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No. 22 SMU beats Duke 28-27 in overtime after Blue Devils fail to convert winning 2-point conversion

No. 22 SMU beats Duke 28-27 in overtime after Blue Devils fail to convert winning 2-point conversion

By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — In the game’s biggest moment, Duke went for the win and SMU’s defense stepped up. “If you’ve got a chance to win the game in the…

Hampton, Jones have big days, Tar Heels end skid 41-14 over Virginia

Hampton, Jones have big days, Tar Heels end skid 41-14 over Virginia

By MIKE BARBER Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Omarion Hampton ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns and J.J. Jones caught five passes for 129 yards and a pair of scores as North Carolina…

NC State’s Grayson McCall gives up football, says he can’t come back from latest head injury

NC State’s Grayson McCall gives up football, says he can’t come back from latest head injury

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall announced his retirement from football on Wednesday night, less than three weeks after a vicious hit knocked him out of a game for the second…

Panthers QB Bryce Young will start against Broncos after Andy Dalton sprains thumb in car crash

Panthers QB Bryce Young will start against Broncos after Andy Dalton sprains thumb in car crash

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young is back in as Carolina’s starting quarterback. Panthers coach Dave Caneles said Young would start Sunday against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton…

Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled ‘Fernandomania,’ dies at 63

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981,…

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025

LANDIS, N.C. (AP) — Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz is set to continue his NASCAR career with a full-time ride in the Truck Series for 2025. Muniz will make the jump from part-time racer…