Connor Norby to Yankees? Yardbarker believes it can happen
The New York Yankees traded for one of the Miami Marlins’ young prospects last season. Could they do it again? YardBarker’s Jacob Mountz reports the Yankees could find a way to trade for East Carolina alum and Marlins 3B Connor Norby. Last season, the Yankees got Jazz...
Harold Varner III among golfers looking to qualify in Durham for US Open
East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III will be one of a number of golfers playing at 10 different sites with hopes of qualifying for the US Open. Varner will be playing at Duke University Golf Club in Durham on Monday. The two-day event will help determine the...
ESPN: Georgia Tech AD, former ECU Pirate Club executive director headed to Michigan State
Georgia Tech Athletic Director J Batt is reportedly leaving to take the same position at Michigan State. Sources: Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt is expected to become the next athletic director at Michigan State. He's emerged as the target, and a deal is...
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Pirates fall at South Carolina, 75-68
By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. – Jordan Riley scored a team-high 18 points but East Carolina could not overcome 12 made three-pointers from South Carolina as the Gamecocks defeated the Pirates 75-68 on Saturday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. Final from Columbia...
Future Pirate scores six touchdowns to help team win Kentucky state title
ECU signee Connor Hodge accounted for six total touchdowns leading his team to a Kentucky state championship. Hodge passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 137 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the Class 3A Championship Game MVP. Click here to...
Transfer portal roundup: Three more from ECU announce intentions to leave school
Three more players listed at one time on the ECU football roster have announced on social media within the past 24 hours they are leaving and entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. pic.twitter.com/vLmE3Gu0uE — Kerry King (@KerryKing_13) December 6, 2024 On Friday, wide...
Clayton McCullough, rest of Marlins find out Tuesday if they get first pick in MLB draft
New Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough will find out with the rest of the team on Tuesday if the club will get the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. The Marlins and Rockies each have a 22.45% chance for the top pick. According to The Miami Herald, the Chicago White Sox,...
Army runs to first AAC title with 35-14 win against Tulane
No. 24 Army won its first AAC championship in football on Friday by beating Tulane 35-14 to complete a perfect season in the league. Bryson Daily rushed for four touchdowns to give him 29 on the season, a new AAC record. He scored on runs of 5, 3, 4 and 7 yards and...
ECU volleyball season ends with loss to UConn in NIVC Sweet 16
By ECUPirates.com Another highly successful campaign ended for East Carolina Friday night inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum in a 3-1 (25-11, 18-25, 20-25, 18-25) setback to UConn in the Super 16 round of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. The...
Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Military Bowl parade. Will ECU, NCSU be there, too?
While speculation continues over whether ECU will be in the Military Bowl along with NC State, we at least know one staple will be in the bowl game's parade. EyeOnAnnapolis.net reports the Budweiser Clydesdales will lead the Military Bowl Parade in Annapolis on...
Former Pirate Club executive director gets extended contract as Georgia Tech AD
A familiar face to ECU has gotten a contract extension as Georgia Tech's athletics director. AJC.com reports Georgia Tech approved extended contracts for football coach Brent Key and AD J Batt. Batt's original contract, running until 2027, gave him an annual salary of...
Analysis: Justin Hardy too valuable for Ottawa to lose in free agency
There are many free agents who will be available in the CFL starting in February unless they sign with their current teams. CFL.ca writer Marshall Ferguson listed one for each team in the league that the respective teams can't lose. One of them is ECU Football Alum...
PRL: It’s another Football Friday on tap
It's Friday, which means it's Football Friday. Clip and Chandler will have the regular Friday guests like WCTI-TV's Brian North to talk high school football playoffs. They'll also be other guests to talk about high school, college and pro football, like Tony Dunn and...