Category Archives: Sports
The NHL playoffs are nearing a record for penalty shots and it's still the first round
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer No game in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs has ever ended with a goal on a penalty shot in overtime and Carolina's Jordan Martinook was not eager to make history. He a...
Associated Press Apr 24, 2026
Smithfield announces plans for new Tobs home
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WPTF) -- The Johnston County town of Smithfield is taking another step toward bringing collegiate summer baseball to town next year. In a release, town leaders said that 58 acres loc...
Bruce Ferrell Apr 22, 2026
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces that he's transferring to Duke
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is heading to Duke. Blackwell announced Tuesday in an Instagram post that he had committed to Duke. Blackwell was one of the most highly regarded players to enter...
Associated Press Apr 22, 2026
Martinook's goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 3-2 in 2OT after he misses rare OT penalty shot
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jordan Martinook beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on M...
Associated Press Apr 21, 2026
Defending champion John Korir wins second straight Boston Marathon title in course record time
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) - Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday, riding a tailwind to outrun the strongest field in event history and win ...
Associated Press Apr 20, 2026
Frederik Andersen's shutout leads Hurricanes past Senators in playoff series opener
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Rod Brind'Amour bet on Frederik Andersen's veteran experience as the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top se...
Associated Press Apr 18, 2026
Former Duke QB Darian Mensah talks about his move to Miami, starting anew with the Hurricanes
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Darian Mensah played a big role in helping Miami make a run to the College Football Playoff national championship game last season. The Hurricanes' new quarterback is hoping ...
Associated Press Apr 17, 2026
What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer As playoff races were raging down the stretch, Commissioner Gary Bettman pointed out that the NHL in years past has had first-round matchups decided on the final day ...
Associated Press Apr 16, 2026
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
By LARRY LAGE and ED WHITE Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive a...
Associated Press Apr 14, 2026
Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia apologized Tuesday for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters when he tore up the turf after a bad drive on the second hole and then broke his ...
Associated Press Apr 14, 2026