Category Archives: Sports

Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power No. 25 North Carolina's 2nd-half push to beat No. 19 Kansas 87-74
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from N...
Curtis Media Nov 07, 2025

Evans, Boozer help No. 6 Duke overcome slow start and defeat Texas 75-60 in season opener
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Isaiah Evans scored 23 points, Cameron Boozer had a big second half and finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds as No. 6 Duke overcame a sluggish ...
Curtis Media Nov 04, 2025

Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and Luka Bogavac added 10 points and five assists in their North Carolina debuts as the No. 25 Tar Heels beat Cent...
Curtis Media Nov 03, 2025

Panthers may be potential playoff contender after 7 straight seasons of missing postseason
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has waited seven years for a playoff contender. He might finally have one after the Panthers' 16-13 win over ...
Curtis Media Nov 03, 2025

Bill Belichick wins first ACC game as North Carolina rallies to defeat Syracuse 27-10
By MARK FRANK The Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Demon June accounted for two touchdowns and nearly 200 yards on offense, Gio Lopez threw for two scores, and Bill Belichick won his first Atlan...
Curtis Media Oct 31, 2025

Unbeaten and 8th-ranked Georgia Tech looks to dodge upset at NC State
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press No. 8 Georgia Tech is a front-runner to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Staying on course will require the Yellow Jackets (8-0, 5-0) to avoid a mi...
Curtis Media Oct 30, 2025

Michael Brennan wins Utah Championship on an invitation and gets 2-year PGA Tour exemption
IVINS, Utah (AP) - Michael Brennan was just as dominant at Black Desert as he was on the PGA Tour Americas. He closed with a 5-under 66 to go from a sponsor exemption to a PGA Tour winner Sunday with ...
Curtis Media Oct 26, 2025

James Cook runs for 216 yards and 2 TDs, Allen accounts for 3 TDs as Bills rout Panthers 40-9
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen accounted for three scores and the Buffalo Bills returned from their bye...
Curtis Media Oct 26, 2025

QB Bryce Young sits out practice as Panthers amp up preparation for matchup against Bills
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury as the team amped up preparation for Sunday's game ...
Curtis Media Oct 22, 2025

Belichick says suspended North Carolina assistant coach is back working with Tar Heels
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been reinstated and returned to work ahead of Saturday'...
Curtis Media Oct 21, 2025
