Community Sports
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Wilkes County
Duke's Isaiah Evans Declares for 2026 NBA Draft from Durham
Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans, a Durham standout, has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after a breakout sophomore season. Averaging 15 points per game and shining in the Elite Eight run, the 20-year-old wing eyes late first-round status. North Carolina basketball fans brace for another Blue Devil departure to the pros.
Raleigh's NC State Wolfpack Clinches ACC Coastal Crown
The NC State Wolfpack baseball team swept Virginia Tech to claim the ACC Coastal Division title, ending a long championship drought in the conference. The victory catapults Raleigh's squad into prime position for the NCAA Tournament. Fans at Doak Field erupted as the Wolfpack secured their first divisional crown since the league's realignment.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Tkachuk's 4-OT Goal Sinks Hurricanes in Raleigh Thriller
Matthew Tkachuk's snap shot with 12.7 seconds left in the fourth overtime lifted the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena. Frederik Andersen's 57 saves weren't enough as Carolina dropped a 1-0 series lead to their rivals. The marathon matchup, ending early Friday morning, left Raleigh fans stunned after nearly five hours of hockey.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026