AARON BEARD
In this Saturday Jan, 4, 2020, photo, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looks up during a workout before the Pelicans played the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury, has now participated in full-court and five-on-five drills as the top overall draft choice moves closer to making his league debut. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 02:55 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — When college stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they

Study: White males still 'dominate' FBS leadership roles

By Aaron Beard Dec. 18, 2019 04:05 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A diversity study finds that white men continue to

North Carolina's Antonio Williams (24) carries the ball as Mercer's Andrew Pettit (45) attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Howell, North Carolina roll past Mercer 56-7 in home finale

By Aaron Beard Nov. 23, 2019 06:44 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Sam Howell and North Carolina didn’t have to battle to

North Carolina coach Mack Brown adjusts his headset as he walks the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tar Heels begin 2-game bowl push with home finale vs Mercer

By Aaron Beard Nov. 22, 2019 10:48 AM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is down to its last two chances to earn

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs away from North Carolina State's Drake Thomas (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 4 Clemson tops NC State 55-10, wins ACC division title

By Aaron Beard Nov. 09, 2019 11:23 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence said he and his Clemson teammates aren't

North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren watches his team play Wake Forest in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Wake Forest won 44-10. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 4 Clemson continues playoff push with trip to NC State

By Aaron Beard Nov. 08, 2019 10:15 AM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn't see a lot of difference

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman runs for a touchdown against North Carolina State in the first half an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Newman returns, helps No. 23 Wake Forest top NC State 44-10

By Aaron Beard Nov. 02, 2019 03:36 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The pylon was in sight for Wake Forest's Jamie

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates after Wake Forest defeated Florida State 22-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 23 Wake Forest, NC State meet with uncertainty at QB

By Aaron Beard Nov. 01, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — There's plenty of uncertainty at quarterback for No. 23

North Carolina wide receiver Beau Corrales (15) catches a touchdown pass while Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Surratt's goal-line interception lifts UNC past Duke 20-17

By Aaron Beard Oct. 26, 2019 07:46 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got the big defensive stop it needed in

North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches after his squad made a field goal in overtime against Virginia Tech during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tar Heels, Blue Devils meet in ACC rivalry game

By Aaron Beard Oct. 25, 2019 12:05 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Just about every game has been a wild ride for North

North Carolina State's Alim McNeill (29) ties up Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
NC State's defense gets 8 sacks in 16-10 win over Syracuse

By Aaron Beard Oct. 10, 2019 11:37 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The sacks kept coming, one after another, for North Carolina

Florida man barred from campuses after violating agent law

By Aaron Beard Oct. 10, 2019 05:25 PM EDT
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A Florida man working for a former NFL agent has been

Clemson's Tee Higgins (5) celebrates his touchdown with Justyn Ross (8) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Swinney knows No. 2 Clemson must improve after close UNC win

By Aaron Beard Sep. 29, 2019 02:41 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Clemson is still unbeaten, still on course to claim another

North Carolina's Sam Howell (7) passes during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 1 Clemson stops 2-point conversion, beats North Carolina

By Aaron Beard Sep. 28, 2019 06:54 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The ball sat on the 3-yard line, forcing top-ranked Clemson

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown, center, argues a call with the officials during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 1 Clemson aims to keep rolling in trip to North Carolina

By Aaron Beard Sep. 27, 2019 10:05 AM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina hasn't had many chances like the one it will

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown, center, argues a call with the officials during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Tar Heels must fix 1st-half troubles with No. 1 Clemson next

By Aaron Beard Sep. 23, 2019 05:35 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina keeps finding itself in close games and

North Carolina State's Matthew McKay (7) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Thomas' TD return helps NC State beats Ball State 34-23

By Aaron Beard Sep. 21, 2019 10:37 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Thayer Thomas had a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown in the

NC State seeks defensive improvement against Ball State

By Aaron Beard Sep. 20, 2019 12:25 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State doesn't know exactly what kind of defense

Florida State coach Willie Taggart reacts to a call during the second half of an ACC college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Penalty trouble puts FSU, Miami, Syracuse in early ACC hole

By Aaron Beard Sep. 18, 2019 01:20 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mistakes — a false start here, a facemask penalty there —

North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) leaps over Wake Forest defensive back Nasir Greer (3) and North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Wake Forest won 24-18. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC: Replay should have added second to end of UNC-Wake game

By Aaron Beard Sep. 14, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference said Saturday the replay official