Tyler Snead, Montreal top Grey Cup champs Toronto
The Montreal Alouettes opened the 2025 CFL season with a 28-10 win over the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts. East Carolina alum and Montreal receiver Tyler Snead had three catches for 34 yards in the win. His longest was a 19-yard catch in the first quarter....
Harold Varner III at +1 after first round of LIV Golf Virginia tournament
East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner shot a +1 and is six shots off the lead after the first round of the LIV Golf Virginia at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. Bryson DeChambeau and Martin Kaymer share the lead at -5. Everyone overcame a...
Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions
A major change in college sports is about to happen after a federal judge signed off on allowing schools to begin paying athletes millions as soon as next month. On Monday, an update was posted from ECU AD Jon Gilbert. Click here to read more from him and see the...
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The Holton Ahlers Show: Anthony Smith talks playing former team in Military Bowl
The guys are back from Vegas with stories to tell. In addition to that, the latest edition of "The Holton Ahlers Show" focuses on the story of Anthony Smith Jr. He's a graduate student wide receiver who came over from NC State before the start of this past season. He...
Tarron Williams returns to ECU as cornerbacks coach
By ECUPirates.com Tarron Williams has been named East Carolina's cornerback's coach according to an announcement from head coach Blake Harrell on Thursday. Williams' appointment to the Pirates' staff ends a two-year stint at Old Dominion where he helped the Monarchs...
Much ado about nothing? Why hasn’t Bill Belichick signed UNC contract?
Inquiring minds want to know. New UNC head football coach Bill Belichick is still technically on the job. He’s been recruiting and introducing new transfer portal players. He’s also been busy at other school-related functions. But he hasn’t signed his contract to be...
Emotional night for Cliff Godwin and others at Whiteville First Pitch Banquet
It was an emotional night last Saturday at the Whiteville First Pitch Banquet. ECU baseball coach Cliff Godwin was the keynote speaker. Before he got on stage, his introduction by Whiteville Diamond Club President Chris Brown focused on all the good things Godwin has...
PRL Thursday: Jam-packed show with Rahjai Harris and more
Thursday's Pirate Radio Live is gonna be a lively and busy one. Clip Brock will welcome Military Bowl MVP and former ECU running back Rahjai Harris to the show. ECU will host a Military Bowl celebration on Friday and Harris will be in Greenville for a special signing...
Meet Rahjai Davis this Saturday and get a free signed trading card
Rahjai Harris will meet fans and sign autographs at an event in Greenville on Saturday. The Military Bowl MVP and former ECU running back will be at Shimmer Boutique on Greenville Boulevard on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can get your FREE trading...
Pirates pick up big women’s hoops road win at Charlotte
By ECUPirates.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Previous to Wednesday night, the East Carolina women's basketball team had not won consecutive road contests against the Charlotte 49ers. With a 72-65 victory in Halton Arena, that streak came to an end. The Pirates (10-7, 2-3 AAC)...
Jeff Hoffman vows he’s healthy, set to pitch for Blue Jays
Jeff Hoffman knows how to pitch. He knows his body and is ready to show off both. 🔜 👀 Now Pitching 🗣️ Number 2️⃣3️⃣ Jeff Hoffman ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/ugmiove32o — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 15, 2025 Hoffman signed last week with the Toronto Blue Jays. Reports...
Former player of development returning to be ECU cornerbacks coach
ECU football coach Blake Harrell has moved on and hired a new cornerbacks coach. FootballScoop.com reports Harrell has chosen Old Dominion cornerbacks coach Tarron Williams to lead the Pirates' corners. Before taking the Old Dominion job, Williams was ECU's director...
WATCH: Bad loss on the court, even worse off for ECU
It’s one thing to lose a game. It’s another to lose a close bet. But this is brutal. The loss by the ECU men’s basketball team to North Texas Tuesday night was one thing. But the fact that the officials put time on the clock and a miracle shot not only ended it but...