Category Archives: Sports
Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the ...
Jan 13, 2026
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract, but stopp...
Jan 13, 2026
Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has a reliable young wide receiver tandem to work with heading into next season - albeit not the duo the Panthers...
Jan 12, 2026
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled ...
Jan 11, 2026
Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title and 22nd career singles crown after a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sun...
Jan 11, 2026
No. 17 North Carolina edges Wake Forest 87-84 for its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Henri Veesaar had 25 points and nine rebounds, and No. 17 North Carolina edged Wake Forest 87-84 on Saturday night for its 500th win at the De...
Jan 10, 2026
Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-...
Jan 10, 2026
Isaiah Evans scores 21, has key late 3 to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Isaiah Evans scored 21 points and had a critical 3-pointer with 1:15 left to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75 on Saturday. Evans slipped to...
Jan 10, 2026
No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon
By CHARLES ODUM Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Undefeated Indiana's already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touc...
Jan 10, 2026
Forwards Donavan Phillip of North Carolina State and Jasmine Aikey of Stanford win Hermann Trophies
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Forwards Donavan Phillip of North Carolina State and Jasmine Aikey of Stanford were voted Hermann Trophy winners on Friday as the top college soccer players in the United States. Phil...
Jan 10, 2026