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Evans, Boozer help No. 6 Duke overcome slow start and defeat Texas 75-60 in season opener

Josh EllisNov 5, 2025
Evans, Boozer help No. 6 Duke overcome slow start and defeat Texas 75-60 in season opener

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Evans scored 23 points, Cameron Boozer had a big second half and finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds as No. 6 Duke overcame…

Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas

Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and Luka Bogavac added 10 points and five assists in their North Carolina debuts as the No. 25 Tar Heels…

Panthers may be potential playoff contender after 7 straight seasons of missing postseason

Panthers may be potential playoff contender after 7 straight seasons of missing postseason

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has waited seven years for a playoff contender. He might finally have one after the Panthers’ 16-13 win over the heavily favored…

ESPN icon Dick Vitale is back for start of another college basketball season after cancer fight

ESPN icon Dick Vitale is back for start of another college basketball season after cancer fight

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer The college basketball season has arrived, and broadcasting great Dick Vitale has taken a long journey to again meet the sport at its starting line. Surgeries, radiation treatments and chemotherapy amid…

Smith’s homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years

Smith’s homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer TORONTO (AP) — Will Smith homered in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive in the ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto…

Nate Sheppard’s 3-yard TD, Duke’s 2-point conversion stun Clemson 46-45

Nate Sheppard’s 3-yard TD, Duke’s 2-point conversion stun Clemson 46-45

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Nate Sheppard ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left and Darian Mensah completed a 2-point-play to Shamar Hagans as Duke stunned Clemson 46-45 on…