Category Archives: Sports
Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Gr...
Dec 15, 2025 Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) runs in for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Shough's clutch drive and Smyth's kick lift the Saints past the Panthers
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A rookie quarterback who made his first start in midseason and a kicker from Northern Ireland who made his NFL debut three games ago stunted the Car...
Dec 14, 2025
Svechnikov scores in shootout as Hurricanes beat Flyers 3-2 for 4th straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday. William Carrier and Taylor Hall scored in regulation for the Hurri...
Dec 14, 2025
Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The final images of the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason pursuit were Patrick Mahomes getting helped to the locker room with what turned out to b...
Dec 14, 2025
Jackson Blake scores in shootout as East-best Hurricanes top Flyers 4-3
By ROB PARENT Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jackson Blake scored in the shootout, and the Eastern Conference-best Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday night to open ...
Dec 14, 2025
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
By EVERETT MERRILL Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college...
Dec 13, 2025
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is emphatically pushing for No. 12 Miami, league champ to get CFP bids
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips is pushing for No. 12 Miami to earn a bid to the College Football Playoff along with the winner of the league champi...
Dec 03, 2025
Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky
By KEITH TAYLOR Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Derek Dixon made a tiebreaking layup with 16 seconds remaining and scored five of North Carolina's last six points to lift the No. 16 Tar Heels t...
Dec 03, 2025
Evans' late 3 helps No. 4 Duke top No. 15 Florida 67-66 in ACC/SEC Challenge
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left, and No. 4 Duke held on to beat No. 15 Florida 67-66 on Tuesday night in the ACC/SE...
Dec 02, 2025
Bussi makes 15 saves for 1st NHL shutout, Ehlers scores in OT in Hurricanes' 1-0 win over Flames
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Carolina rookie Brandon Bussi made 15 saves for his first NHL shutout, Nikolaj Ehlers scored at 2:52 of overtime and Hurricanes beat the Calgary Fla...
Nov 30, 2025