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Diamond Heels vs. Oklahoma for the CWS Title + Hurricanes’ 2nd Stanley Cup | The David Glenn ShowNorth Carolina sports are in the spotlight this June as the Carolina Hurricanes capture their second Stanley Cup and UNC baseball heads to Omaha as the favorite in the College World Series championship series against unseeded Oklahoma.David Glenn breaks down why this feels like another moment when North Carolina is the center of the sports universe and explain why UNC has a real chance to win its first baseball national title after 13 trips to Omaha.They highlight Scott Forbes’ seamless transition from Mike Fox and a Tar Heel roster built on experienced juniors, impact transfers, elite defense, and high‑end pitching led by starters Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch plus key relievers Kaeden Glauber and Jackson Rose.They also emphasize how critical Game 1 is in this best‑of‑three against Oklahoma’s powerful lineup, and why a deep outing from DeCaro could be the difference between another near‑miss and UNC finally bringing home a baseball national championship.00:00 Show Intro and Big Weekend00:56 North Carolina Sports on the Rise03:10 UNC Baseball Chasing the Title05:23 Three Keys to UNC Success09:12 Why UNC Is Favored vs Oklahoma10:16 Game One and Pitching Strategy13:39 Scott Forbes and Program Culture20:07 State of NC Sports and The Pioneers25:03 Final Predictions and Sign-OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions again — and we’ve got instant reaction from Vegas and back home in North Carolina.In this special “Carolina Hurricanes Win the 2026 Stanley Cup: David Glenn's Immediate Postgame Breakdown,” Mike Waddell and David Glenn deliver a full Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 6 recap, breaking down Carolina's 3–0 win, the key goals, and how the Canes closed out the 2026 Stanley Cup Final for the franchise's second Cup and first since 2006. Glenn explains what this championship means for Raleigh, North Carolina, sports and Canes fans across the state.You'll also hear why Rod Brind'Amour's legacy as 2006 captain and now 2026 Cup‑winning head coach is Hall‑of‑Fame worthy, how Jordan Staal became the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner and playoff MVP, and how Brandon Bussi stepped in after Frederik Andersen's struggles and injury. The guys dig into the Stankoven–Hall–Blake line, Carolina's scoring depth, and the roster moves by GM Eric Tulsky and owner Tom Dundon that helped build a champion.If you love Carolina Hurricanes highlights, NHL playoffs analysis, and Canes talk, this episode is for you. From “drought to dynasty,” David Glenn shares emotional personal backstory, big‑picture X‑and‑O breakdowns, and what this title means for hockey culture in Carolina and the future of this core.Timestamps:00:00 Show Open and Intro00:39 Canes Win Cup 202601:08 DG Emotional Backstory03:02 Why This Matters NC04:41 From Drought to Dynasty06:07 NHL Respect and Run07:46 Goalies and Team Depth08:54 Bussi Steps In15:40 Unsung Heroes and Depth21:45 Roster Moves That Worked24:36 Sponsor Break – Amedeo's25:52 Defense Wins It27:07 Jacob Slavin Spotlight33:40 What Title Means Franchise38:47 Hockey Culture in Carolina42:29 Parade Memories and Future47:21 Rod Hall of Fame Case48:15 Wrap Up and Partners51:10 Network Sign OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

McConnell Golf presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA with Ward Clayton, Episode 9Host Ward Clayton visits Augusta during Masters week to explore why the city is known as the "Garden City" and how Augusta National's beauty traces back to its origins as a former nursery. Richmond County Extension Agent Campbell Vaughn explains the plants that define the Master's experience—especially the azaleas on No. 13, including common evergreen indica types and showy native deciduous varieties—while debunking the myth that blooms are preserved with ice and noting how different varieties stagger flowering. They also discuss Magnolia Lane's historic trees planted in the 1880s, the famed 150+ year-old live oak behind the clubhouse, and the course's dominant pines, including storm losses. The episode touches on Hurricane Helene's widespread damage and the difficulty of replicating Augusta's turf, and it includes local favorites for food, courses, and Masters traditions.00:00 Augusta In Bloom01:03 Meet Plant Expert CV02:58 Why Augusta Is Garden City04:00 Azaleas Masters Signature08:19 Azalea Myths And Timing10:58 Azalea Drink And Concessions12:31 Magnolia Lane Origins14:30 The Iconic Live Oak16:53 Pines Ike Tree And Replanting20:37 Hurricane Helene Aftermath22:50 Can Your Lawn Match Augusta24:19 Rapid Fire Favorites And Food31:27 Closing Reflections On BeautyWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

McCONNELL GOLF presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA:The Voices of the Masters: John Patrick & John BoyetteThis episode of McConnell Golf's ROAD TO AUGUSTA explores the restrained storytelling that defines Masters Week through conversations with longtime Augusta broadcaster John Patrick and Aiken Standard executive editor John Boyette. Patrick recounts his radio career path to Augusta, his first Masters in 1984, and how the tournament and town have transformed—from buying practice-round tickets at the gate to today's formal, corporate atmosphere—while sharing memories of the Quonset hut press center and rare clubhouse conversations with Jean Sara and Alistair Cooke. He also explains how he launched The Augusta Golf Show after being laid off and where to hear it. Boyette discusses his journalism roots, reporting on Augusta National construction via public records, changes like tunnels and new player facilities, his devotion to Jack Nicklaus, including a 1986 book and later a Gary Player book, and offers a perspective on Aiken's culture, golf scene, and Masters-week impact.00:00 Quiet Masters Storytelling01:21 Meet the Voice of Augusta, John Patrick02:38 Radio Roots to Augusta06:05 First Masters in 198407:35 ACC Hoops Detour09:00 Augusta Transforms Masters Week11:40 Then vs Now at the Gates13:51 Behind the Bamboo Changes15:22 Quonset Hut Memories18:07 40 Year Plaque and Parking Spot20:05 Clubhouse Chair Encounters21:53 Augusta Golf Show Origin Story27:28 McConnell Golf Sponsor Break28:56 Meet Aiken Standard Executive Editor, John Boyette31:25 Tracking Augusta National Permits33:39 New Player Hospitality Complex35:19 Tunnel Under Magnolia Lane36:14 Course Changes And Optics36:48 Eureka Earth Aerials39:51 Jack Nicklaus Origin Story43:09 Writing The 86 Masters Book45:53 Nicklaus Masters Prep Routine48:21 Billy Morris Putter Lore49:47 Gary Player Book Project51:54 Discovering Aiken, South Carolina56:25 Aiken Golf Club Heritage57:40 New Private Clubs Boom01:03:03 Biggest Masters Evolution01:06:04 Aiken Food And Masters Week01:07:53 Covering Routine And Grill Room01:10:22 First Timer Viewing Tips01:11:35 Final Masters Wrap UpWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

ROAD TO AUGUSTA with Ward Clayton: 1971 Masters Champion Charles Coody & Augusta Caddie Legend Carl JacksonWard Clayton interviews 1971 Masters champion Charles Coody and legendary Augusta caddie Carl Jackson. Coody recalls first arriving at Augusta in 1963 while in the military, his preparation and 1971 winning week, and the story of caddie Walter "Cricket" Pritchett wearing a towel disguise after taking time off work, plus his long run attending the Champions Dinner.Jackson recounts growing up near Augusta National, learning from caddie mentor Pappy Stokes, caddying his first Masters in 1961 for Billy Burke, and his expertise in reading Augusta’s greens. He describes caddying for Gary Player amid 1970 apartheid protests, his relationship with chairman Jack Stephens, including being the first Black person to play Augusta National with him, helping Ben Crenshaw in 1995, his "Carl's Kids” youth golf efforts, and a golf-equipment partnership with Jeff Gould.00:00 Augusta Legends Intro01:06 Host Welcome and Move03:07 First Masters Trip 196305:22 Magnolia Lane Arrival07:43 Winning Week 197111:52 Cricket Towel Disguise20:03 Champions Dinner Tradition28:50 Pearson Masters Chase31:36 Course Changes Over Time35:04 Quickfire Masters Favorites40:27 McConnell Golf Spotlight41:53 Meet Caddie Carl Jackson43:01 Sandhills Route to Augusta46:59 Pappy Stokes Green Reading49:53 First Caddie Job Origins51:44 First Masters Caddie53:19 Practice Tee Hazards54:32 Jeff Gould Meets Carl58:05 1970 Player Protests01:01:25 Winning Trust on Bag01:06:39 Jack Stevens Bond01:12:04 Jimmy Carter Visit01:14:44 First Black Round01:22:37 Ben Crenshaw Fix01:30:13 Carl's Kids Foundation01:33:43 New Club Technology01:38:32 Rapid Fire Questions01:43:34 Masters Week FarewellWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState