Emily Cole spent two days in a coma because she did not have enough sodium just before the 2018 Texas cross-country state championships.

Cole's near-death experience and becoming an All-American runner at Duke led her to write a book called "The Players' Plate."

WRAL senior multiplatform producer Mark Bergin spoke with Cole about her experiences and her book.

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"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed how UNC guard RJ Davis has to accomplish entering his fifth collegiate season.

Davis won the ACC Player of the Year in 2024 and helped lead the Tar Heels to the national title game in 2022.

Davis will go down as one of the most beloved North Carolina players ever. 

Fernandez talked about how the Tar Heels will rely on Jalen Washinton and Jae'Lyn Withers in the front court.

The Tar Heels have a strong backcourt with Davis, Elliot Cadeau, Drake Powell, Seth Trimble and Ian Jackson.

With the 2024 ACC Tipoff underway, "WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed whether NC State can build upon its 2024 Final Four appearance.

After losing DJ Burns and DJ Horne, the guys shared who the key contributors will be on the Wolfpack's roster.

The big question: Can the Wolfpack make their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance?

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss why Duke head coach Jon Scheyer didn't bring Cooper Flagg to the 2024 ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte.

Fernandez pointed out that Duke didn't bring Zion Williamon in his lone season with the Blue Devils.

Duke opted to bring Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster instead.

Bergin explained that he thinks Duke should have brought Flagg because of his marketability. Flagg more than held his own against the star-studded Team USA roster in pre-Olympic training camp.

Last, the guys talked about the potential of another freshman in Khaman Maluach.

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss the top storylines for the Duke Blue Devils football team before the start of the 2024 season.

They include:

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss the top storylines for the NC State Wolfpack football team before the start of the 2024 season.

They include:

“WRAL Triangle and Two” hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss the top storylines for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team before the start of the 2024 season.

They include:

“WRAL Triangle and Two” hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss the top storylines of the 2024 NBA Draft.

They share who the Atlanta Hawks will likely select with the No. 1 overall pick between Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr and Donovan Clingan.

The guys also discuss which Triangle players are most likely to hear their names called. It includes:

The guys also discuss what UNC’s Armando Bacot and NC State’s D.J. Burns, D.J. Horne and Mohamed Diarra need to do to improve their games.

Last, the guys discuss whether Bronny James will get drafted.

"WRAL Triangle and Two" host Mark Bergin and WRAL Sports multimedia journalist Pat Welter discuss the Carolina Panthers starting OTAs.

Welter attended the first day of the voluntary workouts on Monday.

The guys discuss expectations for second-year quarterback Bryce Young and first-year head coach Dave Canales.

They share how Young needs to develop now that he has some more talented players around him compared to his rookie season.

The additions include wide receiver Diontae Johnson, rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette, running back Jonathan Brooks and rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders.

Welter shares which defensive players he's most excited about, and expresses his concerns about Legette.

Last, the guys debate the best game on the Panthers' schedule between the Oct. 6 contest against the Chicago Bears and the Nov. 10 matchup against the New York Giants in Germany. 

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss which NFL teams could select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.

Maye is expected to be among the top quarterbacks selected during Thursday night's NFL Draft. He could get picked No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders or No. 3 by the New England Patriots.

The guys share which situations are more favorable and potential teams that could trade up for a quarterback.

Next, the guys discuss how Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton is projected to be a first- or second-round pick. Bergin predicts the Pittsburgh Steelers will select Barton at No. 20 overall.

The guys also discuss several other Triangle prospects who could hear their names called during the draft, including UNC's Tez Walker, NC State's Payton Wilson, Duke's DeWayne Carter and others.