Today: July 08, 2024
Today: July 08, 2024

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QB Andy Dalton ready for start vs Seattle after Panthers say Bryce Young 'isn't expected to play'

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young will not practice on Thursday because of an ankle injury, the team announced

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Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints' defense shuts down Panthers' Bryce Young in 20-17 win

Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2013

Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints' defense shuts down Panthers' Bryce Young in 20-17 win
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Hornets finalizing deal with Nets' Jeff Peterson as head of basketball operations, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball operations

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Hornets acquire Reggie Jackson, 3 2nd-round picks from Nuggets, who get cap relief, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Reggie Jackson and three future second-round picks from Denver in a move that will open up salary cap space for the Nuggets

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Panthers hire familiar face in Dan Morgan as president of football operations and general manager

The Carolina Panthers have promoted Dan Morgan to president of football operations and general manager

Panthers hire familiar face in Dan Morgan as president of football operations and general manager
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Kyle Larson arrives at North Wilkesboro for NASCAR All-Star Race after qualifying 5th for Indy 500

Kyle Larson has arrived at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the start of Sunday night’s All-Star Race following a busy afternoon in which the NASCAR star qualified fifth for the Indianapolis 500

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Chase Elliott wins first NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2016 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Chase Elliott held off Brandon Jones at Charlotte Motor Speedway to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finishes disappointing US Open with 72, all four rounds over par

Scottie Scheffler’s final round at the U.S. Open ended a lot like his tournament began — with a lack of birdies and plenty of disappointment

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finishes disappointing US Open with 72, all four rounds over par
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High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US Open

Colin Prater feels a little like Kevin Costner’s character in “Tin Cup” this week — a relative unknown who suddenly finds himself on one of golf’s biggest stages at the U.S. Open

High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US Open
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Calm, chill Xander Schauffele motivated to 'check more boxes,' continue to win major championships

Xander Schauffele may exude a California chill vibe, but don’t let that easygoing demeanor fool you into believing there isn't an intensive competitive fire that drives him

Calm, chill Xander Schauffele motivated to 'check more boxes,' continue to win major championships
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Kyle Larson's bid to run The Double ends in disappointment after bad weather intervenes

Kyle Larson spent a year preparing to run the double

Kyle Larson's bid to run The Double ends in disappointment after bad weather intervenes
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Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory

Christopher Bell won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the race was called with 151 laps remaining in a race that was halted for more than two hours because of rain

Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr vows not to retaliate, wreck Kyle Busch at Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has cooled off and no longer plans to wreck Kyle Busch at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday

Ricky Stenhouse Jr vows not to retaliate, wreck Kyle Busch at Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte
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Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Ricky Rudd, the tough-as-nails driver from Virginia, was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, along with driver Carl Edwards and mechanic and race strategist Ralph Moody, who was selected on the pioneer ballot

Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025
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Ricky Stenhouse could face suspension after throwing punch at Kyle Busch after All-Star Race

The most compelling part of Sunday night’s All-Star Race wasn’t on the racetrack at North Wilkesboro Speedway but rather in the infield afterward

Ricky Stenhouse could face suspension after throwing punch at Kyle Busch after All-Star Race
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Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail Hollow

Rory McIlroy hoped that his victory with Shane Lowry two weeks ago in the Zurich Classic team event would serve as a springboard for the remainder of the season

Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail Hollow
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Tiger Woods on the course for 100th round at the Masters after getting swing tips from son Charlie

Tiger Woods is on the course for his 100th round at the Masters after receiving some swing tips from his son Charlie on the practice range

Tiger Woods on the course for 100th round at the Masters after getting swing tips from son Charlie
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Rory McIlroy's bid to complete career Grand Slam with Masters win put on hold for yet another year

Rory McIlroy’s bid to complete a career Grand Slam will have to wait yet another year after the world’s second-ranked golfer failed to make a run up the leaderboard on Saturday at the Masters

Rory McIlroy's bid to complete career Grand Slam with Masters win put on hold for yet another year
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Craze for Masters gnomes grows. The little golf- centric statue becoming coveted collector's items

Gnomes, those quirky statues people often have in their gardens, are flying off the shelves at Augusta National

Craze for Masters gnomes grows. The little golf- centric statue becoming coveted collector's items
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Grand Slam quest: Rory McIlroy staying positive, in contention at Masters after first-round 71

Rory McIlroy caught a break when his tee shot hit a tree on the ninth hole at Augusta National and kicked out into the middle of fairway, giving him a workable second shot

Grand Slam quest: Rory McIlroy staying positive, in contention at Masters after first-round 71
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No inflation here: Affordable Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches

Inflation may be driving up food cost around the country, but patrons generally won’t see those increases at Augusta National

No inflation here: Affordable Masters' menu still includes $1.50 pimento cheese sandwiches
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Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the matter says Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach of the Charlotte Hornets when the season ends

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach, AP source says
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After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU

After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU
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All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas

Dalton Knecht scored 18 points and made four free throws in the final 8.8 seconds as Tennessee topped Texas 62-58 to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year

All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas
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Tom Izzo, Michigan State pick up another first-round win in March Madness, topping Mississippi State

Tyson Walker scored 19 points and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo picked up his 20th win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as his ninth-seeded Spartans beat eighth-seeded Mississippi State 69-51

Tom Izzo, Michigan State pick up another first-round win in March Madness, topping Mississippi State

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