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NASCAR returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem for 1st time since 1971

NASCAR returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem for 1st time since 1971

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Bowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR race for the first time in more than a half-century, opening next season with an exhibition race on a site with a rich history in auto…

Codrington’s big returns and Seibert’s 4 field goals help Jets defeat Panthers 15-12

Codrington’s big returns and Seibert’s 4 field goals help Jets defeat Panthers 15-12

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New York Jets returner Brandon Codrington may have been one of the smallest players on the field Saturday night, but it didn’t stop him from…

Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race, pulling away from the pack in overtime at Michigan

Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race, pulling away from the pack in overtime at Michigan

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Justin Allgaier raced to his second Xfinity Series victory of the year and 25th overall, pulling away from the pack in an overtime finish on…

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…