Publication: Raleigh News & Observer

First Reported 11 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 Documents

Spurs stars got their titles early

SAN ANTONIO -- They?re small markets with once-in-a-generation forwards, All-Star point guards, left-handed sparkplugs off the bench and closely linked front offices. In the entire NBA, San Antonio and Oklahoma City are about as similar as it gets.Except ... [ Published 11 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Tim Duncan, Kevin Durant, National Basketball Association, San Antonio (Texas, United States), Russell Westbrook

First Reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 Documents

Ron Francis

Canes won acceptance in first run to Stanley Cup finals

RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes did not win the Stanley Cup in 2002. That would come later.But what the Canes did win a decade ago perhaps was just as precious and hard-earned: acceptance.The passing of time can?t diminish all that Hurricanes team ... [ Published 1 hour ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Ron Francis, Stanley Cup, Raleigh (North Carolina, United States), Paul Maurice

First Reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 Documents

Stanley Cup

The jinx of the Stanley Cup trophies

Jinx or silly superstition? The debate continues.Many NHL players believe you shouldn?t touch the Stanley Cup until winning it ? or else. But many also believe touching the Eastern and Western Conference championship trophies ? the Prince of Wales Trophy ... [ Published 1 hour ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Stanley Cup, Ron Francis, Wales, Clarence Campbell, Pittsburgh

First Reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 Documents

Igor Larionov

DeCock: With hindsight, Cup really was hanging in the balance

What no one knew then, as the game played on into the early hours of the morning, what no one would know for years, was that the Stanley Cup really was on the line that night.Game 3.Such loaded words for fans of the Carolina Hurricanes, whether they were ... [ Published 1 hour ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Igor Larionov, Brett Hull, Stanley Cup, Artūrs Irbe

First Reported 13 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 Documents

Justin White

Whiteville cruises past Northwood

PITTSBORO -- It was a roll of the dice for Northwood but luck wasnt on their side Friday night.Visiting Whiteville used a five-run second inning and great pitching from Justin White to cruise to a 7-1 win over Northwood to capture the 2A East Region Finals. ... [ Published 3 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Justin White, Justin King, Car Accidents

First Reported 13 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 Documents

Jim Morris

Wake Forest loses chance at ACC baseball title

GREENSBORO -- Miami did double damage with its 6-3 win over Wake Forest in the ACC baseball tournament on Friday night.Not only did the Hurricanes knock the Deacons out of the championship hunt, but they also eliminated North Carolina from reaching the ... [ Published 13 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Miami (Florida, United States), Jim Morris, Charlie Morgan, Hurricanes, Brian Holmes

First Reported 13 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 2 Documents

Dixon routs Voyager to force deciding game in 1A regional

DURHAM -- There were no late-game heroics for Voyager Academy Friday night.On Thursday, the Vikings had to rally from a two-run deficit in the last two innings against Holly Ridge Dixon to take the first game in the best-of-three series in the NCHSAA ... [ Published 12 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: John Sanders, Chad, HOSTILE

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 13 hours ago - 2 Documents

Duke?s Duncan climbs to 6th-place tie at NCAA golf championships

FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Duke Junior Lindy Duncan shot a final-round 70, following back-to-back 75s, to move from 17th to sixth at the NCAA Division I Championships, finishing in a sixth-place tie with N.C. State?s Brittany Marchand, who shot 73. North Carolina?s ... [ Published 13 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Henrique Cunha, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Katherine Perry, Nathaniel Williams, Lauren Embree

First Reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 Documents

North Johnston drops 2A softball series opener to Wilson Beddingfield

WILSON -- After battling to get to the point where there was a second chance available, North Johnston?s softball team is back where it?s been for the past three weeks ? one game away from elimination.Wilson Beddingfield scored four runs in its final ... [ Published 13 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: George Daniels, Jamie Johnson

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 14 hours ago - 3 Documents

Richmond County baseball evens series with Middle Creek

ROCKINGHAM -- Itll be do-or-die for Middle Creeks baseball team on Saturday night, but at least itll be in a comfortable location.The 4A East best-of-3 series will shift back to the Mustangs home after Richmond County came away with a 6-2 victory to even ... [ Published 14 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Jeremy Thompson, Jimmy Boyd, Graham Edwards

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 Documents

Holly Springs falls to Fayettevilles Britt

HOPE MILLS -- The Holly Springs Golden Hawks softball team has had an exciting past week of playing close games.Last week the Golden Hawks edged Tri-Nine foe Fuquay-Varina 4-3 in nine innings, Tuesday they outlasted Apex 6-5 in a marathon 13-inning contest, ... [ Published 15 hours ago by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Stephanie Thomas, Base Line, Marathon

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

UNC falls to Miami in ACC baseball championship

GREENSBORO -- Miami centerfielder Dale Carey broke a tie with a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Hurricanes held on for a 5-3 victory against North Carolina in the ACC baseball championship at NewBridge Bank Park.The Tar Heels ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Raleigh News & Observer ]

Entities: Miami (Florida, United States), Colin Moran, Adam Griffin

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"We had Ronnie and a lot of character guys behind him, just a lot of good people" Brind?Amour said.The Canes were considered the quintessential underdogs once in the playoffs...

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