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Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of…

RJ Davis scores 21 to help North Carolina beat NC State 97-73

RJ Davis scores 21 to help North Carolina beat NC State 97-73

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored 21 points, Seth Davis added 15 on 6-of-9 shooting and North Carolina never trailed Wednesday night as the Tar Heels beat in-state rival N.C. State 97-73. Ven-Allen…

NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins

NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR filed a 68-page appeal Wednesday night — roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying — arguing a federal judge erred in…

Tar Heels GM Lombardi working to implement NFL-style approach under Belichick

Tar Heels GM Lombardi working to implement NFL-style approach under Belichick

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Michael Lombardi is a key piece of Bill Belichick’s foray into college coaching, the general manager charged with reshaping North Carolina’s program into a mini…

Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over North Carolina

Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over North Carolina

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, including a season-best four 3-pointers, and No. 23 Clemson rolled past North Carolina 85-65 on Monday night. Chase Hunter added 19 points with four 3s for…

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat.…