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Tar Heels turn to Conner Harrell at QB after Max Johnson’s season-ending injury

Tar Heels turn to Conner Harrell at QB after Max Johnson’s season-ending injury

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is moving forward with Conner Harrell as its starting quarterback after Max Johnson suffered a season-ending injury in the opening win at…

Panthers’ Miles Sanders pushing for more playing time after losing starting job last season

Panthers’ Miles Sanders pushing for more playing time after losing starting job last season

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Sanders arrived at training camp this summer with a newfound motivation, eager to prove he can still be the Carolina Panthers’ No. 1 running…

Martin Truex Jr. makes NASCAR playoffs after crashing out early at Darlington

Martin Truex Jr. makes NASCAR playoffs after crashing out early at Darlington

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after some nervous moments when he crashed out on the third lap of the Southern…

Scottie Scheffler caps off record season with FedEx Cup title and $25 million bonus

Scottie Scheffler caps off record season with FedEx Cup title and $25 million bonus

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A Masters green jacket and an Olympic gold medal. A first-time father and his first time being arrested. A year Scottie Scheffler won’t forget ended the best way possible Sunday…

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast expected to miss season after neck surgery

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is expected to miss the season after neck surgery this month. The team announced Fast’s prognosis Thursday after he had surgery Aug. 6. The 32-year-old Fast…

Bubba Wallace confident he and team can have success at Darlington to make NASCAR playoffs

Bubba Wallace confident he and team can have success at Darlington to make NASCAR playoffs

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace, as he usually does after races, received a text from owner Michael Jordan after Daytona last week about his final attempt this week…