Updated 10:05 p.m.

CHAPEL HILL – Bryn Renner didn’t let the moment escape.

After everything the Tar Heels had been through this year – the nine NCAA violations, their coach being fired before the season began, and losing four ACC games in a little more than a month – Renner wanted to thank his leader, the man who he said pushed the Tar Heels to another win: coach Everett Withers.

UNC’s 37-21 victory over rival Duke on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium increased the Tar Heels' postseason bowl prospects, and it allowed them to keep the Victory Bell. But this win also allowed Renner to thank Withers and give him a game ball in front of his teammates in the locker room.

Updated 6:25 p.m.

DURHAM – The odds favored Duke on the play. Tight end Cooper Helfet knew it. That’s why quarterback Sean Renfree threw the ball to Helfet.

With less than three minutes left, Duke was driving for a game-tying touchdown against Georgia Tech. That’s when Renfree threw up a jump ball to Helfet, who is 6 feet 4. Guarding him was 5-10 cornerback Jemea Thomas.

Helfet jumped. Then Thomas leaped over Helfet. Thomas’ interception sealed Georgia Tech’s 38-31 victory over Duke on Saturday afternoon.

Updated 11:35 p.m.

NEW YORK – Two hard-driving, enormously successful coaches shared a tender moment Tuesday night after Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski became the winningest coach in Division I men’s basketball.

Moments after career win number 903, Krzyzewski embraced Bob Knight, who coached him at Army and won 902 games in his career. No. 6-ranked Duke had just defeated Michigan State 74-69 at Madison Square Garden with Knight sitting in the ESPN color analyst’s chair.

Both men got choked up as Krzyzewski thanked Knight.

DURHAM -- By virtue of Duke’s inexperience, every game early this season will be an opportunity for somebody to prove they are ready to make a big impact.

After a shaky first half in the Blue Devils’ exhibition opener Saturday night, junior center Mason Plumlee made his case for a prominent role as No. 6-ranked Duke defeated defending Division II champion Bellarmine 87-62 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke led just 32-31 after 17 ½ minutes and 38-33 at halftime before Plumlee, who shot 8-for-8 from the field and grabbed a team-high nine rebounds, asserted himself. Standing 6-foot-10 against a team whose tallest player is 6-8, Plumlee scored 10 of his 16 points in the first 10:29 of the second half as the Blue Devils stretched their advantage to 65-52.

Updated 7:25 p.m.

DURHAM – Duke coach David Cutcliffe has told his told players these are the games, the close ones, that are most telling. He tells his Blue Devils he loves close games, because you’re right there, one play away from victory.

Saturday afternoon at Wallace Wade Stadium, the Blue Devils needed a play against No. 15 Virginia Tech, one that could be the biggest highlight under Cutcliffe’s four-years.

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Duke University’s football program has experienced its share of mind-bending losses down through the years. On Saturday afternoon at Boston College’s Alumni Stadium, the shoe was literally on the other foot.

With 43 seconds remaining, BC place-kicker Nate Freese attempted a 23-yard field goal attempt that caromed off the left upright and Duke ran out the clock for a 20-19 ACC victory. Earlier in the game, Freese missed a point-after attempt that bounced off the right upright.

BALTIMORE -- Duke’s men’s lacrosse players could barely move a yard without feeling a nudge, push or knock from their Maryland opponents on Saturday evening.

The unseeded Terrapins chased down the No. 5 seed Blue Devils, thwacking arms with sticks and checking with impunity. When junior midfielder Justin Turri slipped inside late in the game, his shifty moves were met with a ferocious blow that forced him to the ground. He never got off a shot.

That hard-hitting, aggressive style led to a 9-4 Maryland victory over the defending national champions at M&T Bank Stadium in the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse semifinal game.

updated 12:45 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Duke’s hopes of posting back-to-back NCAA championships came to a crushing end Thursday night as an energetic and red-hot Arizona team ran out to a stunning, 93-77 upset of the top-seeded Blue Devils.

Derrick Williams scored 25 of his 32 points in the first half to help the No. 5-seeded Wildcats overcome an 11-point deficit. And Arizona shredded Duke’s defense with drives, 3-pointers and offensive rebounds in the second half to turn the game into a rout.

updated 11:20 p.m.

DURHAM -- The Duke women’s basketball team showed its experience and resolve on Monday night.

Surging from behind over ranked teams on four occasions earlier in the season, the Blue Devils rallied late in the second half for a riveting 71-66 victory over Marist in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Cameron Indoor Stadium.