Ripken the Bat Dog captured our hearts. Now, his brother Champ carries on the legacy. Heather Burgiss, the host and executive producer of “My Home, NC,” remembers Ripken, the Durham Bulls' beloved bat ...

Ripken, the Durham Bulls bat dog, performed the ceremonial puck drop before the Hurricanes game against the San Jose Sharks at the Lenovo Center. Sporting a Hurricanes jersey and a blinged out “R” ...

A new and highly energetic furry friend joins the N.C. State football sidelines this season as the team’s kicking tee retriever, following in his big brother’s footsteps. Champ the Retriever made his ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A new and highly energetic furry friend joins the N.C. State football sidelines this season as the team’s kicking tee retriever, ...