Category Archives: Sports
Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Different year, same results.Carolina’s season-opening 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday looked eerily reminiscent o...
Sep 08, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis WriterNEW YORK (AP) - So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn't as long, riveting and dram...
Sep 07, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) - So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn't as long, riveting and dramatic as their match...
Sep 07, 2025
Denny Hamlin advances in NASCAR playoffs at Gateway with 200th Cup win for Toyota
MADISON, Ill. (AP) - Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season.Wit...
Sep 07, 2025
Denny Hamlin advances in NASCAR playoffs at Gateway with 200th Cup win for Toyota
MADISON, Ill. (AP) - Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season.Wit...
Sep 07, 2025
Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football WriterJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass, Travis Etienne ran for 143 yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 to g...
Sep 07, 2025
Denny Hamlin advances in NASCAR playoffs at Gateway with 200th Cup win for Toyota
MADISON, Ill. (AP) - Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season. Wi...
Sep 07, 2025
Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass, Travis Etienne ran for 143 yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 to ...
Sep 07, 2025
Belichick on Patriots: 'I'm not welcomed in their facility, so they aren't welcomed in ours'
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls during nearly a quarter of a century coaching the New England Patriots, but it's clear that relationship has de...
Sep 07, 2025
Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football WriterJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Although much of the focus remains on quarterbacks and former No. 1 overall draft picks Bryce Young and Trevor Lawrence, the Carolina Panth...
Sep 04, 2025