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Zay Jones could factor into Arizona’s 2025 plans

The 2024 NFL season didn’t go quite as ECU alum and Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones had hoped. On Aug. 23, 2024, he was suspended for five games without pay for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The suspension stemmed from his arrest in a domestic...

Strong finish nets Harold Varner III tie for 7th at LIV Golf event

On Sunday, ECU alum Harold Varner III had his best outing in the final round of the LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia. Varner shot a 3-under-par to finish at 6-under-par. The finish allowed him to end in a five-way tie for seventh place. He picked up $470,500 with his...

ECU earns softball split to close out Pirate Clash

By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina softball team earned a split on its final day of the Pirate Clash, beating No. 22 Boston 4-1 before falling to UMBC 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at Max R. Joyner Family Stadium. Game One: East Carolina 4, No. 22 Boston 1 Kendall...

Draft Kings has Connor Norby among top 3B in fantasy rankings

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is six weeks away. Spring Training has already begun for many teams. Fantasy sports, however, is year-round. Draft Kings has been taking a look at every position in the American League and National League heading into Spring...

Felton’s second-half explosion helps fuel Pirates past Charlotte

By ECUPirates.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. – RJ Felton scored a game-high 23 points on 7-of-9 shooting from behind the arc as East Carolina rallied in the second half to defeat in-state rival Charlotte, 75-59, on Saturday afternoon at Halton Arena. Buccaneer Scoreboard - ECU...

ECU women head into week off by handling Charlotte, 63-45

By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina women's basketball team defeated Charlotte, 63-45, on Saturday afternoon in Minges Coliseum. Amiya Joyner posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds to go with a team-high three assists. left no crumbs...

Harold Varner tied for ninth after second round of LIV Adelaide

ECU alum Harold Varner III is tied for ninth place, six shots off the lead, after the second round of the LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia. Varner shot a 1-under-par on Saturday and moved up in the standings, sitting at 3-under-par. Three other players — Carlos Ortiz,...