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North Carolina ekes out 19-17 win on Minnesota’s missed FG as time expires; Heels QB Johnson injured

North Carolina ekes out 19-17 win on Minnesota’s missed FG as time expires; Heels QB Johnson injured

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — North Carolina’s primary goal for this work-in-progress season is figuring out how to avoid the late fade that spoiled the last two years with star quarterback…

Concepcion, Waters help No. 24 NC State push past FCS foe Western Carolina 38-21 to open season

Concepcion, Waters help No. 24 NC State push past FCS foe Western Carolina 38-21 to open season

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Concepcion looked very bit like the big-play star No. 24 N.C. State needs him to be. Good thing, too, considering the Wolfpack had a…

Panthers use No. 1 slot on waiver wire to acquire 6 players one day after NFL roster cuts

Panthers use No. 1 slot on waiver wire to acquire 6 players one day after NFL roster cuts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are taking full advantage of their No. 1 position on the NFL waiver wire. The Panthers claimed six players — including three cornerbacks — on Wednesday, one day…

No. 24 NC State opens against FCS foe Western Carolina with eye on looming Tennessee matchup

No. 24 NC State opens against FCS foe Western Carolina with eye on looming Tennessee matchup

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State found plenty of offseason help in the transfer portal. Coach Dave Doeren is set to get his first look at how those pieces…

NASCAR makes another bold schedule move by adding Mexico City to 2025 Cup Series calendar

NASCAR makes another bold schedule move by adding Mexico City to 2025 Cup Series calendar

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer The smoke from the fireworks following NASCAR’s first ever race in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum had barely even cleared before Ben Kennedy was being asked what other…

Receiver CeeDee Lamb agrees to 4-year, $136M deal with Cowboys, AP sources say

Receiver CeeDee Lamb agrees to 4-year, $136M deal with Cowboys, AP sources say

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Three people familiar with the deal say All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has ended his holdout with the Dallas Cowboys by agreeing to a $136 million, four-year contract. Lamb is going…