Category Archives: Sports
Panthers rookie third-round pick WR Chris Brazzell III carted off field with knee injury
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers promising rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell III was carted off the practice field on Wednesday with a left knee injury. Coach ...
Associated Press Jul 29, 2026
Miami picked as preseason ACC football favorite ahead of SMU, Louisville, Clemson
Miami is picked to do something it's never done before: win the Atlantic Coast Conference title. The Hurricanes are the favorites to win the ACC, which released its preseason picks Tuesday. The Hurric...
Associated Press Jul 28, 2026
NASCAR drivers head into week-long break before Iowa race pondering playoff chase
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Denny Hamlin had another bittersweet moment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Sure, one of his 23XI Racing drivers, Corey Heim, reached vi...
Associated Press Jul 28, 2026
North Carolina places football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave. The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning, co...
Associated Press Jul 27, 2026
Todd Gilliland competes surprising In-Season Challenge run by collecting $1 million paycheck
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Todd Gilliland reached the final round of NASCAR's second In-Season Challenge by taking advantage of all the right breaks. Daniel Suarez suffered ...
Associated Press Jul 27, 2026
Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
One of the most anticipated nonconference matchups of the upcoming NCAA basketball season between Duke and reigning national champion Michigan has been called off because of broadcast rights issues. D...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA's all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be...
Associated Press Jul 24, 2026
Panthers OLB Nic Scourton carted off the field with right knee injury on Day 1 of training camp
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton was carted off the practice field with a right knee injury during the first day of t...
Associated Press Jul 23, 2026
A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into ongoing stadium renovations to improve overall fan experience wi...
Associated Press Jul 23, 2026
NHL to produce and distribute local games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have its games produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season. The league announ...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2026