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IIHF says women's pro hockey in North America key to strengthening international game

A unified North American women's pro hockey league could bolster the international game in the same way the NHL does on the men's side, says the International Ice Hockey Federation's women's committee chair.

IIHF: Women's pro hockey in North America key to strengthening international game

HERNING, Denmark — A unified North American women's pro hockey league could bolster the international game in the same way the NHL does on the men's side, says the International Ice Hockey Federation's women's committee chair.

Rivalry aside, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a UNC grad, honors Duke's Mike Krzyzewski

RALEIGH, N.C. — Setting aside the heated college basketball rivalry, recently retired Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski was honored Thursday by Gov. Roy Cooper — a two-time graduate of the University of North Carolina — with the state's highest honor.

Ex-Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End & Blackpool defender Alex Baptiste joins new club

Former Bolton Wanderers defender Alex Baptiste has signed for Irish club Waterford.

beIN SPORTS Renews Exclusive Rights to the Bundesliga across Middle East & North Africa in a Three-Year Deal

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gearing up to race at North Wilkesboro

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was among the thousands of excited fans who gathered at North Wilkesboro Speedway in the Brushy Mountains of North Carolina Aug. 2 as one of stock car racing’s oldest tracks returned to life.

People living in the North West have highest health care needs - as study shows widening north-south divide

People living in the North West of England have some of the highest rates of illness in the country - particularly compared to their southern counterparts, according to new research.

Without 25 players for college football season opener, Florida A&M shows 'character and resolve' in loss to North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Without 25 ineligible players, and playing with just seven available offensive linemen, Florida A&M authored an impressive performance before succumbing to North Carolina, 56-24, on Saturday night.