Mark Bergin

Raleigh

Podcast Host at Bleav Podcast Network

Contributing Writer at Florida Politics

Senior Multiplatform Producer at WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)

📍 Raleigh, NC 🎤 Steelers podcast host for @bleavnetwork ✍️ Digital content for @wral 🐯 Mizzou alum

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Articles

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has to hit in the 2025 NFL Draft

6 days ago | wralsportsfan.com | Chris Lea |Mark Bergin

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan can't afford to miss in the draft and needs to find impact players that can play right away.
Canes begin playoff series vs. Devils on Easter Sunday

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Pat Welter |Mark Bergin

The NHL released the first-round schedule for Carolina's best-of-seven playoff series with New Jersey. YEAH, IT DEFINITELY IS GOING TO MISS THE BIG BUT IN THE MASK ALWAYS GOT A GREAT LAUGH AND A BIG REACTION. >> THE NHL PLAYOFFS ARE OFFICIALLY SET THE HURRICANES OPEN THEIR 7 GAME SERIES WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS SUNDAY, THE LENOVO CENTER. HERE WE GO. SAYS CAROLINA'S 7TH STRAIGHT TRIP TO THE POSTSEASON. IT'S TIME FOR THEM.
Caroline Hurricanes’ traditions: ‘Storm Surge’ postgame celebration, a ‘Bunch of Jerks’

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Mark Bergin

Carolina Hurricanes fans have unique traditions, including the post-win "Storm Surge" celebration and the embrace of the "bunch of jerks" label after a hockey broadcaster’s criticism. These customs, along with pregame tailgating, contribute to the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the Hurricanes as they prepare for their seventh consecutive playoff appearance.
Report: Bill Belichick's girlfriend asks about social media monitoring

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Mark Bergin

Tags: Bill Belichick, UNC sports, college football In an article from The Athletic, a report shows that Jordon Hudson has been in contact with UNC athletic staff members. Hudson has asked them to refer to Steve Belichick, a member of the coaching staff, simply by his name, highlighting his own accomplishments, rather than as the head coach's son. US THAT STORY COMING UP ON WRAL NEWS AT 5.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season: NC State forecasters predict 12-15 named storms

1 week ago | wral.com | Mark Bergin

North CarolinaState University researchers on Tuesday released their forecast for theupcoming Atlantic hurricane season. Theuniversity’s researchers are calling for 12-15 namedstorms to form in the Atlantic.
Potential trade scenarios for the Carolina Panthers on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Chris Lea |Mark Bergin

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan will be able to trade down in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chris? Does 2 weeks. 2 weeks. And the Panthers' future will be forever changed in 2 weeks. Who shall we get In a world Let's get this sucker started. Get dialed in Panthers fans. Here comes an in-depth look at your team. Exclusive interviews locker room insight. Let's huddle up for Panthers Playbook.
Aziaha James, Saniya Rivers invited to the 2025 WNBA Draft in New York City

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Mark Bergin

NC State players Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers received invites to the 2025 WNBA Draft. The draft is set for 7:30 p.m. ET Monday at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. It airs on ESPN. During the 2024-25 season, James led the Wolfpack in scoring at 17.9 points per game. Rivers led the team in assists (3.8 per game), steals (1.6 per game) and blocks (1.3 per game). ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter provided analysis on both James and Rivers.
Carolina Hurricanes sign Russian defenseman Alexander Nikishin

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Mark Bergin

Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, NHL, Alexander Nikishin Alexander Nikishin, a 2020 draftee, signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes. THE FLAMES. 4 PEOPLE ARE BEING TREATED FOR VARIOUS INJURIES. >> CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE PLAYOFF BOUND AND NOW THEY'VE ADDED THE NHL'S NUMBER ONE PROSPECT TO THEIR ROSTER. RUSSIAN DEFENSEMAN ALEXANDER INDICATIONS SIGNED A TWO-YEAR DEAL WITH THE HURRICANES. CAROLYN DRAFTED HIM IN TWENTY-TWENTY BUT HE'S BEEN PLAYING IN RUSSIA.
UNC, NC State and Duke: What's on tap for next season?

2 weeks ago | wralsportsfan.com | Brian Murphy |Mark Bergin

WRAL sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy discusses what the Triangle's men's basketball teams should expect for the 2025-26 season. STILL HAD MY BACK. >> THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON IS OVER AND ENDED WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DISAPPOINTMENT. DUKE MADE THE FINAL 4. UNC BARELY MADE THE TOURNAMENT. NC STATE DIDN'T EVEN MAKE THE ACC TOURNAMENT NEXT SEASON WILL BRING COACHING CHANGES. REFRESH LAW ROSTERS AND A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY FROM NIL.
NC bill would give police emergency access to cell phone locations

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Laura Leslie |Mark Bergin |Josie Zimmer

North Carolina House lawmakers are moving ahead with a bill requiring wireless providers to cooperate with law enforcement. Providers would be required to quickly provide cell phone location data to police in case of a 911 call or emergency. More than half the states have a similar law, which the result of a woman's murder nearly 20 years ago. In 2007, Kelsey Smith was kidnapped from a Kansas shopping center and murdered. Police wanted to use the location of her cellphone to help find her. State Rep.