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UNC's Lawson, Ellington to enter NBA draft

Apr. 23, 2009
North Carolina juniors Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington will enter the NBA draft, ending their college careers a few weeks after leading the Tar Heels to the national championship. Lawson and Ellington announced their plans at a news conference Thursday...
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COL BKB: North Carolina 83, Villanova 69

DETROIT, April 5 (UPI) -- North Carolina beat Villanova 83-69 Saturday in the NCAA semifinals and will meet Michigan State Monday for the national championship.

UNC's Lawson expects to play Gonzaga

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 24 (UPI) -- ACC Player of the Year Ty Lawson said Tuesday he plans to play Friday in North Carolina's NCAA South Region semifinal against Gonzaga.

UNC star guard still hobbling

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 18 (UPI) -- North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson remains a question mark for the NCAA Tournament because of the ongoing toe injury on his right foot.

ACC player of year may miss NCAA opener

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 17 (UPI) -- North Carolina star point guard Ty Lawson may miss the third-ranked Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament opener against Radford Thursday.

Report: Toe injury could limit UNC guard

ATLANTA, March 11 (UPI) -- A jammed right toe could limit the playing time of point guard Ty Lawson of top-ranked North Carolina at the ACC Tournament at Atlanta, Coach Roy Williams said.

COL BKB: UNC 69, Miami-Florida 65

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Ty Lawson's fifth 3-pointer with 10.6 seconds left Sunday secured third-ranked North Carolina's 69-65 ACC victory at Miami-Florida.

Status of UNC's Lawson doubtful for Duke

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- North Carolina guard Ty Lawson did not participate in any team drills during Tuesday's practice due to a sprained left ankle.

COL BKB: North Car. 84, Fla. St. 73 (OT)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Tyler Hansbrough scored eight of his 22 points in overtime Sunday, lifting fourth-ranked North Carolina to an 84-73 win at Florida State.

COL BKB: North Carolina 77, Boston Col. 72

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass., Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Tyler Hansbrough had 17 points and seven rebounds Saturday as No. 4 North Carolina beat No. 21 Boston College, 77-72, to take first place in the ACC.

COL BKB: Gonzaga 82, North Carolina 74

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Derek Raivio had 21 points and eight rebounds Wednesday night as No. 23 Gonzaga upset second-ranked North Carolina, 82-74.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler