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Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal

Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to recognize King for “a remarkable life devoted to…

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, wife Nicole donate $3M to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, wife Nicole donate $3M to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole have made an initial $3 million commitment to Hurricane Helene relief efforts through their foundation. It’s to support immediate and long-term humanitarian…

Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17

Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Bailey, a true freshman making his second…

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in dire need of a victory as they look to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season.…

Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith and went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, died unexpectedly…

UFC reaches $375 million settlement on one class-action lawsuit, another one remains pending

UFC reaches $375 million settlement on one class-action lawsuit, another one remains pending

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The UFC reached another settlement with one of the two class-action litigants. It agreed to pay the former fighters $375 million after a previous agreement was thrown out by a Nevada…