ECU’s Parker Byrd receives first pitch from child with cancer, nearly hits homer
East Carolina baseball star Parker Byrd continues to inspire. NBC News+@parkerbyrd11 = Wholesome content🤟🏴☠️#PIRATES pic.twitter.com/kN6mk3FRNm — ECU Baseball (@ECUBaseball) July 1, 2025 In addition to hosting "The Parker Byrd Show," he’s playing baseball this summer...
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...
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Zach Agnos gets minor league award from Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies organization has recognized ECU alum Zach Agnos. On Monday, the team announced he had been named the winner of the Rick Mathews Pitcher of the Year Award. It’s given to the top minor league pitcher within the organization. Our 2024 Minor League...
PRL Monday: Talking ECU’s baseball, basketball wins, Ethan Norby & Justin Hardy
Monday's "Pirate Radio Live" will cover all aspects of East Carolina sports. It was a good weekend with the ECU baseball team going 2-1 in the 22nd annual Keith LeClair Classic. The ECU men's and women's basketball teams also won on the court and the softball team was...
The Brian Bailey Show: Third round of high school hoops state playoffs
The newest edition of "The Brian Bailey Show" will focus on the third round of the high school basketball playoffs. Two teams from Pitt County have made it this far. J.H. Rose's boys coach Robert Duck will join the show to talk about the Rampants' success so far. Rose...
Spring Training: Connor Norby has best day at plate in win over Cardinals
ECU alum Connor Norby had a hit, drove in a run and scored a run for the Miami Marlins in a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Connor Norby spanks an RBI single.@Marlins lead 4-1. pic.twitter.com/CbANZMetSt — Marlins Radio Network (@MarlinsRadio)...
MLB.com highlights ECU connection between Connor Norby, Clayton McCullough
MLB.com is highlighting something fans of East Carolina already knew about. Marlins reporter Christina De Nicola wrote “Six unique connections within the Marlins’ roster.” First among them is the ECU alum Connor Norby and Clayton McCullough. Norby joined the Marlins...
Pirates close out Keith LeClair Classic with win over Virginia Tech
The East Carolina baseball team put a bow on the 22nd annual Keith LeClair Classic with an impressive 6-1 win over Virginia Tech on Sunday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. ECU (5-6) held Virginia Tech to five hits. Virginia Tech (8-3) came into Sunday’s game batting .351....
SI: Carson Whisenhunt re-tooled, ready for big leagues
The San Francisco Giants have a strong farm system but not a lot of talent ready right now to play in the majors. SI.com’s latest story on the Giants points out two players ready for the big leagues: first baseman Bryce Eldridge and ECU alum and left-hander Carson...
Shavon Revel talks about visit with Raiders during NFL Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up on Sunday with teams getting to see prospects participate in various drills ahead of the NFL draft. Former ECU star Shavon Revel couldn’t participate in the drills due to his recovery from left ACL surgery. However, he got the...
Pirates hold off Charlotte to win on Senior Day
RJ Felton’s 27 points and some timely play by the East Carolina men’s basketball team led to a 78-76 Senior Day win over Charlotte on Sunday at Minges Coliseum. The victory secured ECU’s first winning season since the 2012-13 season. The Pirates are now 17-12 overall,...
Pirates wrap up Tiger Invitational with 11-2 win over Lafayette
The East Carolina softball team wrapped up play Sunday in Clemson’s Tiger Invitational with an 11-2 victory in five innings over Lafayette. ECU improved to 11-7 after scoring three runs in the first inning, six in the second and another in the third. Below is a report...