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Caleb Williams and DJ Moore lead the way in Bears’ 36-10 rout of Panthers

Caleb Williams and DJ Moore lead the way in Bears’ 36-10 rout of Panthers

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams found DJ Moore wide open on a crossing pattern early in the game for a 34-yard touchdown. From there, just about everything else looked easy, too.…

Holstein powers Pitt past struggling Tar Heels 34-24 for its first 5-0 start since 1991

Holstein powers Pitt past struggling Tar Heels 34-24 for its first 5-0 start since 1991

By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Eli Holstein threw for a career-best 381 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score as Pittsburgh beat North Carolina 34-24 on Saturday for…

NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sport

NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sport

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — It’s most fitting that NASCAR this weekend races at Talladega Superspeedway, sight of one of the first major disputes between drivers and the top…

UNC relocates intrasquad scrimmage from Cherokee after Hurricane Helene’s impact to region

UNC relocates intrasquad scrimmage from Cherokee after Hurricane Helene’s impact to region

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has relocated its planned intrasquad scrimmage in western North Carolina due to damage from Hurricane Helene in that region and will instead hold it…

A deadly hurricane is the latest disruption for young athletes who already have endured a pandemic

A deadly hurricane is the latest disruption for young athletes who already have endured a pandemic

By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer Pisgah High School in western North Carolina reopened its football stadium last year after Tropical Storm Fred tore through in 2021. Now it has to be rebuilt again after…

WR Diontae Johnson not worrying about trade rumors, would prefer to stay with the Panthers

WR Diontae Johnson not worrying about trade rumors, would prefer to stay with the Panthers

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With several NFL teams including the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in need of a top-notch wide receiver, Diontae Johnson’s name has emerged…