Category Archives: Sports
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...
Associated Press Jan 03, 2026
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the uncomfortable position of rooting for the New Orleans Saints. The Carolina Pa...
Associated Press Jan 03, 2026
Boopie Miller posts double-double as SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) - Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked tea...
Associated Press Jan 03, 2026
Lewis, De Ridder help No. 21 Virginia regroup from 3OT loss to beat NC State 76-61
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sam Lewis matched his career high with 23 points, Thijs De Ridder took over after halftime and No. 21 Virginia beat N.C. State 76-61 on Saturda...
Associated Press Jan 03, 2026
Robby Ashford leads Wake Forest past Mississippi State 43-29 in Duke's Mayo Bowl
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Robby Ashford threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 50 yards and two scores, Koredell Bartley scored on a 100-yard kickoff return a...
Associated Press Jan 03, 2026
Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The first thing that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore did after winning the Orange Bowl was salute the thousands of fans who made the cross-co...
Associated Press Jan 01, 2026
Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Fernando Mendoza literally jumped for joy when the Heisman Trophy winner learned he was not the offensive MVP of Indiana's dominant victory ove...
Associated Press Jan 01, 2026
Quick strikes from Caufield and Anderson help Canadiens rally for 7-5 win over Hurricanes
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scored 23 seconds apart in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens erased a two-goal deficit in beating the Ca...
Associated Press Jan 01, 2026
Mensah throws for 4 TDs and leads Duke to a 42-39 win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl
By JOHN ERFORT Associated Press ELPASO, Texas (AP) - Darian Mensah threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead Duke to a 42-39 victory over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl on Wednesday. Mensah, the ...
Associated Press Dec 31, 2025
Boozer's double-double helps No. 6 Duke hold off Georgia Tech 85-79 in ACC opener
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Freshman Cameron Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 6 Duke hold off Georgia Tech 85-79 on Wednesday to open Atlantic Coast Confere...
Associated Press Dec 31, 2025