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Blue DevilsPatrick Ngongba II scores a career-high 28 as No. 2 Duke routs Coastal CarolinaPatrick Ngongba II set a career high with 28 points and nine rebounds Thursday night as No. 2 Duke beat Coastal Carolina 113-52 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils scored the game's first 16 points and led 54-18 at halftime. His old high was 17.Today’s editionRead Duke FootballDuke routs Boston College 47-2 as Nate Sheppard scores five touchdownsDuke crushed Boston College 47-2 at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday. That moved the Blue Devils to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the ACC, and made them bowl-eligible for a third straight year under Manny Diaz. Sophomore running back Nate Sheppard ran for five touchdowns, a Duke single-game record. The defense held BC to 78 rushing yards.Tuesday’s editionRead

Sports from local newsrooms

From Chapelboro, Shelby Star and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Chapelboro3 hours ago

    After Miami Loss, UNC Looks to Regain Footing vs. UConn — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 7, 2026)

    97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview UNC's non-conference matchup with UConn on Saturday, November 7.

  2. Shelby Star7 hours ago

    Duke football vs NC State live updates: Follow along from ACC clash

    Duke football is on the road at NC State for an ACC showdown. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news and key plays.

  3. Durham Herald Sun7 hours ago

    How to watch Duke football vs NC State today, TV channel, streaming

    Duke football heads to Raleigh to face NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7.

  4. Gaston Gazette8 hours ago

    UNC's Maximo Adams shows 'relentless pursuit' in viral clip, double-double vs Wofford

    UNC basketball players aren't surprised by what they saw from freshman Maximo Adams against Wofford. Here's why.

  5. BlueRidgeNow.com8 hours ago

    UNC vs UConn live updates: Follow along as Tar Heels play Huskies

    It's UNC football vs. UConn in a nonconference road game. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.

    Also reported byThe Fayetteville Observer

  6. The Wilson Times12 hours ago

    High School Football Scoreboard, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

    Final scores from North Carolina high school football games played Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, provided in partnership with VarsityNC.com.

  7. CBS 1713 hours ago

    NC high school football playoff scores for Week 1 of 2026 season

    NCHSAA Playoffs First Round Class 8A East Jordan 62, Wakefield 21 Green Hope 49, Willow Spring 17 Wilmington Laney 47, Panther Creek 27 Class 8A West Charlotte Myers Park 55, South Mecklenburg 22 Palisades 55, Charlotte Ardrey Kell 17 Southern Pines Pinecrest 49, Charlotte Providence 29 West Charlotte 20, Hoke County 7 Class 7A East

  8. Chapelboro15 hours ago

    ‘Maniac’: Freshman Maximo Adams’ Confidence Impresses His UNC Teammates

    After recording his first career double-double in UNC’s 109-70 win against Wofford Friday night at the Smith Center, freshman Maximo Adams walked into the media room wearing a chain. It was bright, bold, and in-your-face — very similar to the guy wearing it. This chain included a bedazzled version of a strutting Rameses hanging jauntily

  9. CBS 1715 hours ago

    Brown, Young pace North Carolina in drubbing of Wofford

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Terrence Brown scored 21 points, reserve Jaydon Young scored 15 points, and North Carolina beat Wofford 109-70 on Friday night. Other Tar Heels (2-0) backups got in on the scoring action with Alex Samodurov contributing 13 points, Maximo Adams scoring 11 and grabbing 11 rebounds, and Jarin Stevenson added 10

  10. The News & Observer15 hours ago

    Photos: North Carolina vs Wofford - College basketball

    Wofford visits the University of North Carolina for a basketball game on Friday, November 6, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

  11. Charlotte Observer16 hours ago

    UNC basketball routs Wofford. Observations from second win under Michael Malone

    UNC Tar Heels hosted Wofford at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Friday in nonconference men’s basketball game, under coach Michael Malone. Did UNC win?

  12. Chapelboro16 hours ago

    Offense Explodes as UNC Men’s Basketball Blows Out Wofford

    UNC scored 100 points for the first time since the 2024-25 season in a 109-70 victory against Wofford at the Smith Center Friday night. The Tar Heels’ last time reaching 100 points in regulation came on Nov. 15, 2024 against American, though they would reach 100 again in overtime against Boston College later that same

  13. CBS 1718 hours ago

    Live scoreboard: UNC hosts Wofford men’s basketball

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina men’s basketball survived its season-opening game Monday and is looking to get stronger under new coach Michael Malone. The Tar Heels (1-0) host Wofford (0-1) Friday night at the Smith Center. Tip off in Chapel Hill is scheduled for 7 p.m. UNC outlasted Western Carolina 80-72 Monday night

  14. CBS 1719 hours ago

    Live scoreboards: First round of high school football playoffs in central NC

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Postseason high school football is here! The first round of the 2026 North Carolina high school football playoffs is Friday night, and CBS 17 will be in Cary for Green Hope vs. Willow Spring. The conference foes will battle it out for the chance to advance to the next round. Highlights

  15. The Fayetteville Observer21 hours ago

    Live updates, scores from first round of high school football playoffs

    High school football season in NC rolls into the first week of playoffs with a full slate of matchups. Follow here for scores and highlights.

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  • Duke womenNo. 4 Duke women's basketball's Sunday game against North Texas in San Antonio was canceled, so the Blue Devils will play Florida Atlantic at Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton at 1 p.m.

    No. 4 Duke women's basketball's Sunday game against North Texas in San Antonio was canceled, so the Blue Devils will play Florida Atlantic at Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton at 1 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The News & Observer