
Need further proof Keaton Mitchell is back? Read this
Keaton Mitchell is so fast … how fast is he? The old comic line applies to the East Carolina running back as the Baltimore Ravens wrapped up the second week of OTAs on Friday. Media outlets have been reporting on how good and fast he’s looked this week. The Baltimore...

Report: Former ECU pitcher Lance Williams commits to Maryland
It didn’t take former East Carolina pitcher Lance Williams long to decide the next step in his college future. SCOOP: ECU right-hander Lance Williams has committed to Maryland, per source. The freshman made 25 appearances in 2025, earning a win in an NCAA regional...

Pirates in baseball: Good week continues for Jeff Hoffman with another save
East Carolina alum Jeff Hoffman is having a very good week. The Toronto Blue Jays closer picked up his third save this week in a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Despite giving up a solo homer in the ninth, he recorded a strikeout and two flyouts to end it. Hoffman...
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PRL Tuesday: Watch the big day in the land of Pirates with football, baseball
Tuesday's "Pirate Radio Live" has more stuff going on than you can shake a stick at. 🏴☠️🏈 ECU Football Pro Day underway as these Pirates show out for NFL scouts. Join Pirate Radio LIVE at 3pm for a full breakdown. LISTEN, STREAM, WATCH ⏰ 3-6pm M-F 📻 92.7FM, 104.1FM 💻...
Connor Norby to miss four weeks with oblique strain
Miami Marlins third baseman and ECU alum Connor Norby will miss the first four weeks of the Major League Baseball season after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Marlins manager and ECU alum Clayton McCullough made the announcement Tuesday morning,...
Profile: Rahjai Harris looking to make it in NFL draft
Former East Carolina running back Rahjai Harris and others took part in Tuesday’s pro day. The Military Bowl MVP is looking to get an NFL team to pick him in April’s draft. He’s been on “Pirate Radio Live” weekly talking about his workouts and preparation for Tuesday....
East Carolina baseball faces Duke Tuesday in Durham
The East Carolina University baseball team heads to Durham on Tuesday to take on Duke in a non-conference game. Follow the game, which starts at 7 p.m., on our Facebook and X pages. Below is a preview from ECU Sports Information. Videos are from Pirate Radio. Check...
Tuesday is ECU football pro day, first day of spring practice
Tuesday is a big day in the world of East Carolina University football. Just ask head coach Blake Harrell. Show time! Proud of these young men! Go do your thing! 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/PI4L9DMaVG — Coach Blake Harrell 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️ (@Coach_B_Harrell) March 25,...
Gavin Williams goes five innings, gets win with five Ks in last Spring Training game
Gavin Williams looks ready for the start of the Major League Baseball season. Gavin Williams with two strikeouts in the second inning on two beautiful curveballs. 👀 pic.twitter.com/V9H0VM7sj7 — ClaseInSession (@ClaseInSession) March 25, 2025 The ECU alum was on point...
Where does Zay Jones sit in Cardinals’ future in 2025?
Zay Jones had an interesting 2024 with the Arizona Cardinals. From a suspension to only having eight catches for 84 yards, it’s obvious both are looking for better things in 2025. That’s why the ECU alum and wide receiver was signed to a one-year deal. SI.com’s...
South Carolina teen wins golf tournament sponsored by Harold Varner III foundation
A South Carolina teen took home the top honor at the 6th HV3 Invitational, a youth golf event sponsored by East Carolina alum Harold Varner III. Banks Steele of Lancaster, S.C., won the event, held at Cramer Mountain Club, was presented by the Carolinas Golf...
PRL Monday: Fallout from the start of the NCAA Tournament; Ethan Norby joins us
"Pirate Radio Live" is back with lots of reactions and coverage of the NCAA Tournament and ECU baseball. Clip will talk about the games, upsets, the schedule and -- of course -- the bracket. He'll also cover ECU baseball's weekend sweep of Memphis and this week's...
The Brian Bailey Show: Second chance at the Sweet 16
Brian Bailey is back with a new show on Monday focusing on the NCAA Tournament. The Sweet 16 is set and if you’re like most people, your bracket isn’t looking very good. Part of Monday’s show will focus on Brian’s giveaway focused on the Sweet 16 and much more. Watch...