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Brent Austin’s goal-line heroics secure California’s 21-18 win over Belichick and North Carolina

Josh EllisOct 18, 2025
Brent Austin’s goal-line heroics secure California’s 21-18 win over Belichick and North Carolina

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Brent Austin forced a fumble at the goal line and recovered it in the end zone to preserve the lead in the fourth quarter, giving California a…

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes saw a chance to bring Duke to campus for the first time in nearly 50 years and jumped at it. His No.…

Panthers going for 3 wins in a row for the first time with Bryce Young as QB when they face 0-6 Jets

Panthers going for 3 wins in a row for the first time with Bryce Young as QB when they face 0-6 Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Young’s arrival in Carolina came with huge expectations. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, hoped by…

No. 6 Duke picked to win ACC again; NC State’s Darrion Williams named Preseason Player of the Year

No. 6 Duke picked to win ACC again; NC State’s Darrion Williams named Preseason Player of the Year

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The No. 6 ranked Duke Blue Devils have been picked to repeat as Atlantic Coast Conference champions despite losing Cooper Flagg and four other players to the…

Carrier, Robinson score late in 2nd period and Hurricanes beat Sharks 5-1 to improve to 3-0

Carrier, Robinson score late in 2nd period and Hurricanes beat Sharks 5-1 to improve to 3-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — William Carrier and Eric Robinson scored 4 1/2 minutes apart late in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Tuesday night. Sean Walker…

Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job

Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick has denied reports that he’s been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. “Some of the reports out last week…