Rodd Baxley is a Sports Writer at the Fayetteville Observer. He covers major college athletics, focusing on the North Carolina Tar Heels, while also engaging with themes in sports business and broadcasting. Rodd's work has been featured in numerous publications, including USA TODAY and The Augusta Chronicle.
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Rodd Baxley's coverage is predominantly focused on local sports events, particularly college basketball and football in North Carolina. His articles primarily cover event outcomes, predictions, and reports from games involving Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels.
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UNC baseball's Jason DeCaro was the first Tar Heel pitcher off the board in the 2026 MLB Draft. Here's what he brings to the next level.
By: Rodd Baxley
Fayetteville Observer UNC baseball's Jason DeCaro was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 80th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, July 11.
Rodd Baxley, Fayetteville Observer UNC baseball's Ryan Lynch was selected by the San Diego Padres with the 97th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, July 11.
Fayetteville Observer UNC baseball's Ryan Lynch was selected by the San Diego Padres with the 97th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, July 11.
By: Rodd Baxley
The 2026 MLB Draft is July 11-12 and several UNC baseball players were selected on the opening day. Here's a running list of the Tar Heels selected.
By: Rodd Baxley
Former UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis is in Las Vegas to watch several former Tar Heels participate in the NBA Summer League, including Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson
By: Rodd Baxley
Caleb Wilson didn't put on a scoring show but had a strong finish in his second NBA Summer League game with the Chicago Bulls
By: Rodd Baxley
Fayetteville Observer Following the closing of the transfer portal and the conclusion of the 2026 MLB Draft UNC baseball appears to be in good position for another run to the College World Series in 2027.
By: Rodd Baxley
Fayetteville Observer Former Duke QB Darian Mensah will try to lead Miami back to the CFP FSU's Duce Robinson and Miami's Malachi Toney are among the top WRs
By: Rodd Baxley
Fayetteville Observer Caleb Wilson is finally a winner in Las Vegas after leading the Chicago Bulls to a victory in his third NBA Summer League game.
