WRAL’s Chris Lea on NC Sports History, Pro Wrestling (He was a Wrestler) & Covering the BIG FOUR

UNC Baseball Faces Unseeded Oklahoma in CWS Championship

Diamond Heels vs. Oklahoma for the CWS Title + Hurricanes’ 2nd Stanley Cup | The David Glenn ShowNorth Carolina sports are in the spotlight this June as the Carolina Hurricanes capture their second Stanley Cup and UNC baseball heads to Omaha as the favorite in the College World Series championship series against unseeded Oklahoma.David Glenn breaks down why this feels like another moment when North Carolina is the center of the sports universe and explain why UNC has a real chance to win its first baseball national title after 13 trips to Omaha.They highlight Scott Forbes’ seamless transition from Mike Fox and a Tar Heel roster built on experienced juniors, impact transfers, elite defense, and high‑end pitching led by starters Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch plus key relievers Kaeden Glauber and Jackson Rose.They also emphasize how critical Game 1 is in this best‑of‑three against Oklahoma’s powerful lineup, and why a deep outing from DeCaro could be the difference between another near‑miss and UNC finally bringing home a baseball national championship.00:00 Show Intro and Big Weekend00:56 North Carolina Sports on the Rise03:10 UNC Baseball Chasing the Title05:23 Three Keys to UNC Success09:12 Why UNC Is Favored vs Oklahoma10:16 Game One and Pitching Strategy13:39 Scott Forbes and Program Culture20:07 State of NC Sports and The Pioneers25:03 Final Predictions and Sign-OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

Chip Beck on North Carolina Golf, the 1986 U.S. Open, and Shooting 59 | This Was Then

Chip Beck on North Carolina Golf, the 1986 U.S. Open, and Shooting 59 | This Was ThenTim Peeler and Todd McGee interview Fayetteville native and PGA golfer Chip Beck on This Was Then as he reflects on being honored at a Hall of Fame banquet. Beck recounts starting golf at age 10 in 1967, being inspired by watching Jack Nicklaus and Ray Floyd at Cypress Lakes, and receiving strong family and community support in Fayetteville. He discusses the missed putt that left him runner-up to Floyd at the 1986 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, lessons about temperament from his grandfather, and the role of Pinehurst events, such as winning the Donald Ross twice. Beck explains choosing the University of Georgia on a full scholarship, his pro career highlights, including shooting 59 in Memphis, travel and randomness in golf, friendships and lessons from players like Seve Ballesteros, Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, and Sam Snead, and later transitioning into insurance after difficulty finding golf industry work in North Carolina.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:06 First Swing at 1001:55 Nicklaus Visit Sparks Dream04:04 Fayetteville Community Support05:36 The Missed US Open Putt06:29 Lessons on Temper and Family07:49 Pinehurst and Donald Ross Wins08:54 Choosing Georgia Golf11:42 Going All In on Pro Golf14:44 Shooting 59 Story15:52 Remembering Every Shot17:43 Closing Stretch to 5920:57 Imagination Putting21:21 What Is A Spike Mark22:00 Amedeos Sponsor Break22:46 Golfers And Randomness24:25 Greg Norman World Tour25:54 Rivals And Legends31:35 Early Tour Money33:11 Favorite Places To Play34:43 Japan Injury Miracle36:09 Home And Next Chapter37:23 Closing ThanksWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

CANES WIN STANLEY CUP - STAAL MVP - DG has the Details!

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions again — and we’ve got instant reaction from Vegas and back home in North Carolina.In this special “Carolina Hurricanes Win the 2026 Stanley Cup: David Glenn's Immediate Postgame Breakdown,” Mike Waddell and David Glenn deliver a full Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 6 recap, breaking down Carolina's 3–0 win, the key goals, and how the Canes closed out the 2026 Stanley Cup Final for the franchise's second Cup and first since 2006. Glenn explains what this championship means for Raleigh, North Carolina, sports and Canes fans across the state.You'll also hear why Rod Brind'Amour's legacy as 2006 captain and now 2026 Cup‑winning head coach is Hall‑of‑Fame worthy, how Jordan Staal became the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner and playoff MVP, and how Brandon Bussi stepped in after Frederik Andersen's struggles and injury. The guys dig into the Stankoven–Hall–Blake line, Carolina's scoring depth, and the roster moves by GM Eric Tulsky and owner Tom Dundon that helped build a champion.If you love Carolina Hurricanes highlights, NHL playoffs analysis, and Canes talk, this episode is for you. From “drought to dynasty,” David Glenn shares emotional personal backstory, big‑picture X‑and‑O breakdowns, and what this title means for hockey culture in Carolina and the future of this core.Timestamps:00:00 Show Open and Intro00:39 Canes Win Cup 202601:08 DG Emotional Backstory03:02 Why This Matters NC04:41 From Drought to Dynasty06:07 NHL Respect and Run07:46 Goalies and Team Depth08:54 Bussi Steps In15:40 Unsung Heroes and Depth21:45 Roster Moves That Worked24:36 Sponsor Break – Amedeo's25:52 Defense Wins It27:07 Jacob Slavin Spotlight33:40 What Title Means Franchise38:47 Hockey Culture in Carolina42:29 Parade Memories and Future47:21 Rod Hall of Fame Case48:15 Wrap Up and Partners51:10 Network Sign OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

When Babe Ruth Collapsed: The Asheville Train Station Incident

SEASON TWO PREMIERE | THIS WAS THEN, from the North Carolina Baseball Museum in Wilson, Todd McGee and Tim Peeler explore Babe Ruth's deep ties to North Carolina beyond his first pro home run in Fayetteville in 1914. They recount the 1925 "stomach ache heard 'round the world," when Ruth collapsed on an Asheville train platform during a Yankees barnstorming trip, was mistakenly reported dead, later underwent surgery in New York, and returned to play that season with reduced numbers before rebounding in 1926–27. Todd and Tim also describe Ruth's repeated hunting vacations at the exclusive Camp Bryan near New Bern and Havelock, his friendships and interactions with local families and kids, and his final North Carolina appearance in 1935—an exhibition in Fayetteville where NC State's Lefty Freeman struck him out as Ruth soon retired. They also connect Ruth to Ernie Shore's 1917 near-perfect game after Ruth's ejection.00:00 Welcome to the Museum00:32 First Homer in Fayetteville01:44 Bellyache Heard Round World02:31 Collapse in Asheville04:53 Surgery and 1925 Season06:12 Back on Top in 192706:41 Nude Press Conference07:28 Camp Bryan Hunting Escape10:44 Food Friends and Legends13:38 Called Shot for Sutton15:12 Sponsor Break Amedeos15:58 Final NC Game in 193518:02 Lefty Freeman Strikes Him Out20:11 Retirement and No Return21:18 Ernie Shore Perfect Game Tale23:19 Full Circle Wrap Up24:37 Thanks and Sign OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

Stanley Cup Final Game 4 Preview: Can the Hurricanes Slow Down Vegas? #NFL #Canes

David Glenn on Canes-VGK 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Game 4 Keys, Rod Brind'Amour, and Carolina's Hockey Rise #NCPork #NHL #Canes On the David Glenn Show, Mike Waddell and David Glenn discuss the 2026 Stanley Cup Final as the Vegas Golden Knights lead the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 heading into Game 4 in Las Vegas, reflecting on Carolina’s dramatic near-comeback in Game 3. Glenn frames the Canes' rise from nine straight playoff misses before Tom Dundon bought the team in 2018 to eight straight playoff appearances under coach Rod Brind'Amour, including four Eastern Conference Finals and this Finals run, alongside the growth of North Carolina's hockey culture. He explains Brind'Amour's system and mindset during the 4–0 deficit in Game 3, and outlines Game 4 keys: fewer mistakes against Vegas' high-end talent, improved goaltending from Frederik Andersen or Brandon Bussey, and more production from Sebastian Aho while relying on scoring depth. Glenn picks Carolina despite the series odds.00:00 Show Open and Setup00:39 Canes Finals Context01:46 The 2018 Turning Point03:19 Dundon Hires Rod07:37 North Carolina Sports Boom10:54 Rod Arrival Story14:59 Culture Shift and Belief18:16 Sponsor Break Jimmy's19:15 Game Three Comeback Talk19:47 Rod Coaching Philosophy26:47 Sponsor Break Sammy's27:36 Keys to Win Game Four34:28 DG Pick and 2006 Memories40:29 Network Close and OutroWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState