ECU’s Dixon Williams, Ethan Young on MLB draft combine list

Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman strikes out three for 18th save for Blue Jays

Jeff Hoffman hasn’t had the chance to pitch much lately. However, he made the most of an opportunity on Sunday. Jeff Hoffman strikes out the side to secure the series win in Boston! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1ciPInpceo — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 29, 2025 Hoffman struck out...

Harold Varner III has best finish of 2025 LIV Golf season in Dallas

Although he didn’t win, East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III picked up a nice consolation prize at Sunday’s LIV Golf Dallas tournament. Varner shot his second straight par on Sunday to finish at -5 and tied for fifth. His 4Aces GC teammate, Patrick Reed, won a...

CFL Week 4: DaShaun Amos, Hamilton pick up first win of season.

East Carolina football alum DaShaun Amos and his new team, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, picked up their first win of the season on Saturday as Week 4 of the CFL season wrapped up. Amos, who joined the team as a free agent after playing for the Toronto Argonauts, had three...

ESPN: ECU won’t face BYU QB, who plans to transfer after facing suspension

When East Carolina hosts BYU on Sept. 20, it likely won’t have to worry about quarterback Jake Retzlaff. ESPN is reporting Retzlaff will transfer from BYU after he admitted to having premarital sex, a violation of the school’s honor code. He is facing suspension after...

Could Linval Joseph help fill gap on DL for Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders may need some help on the defensive line. Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has not recovered from his broken foot that cut his season short in 2024. JustBlogBaby.com reports he did not participate in OTAs and minicamp in the spring. That means...

Pirates in baseball: Shawn Armstrong bounces back, gets win for Rangers

One day after a hard-luck loss, East Carolina baseball alum and Texas Rangers pitcher Shawn Armstrong picked up a win over the Seattle Mariners. On Friday, he pitched the 12th inning in a 7-6 loss. He gave up and hit after the Rangers lost a challenge on a fielding...

Harold Varner III tied for fourth heading into LIV Golf Dallas final round

While East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III shot even par on Saturday, his 4Aces GC teammate fared much better. Patrick Reed shot -4 and holds a four-shot lead over Varner, currently tied for fourth, going into the final round of the LIV Golf Dallas event. Reed...

Pirates in baseball: Alec Burleson, Connor Norby, Carter Cunningham have big games

East Carolina baseball alums Alec Burleson, Connor Norby and Carter Cunningham each had big games for their respective clubs in Friday’s baseball. Alec Burleson Burleson helped the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He was 2-for-4 with two...

Hall of Fame manager gives Alec Burleson compliment after defensive play

When a Hall of Famer pays you respect, you tend to take notice. East Carolina baseball alum Alec Burleson made an amazing sliding catch on a pop-up for the St. Louis Cardinals during Wednesday’s game. Hall of Fame manager Tony LaRussa was a guest on FanDuel Sports...

Harold Varner III shares first-round lead at LIV Golf Dallas

A familiar face is at the top of the leaderboard at the LIV Golf Dallas event. Nothing like playing with your teammates 🤝#LIVGolfDallas @4AcesGC_ pic.twitter.com/jGBDBsCDu3 — LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) June 27, 2025 East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III is tied...