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Fowler: NBA Finals MVP Danny Green? Not a stretch

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 16: Danny Green #4 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a three-pointer in the third quarter against the Miami Heat during Game Five of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.

In 2009, when Danny Green was a scrub for the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James was the team’s star, I visited the Cavaliers’ locker room to interview Green.

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TOM SORENSEN

Sorensen: Panthers' Steve Smith, now a veteran, still holds hope for future

This season will be Steve Smith's 13th in the NFL and 13th with the Carolina Panthers. The standout receiver isn't without a plan for the years ahead or hope for the Queen City.
LUKE DECOCK

DeCock: Can UNC-NCSU live up to hype? Don’t be surprised

They've already played classics, and now they'll meet in college baseball's biggest stage: the College World Series. UNC and NC State are guaranteed to play once but could meet three times in Omaha. Oh, my. Let the fun begin.
TOM SORENSEN

Sorensen: Gaylord Perry thrived on keeping ’em guessing

NC native Gaylord Perry won 314 games, threw 303 complete games, struck out 3,524 batters and in 1991 was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. But the numbers aren’t what people want to know about.
LUKE DECOCK

DeCock: RailHawks advance to US Open Cup quarterfinals

Ty Shipalane scored once against Chivas USA and set up the winning goal in extra time as the Carolina RailHawks advanced to the US Open Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 win against Chivas USA Wednesday.
TOM SORENSEN

Sorensen: Cold call from Cole could pay off for Panthers

Colin Cole called the Carolina Panthers and asked if they needed a nose tackle.
LUKE DECOCK

DeCock: After this season, North Carolina deserves to relish in this win

Again with the flair for the dramatic, all the Heels – even the coach – pile on in celebration of 5-4 win against South Carolina
TOM SORENSEN

Sorensen: Jerry Richardson gave from his heart, no matter what you think

Panthers owner Jerry Richardson could have let potential criticism stop him from contributing $10 million to the Charlotte 49ers Tuesday for naming rights to their new football stadium. But instead, he did the right thing.
LUKE DECOCK

DeCock: Baseball’s success felt throughout NC State’s campus

NC State baseball’s trip to the College World Series is a big deal for a school that’s been a little short on big deals in recent years. The excitement is spreading among humans and canines alike.
LUKE DECOCK

DeCock: Team effort takes Wolfpack to Omaha

The Wolfpack is going to the College World Series for the first time since 1968, and it took a game worthy of that lofty goal to get it there.
LUKE DECOCK

DeCock: Tar Heels benefit from bonus baseball

After playing 18 extra innings in the past 2 1/2 weeks, North Carolina relied on the experience gained in those situations to beat South Carolina in the bottom of the ninth and move within a win of the College World Series.