CFL Week 6 roundup: Quiet week for ECU alum with only Hardy, Amos in action
Week 6 was a transition one for the East Carolina football alumni in the CFL. There was only one game where former Pirates played. Hamilton and DaShaun Amos beat Ottawa and Justin Hardy, 23-20. The rest were either enjoying an off week or were injured and did not...
Pirates in baseball: First half of season ends with big games from Moylan, Burleson
The first half of the baseball season has been completed with Sunday's games. Baseball will take a break for the All-Star Game in Atlanta on Tuesday. It will resume with the second half of the season on Thursday. See below to find out what the rest of the Pirates in...
Shavon Revel could be Cowboys’ breakout star when he’s healthy
Rookies in the NFL are an interesting bunch. Some can make immediate impacts while others take longer to adjust to the schedule, style of play and expectations. USA Today’s Touchdown Wire took a look at a rookie from each team who could buck the system and make an...
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UFL quarterbacks, including Holton Ahlers, in disagreement with league
The 24 quarterbacks in the UFL, including ECU alum Holton Ahlers, signed a letter saying they would not attend a weekend training camp due to ongoing labor negotiations. Ahlers hosts "The Holton Ahlers Show" on Pirate Radio's YouTube page. It can be seen on social...
Zach Agnos emerging as dark horse candidate to make Colorado Rockies
Could Zach Agnos’ success early in Spring Training be a sign of him making the team? BVMSports.com reports the ECU alum and Colorado Rockies relief pitcher “is emerging as a surprising contender during spring training. Transitioning from a successful collegiate...
ECU softball tops UNCW, NC Central in Wednesday doubleheader
The East Carolina softball team picked up two wins on Wednesday, knocking off UNC Wilmington, 7-5, and NC Central, 9-3. The Pirates improved to 9-5 heading into the weekend series at Clemson in the Tiger Invitational. Below is a full report from ECU Sports...
Spring Training Roundup: Gavin Williams sharp in start with 2IP, 3Ks
Gavin Williams’ third season in the Majors got off to a good start Wednesday in a Spring Training game against the Texas Rangers. The ECU alum started and went two innings, giving up no runs, hits or walks with three strikeouts. His pitches topped off at 98 mph. Gavin...
Big first quarter helps lift ECU women past Florida Atlantic
The East Carolina women’s basketball team jumped out quickly and held on for an 80-70 win at Florida Atlantic on Wednesday. The Pirates (15-13, 7-9 AAC) led 23-4 after the first quarter, scoring all of their points after the Bulls opened the game with the first...
Cliff Godwin gets career win No. 400 as ECU tops ODU
ECU baseball coach Cliff Godwin achieved his 400th career victory as the Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with an 8-2 triumph against Old Dominion on Wednesday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates (3-5) jumped ahead with a four-run first inning and maintained...
ECU football one of 10 schools nominated for unique award
ECU football is one of 10 schools to be nominated for the Uniswag Throwback Uniform of the Year. Voting began Wednesday and runs through Friday. It’s part of the Big Game Football Factory. The winner will be announced on March 10. Click here to vote. UNISWAG Throwback...
Carter Cunningham discusses senior season at ECU, minor league baseball
Before too long, players like ECU alum Carter Cunningham will be hitting the field for their respective minor league teams. The Toronto Blue Jays prospect will begin season two with the Dunedin Blue Jays in Florida. The team’s first game is scheduled for April 4 vs....
PRL Wednesday: Time for ECU baseball, Jim Szoke, Holton Ahlers & Ken Watlington
"Pirate Radio Live" is set to cover all angles from Wednesday's ECU action. The baseball team is hosting Old Dominion at 3 p.m., part of a busy day involving the softball team and the women's basketball team. 🏴☠️ Wednesday on Pirate Radio LIVE! - @jimszoke on the run...
Report: UNC’s new GM getting $1.5 million salary, title is “Academic Coordinator”
The University of North Carolina’s new football general manager is getting a tidy sum of money for his new role. Inside Carolina’s Ross Martin reported on X that Michael Lombardi’s salary is $1.5 million, “per the UNC Salary Information Database.” He also said...