Category Archives: Sports
Wilson, Stevenson rally No. 22 North Carolina past No. 14 Virginia 85-80
By MIKE BARBER Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 20 points, Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied past No. 14 Virginia...
Jan 24, 2026 Ugonna Onyenso #33 of the Virginia Cavaliers defends a shot by Seth Trimble #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half of a game at John Paul Jones Arena on January 24, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - For most of his career, Kurt Busch had a tough-guy persona on and off the racetrack. But the 47-year-old Busch showed a softer side during his NAS...
Jan 24, 2026 (L-R) 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Kurt Busch, the grandsons of Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant pose for photos during the NHOF Class of 2026 Blue Jacket Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 22, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
No. 22 North Carolina is trying to fix mistakes as the ACC schedule gets tougher
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina had built momentum with a strong start to the season before an abrupt four-game downturn, one notably marked by a complete i...
Jan 23, 2026 North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) shoots against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Duke QB Darian Mensah files motion asking judge to reconsider block on enrolling elsewhere
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is trying to speed up the legal case that currently has him blocked from heading to another school. An attorney for Mensah filed an emerg...
Jan 23, 2026 Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils passes the ball 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)
Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on...
Jan 21, 2026 FILE - Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels talks with Seth Trimble #7 during the second half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Dean E. Smith Center on November 07, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next seas...
Jan 20, 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)
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a ra...
Jan 19, 2026 Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Brandon Bussi makes 17 saves for his 18th win as the Hurricanes beat the Sabres 2-1
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brandon Bussi made 17 saves for his 18th win of the season, Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period and the C...
Jan 19, 2026 FILE - Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes plays the puck during the third period of the game against the Dallas Stars at Lenovo Center on January 06, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a score and the New England Patri...
Jan 18, 2026 Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Garrett Bradbury #65 after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
California hands No. 14 North Carolina its second straight loss in Bay Area, 84-78
By STEVE KRONER Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - John Camden scored 20 points and Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen each added 19 as California built a 20-point lead and held off No. 14 North Car...
Jan 17, 2026 Lee Dort #34 of the California Golden Bears slam dunks over Caleb Wilson #8 and Henri Veesaar #13 of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half at Haas Pavilion on January 17, 2026 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)