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Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17

Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Bailey, a true freshman making his second…

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in dire need of a victory as they look to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season.…

Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith and went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, died unexpectedly…

UFC reaches $375 million settlement on one class-action lawsuit, another one remains pending

UFC reaches $375 million settlement on one class-action lawsuit, another one remains pending

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The UFC reached another settlement with one of the two class-action litigants. It agreed to pay the former fighters $375 million after a previous agreement was thrown out by a Nevada…

Tennessee football’s 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow

Tennessee football’s 10% talent fee opens discussion of how many schools and sports will follow

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The quiet part about the evolving landscape of name, image and likeness compensation in college athletics was bound to be said out loud, and…

Panthers turn to youth to replace veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen on Sunday vs. Bengals

Panthers turn to youth to replace veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen on Sunday vs. Bengals

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will turn to a pair of young wide receivers to help fill the void of veteran Adam Thielen, who’ll miss at least…