Category Archives: Sports
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is 'stable' after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
By OPE ADETAYO and STEVE DOUGLAS Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Anthony Joshua, the British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, is "stable" in hospital after a car crash that killed t...
Dec 29, 2025 Officials at the accident site on December 29, 2025 in Sagamu, Nigeria. Nigerian authorities have confirmed that British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash that killed two others on an expressway in Nigeria's Ogun State on Monday. Thirty-six-year-old Joshua, who has family ties to the region, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. (Photo by Temiloluwa Johnson/Getty Images)
Panthers could have wrapped up the NFC South title. Now they likely need a win in Week 18
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina guard Austin Corbett didn't realize just how big of an opportunity the Panthers had squandered until coach Dave Canales spoke to the team...
Dec 28, 2025 Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Seahawks close in on NFC's top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks are doing everything they can to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Even after winning 13 games - including six straight - th...
Dec 28, 2025 Nick Emmanwori #3 reacts after Julian Love #20 of the Seattle Seahawks intercepted a pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan active for Seahawks game despite being added to injury report
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is active and expected to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks despite being added to the in...
Dec 28, 2025 Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the Carolina Panthers looks on after his team's 23-20 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Long ECU touchdown negated by inadvertent whistle, but the Pirates win the Military Bowl anyway
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - After the game was over and his team had won, East Carolina coach Blake Harrell could be magnanimous about an officiating gaffe that nearly turne...
Dec 27, 2025 Jordy Lowery #15 of the East Carolina Pirates celebrates after recovering a fumble in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Sam Darnold and Seahawks travel to face Panthers with plenty of playoff implications on the line
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers both need a win and some help when it comes to the playoff picture. Sam Darnold and the Seahawks (12-3)...
Dec 26, 2025 Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Lumen Field on December 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Kunin and Lundell score during Panthers' 5-goal 3rd period in 5-2 win over Hurricanes
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Luke Kunin and Anton Lundell scored 43 seconds apart during a five-goal third period for the Florida Panthers, who rallied past the Carolina Hurrica...
Dec 23, 2025 Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with Seth Jones #3 of the Florida Panthers following a goal during the third period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on December 23, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Panthers rookie Lathan Ransom goes from goat to hero in one week after game-clinching interception
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers rookie safety Lathan Ransom has experienced the dramatic highs and lows of playing in the NFL in his first season. One week afte...
Dec 21, 2025 Lathan Ransom #22 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a game winning interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter of a game at Bank of America Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Bryce Young throws 2 TDs, Panthers finally beat Bucs 23-20 to take over first place in NFC South
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, Lathan Ransom intercepted Baker Mayfield with 42 seconds left and the Carolina Panthers beat t...
Dec 21, 2025 Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan celebrates after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Ryan Gerard flew across two oceans to play in Mauritius. It paid off with a Masters invitation
BEL OMBRE, Mauritius (AP) - Jayden Schaper made it back-to-back titles Sunday by winning the Mauritius Open in a playoff over Ryan Gerard, the American who flew across two oceans for the final event o...
Dec 21, 2025 FILE - Ryan Gerard hits from the ninth tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, file)