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May 29, 2023; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Duke Blue Devils midfielder Garrett Leadmon (1) reacts after scoring against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial. | Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports But it was a great season for the Blue Devils nonetheless. It was close but no cigar Monday as Duke’s drive for a fourth national lacrosse championship came up short, with the Blue Devils losing to Notre Dame 13-9. The Irish built a 6-1 halftime lead that, ultimately, Duke couldn’t overcome. However, the Blue Devils did outscore the Irish 8-7...

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via The offensive line forms a solid foundation while the skill positions are in flux. Watching the Carolina Panthers 2023 offense might be similar to watching a kindergartner eat a two-scoop ice cream cone on a hot summer day. The cone is the solid, firm, reliable foundation providing the underlying structure. The tower of ice cream scoops are mashed together in a precariously delicate balance that can just as easily tumble off the cone on to the hot concrete than arrive in the kid’s mouth. For the Panthers, the offensive line...

In a May 11 article for Bleacher Report, Greg Swartz postulated the idea of the Charlotte Hornets acquiring Lonzo Ball (among others) in return for Gordon Hayward. The idea behind the trade is that the Chicago Bulls get another wing scorer to pair with DeMar DeRozan, and the Hornets add another Ball brother to keep […] Proposed trade that sees Hornets’ add Lonzo Ball misses the mark - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

DURHAM – Duke baseball was selected as the No. 2 seed in the Conway, S.C., regional Monday, the selection committee announced. The selection marks the 10th NCAA tournament appearance for the Blue Devils, and the first since 2021.

After securing a top-2 selection in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets have every reason to begin rebuilding their roster around LaMelo Ball. Regardless of whether it’s Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller, the Hornets will be adding a future All-Star talent to their rotation on draft night. Perhaps Charlotte will also add another ready-made […] Ranking the Charlotte Hornets’ Top 5 Trade Assets - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – The 14th-ranked Blue Devils closed out the final day of competition at the 2023 NCAA Rowing Championships at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J., on Sunday.

Senior offensive lineman Graham Barton and redshirt senior defensive tackle DeWayne Carter were named to the 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Team, the organization announced.

With the NBA offseason right around the corner, it will be interesting to see what the Charlotte Hornets do to rebuild or re-tool their roster. Obtaining the second overall pick in the upcoming draft was a nice boost to begin the summer, but more will need to be done. This year’s free agency class isn’t […] Ranking the 3 Hornets that are most likely to be traded this offseason - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

 PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 27: Duke Blue Devils midfield Garrett Leadmon (1) interacts with teammates after he scored the game winning goal in overtime during the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championships Semifinal game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Penn State Nittany Lions on May 27, 2023, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The Blue Devils defeated the Nittany Lions 16-15 to advance to the national championship game. | Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Duke scores on a controversial goal that will be talked about for a good while,...

The Charlotte Hornets will enter the 2023 offseason with some big decisions to make. After failing to make the playoffs for the seventh straight season, it’s clear that the front office’s current approach isn’t working. Factor in the rumors surrounding Michael Jordan’s willingness to sell the team and some tough free agency decisions, and the […] Hornets 2023 offseason primer: Targets, outgoing free agents, trades, draft needs and more - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duke track and field program closed out NCAA East Regional action in style as the final day of women's competition saw the Blue Devils secure spots in the NCAA Outdoor Championships in eight of the 10 events they competed in – five of those coming via record-breaking performances.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A strong start to the second round for Duke was rebuffed by the difficulty of the Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club, as the Blue Devils finished at 20-over, 300, on Saturday afternoon. Junior Ian Siebers finished his round at 1-over, 71, to lead Duke's efforts in the second round.

After an impressive 2022-23 NBA season with the Charlotte Hornets, Kelly Oubre Jr. will likely find himself fielding multiple calls in free agency. Of course, Mitch Kupchak will probably try and retain the talented wing, but given his production, Oubre Jr. may want to test the waters and see what other options are out there […] 5 Biggest threats to steal Kelly Oubre Jr. from Charlotte Hornets - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

They share the same first name and also are members of the Serbian national basketball team, seemingly creating a natural bond. That’s about the extent of their similarities, though. But …

With their second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers chose to look for help for the first overall pick in the draft in Bryce Young. Jonathan Mingo, standing at 6-foot-2 and 225 lbs, could be the help the Panthers are looking for in the 2023 season. While much of the attention may […] The post Panthers’ best rookie sleeper to make impact in 2023 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.