SI report: ECU alum, Dallas rookie Shavon Revel suffers ‘setback with his knee’
SI.com NFL reporter Albert Breer reports East Carolina alum and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Shavon Revel Jr., has suffered a “setback with his knee” as he works to recover from a torn ACL. When discussing the #Cowboys draft class, @AlbertBreer added that CB Shavon...
Report: Sun Belt Conference interested in ECU; Pirates will take ‘wait and see approach’
Could East Carolina join the Sun Belt Conference? That’s the buzz, according to one website. David Schultz, who reports on the conference for Sun Belt Syndicate, posted the idea on his X page. He reported, “A source tells me the @SunBelt has reached out to...
Trey Yesavage to pitch Wednesday, moves into MLB Pipeline’s top 10 right-handed pitchers’ list
East Carolina alum and Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage will pitch in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday for the New Hampshire River Cats. He’ll do so with a new distinction. Savage has moved into MLB Pipeline’s top-10 list for right-handed pitchers....
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PRL Friday: Former ECU star Bruce Bivens joins show; Keith LeClair Classic starts
Friday's edition of "Pirate Radio Live" includes a blast from the past. Former ECU football star Bruce Bivens will be in the studio at 4 p.m. He was also previously the Football Director Of Player Development. Also scheduled to join the show are WCTI's Brian North,...
Pirates announce 2025 football schedule
East Carolina University announced its 2025 football schedule on Friday. On Monday, a couple of tweaks were announced. The Pirates could have up to five games not on Saturday this season. ECU opens up on Thursday, Aug. 29 at NC State. In addition, the BYU game has...
Five ECU alumni among Yahoo Sports’ 26-and-under power rankings
Yahoo Sports has five ECU alumni among its latest list of 26-and-under power rankings for Major League Baseball. The names mentioned include Connor Norby, Alec Burleson, Carson Whisenhunt, Gavin Williams and Trey Yesavage. Yahoo calls the list “a remix on the...
ECU baseball hosts 22nd annual Keith LeClair Classic
The ECU baseball team returns to the field on Friday as host of the 22nd annual Keith LeClair Classic. Kent State, Indiana State and Virginia Tech are also involved in the three-day event. ECU hosts Kent State on Friday at 4:30 p.m. then faces Indiana State on...
Broncos’ mock draft has team selecting Shavon Revel in first round
Add the Denver Broncos to the teams that in a mock NFL draft would pick former ECU football star Shavon Revel. USA Today’s Broncos Wire published a story where the Broncos would choose Revel at pick No. 20. They said the selection was based on his 2023 performance...
Spring Training: Zach Agnos has third appearance, gets perfect inning with K
Zach Agnos is staying busy during Spring Training. The ECU alum and Colorado Rockies relief pitcher saw action for the third time this spring in Thursday’s game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He came on in the sixth inning and was perfect, facing three batters and...
Former ECU interim chancellor facing charges in man’s death
A former East Carolina University interim chancellor is facing charges in the death of a man in February in Raleigh. WITN is reporting that Daniel Gerlach, who resigned from ECU in October 2019 after a video surfaced of him drinking with students in downtown...
PRL Thursday: Rahjai Harris, Danny Beal part of busy show
"Pirate Radio Live" has a busy Thursday with a lot of ground to cover. ECU baseball is coming off Wednesday's win over Old Dominion. Pirates head coach Cliff Godwin got his 400th career win with the victory. They will cover this and the other sports news and events...
UFL quarterbacks, including Holton Ahlers, in disagreement with league
The 24 quarterbacks in the UFL, including ECU alum Holton Ahlers, signed a letter saying they would not attend a weekend training camp due to ongoing labor negotiations. Ahlers hosts "The Holton Ahlers Show" on Pirate Radio's YouTube page. It can be seen on social...
Zach Agnos emerging as dark horse candidate to make Colorado Rockies
Could Zach Agnos’ success early in Spring Training be a sign of him making the team? BVMSports.com reports the ECU alum and Colorado Rockies relief pitcher “is emerging as a surprising contender during spring training. Transitioning from a successful collegiate...