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J.B. Ricks

Raleigh

Sports Anchor at Spectrum News Central NC

Sports Anchor at Spectrum News Coastal NC

Sports Journalist & PxP/Color Commentator; Athletics Coach, Teacher/Mentor/Motivational Speaker; Father to a King: IG: https://t.co/LWTW85EIHx

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Articles

  • Apr 19, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | J.B. Ricks

    DURHAM, N.C. — What began as a childhood hobby became a teenage obsession and now a college profession. Shavit Kimchi has grown into one of the best tennis players in the country. Ranked as high as 58th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, she has become a key to the Blue Devils tennis program.

  • Mar 22, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | J.B. Ricks

    DURHAM, N.C. — Duke's Dyson Williams, considered one of the best lacrosse players in the nation, could have begun his professional career after being drafted No. 1 overall by Albany in last fall's National Lacrosse League draft. But Williams decided to come back for his final year of eligibility in hopes of getting the Blue Devils one step further than their national runner-up finish a year ago.

  • Feb 28, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | J.B. Ricks

    RALEIGH, N.C. – N.C. Central head coach LeVelle Moton became the school's all-time winningest coach in December. It's a milestone that could compare with his jersey going up in the rafters at McDougald-McClendon Arena, but that's not what gets his blood pumping when it comes to the game of life. Giving back to the community that raised him has always been a top motivator.

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J.B. Ricks Sr.
J.B. Ricks Sr. @JB_Ricks
20 Jun 25

On God, I thought OKC was gonna put this joint to bed tonight. Respect @Pacers, respect. https://t.co/0TkKJXBtL2

J.B. Ricks Sr.
J.B. Ricks Sr. @JB_Ricks
20 Jun 25

Fire up that Game 7 Buckos.. we’ll be here for it. @Pacers @okcthunder

J.B. Ricks Sr.
J.B. Ricks Sr. @JB_Ricks
19 Jun 25

RT @AJGAGolf: It all comes down to this 🏆 The final round of the #PreAnnArbor has officially begun! https://t.co/owQ3BhMCP5