Hurricane warning as Carolina eyes playoff spot
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If the Carolina Hurricanes return to the Stanley Cup final they are likely to travel the same tough route taken by the Edmonton Oilers last year, the team they beat to lift the title.
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The tropical storm brings the threat of heavy rains and flash floods to coastal regions of North and South Carolina.
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The U.S. National Hurricane Center on   Wednesday placed a hurricane watch on North Carolina and   reduced the alert for the Georgia coast to a tropical storm   warning, as Tropical Storm Ernesto swept up the Atlantic Coast.
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The small islands of the northern  Caribbean were on alert on Monday for a close encounter with  powerful Hurricane Frances, while the remnants of Tropical  Storm Gaston limped through North Carolina.
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Hundreds of National Guard troops were on alert and officials in the Carolinas warned residents to be ready for anything Wednesday as Ernesto &#151; upgraded late Wednesday to a tropical storm &#151; moved north away from Florida.
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Carolina tags Miami with their first ACC loss as UNC upsets their first top five opponent. The Heels&#39; offense puts up over 540 yards against the vaunted Canes defense.
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When, where: Tonight, 7, RBC Center, Raleigh, N.C. TV, radio: NESN, WBZ (1030). Records: Boston is 18-14-2-2 (third in the Northeast Division with 40 points); Carolina is 19-16-2-1 (first in the Southeast Division with 41 points). Goals: Eric Staal 18, Cory Stillman 18, Ray Whitney 18. Assists: Matt Cullen 29, Stillman 20, Rod Brind'Amour 20. Goaltending: Cam Ward (15-11-2, 2.75), ...
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NEW ORLEANS -- John Kasay kept the Carolina Panthers' late-run for a playoff berth on track with six field goals yesterday in a 32-21 victory over the New Orleans Saints. It was the Panthers' fourth victory in a row and, in the weak NFC, their 5-7 record has them in the middle of the wild-card race. The Saints (4-8) have ...
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CHARLOTTE - Improbable, yes. Impossible, no, as these Carolina Panthers continue to prove in their roundabout journey back to the NFL playoffs.
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A hurricane watch is issued for part of the Carolinas as Tropical Storm Ernesto gains strength over the Atlantic.
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Justin Williams thinks the Carolina Hurricanes are beginning to look like defending Stanley Cup champions. Williams scored twice and Rod Brind'Amour had two assists to help Carolina beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-1 on Saturday night.
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But now, after a five-game winning streak, the Panthers are not only alive and kicking, but if the season ended today they would be in the playoffs as a NFC&#39;s second wild card team.
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The Carolina Hurricanes staggered home Sunday, trying to figure out how it has gone so wrong, so quickly. Just a few days ago, they were one goal away from winning their first Stanley Cup. Now, they&#039;re trying to avoid a giant collapse against the resurgent Edmonton Oilers, who suddenly seem much fresher, a step or two quicker and a lot more determined.
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Big Day: This is probably the Marlins&#39; last chance to get back in the wild-card race in earnest, their final Hail Mary play. If they sweep this doubleheader -- rescheduled, because of Hurricane
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If the Carolina Hurricanes are going to make a playoff run, they're going to have to do it without their captain and leading scorer.
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North Carolina earns 1st win over top-5 team on final-play field goal, sending No. 4 &#39;Canes to stunning defeat. CHAPEL HILL, NC - North Carolina might have kicked Miami right out of the national title race.
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The Carolina Hurricanes raised a Stanley Cup championship banner and showed off the 114-year-old trophy during their first two games of the season. They already sound as if they can't wait to get away from all the hoopla.