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Storyteller | Currently: UNC Beat @ N&O |
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Luke DeCock
3 days ago
What if I told you ... Clemson scored a 75-yard touchdown on a WR pass on its first play from scrimmage. Dabo chose violence.
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Thad Ogburn
4 days ago
Two underperforming ACC football teams. A 10 am (yes, 10 AM!) concert by rapper Ludacris. Come for
@dmtwumasi.bsky.social
's story on what's happening in Chapel Hill on Saturday. Stay for
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
and
@chapelfowler.bsky.social
's Ludacris knowledge.
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Why is Ludacris performing at UNC Saturday? What you need to know before you go
The three-time Grammy Award winner is the third artist to perform at UNC’s pregame concert series during the football season.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article312367832.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Korie Dean
5 days ago
New: UNC has paid nearly $1 million for PR support since last year, with some work focused on the university’s reputation. The firm found stakeholders believed “Carolina has lost its ‘Way.’” With
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
&
@jwatsonfisher.bsky.social
:
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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UNC has paid nearly $1M for PR help since 2024, in part to find its ‘Way’ again
“Over the last 10 years, there’s been a degradation of what UNC stands for,” said one interviewee who the consultant interviewed last fall.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article312276218.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Thad Ogburn
15 days ago
The former provost at UNC-Chapel Hill accuses the university's Board of Trustees of "systematically hiding matters of grave public concern behind closed doors.” The latest from
@koriedean.bsky.social
and
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
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Former UNC provost sues university, trustees over alleged open meetings violations
The suit accuses the board of “systematically hiding matters of grave public concern behind closed doors.”
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article312213531.html
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That 50-yard rush by Demon June (who earned the start) is the longest run for a UNC freshman since Omarion Hampton against Georgia State in 2022. North Carolina has scored on the first drive in all three of its games so far (2 TDs and now 1 FG). UNC is up 7-0 over Richmond.
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Thad Ogburn
about 1 month ago
Was the on-field access and behavior of Jordon Hudson, the girlfriend of UNC Coach Bill Belichick, at Monday's game different from that of the significant others of neighboring or past football coaches? A Reality Check from
@jwatsonfisher.bsky.social
and
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
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Not banned from UNC football, here’s what Jordon Hudson did during Monday’s game
Jordon Hudson’s appearance at the home opener reignited scrutiny, despite her activities being normal for a coach’s partner or other guest.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article311955348.html
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Justin Pelletier
about 1 month ago
If you are looking for more of what
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
talked about this morning on
@toucherandhardy.bsky.social
, on Bill Belichick's disasterous UNC debut, find her in-depth reporting here: On the 💸 the Tar Heels are spending on Belichick:
t.co/ILPY2Vn7J7
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https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article311837751.html?giftCode=70aa17dcaa770a326894689610a0c6970e4cf17c97fecbb11cb26c4c23d9aec7
https://t.co/ILPY2Vn7J7
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Korie Dean
about 1 month ago
This
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
preview of UNC’s biggest-ever gamble on football — which kicks off tomorrow in primetime — is just chock-full of great reporting and quotes. “It’s either he’s gon’ be Beli-check or Beli-choke.”
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
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UNC’s big gamble: Will Belichick’s TCU debut live up to the investment?
With Bill Belichick at the helm, UNC is hoping to finally bring “big-time” football back to Chapel Hill
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article311837751.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Luke DeCock
about 1 month ago
If this had been Jon Sumrall or Jeff Monken or anyone else, it would be written off as transition pains. But none of them would have promised what Bill Belichick promised, or demanded what he demanded. UNC paid millions for this, and got sold a bill of goods.
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For its millions upon millions, North Carolina got sold a Bill of goods
It’s hard to imagine Bill Belichick’s college debut going any worse than a 48-14 loss to TCU that saw the students fleeing before the third quarter was even halfway over.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article311927180.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Thad Ogburn
about 1 month ago
Former intern
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
is now back with us full-time as a sports reporter. And we couldn't be happier. Get to know her.
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Meet the N&O’s newest sports reporter. Welcome, Shelby Swanson
The News & Observer hired a new sports reporter this summer. Shelby Swanson joins the staff and will be focusing on UNC athletics.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article311855389.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Ben Mullin
2 months ago
News: legendary Washington Post sports columnist
@sallyjenx.bsky.social
is leaving The Post.
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Jon Marthaler
3 months ago
From
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
:
#MNAurora
host their first playoff match in four years, chase that elusive first USL W-League title
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Aurora host their first home playoff match since 2022, with league championship game in sight
The undefeated Aurora have grown into one of the USL W League’s top teams and face high-scoring Utah United in Eagan on Saturday.
https://www.startribune.com/mn-aurora-soccer-usl-w-playoffs-utah-united/601404032
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
terryhorstman
3 months ago
I have made it to Chicago. So have the Stud Budz fan club. Tip off 45 minutes away
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
The Washington Post
3 months ago
Breaking news: Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova to win her first Wimbledon championship and sixth Grand Slam title. The 24-year old Swiatek, a former world No. 1 from Poland, has never lost a Grand Slam championship match.
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Iga Swiatek rolls over Amanda Anisimova to win first Wimbledon title
The former world No. 1 didn’t lose a single game in capturing her sixth career Grand Slam win.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07/12/iga-swiatek-wimbledon-title/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Star Tribune Sports
3 months ago
Inside the season: Pro women's football players coached up St. Louis Park's girls flag team
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Inside the season: Pro women's football players coached up St. Louis Park's girls flag team
Star Tribune journalists followed St. Louis Park as it paved its own path to a conference title in the Orioles’ first year of the Minnesota Vikings-sponsored flag football league.
https://bit.ly/3IbMo3t
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Star Tribune Sports
3 months ago
Mariah Nguyen is an Aurora standout and future Gopher with more than a million TikTok followers
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Mariah Nguyen is an Aurora standout and future Gopher with more than a million TikTok followers
While running a Vietnamese restaurant, Mariah Nguyen’s parents let her discover a love for soccer and entertaining her teammates.
https://bit.ly/44LWTmQ
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terryhorstman
3 months ago
#Lynx
look a lot more like themselves in the 2nd. They outscore the
#Mystics
27-14 in the quarter and take a 43-38 lead into the locker room, punctuated by an Alanna Smith 3 at the buzzer. Phee responds to a scoreless 1st w/ 10 in the 2nd.
#WNBA
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Great start for the Lynx in the 2025 Commissioner's Cup as they go up 20-12 over the Fever after one quarter. I'm super excited to be at the Target Center for the Star Tribune w/ Kent Youngblood. Caitlin Clark, as you probably noticed, is sidelined. Kent had the story this afternoon:
bit.ly/44qNb87
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Caitlin Clark won’t play tonight against Lynx in Commissioner’s Cup title game
The Indiana Fever guard has missed the past two games because of a groin injury, and the team announced she’ll sit out at Target Center.
https://bit.ly/44qNb87
3 months ago
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This morning, the Timberwolves introduced 18yo draft picks Joan Beringer (France) and Rocco Zikarsky (Australia) — raw, international and full of potential. Read on for a draft day call from Rudy Gobert, a Chicago-based workout where Zikarsky showed off his soccer skills and more:
bit.ly/4nscSxV
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Wolves place bets on two towering teenagers in NBA draft
Joan Beringer, a 6-11 center from France, and Rocco Zikarsky, a 7-2 center from Australia, won’t help the Timberwolves right away, but the team is betting big on the 18-year-olds' upside and work ethi...
https://bit.ly/4nscSxV
3 months ago
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
terryhorstman
3 months ago
Phee on the new cover of Slam. Her 2nd cover for the iconic magazine.
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Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams help lead a crucial 10-0 run to make it 68-59 Lynx. Sequence: Kliundikova putback lay, McBride three off Williams assist, McBride and-one lay, Williams pull-up jumper.
4 months ago
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The last time the LA Sparks came to town (just a week ago), the Lynx recorded a season-high 34 first-quarter points. Two minutes into the opening quarter, the Lynx are up 8-0 and the Sparks just called a timeout. Great start for Minnesota.
4 months ago
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Joe Ovies
4 months ago
Contract details for Stephen Belichick haven’t been released. FOIA requests? Denied. It's causing speculation he could be coach in waiting if/when Bill Belichick leaves UNC.
@giglioog.bsky.social
heard straight from AD Bubba Cunningham as to what's going on.
linktr.ee/ogtriangleme...
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No official update on Napheesa Collier’s injury (back) from the Lynx, but promising signs from open practice today: Associate Head Coach Eric Thibault: “She was feeling decent today... it’s something she’s dealt with before, so just trying to get her feeling good."
4 months ago
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It's official: the Minnesota Lynx will host the Indiana Fever for the 2025 Commissioner's Cup championship on July 1 at Target Center. Still, a big question mark remains at this moment: how is Napheesa Collier feeling? She exited the game in Q3 (clutching her back) and never returned to the bench.
4 months ago
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Luke DeCock
5 months ago
“During the probationary period, High has retained several perks that accompany being an athlete at the university, according to university correspondence.” What is going on in Chapel Hill? Via
@koriedean.bsky.social
and
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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UNC basketball player Zayden High suspended for sexual misconduct; kept team perks
High filmed a fellow student without consent during a sexual encounter, according to the student, additional sources and documentation obtained by The N&O.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article305387756.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Thad Ogburn
5 months ago
A UNC basketball player was suspended for filming another student during a sexual encounter without her consent. But the student is disappointed and angry at the university's response and lax enforcement of sanctions. Exclusive reporting from
@koriedean.bsky.social
and
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
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UNC basketball player Zayden High suspended for sexual misconduct, kept team perks
High filmed a fellow student without consent during a sexual encounter, according to the student, additional sources and documentation obtained by The N&O.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article305387756.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Mina Kimes
6 months ago
Tonight I am in the semifinals of Celebrity Jeopardy on ABC at 9 pm ET Once again I am competing on behalf of the incredible SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition here in LA:
www.selahnhc.org
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Sophie
7 months ago
I am truly terrified for Hamdan. If you don’t know who Hamdan Ballal is, he is the director of No Other Land and he and Yuval both won the Oscar for Best Documentary this year
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Ethan Hyman
7 months ago
When Spencer plays, Duke wins. Love this story by
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
. A great read to start your Friday.
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
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Why the shortest player on college basketball’s tallest team is ‘a blessing’ for Duke
The Duke Blue Devils see Spencer Hubbard as far more than a feel-good story, a viral moment, or simply an undersized walk-on.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article302426154.html
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Shelby Swanson (she/they)
Thad Ogburn
7 months ago
“I love Spencer, man, and our guys, the way they respond to him." Great story by
@shelbyswanson.bsky.social
and photos by
@tinsnow12.bsky.social
on the beloved shortest member of the very tall Duke basketball team.
www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
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Why the shortest player on college basketball’s tallest team is ‘a blessing’ for Duke
The Duke Blue Devils see Spencer Hubbard as far more than a feel-good story, a viral moment, or simply an undersized walk-on.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article302426154.html
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Joe Ovies
8 months ago
wop wop wop wop wop philly eff em up
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Tonight, No. 1 seed Duke and No. 2 seed UNC will face off in an unprecedented College Cup semifinal. But defender Olivia Migli, a Blue Devil turned Tar Heel, will watch from the sidelines. True strength isn’t always in the comeback — sometimes it’s in the courage to step away.
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10 months ago
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