Riddle passes for 338 yards and a touchdown as Elon holds off Georgia Southern 28-14ELON, N.C. — Scott Riddle passed for 338 yards and a touchdown and Elon beat Georgia Southern 28-14 on Saturday. BC-FBC–T25-North Carolina-Georgia Tech Stats, FBCNesbitt runs for 2 touchdowns, Georgia Tech’s defense shines in 24-7 win over No. 22 UNCATLANTA — Quarterback Josh Nesbitt ran for two touchdowns and Georgia Tech’s defense made the most of a change to its scheme to beat No. 22 North Carolina 24-7 on Saturday. Joe Corvo’s 5-on-3 goal helps Hurricanes beat Thrashers for first preseason winRALEIGH, N.C. — Joe Corvo scored on a 5-on-3 power play with 11:52 remaining, snapping a tie to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Friday night for their first win in three exhibition games. Russ Cochran, Denis Watson share first-round lead at 6 under at SAS ChampionshipCARY, N.C. — Russ Cochran and Denis Watson shared the first round lead at 6-under 66 on a windy and drizzling Friday at the SAS Championship. At proud, all-male Hampden-Sydney, a superstar young president makes a splashHAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. — You may be accomplished, and you may be cool. But step aside. You’re no Chris Howard. Bobcats reach terms with former Hawks guard Flip Murray on 1-year dealCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald “Flip” Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Montoya still learning after late-race strategy gives Martin victoryCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Juan Pablo Montoya is still smarting from Mark Martin’s late-race strategy that prevented Montoya from winning at New Hampshire. Kurt Busch says Tryson ban won’t hurt Chase performanceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch said it was business as usual Tuesday, the only day of the week his crew chief is allowed inside the race shop. A divided Durham: Neighbors _ and polar opposites _ Duke, NC Central prepare for 1st meetingDURHAM, N.C. — The two universities in this Tobacco Road town don’t seem to have much in common except for geography. NASCAR goes dry: Jim Beam joins Jack Daniels in ending Sprint Cup sponsorshipsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The maker of Jim Beam Bourbon will stop sponsoring Robby Gordon’s Sprint Cup team next season, sending another liquor company to the NASCAR sidelines. No. 22 North Carolina ready to replay ‘08 success against Georgia Tech’s triple-option attackCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Don’t fault North Carolina for feeling confident about taking on Georgia Tech’s spread-option offense. NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has asked a federal judge to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem. Exciting New Hampshire race gives hope for exciting NASCAR title ChaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — If the first round of the Chase for the championship is any indication, NASCAR is in for a doozy of a title race. Haas overcomes slow start to win second Greater Hickory Classic titleCONOVER, N.C. — Jay Haas overcame a slow start to shoot a 7-under 65 on Sunday, winning his second Greater Hickory Classic by two shots over Russ Cochran and Andy Bean. Bynes throws 2 touchdown passes to lead Hampton to 24-14 victory over North Carolina A&TGREENSBORO, N.C. — Herbert Bynes threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns to lead Hampton to a 24-14 victory over North Carolina A&T on Saturday night. Riley Skinner, bizarre TD, propel Wake Forest to 35-7 rout of neighbor ElonWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Riley Skinner threw for a career-high 289 yards and three touchdowns, and Wake Forest tuned up for its conference schedule by beating Elon 35-7 on Saturday night. NC State’s Wilson sets NCAA record for consecutive passes without interceptionRALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State’s Russell Wilson has broken the NCAA record for consecutive passes without an interception. Wilson sets NCAA mark for being interception-free in NC State’s 45-14 rout of Gardner-WebbRALEIGH, N.C. — Russell Wilson had four touchdown passes for the second straight week, threw for a career-high 345 yards and set an NCAA passing record in North Carolina State’s 45-14 rout of Gardner-Webb on Saturday night. Blanchard throws 2 TDs, Mantuo rushes for score as Davidson beats campbell 24-7DAVIDSON, N.C. — Michael Blanchard threw two touchdowns and Kenny Mantuo ran for another to lead Davidson to a 24-7 win against Campbell in the Pioneer Football League opener for both teams on Saturday night. Freshman kicker Rainer Duzan lifts Morehead State over N.C. Central 13-10 in second overtimeDURHAM, N.C. — Rainer Duzan kicked a 45-yard field goal in the second overtime and Morehead State defeated North Carolina Central 13-10 on Saturday. Haas, Price on top at Greater Hickory Classic, but 31 players within 6 strokes of leaderCONOVER, N.C. — Jay Haas and Nick Price shared the lead at the Greater Hickory Classic on Saturday, and 31 players were within six strokes of the leaders going into the final round at the Champions Tour event. Larry Dixon takes No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel at Carolinas NationalsCONCORD, N.C. — Two-time champion Larry Dixon handled the Top Fuel field Saturday to earn the No. 1 qualifying position for Sunday’s NHRA Carolinas Nationals, the first race in NHRA’s six-race playoff. BC-FBC–T25-East Carolina-North Carolina Stats, FBCHighsmith, Yates lead No. 24 North Carolina past East Carolina 31-17 in instate rivalry gameCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — T.J. Yates threw for two touchdowns while freshman receiver Erik Highsmith had a big game to help No. 24 North Carolina beat East Carolina 31-17 on Saturday. Haas takes early 3-shot lead during rain-delayed opening round of Greater Hickory ClassicCONOVER, N.C. — Jay Haas shot a 10-under 62 during the first round of the rain-delayed Greater Hickory Classic on Friday, taking a three-shot lead into the weekend. Panthers seek quick fix to reverse fortunes after Week 1 debacle against EaglesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Practice ran long, there was less joking around and receiver Steve Smith used his earsplitting air horn to make it clear it was time for reporters to leave the locker room. Hamlin takes momentum from Richmond win into start of the ChaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin set his mind on a championship during the offseason, when he vowed to make the personal changes needed to make this a breakthrough season. Fox gives strong defense for Delhomme after 5 turnovers, QB to remain Carolina’s starterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jake Delhomme is still Carolina’s starter — even after 11 turnovers in two games. Pat Tryson moving to Michael Waltrip Racing to be crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Waltrip Racing has hired Pat Tryson as the crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. next season. McNabb hurts ribs on short TD run against PanthersCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donovan McNabb limped to the locker room with a cracked rib in the Philadelphia Eagle’s 38-10 rout of Carolina on Sunday. McNabb leaves with rib injury in Eagles’ 38-10 win that includes 5 turnovers by DelhommeCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donovan McNabb limped to the locker room with a cracked rib. Jake Delhomme was booed off the field. Panthers QB Jake Delhomme yanked after 4 interceptions, 1 lost fumbleCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme has been benched, and backup Josh McCown has been injured in a rout by the Philadelphia Eagles. Top 25 CapsulesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Backed up to their own goal line, Matt Barkley and Joe McKnight drove into Southern California lore. Liberty rushes for 231 yards and four touchdowns in 35-10 win over N.C. CentralLYNCHBURG, Va. — B.J. Hayes rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown in Liberty’s 35-10 win over N.C. Central on Saturday night. |
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