Category Archives: Sports
Wake Forest signs UNC transfer QB Gio Lopez in a move from one instate ACC school to another
Gio Lopez is moving from one Atlantic Coast Conference school in North Carolina to another. The quarterback who worked as the starter for Bill Belichick's first college team at UNC has signed with Wak...
Jan 08, 2026
Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers defense made life tough for Matthew Stafford in the first meeting six weeks ago. Stafford came into the game on a roll, havi...
Jan 07, 2026
NFL playoff guide: How to watch, betting favorites and some of the top storylines
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer This year's NFL playoffs could represent a shift to a new generation of winning players - particularly at quarterback. The top two seeds in both the AFC and NFC are le...
Jan 06, 2026
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The fallout from NASCAR's federal antitrust trial continued into the new year as NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his r...
Jan 06, 2026
Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for NC Sports Hall of Fame
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, former longtime Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton and former North Carolina playing great Tyler Hansbrough are part of this year's class of induct...
Jan 05, 2026
Dave Canales and the Panthers celebrate Falcons' win that gave Carolina the NFC South title
By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - The Panthers are NFC South champions, and they have the Falcons to thank. Carolina could have clinched the division on Saturday, but a 16-14 loss at Tamp...
Jan 04, 2026
Hall has goal and assist as Hurricanes beat Devils 3-1 to snap 3-game losing streak
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist against his former team, rookie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey ...
Jan 04, 2026
Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - Dee Alford's red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give th...
Jan 04, 2026
Nelson scores twice in 3rd as Avalanche rally past Hurricanes, 5-3
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurrica...
Jan 04, 2026
Canales says 'there's still hope' after Panthers fail to clinch NFC South for 2nd straight week
By FRED GOODALL Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Carolina hopes its season isn't over. The Panthers' bid to secure their first postseason berth in a decade fell short Saturday; however, a 16-14 los...
Jan 03, 2026