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Tar Heels fall short of expectations

Although North Carolina was a preseason pick by the media, in a tie with Duke, to finish first in the ACC, the Tar Heels are struggling at the midway point of the conference race.

Maryland 92, UNC 71
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Reports swirl as NBA trade deadline approaches
By Rick Bonnell | Inside the NBA | 4:34PM
There's a report on espn.com that the Charlotte Bobcats and Boston Celtics are in trade talks involving Glen "Big Baby'' Davis.
Peppers speaks out about team's silence
By Charles Chandler | Inside the Panthers | 4:35PM

Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers says the team’s lack of communication with him 'is kind of a turnoff.'

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Brown won't rush Chandler back into mix
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This much is certain; the Charlotte Bobcats' top two centers have each other's back.

Hornets 104, Bobcats 99
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Charlotte Bobcats point guard Felton rolls his ankle
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