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Sun Belt Preview: Appalachian State, Texas State picked as favorites as season arrives

Sun Belt Preview: Appalachian State, Texas State picked as favorites as season arrives

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Appalachian State is looking to add another major achievement in the Sun Belt Conference this season. Maybe more than one. Like another conference title. And perhaps a spot in the…

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. 1 wide receiver again. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade…

Matt Kuchar finishes Wyndham Championship a day late in odd decision meant to help a rookie

Matt Kuchar finishes Wyndham Championship a day late in odd decision meant to help a rookie

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aaron Rai won the Wyndham Championship in near darkness Sunday evening, a rain-delayed tournament that wasn’t officially in the books until Matt Kuchar finished on Monday morning. It was a peculiar…

Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision

Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision

USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. USA Gymnastics says it will continue efforts…

Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman’s late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship

Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman’s late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman’s late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Rai closed with a 6-under 64, with the 29-year-old…

Anson Dorrance retires as North Carolina women’s soccer coach after NCAA-record 21 national titles

Anson Dorrance retires as North Carolina women’s soccer coach after NCAA-record 21 national titles

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Anson Dorrance, whose 21 NCAA championships are the most by a head coach in any Division I sport in college history, is retiring after 45 seasons directing the women’s soccer…