Category Archives: Sports
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crow...
May 02, 2026
After NASCAR's Greg Biffle and family died, police now think 'friends' stole from them
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer Less than a month after former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a plane crash last year, investigators say two of their "friends" conspired to break into...
May 01, 2026
Panthers sign fifth-year option on QB Bryce Young's contract, keeping him in Carolina through 2027
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers signed the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's rookie contract on Wednesday, keeping the 2023 No. 1 pick with the...
Apr 29, 2026
Avalanche and Hurricanes sit back and wait, maybe for a while, after sweeps in opening round
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) - Brent Burns showed off his wry sense of humor shortly after Colorado completed its first-round sweep. "Better than the alternative, I guess," the 41-year-o...
Apr 27, 2026
Panthers go big in the NFL draft as they look to build on their NFC South title
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer870 words CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in his third NFL draft. The Panthers used their first two picks on linemen w...
Apr 25, 2026
Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to sweep the first-round series. Taylor Hall added a goal and an assi...
Apr 25, 2026
Reports: Jim France to step down as NASCAR's chief executive officer, Steve O'Donnell promoted
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O'Donnell, according to multiple reports. France will remain as NASC...
Apr 24, 2026
The NHL playoffs are nearing a record for penalty shots and it's still the first round
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer No game in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs has ever ended with a goal on a penalty shot in overtime and Carolina's Jordan Martinook was not eager to make history. He a...
Apr 24, 2026
Smithfield announces plans for new Tobs home
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Johnston County town of Smithfield is taking another step toward bringing collegiate summer baseball to town next year. In a release, town leaders said that 58 acres loc...
Apr 22, 2026
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces that he's transferring to Duke
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is heading to Duke. Blackwell announced Tuesday in an Instagram post that he had committed to Duke. Blackwell was one of the most highly regarded players to enter...
Apr 22, 2026