Category Archives: Sports
Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Duke was chosen No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a record 150th time on Monday. The Blue Devils received 56 of 61 first-place votes from a ...
Associated Press Mar 09, 2026
Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic
Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia ...
Associated Press Mar 08, 2026
NFL's free-agent spending frenzy begins first with a legal tampering period
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Ready, set, negotiate multi-million contracts. The NFL's free agency period opens Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the n...
Associated Press Mar 08, 2026
Caleb Wilson watches from sideline as No. 17 North Carolina loses at No. 1 Duke
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson was right where he wanted to be in a sense, standing alongside his North Carolina teammates on the court before a rivalry loss at N...
Associated Press Mar 08, 2026
Joel Farabee scores 2 goals as Flames edge Hurricanes 5-4
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Joel Farabee scored twice and had an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Morgan Frost had a goal and two assists ...
Associated Press Mar 08, 2026
Bubba Wallace feels left out as Tyler Reddick sets NASCAR record
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The flipside to Tyler Reddick taking Michael Jordan to victory lane in NASCAR's first three races this season is teammate Bubba Wallace feel...
Associated Press Mar 07, 2026
Boozer, No. 1 Duke take over after halftime to beat 17th-ranked rival North Carolina 76-61
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Boozer had 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 17 North Carolina 76-61 on Saturday night in a rivalry re...
Associated Press Mar 07, 2026
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season
Caleb Wilson appeared close to returning for No. 17 North Carolina from a fracture to his left hand, just in time for the peak of March. Instead, the star freshman and high-end NBA prospect is abruptl...
Associated Press Mar 06, 2026
No. 17 UNC's Caleb Wilson still not cleared for 5-on-5 practice work in recovery from hand injury
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Star freshman Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be ...
Associated Press Mar 05, 2026
Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
By ERIC OLSON and TOM COYNE Associated Press Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn't beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one o...
Associated Press Mar 05, 2026