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Clemson rallies to beat UNC 28-20 after game turns following 2 1/2-hour weather delay
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Gideon Davidson ran for 105 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with five minutes remaining as Clemson rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit to beat North Carolina 28-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in a game that lasted nearly six hours. Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds completed 20 of 29 passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and one interception for Clemson (2-1, 1-0 ACC) in his first career start.
Charlotte's Kon Knueppel sets Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel walked into the postgame news conference and was greeted by a handful of television cameras blocking his path to the podium when suddenly out jumped head coach Charles Lee, who doused him with a bottle of water before embracing his star rookie.
Charlotte's Kon Knueppel sets Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel walked into the postgame news conference and was greeted by a handful of television cameras blocking his path to the podium when suddenly out jumped head coach Charles Lee, who doused him with a bottle of water before embracing his star rookie. kAm%96C6 H2D A=6?EJ @7 C62D@?D 7@C E96 FADE2CE w@C?6ED E@ 46=63C2E6 %9FCD52J ?:89E]k^Am kAmz?F6AA6= >256 7@FC b\A@:?E6CD :? r92C=@EE6VD `af\`_f H:?
No. 1 seed South Carolina resets for March Madness run after SEC title game stumble
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't sweating her team's 17-point loss to rival Texas in the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship. kAmx? 724E[ D96 E9:?<D :E >:89E 36 2 3=6DD:?8 :? 5:D8F:D6 7@C 96C v2>64@4<D Wb`\bX 9625:?8 :?E@ E96 }rpp %@FC?2>6?E[ 2==@H:?8 E96> E@ C67@4FD]k^Am kAmQ~FC E62> <?@HD H6 5:5?VE A=2J @FC 36DE 32D<6E32== — ?@E ?62C=J H92E H6VC6 42A23=6 @7 5@:?8[Q $E2=6J D2:5 @7 E96 fg\e` =@DD E@ E96 {@?89@C?D[ 2 82>6 :?
Tennessee could miss its 1st women's NCAA Tournament after closing season with 7 straight losses
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee has never failed to qualify for the women's NCAA Tournament. kAm(96E96C E96 {25J '@=D >2<6 2 cbC5 4@?D64FE:G6 2AA62C2?46 C6>2:?D E@ 36 D66?]k^Am kAm%96 AC@8C2> E92E 4@249 !2E $F>>:EE 3F:=E :?E@ 2 ?2E:@?2= A@H6C9@FD6 92D 72==6? @? E@F89 E:>6D[ 4F=>:?2E:?8 :? %9FCD52J ?:89EVD fe\ec =@DD E@ p=232>2 :? E96 $@FE962DE6C?
South Carolina's dominance in SEC tourney is a result of good teams, not proximity, Dawn Staley says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Dawn Staley's third-ranked Gamecocks have been nearly unbeatable in Southeastern Conference Tournament games played in Greenville, South Carolina. kAm$@FE9 r2C@=:?2 92D H@? D:I @7 D6G6? $tr %@FC?2>6?ED — :?4=F5:?8 7:G6 DEC2:89E — A=2J65 2E q@? $64@FCD (6==?6DD pC6?2[ H9:49 :D 23@FE 2 h_\>:?FE6 5C:G6 7C@> E96 D49@@=VD 42>AFD :? r@=F>3:2]k^Am kAms:692C5 v2>64@4<D 72?D[ 4=25 :? 82C?6E 2?5 3=24<[ >2<6 E96 2??F2= A:=8C:>286 E96C6 3J E96 E9@FD2?5D 8:G:?8 $@FE9 r2C@=:?2 2?
Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke. kAm%96 w@C?6ED DH:?8>2? 3C@<6 z6682? |FCC2J’D }qp C@@<:6 C64@C5 7@C b\A@:?E6CD[ >2<:?8 9:D a_fE9 %9FCD52J ?:89E 282:?DE E96 x?5:2?2 !246CD] z?F6AA6= 4@??64E65 @? 7:G6 bD :? E96 7:CDE 92=7 2?5 E96? k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^I]4@>^}qp^DE2EFD^a_af`hhddaggdg`bceenDla_Qm3C@<6 E96 C64@C5k^2m :? E96 E9:C5 BF2CE6C @77 2? 2DD:DE 7C@> $:@?
Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke. kAm%96 w@C?6ED DH:?8>2? 3C@<6 z6682? |FCC2J’D }qp C@@<:6 C64@C5 7@C b\A@:?E6CD[ >2<:?8 9:D a_fE9 %9FCD52J ?:89E 282:?DE E96 x?5:2?2 !246CD] z?F6AA6= 4@??64E65 @? 7:G6 bD :? E96 7:CDE 92=7 2?5 E96? k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^I]4@>^}qp^DE2EFD^a_af`hhddaggdg`bceenDla_Qm3C@<6 E96 C64@C5k^2m :? E96 E9:C5 BF2CE6C @77 2? 2DD:DE 7C@> $:@?
Hornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina, where he is the state's career high school scoring leader and played for the Tar Heels. kAm%96 w@C?6ED 28C665 E@ 24BF:C6 (9:E6 2?5 |:<6 r@?=6J yC] 7C@> E96 r9:428@ qF==D @? (65?6D52J :? 6I492?86 7@C r@==:? $6IE@?[ ~FD>2?6 s:6?8 2?5 E9C66 7FEFC6 D64@?5\C@F?5 5C27E A:4<D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 A6CD@? 72>:=:2C H:E9 E96 D:EF2E:@?] %96 A6CD@? DA@<6 @? 4@?5:E:@?
Kurt Busch says he 'wouldn't change a thing' as he prepares to enter NASCAR's Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Success and fame came quickly for Kurt Busch. kAmx? 9:?5D:89E[ >2J36 2 =:EE=6 E@@ 72DE 7@C E96 5C:G6C <?@H? 2D Q%96 ~FE=2H]Qk^Am kAmqFD49 H@? 9:D 7:CDE 5H2C7 42C C246 2E 286 `d :? 2 D>2== }6G252 E@H?[ D6EE:?8 9:> @? 2 >6E6@C:4 C:D6] w6 H6?E @? E@ H:? E96 rFA $6C:6D 492>A:@?D9:A ;FDE `` J62CD =2E6C :? a__c 2?5 7:?:D965 9:D ab\J62C AC@76DD:@?2= 42C66C H:E9 cb G:4E@C:6D 24C@DD }p$rp#VD E9C66 ?2E:@?2= D6C:6D 367@C6 2 4@?4FDD:@? 6?565 9:D E:>6 369:?5 E96 H966= :? a_ab]k^Am kAm~?
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month. kAmq:77=6 H2D 2>@?8 D6G6? <:==65 2=@?8 H:E9 9:D H:76[ rC:DE:?2[ 2?5 49:=5C6? #J56C[ d[ 2?5 t>>2[ `c[ H96? E96 A=2?6 4C2D965 2D :E C6EFC?65 E@ E96 2:CA@CE :? $E2E6DG:==6[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2FE9@C:E:6D] ~E96CD @? E96 A=2?6 H6C6 :56?E:7:65 2D s6??:D sFEE@?[ 9:D D@?
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract, but stopped short of saying whether the team will begin long-term contract extension discussions with the 2023 No. 1 overall pick. kAm~?46 E96 E62> A:4<D FA E96 @AE:@?[ *@F?8 H:== 36 F?56C 4@?EC24E E9C@F89 E96 a_af D62D@?[ D@ E96 !2?E96CD 2C6?VE :? 2 9F86 CFD9 E@ >2<6 2 =@?8\E6C> 564:D:@? @? *@F?8]k^Am kAm|@C82? 5:5?VE D2J H96?
Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract, but stopped short of saying whether the team will begin long-term contract extension discussions with the 2023 No. 1 overall pick. kAm~?46 E96 E62> A:4<D FA E96 @AE:@?[ *@F?8 H:== 36 F?56C 4@?EC24E E9C@F89 E96 a_af D62D@?[ D@ E96 !2?E96CD 2C6?VE :? 2 9F86 CFD9 E@ >2<6 2 =@?8\E6C> 564:D:@? @? *@F?8]k^Am kAm|@C82? 5:5?VE D2J H96?
Carolina Panthers believe they 'aren't the same old' team after close playoff loss to LA Rams Original
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Carolina Panthers believe they 'aren't the same old' team after close playoff loss to LA Rams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There were plenty of questions about how the Carolina Panthers would fare in the postseason. kAm%96J C6A62E65=J >:DD65 @AA@CEF?:E:6D 5@H? E96 DEC6E49 E@ HC2A FA E96 }ur $@FE9[ @?=J E@ 324< :?E@ E96 A=2J@77D H:E9 2 =@D:?8 C64@C5 @? E96 7:?2= 52J @7 E96 C68F=2C D62D@?]k^Am kAm{2D '682D @55D>2<6CD DFC6 5:5?VE 36=:6G6 :? E96 !2?E96CD] r2C@=:?2 6?E6C65 E96 H66< a__\` =@?8D9@ED E@ H:? E96 $FA6C q@H= — 3J 72C E96 =@H6DE @7 2?J @7 E96 `c E62>D :? E96 A@DED62D@?
Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game Original
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers defense made life tough for Matthew Stafford in the first meeting six weeks ago. FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson (2) celebrates an interception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los An… kAm$E277@C5 42>6 :?E@ E96 82>6 @? 2 C@==[ 92G:?8 E9C@H? `g E@F495@H?D :? E96 AC6G:@FD 7:G6 82>6D 2?5 925?VE 366?
Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers defense made life tough for Matthew Stafford in the first meeting six weeks ago. kAm$E277@C5 42>6 :?E@ E96 82>6 @? 2 C@==[ 92G:?8 E9C@H? `g E@F495@H?D :? E96 AC6G:@FD 7:G6 82>6D 2?5 925?VE 366?
Panthers eager to revive slumping running game in home playoff matchup with Rams Original
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle and the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers are aiming to revive a slumping running game on Saturday when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise's first home playoff game in a decade. kAmu2:=FC6 E@ 5@ D@ H:== 2=>@DE 46CE2:?=J C6DF=E :? 2? 62C=J 6I:E 7C@> E96 A@DED62D@?
Panthers eager to revive slumping running game in home playoff matchup with Rams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle and the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers are aiming to revive a slumping running game on Saturday when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise's first home playoff game in a decade. kAmu2:=FC6 E@ 5@ D@ H:== 2=>@DE 46CE2:?=J C6DF=E :? 2? 62C=J 6I:E 7C@> E96 A@DED62D@? 7@C E96 5@F3=6\5:8:E F?56C5@8 !2?E96CD]k^Am kAmr2C@=:?2 4=:>365 :?E@ A=2J@77 4@?E6?E:@? >:5D62D@?
Panthers' Bryce Young could see more man-to-man defense after major flop against Seahawks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young could see more man-to-man coverage looks from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday in a game that could determine the NFC South champion. kAm~? $F?52J[ E96 $62EE=6 $6292H<D DFCAC:D65 E96 !2?E96CD Wg\gX 3J 6>A=@J:?8 >@DE=J >2? 4@G6C286 282:?DE r2C@=:?2VD H:56 C646:G6CD 2?5 :E H@C<65 E@ ?62C A6C764E:@?]k^Am kAm*@F?8 H2D =:>:E65 E@ dc J2C5D A2DD:?8[ 4@>A=6E65 `c @7 ac A2DD6D 2?5 H2D :?E6C46AE65 @?46 2D E96 !2?E96CD =@DE af\`_ 2?5 DBF2?56C65 2?
QB Bryce Young's turnaround boosts Panthers' playoff hopes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There were plenty of question marks surrounding Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young entering the season, the most obvious being if he could win at the NFL level. kAmqFE 27E6C 8@:?8 e\aa 2D 2 DE2CE6C :? 9:D 7:CDE EH@ D62D@?D[ E96 }@] ` @G6C2== A:4< :? a_ab 92D 8:G6? E96 A=2J@77\DE2CG65 @C82?:K2E:@? 2 C62D@? E@ 36=:6G6 96VD E96 C:89E 8FJ >@G:?8 7@CH2C5] w6VD g\e 2D 2 DE2CE6C E9:D D62D@? 2?5 92D 25565 E@ 9:D 8C@H:?8 C6AFE2E:@?
Panthers rookie Lathan Ransom goes from goat to hero in one week after game-clinching interception
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers rookie safety Lathan Ransom has experienced the dramatic highs and lows of playing in the NFL in his first season. kAm~?6 H66< 27E6C 2 4CF4:2= A6?2=EJ E92E =65 E@ 2 4@DE=J =@DD E@ E96 }6H ~C=62?D $2:?ED[ #2?D@> C6566>65 9:>D6=7 @? $F?52J 3J :?E6C46AE:?8 q2<6C |2J7:6=5 H:E9 ca D64@?5D =67E E@ D62= E96 !2?E96CDV ab\a_ H:? @G6C E96 qF442?66CD — 2==@H:?8 r2C@=:?2 E@ G2F=E :?E@ D@=6 A@DD6DD:@? @7 7:CDE A=246 :?
Panthers rookie Lathan Ransom goes from goat to hero in one week after game-clinching interception
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers rookie safety Lathan Ransom has experienced the dramatic highs and lows of playing in the NFL in his first season. kAm~?6 H66< 27E6C 2 4CF4:2= A6?2=EJ E92E =65 E@ 2 4@DE=J =@DD E@ E96 }6H ~C=62?D $2:?ED[ #2?D@> C6566>65 9:>D6=7 @? $F?52J 3J :?E6C46AE:?8 q2<6C |2J7:6=5 H:E9 ca D64@?5D =67E E@ D62= E96 !2?E96CDV ab\a_ H:? @G6C E96 qF442?66CD — 2==@H:?8 r2C@=:?2 E@ G2F=E :?E@ D@=6 A@DD6DD:@? @7 7:CDE A=246 :?
Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. kAm(9:=6 E96 !2?E96CD 92G6 E9C:G65 :? E96 F?56C5@8 C@=6 E9:D D62D@? H:E9 H:?D @G6C vC66? q2J 2?5 E96 {@D p?86=6D #2>D[ E96J 4@?E:?F6 E@ DECF88=6 H:??:?8 E96 82>6D E96JVC6 DFAA@D65 E@ H:?]k^Am kAm$F?52J H2D E96 =2E6DE 6I2>A=6]k^Am kAm%96 !2?E96CD[ ?665:?8 2 H:?
Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and threw the College Football Playoff into chaos on Saturday night when Darian Mensah connected with Jeremiah Hasley for a 1-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play in overtime, and the unranked Blue Devils held on to beat No. 16 Virginia 27-20. kAm%96 q=F6 s6G:=D Wg\dX 2C6 F?=:<6=J E@ >2<6 E96 A=2J@77 7:6=5[ @A6?:?8 E96 5@@C 7@C 2 D64@?5 vC@FA @7 u:G6 E62> — =:<6=J y2>6D |25:D@?
Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57
Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Los Angeles Lakers — and later won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 57. kAmr2>A36==VD 72>:=J :?7@C>65 E96 !:DE@?D @7 E96 562E9[ E6==:?8 E96 E62> E92E 96 5:65 @? |@?52J] }@ 42FD6 H2D 8:G6?]k^Am kAm%96 e\7@@E\`` r2>A36== H2D 3@C? :? {@D p?86=6D 2?5 6I46==65 2E |@C?:?8D:56 w:89 367@C6 9625:?8 E@ r=6>D@?] w6 H2D 2 7:CDE\E62> prr D6=64E:@? :? E96 `hgh\h_ D62D@?
Chris Paul hints at retirement from NBA with video before Clippers-Hornets game in his home state
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul hinted at his potential retirement prior to the team's 131-116 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, in what is expected to be his final game in his home state of North Carolina. kAm%96 (:?DE@?\$2=6> ?2E:G6 C6=62D65 2 G:56@ @?
Ball says he loves playing for the Hornets, denies reports that he's frustrated
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball said he wants to stay with the Charlotte Hornets despite the team's struggles and increasing speculation about his future from outside the organization. kAmQ*629[ x =@G6 36:?8 96C6[Q q2== D2:5 7@==@H:?8 AC24E:46 :? r92C=@EE6] Qx 2:?VE D2J:?8 ?@E9:?8] xV> ;FDE ECJ:?8 E@ H:?[ E92EVD :E] %92EVD H92E H6VC6 8@:?8 E@ <66A 5@:?8]Qk^Am kAmw@C?6ED 4@249 r92C=6D {66 D2:5 q2==[ H9@ 3642>6 E96 E62>VD 7:CDE >2I 4@?EC24E A=2J6C :? yF=J @7 a_ab H96? 96 D:8?65 2 Sae_ >:==:@?
Panthers not getting enough out of WR Xavier Legette, a 2024 first-round pick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers need someone to step up in the passing game, and that isn't just quarterback Bryce Young. kAm(9:=6 >@DE @7 E96 3=2>6 92D 72==6? @? *@F?8 2?5 4@249 s2G6 r2?2=6D — H9@ 42==D E96 @776?D:G6 A=2JD — 27E6C E96 A2DD:?8 82>6 7=@AA65 282:? @? $F?52J :?
Panthers QB Bryce Young practices for second straight day; Andy Dalton has broken thumb
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young practiced full for the second straight day, raising the likelihood that he'll return on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. kAm%96 ?6HD 4@>6D 2D 324<FA p?5J s2=E@? C6G62=65 96VD 562=:?8 H:E9 2 3C@<6? E9F>3]k^Am kAm*@F?8 >:DD65 =2DE $F?52JVD 82>6 282:?DE E96 qF772=@ q:==D H:E9 2 DAC2:?65 2?<=6]k^Am kAm!2?E96CD 4@249 s2G6 r2?2=6D 5@6D?VE 255C6DD C6A@CE6CD @? %9FCD52JD @7 2 ?@C>2= 82>6 H66<[ D@ 96 5:5 ?@E AC@G:56 2? FA52E6 @?
James Cook runs for 216 yards and 2 TDs, Allen accounts for 3 TDs as Bills rout Panthers 40-9
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Swinney says Tigers must reset goals following 1-3 start
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Still stinging from a devastating 34-21 home loss to Syracuse that dropped his team to 1-3 on the season, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said it's time to reset season goals heading into the bye week. He added that he doesn't anticipate making a change at quarterback or firing any of his coaching staff. "We're not going to win the national championship, but that doesn't mean we can't win the season," a subdued Swinney said Monday night on a Zoom call.
Panthers Legette looks to push though slow start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers second-year wide receiver Xavier Legette remains confident despite a slow start to the season, saying "when it pops, it's going to pop." Nothing has popped yet for Legette. Carolina's 2023 first-round draft pick out of South Carolina known for his strong country drawl has been targeted 15 times this season but has just four catches for 8 yards and no touchdowns for the winless Panthers.
Sellers and South Carolina look to keep top-10 ranking in place
The South Carolina Gamecocks are ranked in the top 10 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time since the start of the 2014 season. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers is looking to keep them there.
Swinney challenges critics to bring on the hate
Dabo Swinney expects — and welcomes — criticism following his team's season-opening 17-10 loss to LSU last week, which included a disappointing performance from first-team preseason All-American quarterback Cade Klubnik. The loss dropped the Tigers from No. 4 to No. 8 in the AP Top 25, while LSU jumped from ninth to third. "Everybody can just start throwing mud now. Just bring it on," Swinney said during an animated news conference earlier this week. "Tell everybody we suck. Coaches suck. Cade stinks.
Clemson Williams listed as day to day with hamstring injury
Dabo Swinney said earlier this offseason there are six players who could start for the Clemson Tigers at wide receiver. Now that depth could be tested. The Clemson head coach said during a news conference Tuesday that second-team Associated Press preseason All-American Antonio Williams is listed as day to day for Saturday's home game against Troy because of a hamstring injury. Williams left in the first quarter of Clemson's 17-10 loss to LSU this past weekend and did not return.
No. 4 Clemson brings a wealth of experience, national championship aspirations
CLEMSON (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have a Hall of Fame level coach in Dabo Swinney, a Heisman Trophy hopeful in quarterback Cade Klubnik and one of the most experienced teams in the country. So it's little wonder the fourth-ranked Tigers are overwhelming favorites to repeat as Atlantic Coast Conference champions. At the league media days in Charlotte, 167 of the 183 media members pegged Clemson to win its ninth ACC title in the last 11 years.
Panthers rest starters, fall to Steelers in preseason finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Skylar Thompson completed 11 of 13 passes for 152 yards including a 24-yard touchdown strike to Lance McCutcheon, rookie Ben Sauls kicked four field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 19-10 on Thursday night in the preseason finale. The Steelers played a handful of starters on both sides of the ball, while the Panthers rested all of theirs and several top reserves.
CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Been there, done that experienced Tigers primed for another national title run
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have all of the pieces in place to win another national championship. Now it's just a matter of executing. The Tigers return the most experienced team in college football, and will be heavy favorites to win their ninth Atlantic Coast Conference championship in the past 11 years. They return eight starters on both sides of the ball with a combined 309 starts. ESPN's Bill Connelly has Clemson's return production rate at 80%, the highest in Division I football.
Reich excited about Bryce Young's resurgence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Stanford interim head football coach Frank Reich was walking to dinner in downtown Charlotte with four of his Cardinal players on Monday night when he heard a familiar voice from a passing car. "Coach Reich, coach Reich!" the voice said. Soon the car stopped and pulled over and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young popped his head out the window to say hello and catch up with the coach who drafted him No. 1 overall in the 2023.
Double Whammy: Wrecks keep Larson from finishing Indy, Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson's day went from bad to worse Sunday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, leaving the talented young driver unsure if he will attempt to run "The Double" again. Larson was caught up in a wreck on Lap 246 of the Coca-Cola 600, ending a disappointing day in which he also crashed out at the Indianapolis 500 on Lap 91. Larson was bidding to become the second driver to finish both races and run the combined 1,100 miles. It didn't go well.
Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame as Class of 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Given his resume, Kurt Busch knew it was a matter of when, not if, he would be selected into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Still, getting voted in on the first ballot on Tuesday was a huge relief for Busch, who let out an emotional sigh of relief after hearing his named called at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “I’m very grateful and thankful that it happened this first time,” Busch said.
'Embarrassed' Rahm struggles to keep final-round collapse in perspective
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm appeared on the verge of doing what few thought possible — overcoming a five-shot deficit on the final day of a major championship to beat Scottie Scheffler. And then came the collapse. After battling back to tie the top-ranked Scheffler with a birdie on the 11th hole, Rahm turned what seemed like a foregone conclusion of a Scheffler victory into an entertaining back nine at the PGA Championship — at least for a while.
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife, Melissa, asked if he could do some chores around the house this weekend. “No,” he told her, “I have to work the Masters.” They haven't spoken in a few days, he said kiddingly.
No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to reach ACC title game without Flagg
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by North Carolina to beat its rival for the third time this season, 74-71 on Friday night to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game. Khaman Maluach added 13 points and nine rebounds, and Sion James had 12 points for the Blue Devils, who played without star Cooper Flagg.
Dawn Staley: We deserve to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament
GREENVILLE — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said her team deserves to be the No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament following a dominant run through the Southeastern Conference Tournament, culminating in an impressive 64-45 rout of No. 1 Texas in Sunday's championship game. The Gamecocks (30-3) entered the SEC Tournament ranked fifth in the country and projected to be a No. 2 seed. But after throttling three league foes by 18, 21 and 19 points, a No. 1 seed now seems to be a lock.
CAROLINA WOMEN: No. 5 Gamecock women hold off Vanderbilt, pull away to win 84-63 in SEC quarterfinals
GREENVILLE — Chloe Kitts had 25 points and 10 rebounds and No. 5 South Carolina held off a furious second-half rally from Vanderbilt to win 84-63 on Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) shoots past Vanderbilt forward Khamil Pierre (12) during an NCAA college basketball game in the qu… MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 15 off the bench and Sania Feagin added 13 points for South Carolina (28-3), which has won five straight.
Dawn Staley says winning stacked SEC tourney will be tougher
GREENVILLE — Dawn Staley has won eight Southeastern Conference Tournaments since taking over as head coach at South Carolina in 2008. She sees winning a ninth as the biggest challenge yet. To say the SEC is loaded is an understatement. The conference boasts five teams in the top 12 of the most recent AP poll, including No. 1 Texas, No. 5 South Carolina, No. 9 LSU, No. 10 Oklahoma and No. 12 Kentucky.
No. 2 South Carolina puts clamps on Madison Booker, routs No. 5 Texas
COLUMBIA — Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts each scored 11 points, and No. 2 South Carolina rolled past No. 5 Texas 67-50 for its 11th straight win on Sunday in front of a sold out crowd of 18,000 at Colonial Life Arena. Joyce Edwards added 10 points for the Gamecocks (16-1, 4-0 SEC), who became the only team in the nation with 13 wins against Division I teams with winning records.
PANTHERS' WRAPUP: With Bryce Young settled at QB, Carolina can focus on rebuilding defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers aren't heading to the postseason, but they believe they've finally found a franchise quarterback. And that's big, particularly with general manager Dan Morgan needing to focus his attention on fixing a defense that had a historically bad season.
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