Category Archives: Sports
Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91
By BARRY WILNER and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washing...
Associated Press Feb 06, 2026
Bussi makes 16 saves and Svechnikov scores early goal to lift Hurricanes over Rangers 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thurs...
Associated Press Feb 05, 2026
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline a Hall of Fame class missing Bill Belichick
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headlined the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class featuring five players but not six-time Super Bowl winning ...
Associated Press Feb 05, 2026
Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Ryan Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record number of cautions to win The Clash in near-freezing temperatures at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, No...
Associated Press Feb 04, 2026
Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR's Clash after thrilling last chance heat
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Josh Berry and Austin Cindric claimed the final two spots in NASCAR's preseason exhibition race by finishing 1-2 in the last chance qualifying heat at Bowman Gray ...
Associated Press Feb 04, 2026
Staal's goal pushes Hurricanes past Senators 4-3 in final home game before Olympic break
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal with roughly five minutes left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night....
Associated Press Feb 03, 2026
Cameron Boozer leads No. 4 Duke to 67-49 victory over Boston College
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Boozer had 19 points and 12 rebounds as No. 4 Duke took control early in beating Boston College 67-49 on Tuesday night for its 10th straight ...
Associated Press Feb 03, 2026
Caleb Wilson scores 22 points to lead No. 14 North Carolina past Syracuse, 87-77
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points and nine rebounds as No. 14 North Carolina held off Syracuse 87-77 on Monday night after building a 32-point lead m...
Associated Press Feb 02, 2026
17 former NC State athletes join lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer, bringing total to 31
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Write RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Seventeen additional former N.C. State male athletes have joined a state lawsuit alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment b...
Associated Press Feb 02, 2026
Sourdif scores in OT to give Capitals 4-3 comeback victory over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Justin Sourdif scored off a rebound at 1:42 of overtime and the Washington Capitals overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night. Down 3-0 earl...
Associated Press Feb 01, 2026