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Rodd Baxley

Fayetteville

Sports Reporter at Fayetteville Observer

Covering Duke/UNC/NC State as “The Waffle House of sports writing” for @fayobserver/@usatodaysports | I got a Basketball Jones | USBWA |[email protected]

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  • 3 days ago | courier-journal.com | Rodd Baxley

    DURHAM —  Duke baseball is trying to make the College World Series for the first time in more than 60 years. Meanwhile, Murray State baseball is trying to book a trip to Omaha for the first time in program history. The Blue Devils (40-19) and Racers (42-14) will begin a best-of-three series in the Durham Super Regional on Saturday, June 7, at Jack Coombs Field. First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 1 p.m. on ESPNU.

  • 3 days ago | fayobserver.com | Rodd Baxley

    CHAPEL HILL — UNC baseball will try to make consecutive College World Series appearances for the first time since 2008-09. The No. 5 overall seed Tar Heels (45-13) take aim at Arizona (42-18) in the Chapel Hill Super Regional starting Friday, June 6 (Noon, ESPN2), at Boshamer Stadium. The best-of-three series continues June 7 (Noon, ESPN2), with the first team to two wins earning a trip to Omaha.

  • 3 days ago | blueridgenow.com | Rodd Baxley

    CHAPEL HILL — UNC baseball will try to make consecutive College World Series appearances for the first time since 2008-09. The No. 5 overall seed Tar Heels (45-13) take aim at Arizona (42-18) in the Chapel Hill Super Regional starting Friday, June 6 (Noon, ESPN2), at Boshamer Stadium. The best-of-three series continues June 7 (Noon, ESPN2), with the first team to two wins earning a trip to Omaha.

  • 3 days ago | fayobserver.com | Rodd Baxley

    James discussed his versatility as a player, his shooting improvement, and his desire to be a two-way player in the NBA. He is projected to be a second-round pick and worked out alongside Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard and Appalachian State forward CJ Huntley. James provided different things at different times for a stacked Duke squadFormer Duke basketball player Sion James found himself in an awkward situation on June 3.

  • 4 days ago | fayobserver.com | Rodd Baxley

    Duke baseball is aiming for its first College World Series trip since 1961, but coach Chris Pollard's bunch will have to beat Murray State to get to Omaha. The Blue Devils (40-19) host the Racers (42-14) in a NCAA Super Regional starting Saturday, June 7, at Jack Coombs Field in Durham. Game 1 in the best-of-three series has a 1 p.m. first pitch and is set to be televised on ESPN2.

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Rodd Baxley
Rodd Baxley @RoddBaxley
13 May 25

RT @DraftExpress: NEWS: Duke’s Kon Knueppel did not participate in the athletic testing or shooting drills portions of the NBA Draft Combin…

Rodd Baxley
Rodd Baxley @RoddBaxley
13 May 25

SVP knows ball. Can’t wait for a return to Moosehead on Thursday.

Scott Van Pelt
Scott Van Pelt @notthefakeSVP

Rain continues to be a problem here at @PGAChampionship Still a lot to learn in a short period of time. Reminds me of my many semesters at Maryland. We have learned that the Moosehead Grill does proper chicken wings. My kind of spot.

Rodd Baxley
Rodd Baxley @RoddBaxley
13 May 25

RT @DukeMBB: Thoughts with our guy @jaytatum0 💙