
The Parker Byrd Show: Mark Gottfried
The latest edition of "The Parker Byrd Show" features a familiar face to fans of ACC basketball. Mark Gottfried has been a college basketball coach for many years. He's remembered most in these parts for his time at NC State. Parker Byrd got the chance to catch up...

Watch: Keaton Mitchell working out with Ravens during OTAs
Keaton Mitchell and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens were busy on Wednesday running drills and participating in activities during their mandatory Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Ravens have an impressive RB trio with Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell...

Ryan Jones placed on retired list after injury with Calgary
Former East Carolina football star Ryan Jones has been placed on the retired list after a bad lower-body injury during a CFL preseason game with the Calgary Stampeders. Jones, who was a tight end with the Pirates, suffered a broken leg in the second half of the May 19...
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Five former Pirates named to MLB Spring Breakout rosters
On Thursday, Major League Baseball announced its second annual Spring Breakout. East Carolina University also announced five former members of the school's baseball team will be playing. Below is a press release from ECU Sports Information with more on those selected...
Ja’Quan McMillian staying with Broncos after one-year deal
The Denver Broncos have placed a 1-year, $1.03 million tender to ECU alum and cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. According to USA Today’s Broncos Wire, the team exercised the deal after McMillian’s contract expired. He became a free agent and was given an Exclusive Rights...
Pirate Radio’s Mustache March T-shirts for sale to raise money for ALS research
Pirate Radio is proud to announce a way to support East Carolina University's Mustache March and help raise money for ALS research. We're selling our Mustache March T-shirts at Greenville's The Buccaneer Music Hall, Dirty Dan's and Overtime Tavern. Now, for just $10,...
PRL Thursday: An update from Rahjai Harris leads a jam-packed show
We have another jam-packed edition of "Pirate Radio Live" for Thursday. Among the guests will be former ECU running back Rahjai Harris, who joins us for an offseason update on his NFL Draft preparation. We'll also hear from WNCT-TV's Ken Watlington, former ECU...
Jeff Hoffman ready to help Blue Jays, craves closer role
Jeff Hoffman came into Monday’s Spring Training game for the Toronto Blue Jays ready to go to work. The ECU alum struck out the three batters he faced on 14 pitches, 10 of them for strikes. That’s what the Blue Jays were hoping they’d get from him each time. The...
Spring Training: Connor Norby, Alec Burleson have big days at plate; Jenkins-Cowart plays
Connor Norby had a big day at the plate and Jacob Jenkins-Cowart had his first at-bat during Wednesday’s Spring Training game for the Miami Marlins against the Washington Nationals. Connor Norby with an RBI single up the middle. #Marlins lead 1-0...
Emma Jackson’s home run powers ECU softball past Michigan
Emma Jackson's two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning powered East Carolina to a 2-1 victory over Michigan during Wednesday's home game. ECU improved to 12-7 with the win. Below is a full report from ECU Sports Information along with posts from ECU...
Arlington Renegades roster features ECU alumni Holton Ahlers and Isaiah Winstead
The UFL’s Arlington Renegades has two ECU alumni who are familiar with each other. In addition to former ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers — host of Pirate Radio’s “The Holton Ahlers Show” on its YouTube page — Isaiah Winstead is also competing for a spot on the team....
Watch: Jeff Hoffman covers wide range of topics ahead of new season with Blue Jays
Jeff Hoffman’s return to the Toronto Blue Jays as a potential closer certainly has fans excited. The ECU alum signed a three-year deal in the offseason and has pitched very well in two spring training games, including one where he struck out three batters on 14...
PRL Wednesday: ECU baseball wins, Holton Ahlers in UFL camp
Wednesday's Pirate Radio Live covers a number of topics heading into the middle of the week. Clip and Chandler will be joined by two of ECU baseball's top stars, Colby Wallace and Dixon Williams. They'll discuss Tuesday's win over Gardner-Webb in Fayetteville, this...