Category Archives: Sports
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he's worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers weren't necessary looking to add a starting-caliber running back in free agency after giving Chuba Hubbard a four-year, $33 ...
Aug 05, 2025
History! Braves and Reds play the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Cincinnati manager Terry Francona noticed the sheer size of Bristol Motor Speedway rising up from the mountains as the Reds arrived Saturday ...
Aug 02, 2025
Cameron Young builds 5-shot lead at Wyndham Championship in search of first win
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Young ran off four straight birdies on the front nine and stretched his lead to eight shots Saturday before he settled into a series of pars for a 5-under 65, giving hi...
Aug 02, 2025
Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Penske Entertainment, the Roger Penske-owned entity that holds Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar among its assets, said Thursday it has sold one-third intere...
Jul 31, 2025
Coaches race to master art of retention amid NIL, revenue sharing and transfer portal challenges
By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer Whether it was an ACC, SEC, Big Ten or Big 12 coach taking the podium at media days, one theme remained consistent: In an era where revenue sharing and NIL opportunitie...
Jul 30, 2025
PGA Tour ends regular season in Carolina. LPGA wraps up major season with Women's British Open
The PGA Tour wraps up its regular season at the Wyndham Championship. At stake is the top 70 advancing to the FedEx Cup playoffs. Jordan Spieth is back in the field trying to fortify his position in t...
Jul 29, 2025
Max Homa and Sahith Theegala played in the Presidents Cup. Now both might miss PGA Tour postseason
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Wyndham Championship is the last chance for players to qualify for the PGA Tour's postseason. It's also a reminder that so much in golf still must be earned. Sahith...
Jul 29, 2025
Virginia Tech is reviewing claim that coach tried to lure NC Central player into transfer portal
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia Tech is looking into an allegation by North Carolina Central's coach that a Hokies assistant improperly tried to lure running back J'Mari Taylor into the transfer porta...
Jul 26, 2025
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction
By MARK FRANK Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall o...
Jul 26, 2025
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday. In Clearwater, Flor...
Jul 24, 2025