Richard Childress insists slumping Kevin Harvick will be driver of No. 29 next seasonWELCOME, N.C. — Team owner Richard Childress says Kevin Harvick will be back in his car next season despite nonstop rumors to the contrary. Entering 3rd year as starting QB, Yates taking control of offense for No. 21 North CarolinaCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There aren’t many familiar faces around — or in front of — T.J. Yates these days. Concerns mounting for banged-up, ineffective Panthers after latest preseason defeatCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jon Beason didn’t mince words Saturday night after watching his Carolina teammates bounce off ball carriers, allow two long touchdown drives and add to growing fears that the banged-up Panthers defense isn’t ready for the regular season. Flacco, Ravens defense shine in 17-13 win over Panthers to stay perfect in preseasonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Joe Flacco nearly perfect and Baltimore’s defense as ferocious as ever, the Ravens appear ready for the regular season. No-frills football: Far-flung Pioneer League offsets travel costs by not offering scholarshipsBUIES CREEK, N.C. — Campbell University’s football team will spend plenty of time in airports and on buses this season, with trips scheduled to Iowa (Des Moines), upstate New York (Poughkeepsie) and Indiana (Valparaiso). Change of plans _ for now, anyway: Thomas’ FIU debut set to take place at North CarolinaMIAMI — It sounds like a made-for-TV matchup — Isiah Thomas making his coaching debut for FIU in the opening game of the season at defending national champion North Carolina. Quiet preseason amps up scrutiny on Panthers DE Julius Peppers following difficult offseasonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — After his failed campaign to leave Carolina and with his salary cap-busting $16.7 million salary, Julius Peppers was sure to face intense scrutiny this season. Dan Connor ready to fill in at middle linebacker for Carolina with Jon Beason sidelinedCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dan Connor was Carolina’s most surprising draft pick in 2008, seemingly destined to end up at the bottom of the depth chart at the Panthers’ deepest position. Panthers S Charles Godfrey has surgery for broken hand; team signs veteran Kevin KaesviharnCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Add a broken hand to the growing list of injuries depleting the Carolina Panthers’ troubled defense. NASCAR champion Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in education grantsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has donated $150,000 in grants to four Charlotte-area school systems. Wyndham Championship a lesson in patience for 1st-time winner Ryan Moore
Moore beats Stadler in third hole of sudden death playoff at Wyndham ChampionshipGREENSBORO, N.C. — Ryan Moore spent plenty of time this week sitting around and waiting at Sedgefield Country Club. A few extra moments weren’t going to bother him. Carolina Panthers mum on Pro Bowl LB Jon Beason’s left knee injuryCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers entered training camp with a new defensive coordinator, a more aggressive scheme and plenty of motivation in the locker room to erase memories of their late-season slide in 2008. Garcia, Riley share lead entering final round at rain-plagued Wyndham ChampionshipGREENSBORO, N.C. — Sergio Garcia and Chris Riley share the lead at 15 under entering the final round of the rain-plagued Wyndham Championship. All wet at the Wyndham: Riley, Garcia leads when play stops during delay-filled 3rd roundGREENSBORO, N.C. — Sergio Garcia followed through on a fairway shot when he heard a noise that has become all too familiar this weekend at Sedgefield Country Club. Jeff Maggert in 3-way tie through 2 rounds at weather-delayed Wyndham ChampionshipGREENSBORO, N.C. — Jeff Maggert birdied his final hole Saturday morning to join Ryan Moore and Chris Riley atop the leaderboard through two rounds of the weather-delayed Wyndham Championship. Jeev jumps to tied 12th at Wyndham ChampionshipGREENSBORO - A stunning six-birdie streak saw India’s Jeev Milkha Singh zoom up the leaderboard at the midway stage of the Wyndham Championship golf. Life of Riley: With driver often left in bag, ex-UNLV player surges into share of Wyndham leadGREENSBORO, N.C. — Chris Riley caught some strange looks from his playing partners for often leaving his driver in his bag. They can’t argue with the results. Panthers RB Mike Goodson fined $7,500 for making throat slash gesture in preseason gameCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson $7,500 for making a throat slash gesture after scoring a touchdown in Monday’s exhibition game against the New York Giants. Bill Haas shoots 62, moves into lead at rainy Wyndham Championship after 1st roundGREENSBORO, N.C. — Bill Haas has moved into the lead after one round at the rainy Wyndham Championship. Chairman of the billboard? Snedeker, 2 others share lead at rainy Wyndham ChampionshipGREENSBORO, N.C. — If Brandt Snedeker keeps this up, he’ll wind up back on a billboard. Reavie, Snedeker, Moore share lead at Wyndham, but biggest noise made at Sedgefield is thunderGREENSBORO, N.C. — With thunder booming, Chez Reavie rushed to hit the 15-foot putt that would have left him alone atop the Wyndham Championship leaderboard. Brian Vickers rewarded for Michigan victory with long-awaited Red Bull contract extensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brian Vickers was rewarded Tuesday for his win at Michigan with a multiyear contact extension from Red Bull Racing. San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg and Nationals highlight deadline deals at $15MNEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg set a standard even before setting foot on a professional baseball field. Pitcher Stephen Strasburg and Nationals beat deadline and agree to $15M dealNEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals agreed to a record contract just before Monday’s midnight deadline, a four-year deal that will pay the hard-throwing right-hander slightly more than $15.1 million. Pitcher Stephen Strasburg and Nationals beat deadline and agree to dealNEW YORK — Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals agreed to a contract just before Monday’s midnight deadline. Running out of gas at Michigan cost Johnson nothing in big pictureCHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Jimmie Johnson ran out of gas at Pocono Raceway in June, turning a second-place finish into a seventh-place finish, it was viewed as a rare mistake for the three-time defending NASCAR champion. Mayfield’s estranged stepmother arrested for trespassing on suspended drivers’ propertyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s estranged stepmother has been accused of trespassing on the suspended NASCAR drivers’ property. Allmendinger and Sorenson swap crew chiefs at Richard Petty MotorsportsSTATESVILLE, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports has swapped the crew chiefs for AJ Allmendinger and Reed Sorenson. Golf CapsulesATLANTA — Winning the $10 million for the FedEx Cup remains a long shot for Kenny Perry. Winning the Tour Championship became a far greater possibility Saturday after his 6-under 64 gave him a two-shot lead over Tiger Woods. Lowe’s ending naming rights of suburban Charlotte track after 11 yearsMOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s will not renew its naming rights of Lowe’s Motor Speedway when its contract expires after this season. NASCAR’s David Reutimann still ‘mad as heck’ at Hamlin about Pocono wreckCHARLOTTE, N.C. — David Reutimann says he is “mad as heck” at Denny Hamlin over their wreck at Pocono Raceway. Stepmother sues suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield, claiming he made defamatory statementsSTATESVILLE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s stepmother has sued the suspended NASCAR driver, claiming he made slanderous, false and defamatory statements. Bobcats, Hornets complete swap of centers Emeka Okafor, Tyson ChandlerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The New Orleans Hornets finally found a taker for Tyson Chandler. It took a deal with tinkering Charlotte coach Larry Brown, who was willing to jettison the Bobcats’ first draft pick. Kenseth to get Crown Royal from McMurray as sponsor in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Matt Kenseth’s sponsorship search lasted less than a week. |