AARON BEARD
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour talks with player during a break in the action in the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Hurricanes' outdoor game marks another Sun Belt push for NHL

By Aaron Beard Feb. 17, 2023 11:22 AM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes were days away from hosting an NHL

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
NFL sees higher grades for gender hiring in diversity study

By Aaron Beard Nov. 10, 2022 03:50 PM EST
The NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for coaching, team front-office and

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski listens while being honored following the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. The game was Krzyzewski's final at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke's Coach K turns focus to next steps after UNC loss

By Aaron Beard Mar. 06, 2022 12:23 AM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski's final home game at Duke had just ended in an

Houston Texans head coach David Culley tosses a challenge flag in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
NFL earns higher grades for diversity hiring in study

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2021 03:44 PM EST
The NFL has earned higher scores for racial and gender hiring in an annual diversity

West Virginia's Miles McBride waves to the crowd as he leaves the court following a win over Morehead State in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McBride, West Virginia beat Morehead State 84-67 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miles McBride knocked down shots from the start while West

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Study: NFL league office ahead of teams in diversity hiring

By Aaron Beard Dec. 09, 2020 02:31 PM EST
A diversity report in the NFL assigned high grades for the league office but

FILE - In this May 28, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones shoots over the Indiana Fever defense during a WNBA basketball game, in Uncasville, Conn. Led by Jones, the Sun (8-1) have won their last six games and have started to put a little distance between themselves and the rest of the league. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP, File)
Study: NBA earns overall A grade in diversity hiring

By Aaron Beard Jun. 18, 2019 03:51 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A diversity report shows the NBA still leads men's professional