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Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
Read full article: Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winnerFour-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing.
Minnesota beats Virginia Tech 24-10 in Duke's Mayo Bowl for 8th straight bowl victory
Read full article: Minnesota beats Virginia Tech 24-10 in Duke's Mayo Bowl for 8th straight bowl victoryMax Brosmer threw for 211 yards and a touchdown, Darius Taylor ran for 113 yards a TD and also threw for a score and Minnesota extended its bowl winning streak to eight with a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf
Read full article: Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calfThe Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf.
North Carolina man convicted of Roanoke murder granted clemency by President Joe Biden
Read full article: North Carolina man convicted of Roanoke murder granted clemency by President Joe BidenA North Carolina man convicted of the 1996 murder of his ex-girlfriend in Roanoke and the murder of another man in Charlotte, North Carolina, had his death sentence commuted by President Biden on Monday.
23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR's 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victory
Read full article: 23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR's 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victoryThe two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint have been granted a preliminary injunction that will allow them to compete as chartered teams in 2025.
Sixers standout rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery
Read full article: Sixers standout rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgeryPhiladelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery and is expected to be out indefinitely.
Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped
Read full article: Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is droppedA new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsports’ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series.
NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuitNASCAR opened the season with washouts in the first two races of the year that could have set the tone for a miserable 2024 campaign.
Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR's current playoff format
Read full article: Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR's current playoff formatIt seems everyone outside of Joey Logano is eager to see to a change to the NASCAR playoff format.
Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel weekAmerican Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goalPatrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season.
Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
Read full article: Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup playGiannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday.
Charlotte airport workers voting on whether to strike during busy Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Charlotte airport workers voting on whether to strike during busy Thanksgiving travel weekService workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are voting on whether to go on a 24-hour strike around Thanksgiving amid complaints about low wages and poor working conditions.
Elliott takes more than $5B stake in Honeywell, advises separating automation, aerospace units
Read full article: Elliott takes more than $5B stake in Honeywell, advises separating automation, aerospace unitsActivist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a more than $5 billion stake in Honeywell International and is calling for the industrial conglomerate to split into two separate companies.
South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings
Read full article: South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankingsSouth Carolina is a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of victories to kick off its national championship repeat bid.
Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who
Read full article: Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's whoDonald Trump’s presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris.
NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finale
Read full article: NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finaleNASCAR has issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sites
Read full article: North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sitesNorth Carolina elections officials say that more than 4.2 million voters cast ballots at early in-person voting sites, with turnout in western counties hit by Hurricane Helene outpacing the rest of the state.
Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Read full article: Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' winLaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotte’s opener Wednesday night.
Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas voters
Read full article: Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas votersCourts in Michigan and North Carolina on Monday rejected attempts by Republicans to disqualify the ballots of certain overseas voters.
ACC Tip-Off: UVA Women’s Basketball preview
Read full article: ACC Tip-Off: UVA Women’s Basketball previewVirginia Women’s Basketball certainly showed glimpses of greatness in the 2023 season but there were moments where consistency lacked. That is bound to change this year as the team is hungrier than ever.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York KnicksJalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbling back outside and flipping the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face.
NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teams
Read full article: NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teamsThe final six weeks of the NASCAR season will play out under the shadow of a lawsuit filed by the 23XI team and Front Row Motorsports against the series.
What to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast US
Read full article: What to know about Hurricane Helene and the flooding the storm left across the Southeast USMassive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state’s Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment
Read full article: Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatmentKate, the Princess of Wales, has made her first public appearance since she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would return to some public duties.
In swing states, Harris touts Republican endorsements while Trump leans into incendiary rhetoric
Read full article: In swing states, Harris touts Republican endorsements while Trump leans into incendiary rhetoricKamala Harris and Donald Trump have launched campaign blitzes with dramatically different approaches to attracting swing-state voters who will decide the presidential contest.
Kate's soft-focus Insta-ready video marks a shift in how royals tell their story
Read full article: Kate's soft-focus Insta-ready video marks a shift in how royals tell their storyWhen the Princess of Wales announced she had completed chemotherapy treatment in a soft-focus, Insta-ready video, it featured openness not usually associated with Britain’s royal family.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and will return to limited public duties
Read full article: Kate, the Princess of Wales, has finished chemotherapy and will return to limited public dutiesKate, the Princess of Wales, says she has completed chemotherapy and will return to some public duties in the coming months.
The NFL season begins this week. Here's a look at some of the big games and rules changes
Read full article: The NFL season begins this week. Here's a look at some of the big games and rules changesThe NFL season begins this week when the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.
Judge hears NFL's motion in 'Sunday Ticket' case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages
Read full article: Judge hears NFL's motion in 'Sunday Ticket' case, says jury did not follow instructions on damagesThe judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages.
Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd to protect families amid Copa America brawl
Read full article: Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd to protect families amid Copa America brawlUruguay striker Luis Suárez defended his teammates’ decision to enter the stands following a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals, saying the action was necessary to defend families and supporters.
Darwin Núñez, Uruguay teammates enter stands as fans fight after Copa America loss to Colombia
Read full article: Darwin Núñez, Uruguay teammates enter stands as fans fight after Copa America loss to ColombiaDarwin Núñez and about a dozen Uruguay teammates went into the stands as fans brawled at Bank of America Stadium following a 1-0 loss to Colombia in a Copa America semifinal.
Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
Read full article: Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America finalJefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute, and Colombia played a man short the entire second half in a 1-0 win over Uruguay to reach the Copa America final against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
More details released in autopsy for gunman who shot and killed four officers in Charlotte
Read full article: More details released in autopsy for gunman who shot and killed four officers in CharlotteMore details on the death of the gunman who shot and killed four law enforcement officers during a Charlotte, North Carolina, shooting were released in autopsy and toxicology reports obtained by local media outlets.
Stingray that got pregnant despite no male companion has died, aquarium says
Read full article: Stingray that got pregnant despite no male companion has died, aquarium saysA North Carolina aquarium says a stingray that got pregnant this winter despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species for many years has died.
Charlotte man charged with felony homicide in fatal crash in Wise County
Read full article: Charlotte man charged with felony homicide in fatal crash in Wise CountyA Charlotte man is facing a felony homicide charge in connection with a pursuit that ended in a deadly crash on Route 23 in Wise County last week, according to Virginia State Police.
NASCAR grants Larson a waiver to compete in playoffs after missing Coca-Cola 600 for Indy 500
Read full article: NASCAR grants Larson a waiver to compete in playoffs after missing Coca-Cola 600 for Indy 500NASCAR has granted Kyle Larson the waiver he needs to remain eligible to compete in this year’s playoffs despite missing the Coca-Cola 600 because he instead ran the Indianapolis 500.
A pregnant stingray with no male companion now has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says
Read full article: A pregnant stingray with no male companion now has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium saysA North Carolina aquarium said in February that a stingray became pregnant with no male companion in its tank and now says the fish has a rare reproductive disease.
Front Row buys NASCAR charter to expand to 3 Cup Series cars in '25, does not disclose seller, price
Read full article: Front Row buys NASCAR charter to expand to 3 Cup Series cars in '25, does not disclose seller, priceFront Row Motorsports has purchased a charter that will expand the NASCAR team to three cars in the Cup Series in 2025.
American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seat
Read full article: American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seatAmerican Airlines is changing law firms after a controversial filing in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was recorded using an airplane lavatory.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson finishes 18th in Indy 500 debut, doesn't get to run at Coca-Cola 600
Read full article: NASCAR star Kyle Larson finishes 18th in Indy 500 debut, doesn't get to run at Coca-Cola 600Kyle Larson completed every lap of the Indianapolis 500, finishing 18th in the NASCAR star’s debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” despite a pair of rookie mistakes that cost him a chance to be in the mix at the end.
Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail Hollow
Read full article: Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail HollowRory 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.
NCAA removes cap on official recruiting visits in basketball to deal with unlimited transfers
Read full article: NCAA removes cap on official recruiting visits in basketball to deal with unlimited transfersThe NCAA has approved a waiver that will allow men’s and women’s basketball programs to pay for unlimited official recruiting visits to help teams deals with roster depletion caused by transfers, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Fugitive task forces face dangerous scenarios every day. Here's what to know about how they operate.
Read full article: Fugitive task forces face dangerous scenarios every day. Here's what to know about how they operate.A fugitive task force attempting to serve a warrant Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, ended in the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in a single incident since 2016.
4 officers killed in North Carolina were at disadvantage as shots rained from above, police say
Read full article: 4 officers killed in North Carolina were at disadvantage as shots rained from above, police sayPolice in North Carolina say they're still sorting out how four officers were killed and four others wounded Monday in Charlotte.
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
Read full article: United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issuesUnited Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church.
Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks
Read full article: Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas MavericksKawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas
Read full article: All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over TexasDalton 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.
North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16RJ Davis scored 20 points to help North Carolina beat Michigan State 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Spartans Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo.
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Read full article: Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victoryGiannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season.
Flight attendant accused of trying to video record teen girl in airplane bathroom held until trial
Read full article: Flight attendant accused of trying to video record teen girl in airplane bathroom held until trialAn American Airlines flight attendant arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly video record a 14-year-old female passenger using an airplane bathroom last September is being held in custody pending trial.
Virginia Tech women’s basketball to host ESPN College GameDay
Read full article: Virginia Tech women’s basketball to host ESPN College GameDayESPN announced that the iconic show, covered by State Farm is headed to Blacksburg as the No. 12 Virginia Tech women’s basketball team takes on North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Bill to allow localities to hold referendum on sales tax increase for schools passes House vote
Read full article: Bill to allow localities to hold referendum on sales tax increase for schools passes House voteSchool funding has become a topic of conversation over the years and one local legislator is trying to help some of the shortfalls.
Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
Read full article: Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case droppedCourt documents show that criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped because of “insufficient evidence."
Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win 111-102
Read full article: Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win 111-102Miles Bridges had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-102 to improve to 2-0 since the arrival of five new players via trade.
Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight loss
Read full article: Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight lossDoc Rivers won his 1,099th regular-season game to move into eighth place on the NBA’s list, Damian Lillard scored 26 points in his return from a two-game injury absence and the Milwaukee Bucks cruised past short-handed Charlotte 120-84 to send the Hornets to their 10th straight loss.
Hornets send Gordon Hayward to Thunder for 3 players, 2 second-round draft picks, AP source says
Read full article: Hornets send Gordon Hayward to Thunder for 3 players, 2 second-round draft picks, AP source saysA person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are sending often-injured forward Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Tre Mann, forward Davis Bertans, point guard Vasilije Micic and second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025.
Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117
Read full article: Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Jakob Poeltl had two big plays in the 90 seconds and the Toronto Raptors overcame a career-high 45 points from Miles Bridges to beat Charlotte 123-117 and hand the Hornets their ninth straight loss.
Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118
Read full article: Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118.
Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers
Read full article: Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over PanthersChase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the Tampa Bay defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers won their third straight NFC South title with a 9-0 victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers.
Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline 15 player finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline 15 player finalists for Pro Football Hall of FameFirst-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates joined nine returning finalists who advanced to the final stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.
Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with Argentina
Read full article: Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with ArgentinaLionel Messi’s first full season with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami starts Feb. 21 at home against Real Salt Lake in a matchup three days ahead of other openers, and Messi could miss at least six games while with Argentina’s national team.
Hornets' Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says
Read full article: Hornets' Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source saysCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada due to his past legal problems and will not be available to play Monday night in Toronto against the Raptors, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer
Read full article: Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summerFourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Freshman QB Brock Glenn makes first start for Florida State with potential CFP berth on line
Read full article: Freshman QB Brock Glenn makes first start for Florida State with potential CFP berth on lineFreshman quarterback Brock Glenn made his first career start for No. 4 Florida State in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against No. 15 Louisville with a potential trip to the College Football Playoff on the line.
Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall
Read full article: Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overallCarolina Panthers owner David Tepper has defended his perceived lack of patience after firing Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and defended the team’s decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.
Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates advance to semifinal stage for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates advance to semifinal stage for Pro Football Hall of FameThree-time All-Pros Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates were chosen as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 in their first year of eligibility.
Cowboys' DaRon Bland matches NFL record with 4th pick-6 this season, wants another with 7 games left
Read full article: Cowboys' DaRon Bland matches NFL record with 4th pick-6 this season, wants another with 7 games leftCowboys cornerback DaRon Bland knew coming into Sunday’s game he needed one more pick-6 to etch his name into the NFL record books.
Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges
Read full article: Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurgesAmericans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars.
North Carolina's voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024
Read full article: North Carolina's voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024North Carolina’s photo voter identification law is getting implemented in local elections that wrap up next week.
Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs
Read full article: Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffsLionel Messi played the entire game on artificial turf in Inter Miami’s season finale, and Charlotte qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night.