Category Archives: Sports
Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
By AUDREY McAVOY and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - Three generations of TJ Rickard's family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and he and his...
Nov 19, 2024
Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified. ...
Nov 10, 2024
Pineiro's 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) - Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the...
Nov 10, 2024
Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by two NASCAR teams - one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan - to be recognized as chartere...
Nov 08, 2024
NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - NASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Its officiating ha...
Nov 07, 2024
No. 9 Tar Heels visit No. 1 Kansas in only second on-campus showdown between college hoops titans
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - It's hard to call any series between basketball programs a rivalry when they've met just 12 times in their shared history. Hard to call North...
Nov 07, 2024
Panthers stick with Bryce Young vs. Giants, but QB's long-term future in Carolina still unclear
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young will remain Carolina's starting quarterback, even as his long-term future with the Panthers remains murky. Panthers coach Dave Canales...
Nov 06, 2024
Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win
By BOB FERRANTE The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Omarion Hampton had four touchdown runs and a 49-yard TD reception as North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State on Satu...
Nov 02, 2024
N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey
By NATE RYAN Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Hollywood Smothers and Jordan Waters each rushed for two touchdowns and quarterback CJ Bailey added three more while being nearly perfect through the...
Nov 02, 2024
Yankees fans who interfered with Betts' catch are banned from Game 5 of the World Series
NEW YORK (AP) - Two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts have been banned from Game 5 on Wednesday...
Oct 30, 2024