Category Archives: Sports
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at Raleigh event
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Car...
Associated Press Jun 17, 2026
NHL says the 2026 playoffs is the most-watched on record, averaging 1.8 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL said Tuesday the Stanley Cup Playoffs this spring were the most-watched on record in the U.S. with an average of 1.8 million viewers. That surpassed the previous record of 1.56...
Associated Press Jun 16, 2026
Route announced for Carolina Hurricanes victory parade
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - We're learning more now about the celebration and parade planned for Raleigh Saturday (June 20) to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final victory. Downtown Raleigh ...
Bruce Ferrell Jun 16, 2026
World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) - A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee co...
Associated Press Jun 15, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win their second Stanley Cup
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Carolina spent the first part of the Stanley Cup Final surviving, finding ways to overcome deficits and play a high-scoring game that didn't fit the Hurricanes' typical style. But whe...
Associated Press Jun 14, 2026
North Carolina gains inside track to College World Series finals with 5-2 win over West Virginia
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Gavin Gallaher's two-run triple gave North Carolina the lead in the seventh inning to help send the Tar Heels to a 5-2 win over West Virginia in the C...
Associated Press Jun 14, 2026
Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his third straight victory
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - With every Denny Hamlin victory, speculation about his future grows and talks of retirement are questioned. He signed a two-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing that runs through...
Associated Press Jun 14, 2026
Colin Hynek's 3-run HR secures North Carolina's 6-2 College World Series win over Mississippi
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Colin Hynek's three-run homer broke open a close game in the eighth inning and sent North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Mississippi in the College World ...
Associated Press Jun 13, 2026
Panthers and wide receiver Jalen Coker agree on $35M contract extension, AP source says
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers and wide receiver Jalen Coker agreed to terms Thursday night on a three-year, $35 million contract extension that will keep ...
Associated Press Jun 12, 2026
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurr...
Associated Press Jun 11, 2026