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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…

Skyler Brind’Amour plays first NHL game coached by his father, Rod Brind’Amour

Skyler Brind’Amour plays first NHL game coached by his father, Rod Brind’Amour

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — Skyler Brind’Amour is looking to make a good impression on the Hurricanes, and his father, coach Rod Brind’Amour. The younger Brind’Amour played in his first NHL…

Panthers WR Adam Thielen will miss at least 4 weeks after being placed on IR with hamstring injury

Panthers WR Adam Thielen will miss at least 4 weeks after being placed on IR with hamstring injury

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers will be without wide receiver Adam Thielen for at least four weeks after the veteran was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with…

Bowman, Briscoe and Cindric step up in postseason to advance in NASCAR playoffs

Bowman, Briscoe and Cindric step up in postseason to advance in NASCAR playoffs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman opened NASCAR’s playoffs on defense — not of his style of driving, but of his status in the seat of the No. 48 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports. The first…