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Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots between Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Caris LeVert (22) during the first half of a game in Charlotte on Sunday.
Hayward, Hornets hand Nets first loss of season, 106-104
CHARLOTTE — Gordon Hayward had 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets handed the Brooklyn Nets their first loss of the season, 106-104 on Sunday night. Terry … more
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs with the ball as he is chased by Washington Football Team defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of Sunday's game in Landover, Md.
Samuel does best McCaffrey impression in Panthers’ win
LANDOVER, Md. — With Christian McCaffrey out again, the Carolina Panthers snapped their three-game losing streak thanks to a big performance from someone who wasn’t on the radar for many … more
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Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the World Series in Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Arlington, Texas.
Amid anguish of pandemic, sports offered memorable moments
Sarah Fuller was a goalie on the Vanderbilt women's soccer team when a chance at history tapped her on the shoulder.The Commodores football team was down a kicker because of COVID-19 issues, so coach … more
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Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera walking on the field before the start of a game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday in Landover, Md.
Rivera, Washington could clinch NFC East by beating Carolina
LANDOVER, Md.  — Ron Rivera thought his first game with Washington would be against the Carolina Panthers he coached the previous nine seasons — a fitting season opener with a … more
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey runs with the ball during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 8 in Kansas City, Mo.
Panthers likely without McCaffrey, Burns vs. Washington
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are expected to be without running back Christian McCaffrey and top pass rusher Brian Burns for Sunday’s game against Washington. Panthers coach Matt Rhule … more
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Green Bay Packers' Krys Barnes knocks the ball away from Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater at the goal line during the first half of a game Saturday in Green Bay, Wis.
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A fast start helped the Green Bay Packers overcome a shaky second-half performance and remain on pace to earn the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Aaron Jones rushed for 145 … more
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Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis scores against the Denver Broncos during the second half of Sunday's game in Charlotte.
Packers continue quest for No. 1 seed as they host Panthers
The Green Bay Packers’ path to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs is straightforward. Win their final three regular-season games, and the Packers (10-3) have the opportunity to earn a … more
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater scores against the Denver Broncos during the second half of Sunday's game in Charlotte.
Rhule not ready to throw in towel on Bridgewater
CHARLOTTE — Matt Rhule isn’t giving up on Teddy Bridgewater just yet. The Panthers’ first-year coach still believes Bridgewater can be the quarterback who helps set the … more
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater scores past Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons during the second half of Sunday's game in Charlotte.
Lock throws career-high 4 TDs, Broncos top Panthers 32-27
CHARLOTTE — Drew Lock is a gunslinger and, truth be told, he’d prefer to throw the ball downfield on every play if he could. But the Broncos young QB is starting to take John … more
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, left, runs against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.
Panthers' McCaffrey set for return to action vs. Broncos
CHARLOTTE — Christian McCaffrey is champing at the bit to get back on the field Sunday against the Denver Broncos after what has been a frustrating season marred by injuries. The … more
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Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule stands on the sideline during the first half of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 8.
Rookie coach Rhule has Panthers pointed in right direction
CHARLOTTE — While the win-loss record might not reflect it, first-year coach Matt Rhule has the Carolina Panthers headed in the right direction. The Panthers are 4-8 entering the bye week … more
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Washington Wizards guard John Wall works out prior to an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 24 in Washington. The Raleigh native was traded to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in a deal for all-star point guard Russell Westbrook.
Rockets, Wiz make Westbrook-Wall deal; Lakers extend LeBron
HOUSTON — Russell Westbrook is headed to the Washington Wizards and John Wall is moving to the Houston Rockets in a significant swap of point guards — one an MVP, the other a No. 1 … more
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, right, dunks the ball in front of San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl during the second half of game Aug. 9, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Zion Williamson moving past injuries, inhibitions in second year
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson expects to unleash a version of himself that is healthier, more demonstrative and less restrained in his second NBA season with the New Orleans … more
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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber was one of 59 players released by their teams before Wednesday's contract deadline.
Cubs’ Schwarber, Bradley among 59 cut in pandemic fallout
NEW YORK — Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became … more
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Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, left, talks with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) in the fourth quarter during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 28-27.
Coaching staff deserves blame after loss to Vikings
CHARLOTTE — Matt Rhule hit the nail on the head when he said he and his coaching staff deserve full blame for the Panthers surrendering an 11-point fourth quarter lead and losing 28-27 to the … more
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Minnesota Vikings players celebrated after Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) missed a 54-yard field goal attempt in Sunday's game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings had just given them the gift of a muffed punt, and the Carolina Panthers were on the verge of a gritty victory — against Teddy Bridgewater’s … more
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
As Vikings prepare for Panthers, Cook reflects on Teddy Time
MINNEAPOLIS — When Dalvin Cook arrived in Minnesota in 2017, the Vikings assigned him a cubicle at the practice facility next to a player recovering from injury who wasn't certain to see the field again. more
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tests his injured knee under supervision of a member of the medical staff prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Sunday in Charlotte.
Teddy Bridgewater’s positivity has helped him persevere
CHARLOTTE — Teddy Bridgewater takes a moment before every kickoff and says to himself: “I’m blessed.” That has been the quarterback’s mentality even before a … more
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs out of the pocket against Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the second half of a game, Sunday, Nov. 15, in Charlotte.
DE Burns developing into dominant pass rusher
CHARLOTTE — Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow said last week Brian Burns was on the verge of a three-sack game because the second-year defensive end had been “so close” to … more
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Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker throws his first NFL touchdown past during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 22, in Charlotte. Walker, starting in place of injured Teddy Bridgewater, led the Panthers to a 20-0 win in his first NFL career start.
Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0
CHARLOTTE — P.J. Walker was a third-string quarterback battling for a roster spot with the Colts 18 months ago when he received a strange call from his mother, Tamicha Drake. She said she had a … more
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