Category Archives: Sports
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) - So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn't as long, riveting and dramatic as their match...
Sep 07, 2025
Denny Hamlin advances in NASCAR playoffs at Gateway with 200th Cup win for Toyota
MADISON, Ill. (AP) - Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season. Wi...
Sep 07, 2025
Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass, Travis Etienne ran for 143 yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 to ...
Sep 07, 2025
Belichick on Patriots: 'I'm not welcomed in their facility, so they aren't welcomed in ours'
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls during nearly a quarter of a century coaching the New England Patriots, but it's clear that relationship has de...
Sep 07, 2025
Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Although much of the focus remains on quarterbacks and former No. 1 overall draft picks Bryce Young and Trevor Lawrence, the Carolina Pant...
Sep 04, 2025
Belichick's Tar Heels get short turnaround for Charlotte after opening-night flop against TCU
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's opening-night show under Bill Belichick was a flop. The only good news is there's little time to dwell on it. Instead, Belichi...
Sep 03, 2025
Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill Belich...
Sep 01, 2025
Bill Belichick won big in the NFL. Can he do it as a rookie college coach at North Carolina?
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina bet big on Bill Belichick to elevate its football program beyond decades of also-ran status and mid-tier bowl appearances. More ...
Aug 31, 2025
Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State coach Ryan Day and his players spent the preseason saying the opener against top-ranked Texas wouldn't be about defending last year's nat...
Aug 31, 2025
N.C. State, East Carolina resume testy instate rivalry with season-opening matchup
East Carolina at N.C. State, Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: N.C. State by 11 1/2. How to watch: ACC Network. Key stats ECU (2024): Overall offense: 436.4 yards per game (24th in F...
Aug 27, 2025