Pirates in baseball: Hoffman, Blue Jays stay hot with another save, eighth straight win
The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in the majors right now. So is East Carolina alum and Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman. Barger seals the SWWWeep đ§čđ± pic.twitter.com/aOis9Anq6I â Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 6, 2025 The Blue Jays swept their...
CFL roundup: Justin Hardy reaches 3,000 career yards in CFL despite Ottawa loss
Justin Hardy reached a milestone on Sunday, even if his team didnât pick up a win. Hardy reached 3,000 yards receiving for his CFL career in Ottawaâs 39-33 loss to Edmonton. The Elks stayed the only unbeaten team in the CFL despite a rally by the RedBlacks in the...
Trey Yesavageâs rise to majors continues with spot in Futures Game
Trey Yesavage has had another busy week. We told you about the news of the former East Carolina baseball star and current Toronto Blue Jays prospect getting to pitch this coming weekend in the MLB Futures Game. Former ECU star Carson Whisenhunt, one of the top...
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Former ECU pitcher Ben Terwilliger to retire from pro baseball
Former ECU pitcher Ben Terwilliger has announced his retirement from professional baseball. The Florence Y'alls posted the news to X and Terwilliger shared the news to his X account. The Florence post read, "All-Star Pitcher, Ben Terwilliger has Officially announced...
DaShaun Amos leaving Grey Cup champs Toronto for Hamilton
ECU football Alum DaShaun Amos is leaving the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts and is signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. 3DownNation.com reported the news late Thursday. Free agency continues through Sunday. Teams canât announce any deals until this Tuesday,...
40th annual Pigskin Pig-Out Party set for April 25-26
By ECUPirates.com The 40th Annual Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Party is scheduled for April 25-26. The Pigskin Pig-Out, sponsored by Piggly Wiggly, is a family-oriented festival-style event surrounding the annual ECU Purple-Gold Spring Football Game at...
Pirates set to start 2025 season at Gamecock Invitational
By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. â East Carolina gets its 2025 season underway in Columbia, S.C. as the Pirates are scheduled to compete in the Gamecock Invitational, hosted by South Carolina, Feb. 7-9 at South Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Pirates...
Harold Varner II tied for 32nd in LIV Golf season opener
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA â ECU Alum Harold Varner II is tied for 32nd after Thursday's opening round of the LIV Golf season-opening Riyadh presented by Ma'aden. Jon Meronk shot a bogey-free-10-under 62 to take the first-round lead. Varner shot 2-under par and is eight...
Former ECU assistant takes job at Clemson
A former ECU receivers coach, who has also had a stop at UNC, has been hired to work with the Clemson football team. Ccoaching veteran Lonnie Galloway has joined Clemson as an offensive analyst, From 2003-04, he was the wide receivers coach at ECU. He coached Terrence...
PRL Thursday: Day closer to Super Bowl, ECU baseball, Pirates split in hoops
"Pirate Radio Live" is getting you ready for the Super Bowl (which you can hear on 92.7FM or 104.1FM) and so much more on Thursday's edition. Clip and Chandler will have WNCT-TV's Zach Kaplan on the show, along with picks expert Jeff Nadu and Pirate Radio's Greg...
PIrates drop Wednesday night contest as Rice ends losing streak, 73-60
By ECUPirates.com C.J. Walker scored a game-high 23 points but East Carolina dropped its second straight game as the Pirates lost 73-60 to Rice on Wednesday night inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. RJ Felton added 14 points for the Pirates (12-11, 4-6 AAC) who...
Pirates survive UAB comeback in 61-56 victory
By ECUPirates.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. â The East Carolina women's basketball team survived a remarkable comeback by the UAB Blazers for a 61-56 victory on Wednesday evening in Bartow Arena. The rollercoaster of a game came down to the final possession, but the Pirates...
Parker Byrd T-shirt available, special pre-orders through March 23
Hereâs a chance to get something to show your support for Parker Byrd. The new 2025 Parker Byrd, âWhy Not Youâ T-shirt is available now. You can head over to the Shimmer Boutiqueâs website or visit one of their stores, including the one in Greenville. Adult and youth...