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Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story (27) high-fives Dom Nunez (3) after scoring a three run homer during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, March 5, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Duke pauses football due to COVID-19 cluster

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 10:25 AM EST

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson argues with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Clawson's Demon Deacons play their first game since Nov. 14 when they visit Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 12. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Demon Deacons, Seminoles meet in late addition to ACC slate

By Aaron Beard Dec. 17, 2020 12:03 PM EST

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) runs the offense against Miami during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
Duke, Florida State seeking to end 3-game losing streaks

By Bob Ferrante Dec. 10, 2020 12:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. King and the Hurricanes visit Duke on Saturday night in their first game since Nov. 14. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami returns to field in newly scheduled trip to Duke

By Aaron Beard Dec. 03, 2020 12:58 PM EST

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren talks with quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) during the second half against Liberty in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Georgia Tech, NC State look to continue 2020 recoveries

By Charles Odum Dec. 03, 2020 09:25 AM EST

Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2020 11:06 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims played like he was determined to make up for lost time. ...

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins watches a Boston College point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Long waits finally end for Duke, Georgia Tech to play a game

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2020 10:52 AM EST

FILE - Baylor guard Jared Butler dribbles up court against Kansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, in this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Baylor opens this season only one poll point behind top-ranked Gonzaga in in the AP Top 25. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
More than wins, losses at stake as basketball season arrives

By Eddie Pells Nov. 22, 2020 12:20 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi wears a face shield as he watches his team play against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi says Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims' growth in making decisions is impressive for a freshman. Pitt's fierce pass rush will be a new test for Sims' ability to remain poised in the pocket on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Duke looks for spark against Charlotte after 1-5 start

By Aaron Beard Oct. 29, 2020 11:30 AM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente looks on after an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Signs of conditioning issues concern for some ACC schools

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 30, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against Duke during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 26, 2020 09:04 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 21-10. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Defense ahead of the offense early in ACC season

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 23, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State's Devin Leary (13) passes the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. The Wolfpack will try to regroup after winning just four games last season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
N.C. State parents OK'd to attend Saturday football game

By Bryan Anderson And Aaron Beard Sep. 18, 2020 12:52 PM EDT

No. 10 Notre Dame beats Duke 27-13 in ACC debut

By John Fineran Sep. 12, 2020 08:03 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Kyren Williams was ready to go in his starting debut at running back for Notre Dame. The No. 10 Irish rode the...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Duke head coach David Cutcliffe reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C. Cutcliffe is taking over playcalling duties in hopes of helping the Blue Devils find an offensive spark in 2020 after struggling to some of their lowest totals under Cutcliffe the previous season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Cutcliffe takes on playcalling as Duke seeks offensive spark

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2020 11:16 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski makes a call during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The Latest: Louisville hoping to admit 18,000 football fans

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2020 08:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, center, runs onto the field with his players before the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Orlando, Fla. The Atlantic Coast Conference and Notre Dame are considering whether the Fighting Irish will give up their treasured football independence for the 2020 season play as a member of the league. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Notre Dame opens ACC play against Duke, won't play Navy

By Aaron Beard Aug. 06, 2020 12:25 PM EDT