Triangle Sports Roundup - Boots, blades, and rule books

Railhawks go undefeated in homestand

The Carolina Railhawks (15-4-3) went undefeated in their recent two-game homestand at WakeMed Soccer Park and showed its fans and everyone around the NASL why they are the league's top team.The Railhawks tied 1...

Carolina Hurricanes prospects will return to Traverse City

The Carolina Hurricanes will be competing at the 2011 NHL Prospects Tournament from Sept. 10-14, in Traverse City, MI as announced by the team on Thursday. Ron Francis, Director of Hockey Operations, announced that the squad will be coached...

Carolina Railhawks seek to end losing streak

The first-place Carolina Railhawks (14-4-2) seek to halt a two-game losing skid during their upcoming homestand.The North American Soccer League's top team has already clinched a playoff spot and with eight games remaining...

NCAA Violation 2011: UNC athletic boosters seek public disclosure to get answers

It seems that the perspectives of many involved in and around the world of intercollegiate athletics has truly shown its skewed view in North Carolina.The current situation at the University of North Carolina has gotten more interesting and stranger...

NCAA Violation 2011: Rules prove too tricky for a chancellor

It seems that the NCAA rule book is a tough read and one that will even cause a university chancellor to incur a violation.In a statement issued on Friday, University of North Carolina Chancellor Holden Thorp announced that the...

Back to campus: Getting ready for the ACC college football season

As Triangle-area college students make their last-minute purchases tax-free this weekend, and as they pack their laptops, smart phones and first installment of spending money from mom and dad, the first thing they must do is set...

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