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Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After he broke the pocket and weaved his way up the field for a 24-yard gain, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young briefly posed to signal…

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified. He pounced…

Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) — Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the New…

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that said he…

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Only a dozen times in their storied histories had North Carolina and Kansas met on the hardwood. They made sure No. 13 would be memorable.…

Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan’s NASCAR teams as a chartered organization

Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan’s NASCAR teams as a chartered organization

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to…