Category Archives: Sports
Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Dell Curry had stopped wondering if the Charlotte Hornets were going to retire his number. He figured that if it was going to happen, it probably would have taken ...
Jan 14, 2026 Dell Curry looks on prior to the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center on December 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Blues snap 3-game skid with 3-0 win over Hurricanes
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Joel Hofer made 33 saves as the St. Louis Blues snapped a three-game losing streak by shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Tuesday night. Nick Bj...
Jan 14, 2026 St. Louis Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud (21) celebrates after scoring past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the ...
Jan 13, 2026 Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract, but stopp...
Jan 13, 2026
Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has a reliable young wide receiver tandem to work with heading into next season - albeit not the duo the Panthers...
Jan 12, 2026 Jalen Coker #18 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled ...
Jan 11, 2026 Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with Kostyuk, Medvedev tops Nakashima
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title and 22nd career singles crown after a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sun...
Jan 11, 2026 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates victory as she poses with the trophy after the women’s singles final match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the 2026 Brisbane International at Pat Rafter Arena on January 11, 2026 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
No. 17 North Carolina edges Wake Forest 87-84 for its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center
By DOUG BONJOUR Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Henri Veesaar had 25 points and nine rebounds, and No. 17 North Carolina edged Wake Forest 87-84 on Saturday night for its 500th win at the De...
Jan 10, 2026 North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Stafford's late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-...
Jan 10, 2026 Colby Parkinson #84 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after scoring a 19 yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Isaiah Evans scores 21, has key late 3 to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Isaiah Evans scored 21 points and had a critical 3-pointer with 1:15 left to help No. 6 Duke beat No. 24 SMU 82-75 on Saturday. Evans slipped to...
Jan 10, 2026 Isaiah Evans #3 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts following a three-point basket in the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)