Category Archives: Sports
Hurricanes sign forward Mark Jankowski to 2-year extension through 2027-28 season
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes used some of their extra time off between rounds of the NHL playoffs to get a deal done with forward Mark Jankowski. The Hu...
Associated Press May 11, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling in the NHL playoffs. Next is another lengthy between-rounds rest
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The Carolina Hurricanes have secured their long-sought shot at breaking through a familiar roadblock in the Eastern Conference final. Now the Hurricanes - the only unde...
Associated Press May 10, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR's road-course ace with Watkins Glen win from the pole
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) - With an impressive late-race charge, Shane van Gisbergen remained NASCAR's king of the road courses Sunday at Watkins Glen International. Starting from the pole position, the...
Associated Press May 10, 2026
The brooms are out: Canes eliminate Flyers, move on in Stanley Cup Playoffs
By AARON BRACY - Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime for his second of the game, Logan Stankoven also scored in regulation and the Carolina Hurricanes finished...
Associated Press May 09, 2026
Bobby Cox, manager of the Atlanta Braves' teams that ruled the National League, dies at 84
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as we...
Associated Press May 09, 2026
NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replace...
Bruce Ferrell May 08, 2026
Hurricanes beat the Flyers 4-1 in Game 3, take a 3-0 series lead
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov scored on the power play and Jalen Chatfield added a short-handed goal, keying a special teams effort that helped...
Associated Press May 08, 2026
US college football in Canada next year, eh
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NCN News) - College football is headed north of the border, with two ACC teams squaring off in Canada to start the 2027 season. The Atlantic Coast Conference, in collaboration with ES...
Bruce Ferrell May 07, 2026
More March Madness: tourney expands to 76 teams next year
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight...
Associated Press May 07, 2026
Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs is found not guilty of assaulting his private chef
BOSTON (AP) - Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef in a case centering on her account of a private encounter in his home. The ...
Associated Press May 05, 2026