Former St. Joe’s pitcher heading to ECU
A former Saint Joseph’s pitcher who hit the transfer portal has announced on social media he will play at East Carolina in 2026. Frank Ciccone, a 6-foot-2 junior from New Jersey, pitched three seasons for the Red Hawks. He was 5-9 with a 6.86 ERA IN 98.1 innings. He...
Pirates in baseball: Jacob Jenkins-Cowart scores winning run for Beloit
The move from Low-A to High-A has been a struggle for East Carolina baseball alum Jacob Jenkins-Cowart. However, he played a big part in Friday’s win for Beloit in a 6-5 win over Cedar Rapids. He was 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. He walked with one out in...
PRL Friday: The weekend is here with Rahjai Harris, Brian North and more
"Pirate Radio Live" gets you into the weekend with another jam-packed show. There's a lot to discuss in the sports world and the gang will cover it all, from ECU baseball and football to everything else. We'll even get a visit from former East Carolina running back...
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PRL Thursday: Ethan Norby, Maeve English, Danny Beal & Greg Hudson
"Pirate Radio Live" comes at you on a Thursday with a strong East Carolina sports lineup. In addition to having WNCT-TV sports anchor Zach Kaplan on the show, host Clip Brock and company will have four current or former Pirates on the guest list. ECU baseball player...
ECU’s Parker Byrd receives first pitch from child with cancer, nearly hits homer
East Carolina baseball star Parker Byrd continues to inspire. In addition to hosting "The Parker Byrd Show," he’s playing baseball this summer for the Edenton Steamers in The Old North State League. The Steamers were in Tarboro on Wednesday to take on the River...
Former ECU football coach tabbed as name to watch in 2026 NFL coaching cycle
ESPN has been breaking down each of the divisions in the NFL ahead of the 2025-26 season. One of the previews is the NFC North, where former East Carolina football coach Scottie Montgomery serves as receivers coach for the Detroit Lions. In the preview, ESPN reporters...
AAC bringing in former Big East commissioner for basketball job
The AAC is bringing in a heavyweight to lend some additional credibility to its basketball programs. Mike Tranghese, the former commissioner of the Big East Conference, will advise the league on its approach in both men’s and women’s basketball. The news was released...
Meet ECU football alum, Military Bowl MVP Rahjai Harris this Friday
Friday will give East Carolina University football fans a chance to meet one of last year's star players and the MVP of the Military Bowl. Former Pirates running back Rahjai Harris will be in Greenville at the Tiebreakers at 1920 Smythewyck Dr. from 5:30-7 p.m. In...
PFF.com: Keaton Mitchell part of top-ranked ground game in NFL
The ground game offense in the NFL isn’t what it used to be. Teams don’t just pound it out and then pass anymore. The passing game has become a very crucial part of the offense. It creates a lot more options and brings another level of excitement. But the ground game...
PRL Wednesday: David Glenn, Holton Ahlers, Ken Watlington & App. State
Wednesday's "Pirate Radio Live" is covering a lot of different subjects. In addition to all of the sports that Clip, Chandler and everyone else will be talking about, we'll have a diverse group of guests. WNCT's Ken Watlington leads things off in studio. Pirate...
SI report: ECU alum, Dallas rookie Shavon Revel suffers ‘setback with his knee’
SI.com NFL reporter Albert Breer reports East Carolina alum and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Shavon Revel Jr., has suffered a “setback with his knee” as he works to recover from a torn ACL. When discussing the #Cowboys draft class, @AlbertBreer added that CB Shavon...
Report: Sun Belt Conference interested in ECU; Pirates will take ‘wait and see approach’
Could East Carolina join the Sun Belt Conference? That’s the buzz, according to one website. David Schultz, who reports on the conference for Sun Belt Syndicate, posted the idea on his X page. He reported, “A source tells me the @SunBelt has reached out to...
Trey Yesavage to pitch Wednesday, moves into MLB Pipeline’s top 10 right-handed pitchers’ list
East Carolina alum and Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage will pitch in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday for the New Hampshire River Cats. He’ll do so with a new distinction. Savage has moved into MLB Pipeline’s top-10 list for right-handed pitchers....