WRAL Triangle and Two
WRAL Triangle and Two is a sports podcast from WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show takes the Triangle sports stories you care about and gives you the “how” and “why” behind them. WRAL’s Mark Bergin, Louis Fernandez, Chris Lea, Brian Murphy and Pat Welter discuss the top sports stories with connections to NC State, North Carolina, Duke and the Triangle.
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Disqualified for celebrating? Inside the decision that cost a NC school a state track title
WRAL Sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy and HighSchoolOT Managing Editor Joel Bryant discuss Mallard Creek High School runner Nyan Brown's disqualification in the 4x400 relay during Saturday's 8A state championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.
NC State AD Boo Corrigan discusses challenges of NIL era
NC State athletics director Boo Corrigan sat down with WRAL's Pat Welter and Brian Murphy at the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Florida.
Corrigan discussed the challenges of generating revenue in this new revenue-sharing era, the returns of quarterback CJ Bailey and basketball player Paul McNeil, the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff and the hiring of men's basketball coach Justin Gainey.
UNC's next AD Steve Newmark talks Bill Belichick, Michael Malone and the race for revenue
WRAL's Pat Welter and Brian Murphy spoke with UNC executive associate athletic director Steve Newmark.
Newmark discussed all things UNC sports, including Bill Belichick's second season, the hiring of men's basketball coach Michael Malone, and the adoption of some pro sports practices in college sports.
'I'm building a program not just a team': NC State head coach Justin Gainey at ACC Meetings
WRAL's Pat Welter and Brian Murphy spoke with the NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey on his outlook for the 2026-27 season.
'I want to win a championship at NC State': Dave Doeren at ACC Meetings
WRAL's Pat Welter and Brian Murphy spoke with NC State coach Dave Doeren about his goals for the 2026 season. Doeren is entering his 14th season at NC State.
Money, money, money: Previewing the biggest storylines at the ACC Meetings
WRAL's Pat Welter and Brian Murphy preview the biggest storylines at the ACC Meetings at Amelia Island, Florida.
Takeaways from WRAL's report on UNC football parking complaints, speeding tickets
WRAL's Pat Welter and Brian Murphy discussed their report of a University of North Carolina professor who has complained about the parking and driving habits of UNC football players since November, sending a barrage of emails and pictures to university leaders.
UNC says it’s working “to ensure that players are educated about driving safety.”
Still perfect! Hurricanes come alive to take a 2-0 series lead over Flyers
WRAL’s Pat Welter and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' comeback win against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of their second-round series.
The Canes have a perfect 6-0 record so far in the playoffs.
One on one with Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall
WRAL's Pat Welter had a one-on-one interview with Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall ahead of the team's second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Rest vs. rust: Hurricanes take on Flyers in second-round series
WRAL’s Pat Welter and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' second-round matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Can the Carolina Hurricanes bring home the Stanley Cup?
Ready for the 2026 NHL playoffs?
Join WRAL’s Pat Welter and Brian Murphy as they break down everything you need to know about the Carolina Hurricanes' latest quest for the Stanley Cup.
Can Michael Malone be a better college coach than Hubert Davis?
WRAL Sports' Chris Lea and Brian Murphy discussed whether they believe new UNC men's basketball coach Michael Malone can be better than the previous coach, Hubert Davis.
Rapid reaction: UNC expected to hire Michael Malone as its next men's basketball coach
WRAL Sports' Chris Lea and Brian Murphy shared their initial reactions about UNC planning to hire Michael Malone as its next men's basketball coach.
Will Justin Gainey be more successful than Will Wade at NC State?
WRAL's Chris Lea and Pat Welter shared their thoughts about Justin Gainey's introductory news conference as the NC State men's basketball coach.
They discussed whether they believe Gainey will be more successful than Will Wade, who left NC State after one season to take the LSU head coaching job.
Rapid Reactions: Duke blows 19-point lead in Elite Eight loss to UConn
Duke's national title hopes were dashed on a steal and a near-half-court heave, sending the Blue Devils home from the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight round.
WRAL Sports' Pat Welter, Chris Lea and Brian Murphy discussed the gut-punch loss for the Blue Devils and what's next for the program.
Rapid Reaction: Caleb Foster returns from broken foot, Duke advances to Elite Eight
WRAL sports reporters Chris Lea, Pat Welter and Brian Murphy break down Duke's 80-75 win against St. John's in the Sweet 16.
Duke's Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot to produce several big plays down the stretch, and Isaiah Evans scored 25 points to send the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight.