Category Archives: Sports
Cameron Boozer leads dominant interior play powering No. 5 Duke to a 90-69 win against Wake Forest
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Cameron Boozer scored 32 points to lead fifth-ranked Duke's dominating interior play that helped the Blue Devils beat Wake Forest 90-69 on Saturday. The star freshm...
Associated Press Jan 24, 2026
Wilson, Stevenson rally No. 22 North Carolina past No. 14 Virginia 85-80
By MIKE BARBER Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied past No. 14 Virginia...
Associated Press Jan 24, 2026
Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - For most of his career, Kurt Busch had a tough-guy persona on and off the racetrack. But the 47-year-old Busch showed a softer side during his NAS...
Associated Press Jan 24, 2026
No. 22 North Carolina is trying to fix mistakes as the ACC schedule gets tougher
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina had built momentum with a strong start to the season before an abrupt four-game downturn, one notably marked by a complete i...
Associated Press Jan 23, 2026
Duke QB Darian Mensah files motion asking judge to reconsider block on enrolling elsewhere
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is trying to speed up the legal case that currently has him blocked from heading to another school. An attorney for Mensah filed an emerg...
Associated Press Jan 23, 2026
Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on...
Associated Press Jan 21, 2026
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next seas...
Associated Press Jan 20, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a ra...
Associated Press Jan 19, 2026
Brandon Bussi makes 17 saves for his 18th win as the Hurricanes beat the Sabres 2-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brandon Bussi made 17 saves for his 18th win of the season, Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period and the C...
Associated Press Jan 19, 2026
Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a score and the New England Patri...
Associated Press Jan 18, 2026