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Hampton’s huge day helps North Carolina hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility

Hampton’s huge day helps North Carolina hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Omarion Hampton posted career highs of 35 carries for 244 yards with a key late touchdown that helped North Carolina beat Wake Forest 31-24…

Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don’t match the hype

Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don’t match the hype

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell and bowed toward 58-year-old…

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 — and six years after her last Olympics. Vonn is…

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After he broke the pocket and weaved his way up the field for a 24-yard gain, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young briefly posed to signal…

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified. He pounced…

Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) — Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the New…