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Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Soccer Writer Over the course of a career that included two women’s World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal, Alex Morgan elevated the women’s game through her play on…

Panthers new head coach Dave Canales wants the ball out of QB Bryce Young’s hands quickly in Year 2

Panthers new head coach Dave Canales wants the ball out of QB Bryce Young’s hands quickly in Year 2

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Just 2.7 seconds. First-year Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has been harping on Bryce Young all offseason to get the ball out of his…

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s impressive debut in Tennessee’s season opener has the 14th-ranked Volunteers riding high entering a big matchup with No. 24 North Carolina State…

Sao Paulo beefs up security for Brazil’s 1st ever NFL game as players raise crime concerns

Sao Paulo beefs up security for Brazil’s 1st ever NFL game as players raise crime concerns

SAO PAULO (AP) — Sao Paulo state’s government says it will deploy hundreds of police officers and provide escorts for team buses for Friday’s NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers…

ACC schools have a new path to more revenue: just win… in the postseason

ACC schools have a new path to more revenue: just win… in the postseason

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has spent years working to find more money to reduce the gaps with the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. The league…

NASCAR Playoffs: Don’t look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field

NASCAR Playoffs: Don’t look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s regular season finished with a pair of surprises in winless drivers Harrison Burton and Chase Briscoe pulling off unexpected victories at Daytona and Darlington.…