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Former UNC great Danny Green, a 3-point sharpshooter, announces NBA retirement

Former UNC great Danny Green, a 3-point sharpshooter, announces NBA retirement

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Danny Green, the sharpshooting guard who won an NCAA championship at North Carolina before helping three different franchises win NBA championships, announced his retirement as a player on Thursday.…

2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to allow them to compete under new charter agreement as case proceeds

2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to allow them to compete under new charter agreement as case proceeds

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging…

NCAA’s $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval

NCAA’s $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order setting a…

Blowout loss to Bears another reminder of just badly the Panthers botched 2023 trade for Bryce Young

Blowout loss to Bears another reminder of just badly the Panthers botched 2023 trade for Bryce Young

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sunday’s game served as yet another unneeded reminder for the Carolina Panthers of just how badly they botched the trade for Bryce Young in 2023…

Stenhouse snaps 65-race losing streak after late crash at Talladega scrambles playoff picture

Stenhouse snaps 65-race losing streak after late crash at Talladega scrambles playoff picture

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — A 27-car crash that involved eight of NASCAR’s 12 title contenders. A chaotic cleanup that infuriated competitors. And a surprise winner. Just a regular…

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.…