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QB Young showed fight Panthers want to see despite failing to complete comeback against Cards

QB Young showed fight Panthers want to see despite failing to complete comeback against Cards

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dave Canales benched Bryce Young two games into the 2024 season for ineffectiveness following a flurry of turnovers resulting in Carolina losing its first two…

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Gibbs Racing completed a clean sweep of the first round in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as Christopher Bell charged to a victory Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bell went…

Gio Lopez accounts for 3TDs as North Carolina dominates Richmond for Belichick’s first home win

Gio Lopez accounts for 3TDs as North Carolina dominates Richmond for Belichick’s first home win

By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, freshman Demon June had 148 rushing yards and a touchdown, and North Carolina beat Richmond…

Former NC A&T athlete among 13 former NCAA basketball players under investigation for sports betting violations

Former NC A&T athlete among 13 former NCAA basketball players under investigation for sports betting violations

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA is investigating potential violations of sports betting rules involving 13 former men’s basketball players who completed for six schools. Cases include athletes formerly associated with Eastern Michigan,…

Panthers encouraged by rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan’s performance in season opener

Panthers encouraged by rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan’s performance in season opener

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — If the Carolina Panthers had any questions about first-round draft pick Tetairoa McMillan’s abilities, they were answered in Week 1. Coach Dave Canales said McMillan is…

Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense

Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Different year, same results. Carolina’s season-opening 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday looked eerily reminiscent of the team’s struggles last season when the Panthers went…