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Turn it red: WRAL Azalea Gardens LIVE

Come and visit the WRAL Azalea Gardens on and wear red to support the NC State men's and women's basketball success. The gardens are in full bloom, and there will be some special surprises in store for those who show their Wolfpack pride.

Turn the WRAL Azalea Garden red to celebrate NC State

You're invited to a garden party! Spend a spring afternoon enjoying the WRAL Azalea Garden, pick up some gifts and celebrate North Carolina State University's historic run to the men's and women's Final Four.

WRAL turns the gardens red to celebrate Wolfpack in the Final Four

Visit the WRAL Azalea Gardens and wear red to support the NC State men's and women's basketball success. There will be games, giveaways and surprises each hour from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

WRAL parent company purchases baseball's Coastal Plain League

Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) has signed a contract to buy and run the Coastal Plain League (CPL), a summer collegiate wood bat baseball league that includes the Holly Springs Salamanders.

'Brief History of Triangle Sports': How Tom Suiter brought out the best in NC communities with 'Football Friday'

Suiter's legacy was his contribution to high school sports and highlighting the best from the communities these games were being played in.

Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan columnist/reporter

'Brief History of Triangle Sports': How Tom Suiter brought out the best in NC communities with 'Football Friday'

Celebrate the new season with Panthers All Access Live 7 p.m. Wednesday on WRAL-TV

There may be no in-person Fan Fest to kick off the 2020 NFL season at Bank of America Stadium, but fans can go behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers' preparation on Wednesday night with All Access Live, live on at 7 p.m. on WRAL-TV.

WRAL Story Tellers: Mandy Mitchell on her sports tenure

Before she set sail for a new adventure, we sat down with longtime WRAL-TV Sports anchor Mandy Mitchell so she could tell one final story.

WRAL's Jeff Hogan hoping to run 30th marathon soon

Jeff Hogan, WRAL morning anchor, explains how he got hooked on marathons.

Joe Ovies, 99.9FM The Fan

WRAL's Jeff Hogan hoping to run 30th marathon soon

Mick Mixon talks Carolina Panthers, NFL Draft

The Panthers play-by-play voice announcer addresses the offseason and biggest needs for the Carolina Panthers.

2020 NFL Draft kicks off virtually

WRAL's Jared Fialko joined WRAL News to discuss the Carolina Panthers' first-round draft pick and the news that WRAL and FOX 50 are now an official partner with the Carolina Panthers.

Panthers preseason games, coach's show, more coming to WRAL and FOX 50

A partnership between the Carolina Panthers and Capitol Broadcasting Company wil bring to 4 of the Carolina Panthers preseason games to WRAL-TV and FOX 50. The new agreement will also include Carolina Panthers Television Network original programming, including Panthers Huddle with Matt Rhule.

One reporter's take on magical run by 1982-83 NCSU team

WRAL's Jay Jennings got to watch firsthand the magical run that the 1982-83 NCSU basketball team made in the NCAA Tournament toward eventually winning a national title.

Historic NCFC, NC Courgage matches to air on WRAL2

The North Carolina Football Club announced historic matches involving the North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage soccer teams.

SportsXtra from the vault: Coach K hired as new Duke basketball coach

At the time, there was little fanfare, but 40 years ago this week, Mike Krzyzewski was hired as Duke's basketball coach.

Best SportsXtra interviews of 2019

Over the past year, we've been able to sit down with some of the biggest names in not only Triangle sports -- but the country for our Xtended interview on WRAL SportsXtra. Here's a few of our favorite moments.

Full Xtended Interview: Jeff Gravley

Debra Morgan and Jeff Gravley discuss the two-time NC Sportscaster of the Year's decorated career at WRAL.

SportsXtra tease: Debra Morgan goes one-on-one with Jeff Gravley

Jeff Gravley's last day with WRAL was Friday. However, on Sunday, you'll be able to see a sit-down interview with him and WRAL's Debra Morgan.

'I am not retiring:' Jeff Gravley says farewell

Jeff Gravley thanked viewers and his WRAL-TV family during his last sportscast on Dec. 20, 2019.

Photographer, storyteller, fisherman: Jeff Gravley leaves legacy of excellence at WRAL

Jeff Gravley joined WRAL as a photographer and went on to a 31-year career in the sports department.

Holliday: On the air, in the field, Jeff Gravley's talent made TV magic

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Jeff as anchor, but I really got to know him back in the 80s and 90s when we covered so many big events together. We had so much fun! And we did good work. But at times this work could be stressful. So I'd like to tell you a little more about Jeff through sharing some "TV war stories," untold until now.

Bob Holliday, WRALSportsFan contributor

Holliday: On the air, in the field, Jeff Gravley's talent made TV magic