PRL Friday: Counting down to ECU baseball, basketball games

ECU hosts William & Mary for three-game set, schedule changed due to weather

The East Carolina baseball team returns to action on Friday with a three-game set against William & Mary. The first game is set for 6 p.m. The Pirates (9-8) are coming off two wins over Virginia Commonwealth, one which saw Parker Byrd get his first RBI in the...

Harold Varner III starts with 2-under, 4Aces team in lead

ECU alum Harold Varner III had a bogey-free round of 69 and helped his 4Aces team get off to a good start on Friday in the opening round of the LIV Golf Singapore. .@HV3_Golf almost aces out the gate 😱 LIV Golf Singapore has begun 🙌 Tune in LIVE on the @foxsports app...

Another publication raves about Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage

With the Spring Training season winding down and teams gearing up for the start of the Major League Baseball season, one thing stands out. Team and player previews continue as squads prepare for their Breakout Game showcase. One player who is in the spotlight again is...

ECU advances with 70-65 win over UTSA, faces UAB in AAC quarters

Jordan Riley played a big role in helping East Carolina hold off UTSA in Thursday's AAC Tournament second-round play. Buccaneer Scoreboard - Paint It! ECU Basketball defeats UTSA to advance to the next round in the AAC Tournament. Jordan Riley with 22 points and 12...

The Backup Plan with Caiden Norman, Episode 1

While Holton is away, Caiden will play. 🚨The Backup Plan with Caiden Norman Episode One🚨 A 5-7 minute X series covering whatever the heck you want us to cover!! pic.twitter.com/YBOrf2T4D0 — The Holton Ahlers Show (@HoltAhlersShow) March 13, 2025 The first episode of...

Rice parts ways with baseball coach; Pirates to face Owls March 28-30

When the East Carolina baseball team plays at Rice on March 28-30, it’ll face a different head coach for the Owls. Parker Bangs will serve as the interim coach for @RiceBaseball. There are some very obvious candidates for this job, but one thing is for certain, Rice...

NFL Network ranks Shavon Revel among top athletes in upcoming draft

It’s no secret that former ECU star Shavon Revel is highly regarded in the NFL draft. He’s recovering from left knee ACL surgery and wasn’t able to participate in the NFL Combine. However, he’s met with many teams and has left a good enough impression that a lot of...

PRL Thursday: Parker Byrd, Rahjai Harris and birthday boy Zach Kaplan

"Pirate Radio Live" is coming up on Thursday with several big guests, one who is celebrating a birthday. We'll hear from Parker Byrd, who had a big Wednesday with his first college RBI for the East Carolina baseball team in the Pirates' win over Virginia Commonwealth....

Broncos’ Ja’Quan McMillian tops teammates with performance bonus check

It pays to be Ja’Quan McMillian. The ECU alum and Denver Broncos nickelback, earned a $773,090 performance bonus check for his play in the 2024-25 season. That was tops among members of the Broncos, according to 9News.com. The website reports McMillian made $915,000...

Spring Training: Zach Agnos looks better on mound in Rockies’ win

Zach Agnos had a better outing Wednesday in the Colorado Rockies’ 13-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. He struggled in his previous two outings but was much better on Wednesday. He went two innings, giving up a hit and a walk with three strikeouts while dropping...