Photo by Dean Strickland, ODMudcats ace Shawn Morimando responded with a quality start Saturday night. FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON It’s opportunity time for the Carolina Mudcats, as they continue their series with the first-place Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Carolina, which is in third place in the Carolina League’s Southern Division and 6 1/2 games behind Myrtle Beach, […]
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Perez, Louisville sneak past Bulls in extra-inning nail-biter
File photo by Orin DayBulls outfielder Jerry Sands takes a cut. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Another check-in on the Durham Bulls, who are tied for their usual first-place spot in the International League’s South Division. Tonight is Game 3 of a four-game set against the Louisville Bats, the Cincinnati Reds’ affiliate which is in third […]
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Unlucky 13 for Bulls in slugfest loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Photo by Orin DayDurham’s Mikie Mahtook slides in safely at third. Durham manager Charlie Montoyo is at rear. RailRiders third baseman is Zelous Wheeler. Umpire is Joey Amaral. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Checking in on the Durham Bulls, who after 25 games are sporting the most wins of anybody in the International League. Of course […]
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Merritt, Mudcats take series lead over Nationals in pitchers’ duel
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON Checking in on the Carolina Mudcats, who are off to a 1-1 start heading into their first Saturday night home game of the season. It’s Game 3 for new skipper Scooter Tucker against the Potomac Nationals – the current affiliates of the Washington Nationals, of course — who were long ago known […]
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Sands, Bulls come back to save Opening Night
Photo by Orin DayThe Durham Bulls showed off their massive new video board for the first time Thursday night. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The password is “Bulls Reborn” as the Bulls’ yard has a whole new look and feel for its 20th season. The place has undergone a $20 million renovation since last season, with […]
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Play ball! Bulls, Mudcats open seasons in just a few hours
File photo by Chris BairdPitching should be a strength as the Bulls open defense of their Governors’ Cup tonight. They’re at both ends of the full-season minor-league spectrum. The Durham Bulls, who have billed themselves as “America’s Favorite Minor League Team,” play at the Triple-A level, just one step from the Major League show. In […]
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DeShields, Tar Heels become only local team in Sweet 16 this year
Photo courtesy ACCWBB DIgest/Dana E. WarrenDiamond DeShields hits an open layup against Michigan State. CARMICHAEL ARENA/CHAPEL HILL There’s only one college basketball team from the Triangle still playing. And the young women’s squad from UNC, a rare team without a senior, gets one more home game in an attempt to get on an NCAA Tournament […]
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DeShields leads Tar Heels to become only locals in Sweet 16
CARMICHAEL ARENA/CHAPEL HILL There’s only one college basketball team from the Triangle still playing. And the young women’s squad from UNC, a rare team without a senior, gets one more home game in an attempt to get on an NCAA Tournament roll. The Tar Heels (25-9), seeded No. 4 in the Stanford Regional, will take […]
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DePaul’s 3-point barrage gives Duke seniors a painful exit
Photo courtesy Orin Day/ACCWBB DigestDePaul’s Centrese McGee (23) and Jasmine Perry (31) fight Duke’s Elizabeth Williams for a rebound. Duke’s No. 32 is Tricia Liston. CAMERON INDOOR STADIUM/DURHAM It gets a little more serious for Duke tonight. The Blue Devils, seeded No. 2 in the Lincoln Regional, blasted an outgunned Winthrop team by 42 points […]
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Tar Heels come from 18 back to win a crazy one against UT Martin
Photo courtesy Orin Day/ACCWBB DigestUNC players celebrate after their 18-point comeback. (L-R) Diamond DeShields, Danielle Butts, Allisha Gray, Stephanie Mavunga, Latifah Coleman, Jessica Washington. CARMICHAEL ARENA/CHAPEL HILL UNC takes the floor in the NCAA Tournament for the 25th time, this time starting it without Sylvia Hatchell on the sidelines. The coach has been battling leukemia […]