ECU’s Gunn named to Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
ECU has announced that running back Marlon Gunn Jr. is a nominee on the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. Below are more details from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube | Apple...
Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman picks up 25th save of season for surging Blue Jays
Jeff Hoffman was back to closing down the opposition after a hiccup of sorts earlier this week. Jeff "TORONTO BLUE JAY" Hoffman 😤 pic.twitter.com/1wcy3lhssF — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 13, 2025 Hoffman picked up his 25th save of the season in Wednesday’s 9-8...
Zay Jones in mix in Cardinals’ battle for WR3 spot
ECU football alum Zay Jones is in a battle for playing time and maybe more with the Arizona Cardinals. His experience makes him a good candidate for the third wide receiver spot the Cardinals have. USA Today’s Cardinals Wire has WR3 as one of the top battles to watch...
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Hall of Fame manager gives Alec Burleson compliment after defensive play
When a Hall of Famer pays you respect, you tend to take notice. East Carolina baseball alum Alec Burleson made an amazing sliding catch on a pop-up for the St. Louis Cardinals during Wednesday’s game. Hall of Fame manager Tony LaRussa was a guest on FanDuel Sports...
Harold Varner III shares first-round lead at LIV Golf Dallas
A familiar face is at the top of the leaderboard at the LIV Golf Dallas event. Nothing like playing with your teammates 🤝#LIVGolfDallas @4AcesGC_ pic.twitter.com/jGBDBsCDu3 — LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) June 27, 2025 East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III is tied...
Pirates in baseball: Could Carson Whisenhunt be next to be traded to Red Sox?
Carson Whisenhunt may get the chance to pitch in the majors after all this season. But it may not be for the team you expect. The East Carolina baseball grad’s name has come up in another potential trade between his current club, the San Francisco Giants, and the...
Harold Varner III returns to LIV Golf play at Dallas
After being off three weeks due to the US Open, LIV Golf returns to play in Dallas starting on Friday. East Carolina golf alum Harold Varner III will be among the golfers in action. He did not qualify for the US Open and will play in his first LIV event since the LIV...
Stanley Bryant, Winnipeg Blue Bombers improve to 3-0 with win
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers improved to 3-0 with a 36-23 victory over the Edmonton Elks. East Carolina football grad Stanley Bryant started at left guard for the Blue Bombers (3-0). He was on the offensive line that protected quarterback Zach Collaros, who finished 25...
Former ECU guard RJ Felton signs free agent contract with Pacers; former star Javon Small drafted
Although RJ Felton wasn’t chosen for the two-day NBA draft, he does have a future in the league. The Indiana Pacers signed Felton and two other players — Connecticut center Samson Johnson and Creighton guard Steven Ashworth — to undrafted free agent contracts,...
UNCC announces sellout of football tickets for 2025
It’s apparent that there’s a level of excitement for UNC Charlotte football this season. Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports football tickets for this season have sold out. He posted to social media, “For the first time in the program’s history, season...
ECU: Team Boneyard, The 23 Club to expire, Athletics Excellence Fund forms
East Carolina University on Thursday announced that Team Boneyard and The 23 Club would expire at the end of the month and a new group, Athletics Excellence Fund will be formed. Below is more information which was posted to ECUPirates.com. ===== Team Boneyard &...
PRL Thursday: Jarrett welcomes Danny Beal, Tony Dunn, Greg Hudson, Zach Kaplan
Jarrett Watkins hosts Thursday's "Pirate Radio Live" as Clip Brock takes some much-deserved time off. Jarrett's guests include: WNCT's Zach Kaplan Former ECU pitcher and current Down East Bird Dawgs pitcher Danny Beal Picks expert Tony Dunn Former ECU assistant...
Pirates in baseball: Gavin Williams has fourth straight no-decision in Guardians’ win
East Carolina baseball alum Gavin Williams ended up with his fourth straight no-decision in June in Wednesday’s 5-4 win in 10 innings by the Cleveland Guardians over the Toronto Blue Jays. He started well despite giving up a run in the fourth inning on a homer by...