Category Archives: Sports
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him and six others, NTSB report shows
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a Friday report from federal saf...
Jan 30, 2026 Greg Biffle, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, stands on the grid during US Concrete Qualifying Day for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 07, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
NASCAR adjusts Clash schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium due to winter storm
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR has adjusted the schedule for this weekend's exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem in anticipation of more ice and snow blanketing the Winston-Salem...
Jan 29, 2026 A general view of racing during the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Bill Belichick's snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is criticized by voters and NFL fans
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies as a head coach with the Patriots, two as an assistant with the Giants and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL hi...
Jan 28, 2026 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels responds to questions during his press conference following their loss to the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
QB Darian Mensah joins Miami Hurricanes after legal battle with Duke
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Darian Mensah has enrolled at Miami, giving the Hurricanes another standout transfer at quarterback as they come off a season where they went...
Jan 27, 2026 Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils warms up prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report ...
Jan 27, 2026
Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight, clearing way for his transfer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The legal fight between Duke and Darian Mensah is over. Now the quarterback can transfer elsewhere after bringing the Blue Devils an unexpected Atlantic Coast Conferenc...
Jan 27, 2026 Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils signals for a first down during the second half of the 2025 ACC Football Championship against the Virginia Cavaliers at Bank of America Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
DENVER (AP) - Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England's only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl ...
Jan 25, 2026 Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates on the field following the AFC Championship Playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots defeat the Denver Broncos 10-7. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Hurricanes beat Senators 4-1 to take the Eastern Conference lead
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - William Carrier, Seth Jarvis and Taylor Hall scored in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Saturday night to take the Eastern Conference...
Jan 25, 2026 FILE - Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for the start of the game against Philadelphia Flyers at Lenovo Center on October 11, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
Steelers and Mike McCarthy have reached a verbal agreement for McCarthy to coach his hometown team
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mike McCarthy is coming home. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday the club has reached a verbal agreement with McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin ...
Jan 25, 2026 Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is honored during halftime of a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Cameron Boozer leads dominant interior play powering No. 5 Duke to a 90-69 win against Wake Forest
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Cameron Boozer scored 32 points to lead fifth-ranked Duke's dominating interior play that helped the Blue Devils beat Wake Forest 90-69 on Saturday. The star freshm...
Jan 24, 2026 Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils dunks the ball during the second half of a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)