Gavin Williams nearly makes history with no-hitter, settles for win over Mets
The Cleveland Guardians haven’t had a no-hitter in 44 years. Gavin Williams almost broke that streak. The ECU alum came within two outs of throwing a no-hitter against the New York Mets. Instead, he missed the mark by two outs. Juan Soto hit a solo homer to break up...
ECU’s Anthony Smith named to Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List
East Carolina University‘s football program has announced that Anthony Smith is a nominee for the Biletnikoff Award. Below or more details from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube | Apple...
PRL Wednesday: Catching up with former ECU stars Holton Ahlers, Rahjai Harris
Wednesday's "Pirate Radio Live" will focus on Pirates past and present. Clip, Chandler and crew will be joined by former ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers and running back Rahjai Harris. They will also be talking about the current state of ECU football, which has been...
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Danny Beal named Frontier League Pitcher of the Week for Bird Dawgs
Former ECU pitcher and Pirate Radio host Danny Beal has been named the Frontier League Pitcher of the Week for the Down East Bird Dawgs. Below is a press release about his recognition. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram |...
Packard named ECU director of player development
East Carolina’s baseball program has announced its next director of player development. Below is a press release with more details. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify ===== Former East...
Two publications give ECU high marks for uniforms in ‘College Football 26’
Gamers have been enjoying this past weekend in large part because EA Sports’ “College Football 26” is out. The game was released Thursday and offers fans a chance to play with their favorite team in a wide variety of ways. CollegeFootballNetwork.com and...
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...
Harold Varner III finishes tied for 23rd at LIV Golf event in Spain
Harold Varner III’s best round moved him up to a tie for 23rd place on the final day of play Sunday at the LIV Golf Andalucia at the famed Valderrama in San Roque, Spain. Varner shot -1 to finish at +2 with six other golfers. He had birdies on No. 4 and 14 and a bogey...
Connor Norby placed on 15-day IL
The Miami Marlins have placed ECU alum and third baseman Connor Norby on the 15-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. The Marlins made the move Sunday morning and it is retroactive to July 12. Norby did not play in Saturday’s 6-0 win. He is batting .241 (61...
Pirates in baseball: Trey Yesavage, Carson Whisenhunt each record strikeout in Futures Game
East Carolina baseball alums Trey Yesavage and Carson Whisenhunt didn’t see much action in Saturday’s MLB All-Star Futures Game, but they made the most of their appearances. The National League beat the American League, 4-2. The game featured top prospects from all 30...
Amos, Tiger-Cats rally to beat Hardy, Redblacks
Hamilton used 10 fourth-quarter points to rally and beat Ottawa, 23-20 in Saturday’s CFL game. ECU alum and Ottawa receiver Justin Hardy finished with six catches for 68 yards. Fellow ECU alum and Hamilton defensive back DaShaun Amos had three tackles. There were...