Rob McLamb
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NC State beat writer: @InsidePackSport — Former NCAA D2 Tight Ends coach/Director of Operations — I/Me/Rob — Born in the best city on Earth: #DURM
If Roy Jones Jr. walked away from boxing after beating Antonio Tarver most folks, myself included, would probably still consider him one of the best pound-for-pound fighters ever.
Photos of NC State’s four player representatives at the 2025 ACC Kickoff: CJ Bailey, Brandon Cleveland, Caden Fordham, and Justin Joly instagram.com/p/DMgelzwp0-p/…
This would look like a fun Sunday game to check out. Rodón against Trea Turner with Zack Wheeler on the bump for the Phils. I wish I could get up to the Boogie Down and watch it in person.

On This Day in Hip Hop — July 25, 1989, Beastie Boys dropped Paul’s Boutique, an album that didn’t just bend the rules, it rewrote them. Coming off the success of Licensed to Ill, the group took a left turn into uncharted territory. Produced by the Dust Brothers,
Famous last name. QB mindset. Love and support from parents. #Royals fans, meet 9th rounder RHP Shane Van Dam. Signing scout: Blake Newsome #RaisingRoyals👑
Joaquin Davis was a QB at Jordan High in Durham who shifted to wide receiver as a sophomore because of the talent of starting quarterback Ben Miller (All-American third baseman at Duke). Davis’ first reception was a long TD in the playoffs. He has been a winner his whole life.
One lingering thought from first day of camp: Broncos have done a bang-up job of scouting undrafted WRs. Jerjuan Newton made catch of the day today. Joaquin Davis continues to pop w/athleticism. Kyrese Rowan + Courtney Jackson have had a ton of clean reps.
Beastie Boys released this hip hop masterpiece on this day '89
At the 2025 Pigskin Preview, NC State head coach Dave Doeren talks about believing he would become an orthopedic surgeon while also needing surgery on his knees as a young man. To ‘intern’ his surgeon, Doeren had an epidural so he could stay awake and watch the surgery. Wow.
NC State was represented by C.J. Bailey, Brandon Cleveland, Caden Fordham, and Justin Joly at the 2025 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte.




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Today In 1974: Cleveland Indians pitcher Gaylord Perry strikes out Cincinnati Reds stars Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench during the Major League All-Star Game at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh! #MLB #Baseball #Legends #History
Eli Serrano III with a double off the wall in the top of the first to open the scoring on Tuesday evening in Greensboro.
Song of the Week: When We Was Fab “I wrote it in Australia… I started it with Jeff Lynne. And that’s the song on the album that has the most of the combination of him and myself together.” George on writing ‘When We Was Fab’. The song also features on George’s career-spanning…
Goodnight Sweet Prince (Of Darkness) 💔🕊️ Legendary rock singer #OzzyOsbourne has died ... TMZ has learned. Full story at the 🔗HERE: tmz.com/2025/07/22/ozz…
Former Colts and Bills RB Nyheim Hines, who hasn’t played in the NFL for two seasons due to a knee injury, reached agreement today with the Chargers, per source.