Championships and Stable View Alumni Cup in May, the Adult Team Challenge was born. The Aiken Opener, the April CCI4*, the Summer Horse Trials, and Oktoberfest will all host these challenges. Ribbons and prizes are given to teams placing first through third. In addition, Diane Bird decorates the cross-country jumps. For this show she decorated one fence for each team.
The U.S. Olympic Team Suits Up in Town
Team USA takes a lap locally. Before they shine in the City of Light, the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team will splash on the scene in the Triangle for Domestic Training Camp. Translation: The world’s top aquatic athletes—having historically included the likes of Mark Spitz, Rowdy Gaines, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Natalie Coughlin—will be defying gravity (never mind the need for oxygen) here at Triangle Aquatic Center June 28–July 10.
Donovan Darden left NC State visit having questions answered
Havelock (N.C.) High senior outside linebacker Donovan Darden had been to NC State before, but his official visit was the first time back since getting offered June 1. Darden had his recruitment shake up when he camped at NC State and received an offer as an outside linebacker by Wolfpack defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Tony Gibson.
#1 Player in the 2026 Class Faizon Brandon Includes NC State in Top-4
5-Star Quarterback Faizon Brandon (6’4″/195), the #1 overall player in the 2026 class according to 247Sports, has released his Top-4 schools, and NC State made the cut along with Alabama, Tennessee and LSU. Brandon will be announcing his college decision on August 3rd heading into his Junior season.
Former NC State Commit Robert Jones III Commits to Illinois
Former NC State commit Robert Jones III (6’1″/165) has committed to Illinois. On June 9th, Jones III verbally committed to NC State after taking an Official Visit to Raleigh. Then on June 20th, he decommitted. Jones III took Official Visits to UCF and Illinois after his visit with the Wolfpack, but ultimately committed to the Fighting Illini.
TOP PLAYS: Linebacker Jaylon Scott
A reserve for much of his career, NC State linebacker Jaylon Scott carved out a major role in his final season for the Wolfpack. Here is a look at some of his best plays from 2023. NOTE: Click the video above to watch the highlights.
NC Courage travel to win-leading Spirit on Saturday
The North Carolina Courage travels to the Nation’s Capital for the season’s first meeting with the Washington Spirit this Saturday, June 29, with a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Audi Field. The match will air on ION with JP Dellacamera and Jill Loyden on the call. The Courage...
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