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Beats' picks: Will Duke women's basketball win its third battle with the Tar Heels?

By Lucy Glynn , Myles Powicki , Elle Chavis , Lilah Gorfain , Sarah Muir , Colton Schwabe , Alex Min , Ashley Currie , Tyler Walley and Martin Heintzelman | 2 days ago

In a Tobacco Road Rivalry meeting of epic proportions, No. 2 seed Duke will take on No. 3 seed North Carolina in the Sweet 16. Ahead of tipoff Friday afternoon, The Chronicle’s beats give their predictions for the matchup.

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SPORTS | FOOTBALL

‘Excited to work and get better every day’: Duke football’s NFL prospects demonstrate skills at 2025 Pro Day

By Tyler Walley | 4 days ago

The first season of Duke football under head coach Manny Diaz ended successfully, and some of the players responsible for that success participated in the program’s Pro Day Monday. With friends, family and numerous NFL scouts in attendance, these prospects participated in several tests and position drills. 

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

2025 NCAA Tournament region preview: South

By Tyler Walley | March 20, 2025

The NCAA tournament bracket was released Sunday, and the tournament is just beginning to tip off. The Blue Zone is here to break down the top teams and possible upsets in each region. Next up is the South. 

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Cooper Flagg and Toby Fournier are two of Duke's best freshmen ever. How have they grown throughout the season?

By Tyler Walley | March 18, 2025

Flagg and Fournier were both named ACC Rookie of the Year, just the third time that both programs have won the conference’s newcomer award in the same year. How have they improved this year, and what is in store for them as the NCAA Tournament begins?

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball's rebounding effort and defensive-oriented identity evident in ACC championship run

By Sarah Muir and Tyler Walley | March 10, 2025

Lawson's signature tenacity never left her players’ faces in Duke’s matchups with Notre Dame Saturday and N.C. State Sunday, and the hustle plays that Lawson preaches above all else became the Blue Devils’ key to their first ACC championship since 2013.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

IRISH GOODBYE: Duke women's basketball upsets Notre Dame 61-56 in ACC Tournament semifinals

By Tyler Walley | March 8, 2025

In one of the proudest moments of the Kara Lawson era, No. 3-seed Duke women’s basketball earned a 61-56 upset victory over No. 2-seed Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament semifinals Saturday. Sophomore guard Oluchi Okananwa scored 14 points, and the Blue Devils outrebounded the Fighting Irish 38 to 26 to advance to the ACC Championship.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Breaking down No. 11 Duke women's basketball's path through the ACC Tournament

By Tyler Walley | March 5, 2025

With Duke hurtling towards the postseason, the Blue Zone takes a look at what it will take for the Blue Devils to make a run through the ACC Tournament.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Duke men's basketball opponent preview: North Carolina

By Jerry Barajas and Tyler Walley | March 5, 2025

With only one game left in Duke men’s basketball's regular season, the Blue Devils travel to Chapel Hill for a rematch with North Carolina. The Chronicle previews the season-finale with an overview and three keys for Duke.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

In rematch against the Tar Heels, Duke women's basketball played rejuvenated and demonstrated the team's capability

By Tyler Walley | February 28, 2025

Fast-forward eight weeks, and No. 16 Duke avenged its previous loss tremendously with a 68-53 victory over the No. 8 Tar Heels. While the Blue Devils benefitted from the absence of two North Carolina starters — Reniya Kelly and Alyssa Ustby — it was ultimately Duke’s strong execution that led to the Tar Heels’ undoing.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Beats' picks: Will No. 16 Duke women's basketball defeat No. 8 North Carolina in a Cameron Indoor Stadium showdown?

By Lucy Glynn , Myles Powicki , Elle Chavis , Cayden Tu , Sarah Muir , Colton Schwabe , Alex Min , Tyler Walley and Martin Heintzelman | February 27, 2025

The last time Duke and North Carolina played, the Tar Heels earned an overtime victory against the Blue Devils. This time, No. 16 Duke looks for revenge on Senior Night. Find out what our beats think will happen.

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By Tyler Walley | March 2, 2024

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By Tyler Walley | March 2, 2024

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By Tyler Walley | March 2, 2024

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By Tyler Walley | March 2, 2024

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