Category Archives: Sports
Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer's use of its vintage sports logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury a...
Nov 21, 2024
Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
By AUDREY McAVOY and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - Three generations of TJ Rickard's family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and he and his...
Nov 19, 2024
Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified. ...
Nov 10, 2024
Pineiro's 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) - Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the...
Nov 10, 2024
Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by two NASCAR teams - one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan - to be recognized as chartere...
Nov 08, 2024
NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - NASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Its officiating ha...
Nov 07, 2024
No. 9 Tar Heels visit No. 1 Kansas in only second on-campus showdown between college hoops titans
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - It's hard to call any series between basketball programs a rivalry when they've met just 12 times in their shared history. Hard to call North...
Nov 07, 2024
Panthers stick with Bryce Young vs. Giants, but QB's long-term future in Carolina still unclear
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young will remain Carolina's starting quarterback, even as his long-term future with the Panthers remains murky. Panthers coach Dave Canales...
Nov 06, 2024
Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win
By BOB FERRANTE The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Omarion Hampton had four touchdown runs and a 49-yard TD reception as North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State on Satu...
Nov 02, 2024
N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey
By NATE RYAN Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters each rushed for two touchdowns and quarterback CJ Bailey added three more while being nearly perfect through the...
Nov 02, 2024