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Sitting in the press box at Sun Life Stadium watching Duke and Miami play one of the ugliest football games I can remember, I could only think one thing—these guys are playing some great music.
Everyone knows what it looks like to play on the field—that’s what the cameras are following, and it’s the whole point of the game. But what does it mean to get benched?
The Blue Devils' nonconference performance translated well to the scoreboard: 174-46. But other numbers—particularly opponents' success rushing the ball—could be a cause for concern heading into...
After a national championship in taekwondo and top-10 finishes in cycling, rowing, men's volleyball and women's lacrosse, Blue Devil clubs are reloading for the upcoming season.
Stories like Ray Rice are like modern day Greek myths—using the errors of the gods to expose the faults of man.
The first time I ever walked through the student gate and into the concourse I was amazed by the difference between this stadium and all of the college stadiums that I had grown up seeing on...
By the time you’re earning seven figures to play, the phrase “it’s just a game” no longer applies.
Looking at recent trends on third down, it appears as though the Blue Devils are still evolving even as they enjoy success not seen in 20 years.
For the Blue Devils, the fact that you care about next year means they are accomplishing their ultimate goal. Now Duke has 12 Saturdays to write the rest of the story.
First impressions are everything and the sports world is no different.
Instead of spending so much time worrying about whether Duke has become a football school or remains a basketball one, follow a golf match, or cheer on the tennis team.
The summer of 2014 was bookended by two racially-fueled conflicts in sports, and all it demonstrated was that issues concerning race relations are every bit as subjective as they are complex.
Former editor Daniel Carp gives his thoughts on entering his final year at Duke and contemplates redshirting.
In his swan song to The Chronicle's 109th volume, Daniel Carp recounts his experiences during his year as sports editor.
If you’ll excuse me, I think I hear the Zamboni warming up.
It is a momentous, excruciating day for Blue Devil fans, who yet again see a star athlete forgo the rest of his college career to pursue his lifelong dream of NBA success
It is a momentous, excruciating day for Blue Devil fans, who yet again see a star athlete forgo the rest of his college career to pursue his lifelong dream of NBA success
I checked the Duke eRecruiting website when I heard Steve Wojciechowski was taking the head coaching job at Marquette.
I picked Mercer to beat Duke in one of my brackets, and I haven't told anybody about it until now.
At the end of the day, we're all bass fishermen at heart.