WATCH: Harold Varner III picks his favorite Jordan sneaker and why
If you are a fan of the Air Jordan Nike brand, you're not alone. ECU golf alum Harold Varner III is not only a fan of Nike and the Jordan brand, but they are also one of his sponsors. He has an impressive collection of shoes and would be a fan even if the company...
CFL Week 8 wrap: DaShaun Amos, Hamilton win again
DaShaun Amos and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are the hottest team in the CFL. The ECU football alum and his team won their fifth straight on Sunday, holding off the British Columbia Lions, 37-33. It’s the first time since 2019 that Hamilton (5-2) has had such a winning...
ECU football opens fall practice, begins prep for NC State opener
It's officially football season as East Carolina stepped onto the practice field early Monday. The Pirates worked out and head coach Blake Harrell took questions from the media about the start to his first full season as head coach. Pirate Radio was there for the...
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ECU baseball adds former Liberty pitcher to 2026 roster
When one door closes, another one opens. Headed east #comitted pic.twitter.com/eNTPXByP7f — Joseph Webb (@j_webb2004) June 10, 2025 The recent departures of more than 10 players from the East Carolina baseball team to the transfer portal have created a lot of news in...
PRL Tuesday: Mack, Mully, Bryce and Big Rock
Tuesday's "Pirate Radio Live" has some of our regulars as well as something new. Clip Brock, Chandler Honycutt and the rest of the gang will have a lot to talk about in the world of sports, from ECU baseball to NBA and NHL. We'll hear from regulars like Mike Mullis,...
ECU’s Burress, Norby garner Perfect Game postseason All-America accolades
East Carolina baseball players Ethan Norby and Braden Burress have each picked up postseason honors from Perfect Game, the organization announced on Tuesday. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly...
Bradley Zayac latest to leave ECU baseball, enter transfer portal
Bradley Zayac is the last member of the East Carolina University baseball team to enter the transfer portal. On3.com’s Jonathan Wagner posted the news to his X account on Tuesday morning. Zayac was the starting pitcher against Coastal Carolina in the Conway Regional...
Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman gets save as Blue Jays top Cardinals in game vs. former Pirates
Two former East Carolina baseball players nearly squared off in Monday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals. Jeff Hoffman picked up his 16th save of the season after the Blue Jays scored in the 10th inning. They then held on for a 5-4 win over...
ECU lacrosse coach to serve as assistant for Haudenosaunee women’s national team
ECU lacrosse head coach Brittany Dipper will be busy as an assistant coach for the Haudenosaunee Women's National Team for the Pan-American Lacrosse Association women's qualifier, which begins competition later in June. Below are more details from ECU Sports...
ECU’s Burress tabbed NCBWA First Team Freshman All-American
East Carolina baseball's Braden Burress was recognized on Monday by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association by being selected to the First Team Freshman All-American Team. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio...
Can ECU alum, Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell be next Devin Hester?
Keaton Mitchell said when he was growing up, he admired NFL Hall of Famer Devin Hester. Maybe he’ll be the next Hester, or first Mitchell. Mitchell could be fighting for carries in a backfield that will feature Derrick Henry and Justice Hill again. So Mitchell may see...
Blue Jays promote Trey Yesavage to Double-A New Hampshire
Trey Yesavage just got his Vancouver Canadians’ photos on his Major League Baseball bio. Now it’s time to update that. The East Carolina baseball alum and Toronto Blue Jays No. 2 prospect has been promoted to Double-A New Hampshire. The news was reported by Blue Jays...
PRL Monday: Future of college sports, paying athletes & more
It's Monday and we've already had a busy day of sports. "Pirate Radio Live" will catch you up on what you may have missed. Among the topics on deck that Clip Brock and the crew will discuss include: Future of college sports and paying student-athletes Which ECU...