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UNC suspends DT Marvin Austin indefinitely

North Carolina coach Butch Davis suspended defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely on Wednesday for violating unspecified team rules. More>>

FFN Overtime Week 2 Video included

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2 weeks of the season are down and there are already some surprise teams emerging for 2010. For Patton, 2-0 is new territory, but at Bunker Hill, More>>

Spurrier: South Carolina focused on Southern Miss

Associated Press - September 1, 2010 2:05 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Steve Spurrier says South Carolina is focused and ready to play Southern Miss, no matter how often he's asked about... More>>

Davis, No. 18 UNC in 'holding mode' before opener

Associated Press - September 1, 2010 1:55 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Coach Butch Davis says No. 18 North Carolina remains "in a holding mode" as he waits to find out if any players will be... More>>

Wake ready to break in new QB in opener

Associated Press - September 1, 2010 1:45 PM ET WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Wake Forest is breaking in a new quarterback, and coach Jim Grobe knows exactly what he'd do if he was facing a team... More>>

Duke still looking for production with the run

Associated Press - August 31, 2010 6:35 PM ET DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Duke had no problems moving the ball last season through the air. Running the football was another matter. More>>

Panthers WR Wright lost for season; Davis on PUP

Associated Press - August 31, 2010 2:25 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Panthers have placed Wallace Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a shoulder injury that requires, surgery, a... More>>

After long wait, Charlotte gets PGA Championship

Associated Press - August 31, 2010 2:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Quail Hollow Club president Johnny Harris first dreamed of attracting a major championship in 1993, when talks began of... More>>

Tebow's prep successor poised to start at Wake

Associated Press - August 31, 2010 11:55 AM ET WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Ted Stachitas (sta-KITE'-us) doesn't want to be known only for the quarterbacks he's replaced. More>>

Official: Charlotte to host 2017 PGA Championship

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North Carolina will be the site for the 2017 PGA Championship.  A state government official with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that the PGA will announce Tuesday at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte that the course will be the site for one of golf's four majors that year. More>>

No. 18 North Carolina facing many questions

Associated Press - August 30, 2010 3:15 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Less than a week away from the high-profile opener that will kick off North Carolina's fourth season under coach Butch... More>>

ECU's McNeill embraces challenge of 1st game week

Associated Press - August 30, 2010 2:25 PM ET GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - So much for Ruffin McNeill lining up an easy win for East Carolina in his first game at his alma mater. More>>

Panthers sign OL Duckworth to reach 80 players

Associated Press - August 30, 2010 2:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have found an offensive lineman willing to join the team. More>>

Jordan, Bobcats make donation to NC schools

Associated Press - August 30, 2010 4:15 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Michael Jordan and his Bobcats NBA team will donate $250,000 to middle-school athletics programs in North Carolina's largest... More>>

South Carolina ready to end drama

Associated Press - August 29, 2010 1:05 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - It hasn't been the peaceful, drama-free South Carolina camp Steve Spurrier hoped for. More>>

Offenses struggle, Panthers beat Titans 15-7

Associated Press - August 28, 2010 11:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Star running backs Chris Johnson and DeAngelo Williams couldn't find any holes. More>>

Nationals' efforts couldn't stop Strasburg injury

All the protective bubble wrap in the baseball world couldn't protect Stephen Strasburg from the devastating setback known as Tommy John surgery. More>>

Coach K tries again to put US on top of the world

Mike Krzyzewski's college kids were overmatched, his NBA All-Stars a bit unready. More>>

Rock Hill to be in the national spotlight on ESPN Video included

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Four high school football teams will take the center stage on ESPN this Saturday.  The television network plans to broadcast from Rock Hill's District #3 stadium a double-header football game between Northwestern vs. South Pointe, and Hoover (Hoover, Alabama) vs. Byrnes (Duncan, SC).  More>>

ESPN televising SC high school football, but can't in NC

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ESPN is giving Rock Hill national exposure this weekend -- but in North Carolina it can't happen because live high school football broadcasts are banned. More>>

Panthers, others struggling with preseason blitzes

Associated Press - August 27, 2010 1:25 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross remembers facing base defenses almost exclusively in preseason games early in his... More>>

Spurrier keeps competitive edge despite setbacks

Associated Press - August 27, 2010 4:05 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - When Steve Spurrier took over South Carolina football after 2004, he spoke of winning Southeastern Conference... More>>

NC State still sorting out depth chart

Associated Press - August 27, 2010 3:55 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - With roughly a week before the season opener, North Carolina State still hasn't settled on its depth chart. More>>

UNC probing possible academic violations

The investigation of North Carolina's football program has expanded into possible academic misconduct involving players and a woman who also has worked as a tutor for coach Butch Davis' son, school officials said... More>>

Interview: Woods' ex-wife went 'through hell' Video included

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Elin Nordegren said she never had an inkling. More>>

Charlotte football gets Morehead State as 1st foe

Associated Press - August 26, 2010 1:55 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte has scheduled its first football opponent. The school announced Thursday it's agreed to a home & home... More>>

Barton won't report to Panthers after waiver claim

Associated Press - August 26, 2010 1:55 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Offensive lineman Kirk Barton has decided not to report to the Carolina Panthers, a day after he was claimed off... More>>

Coroner: Teen football player died of heart defect Video included

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A deputy coroner says a South Carolina high school football player who collapsed during a preseason football game suffered from a heart defect. More>>

Tiger Woods says divorce a sad time in his life Video included

For the first time all summer, Tiger Woods showed up at a PGA Tour event knowing that his day would not include phone calls from a lawyer or divorce documents to approve. More>>

Report: Gamecocks received discounted rates

Associated Press - August 26, 2010 11:15 AM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Several South Carolina football players received discounted rates to stay at a local hotel. More>>

Slimmed-down Houston ready to run for Tar Heels

Associated Press - August 24, 2010 4:45 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina tailback Ryan Houston figures that getting in better shape will only help him as the No. More>>

MJ, Bobcats sign Brown after Dampier talks stall

Associated Press - August 24, 2010 4:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Bobcats thought the answer to their depth problems at center was to waive Erick Dampier to clear salary-cap... More>>

South Carolina to face Big Ten, ACC teams early

Associated Press - August 24, 2010 3:45 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Darrin Horn doesn't appear to be worried about easing his young South Carolina team into the Southeastern Conference... More>>

New film covers Michael Jordan's baseball years

Associated Press - August 24, 2010 10:35 AM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A new documentary covers Michael Jordan's short-lived minor league baseball career. More>>

Clemson LB Cooper gives up football

Associated Press - August 24, 2010 10:55 AM ET CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson reserve linebacker Scott Cooper has given up football because of a neck injury first suffered at Maryland last... More>>

Tiger Woods, wife officially divorced Video included

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Tiger Woods and his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, say they are sad that their marriage is over -- and that they "wish each other the very best for the future." More>>

Armstrong to be graduation speaker at High Point

Associated Press - August 19, 2010 7:05 PM ET HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) - High Point University says 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will serve as its commencement speaker in the... More>>

Bobcats to tour Carolinas in preseason schedule

Associated Press - August 13, 2010 1:45 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Bobcats will play two home games and two more in Fayetteville, N.C. More>>

Bobcats returning to Wilmington for training camp

Associated Press - August 3, 2010 5:45 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Bobcats are going back to owner Michael Jordan's hometown for training camp. More>>

Wells Fargo puts name on Charlotte PGA event

Associated Press - August 3, 2010 9:15 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte's PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow Club is getting another name. More>>

Kaye Cowher, wife of former coach, dies at age 54

Associated Press - July 24, 2010 3:15 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher says his wife has died at 54. More>>

Former NC State defensive tackle Dennis Byrd dies

Associated Press - July 23, 2010 9:05 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Dennis Byrd, a former defensive tackle at North Carolina State who was to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in... More>>

Spurrier: Saunders says he did nothing wrong

Associated Press - July 22, 2010 2:45 PM ET HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says tight end Weslye Saunders has told him he didn't do anything wrong in a trip to an... More>>

South Carolina-Furman available for pay-per-view

Associated Press - July 21, 2010 9:45 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's game with Furman will be played at night and shown across the state on pay-per-view television. More>>

WBTV Special: First Class Video included

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WBTV's sports team put together a special show to coincide with the ceremony of the induction of first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. More>>

Gardner-Webb hires Holtmann to be basketball coach

Associated Press - April 22, 2010 12:35 PM ET BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) - Gardner-Webb has hired Ohio assistant Chris Holtmann to be its basketball coach. More>>

UNCW hires ASU's Peterson as new basketball coach

Associated Press - April 16, 2010 6:05 PM ET WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - Buzz Peterson has been named the new basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, ending a second stint at Appalachian State that... More>>

Michael Waltrip to enter Talladega race

Associated Press - March 10, 2010 11:55 AM ET TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor. More>>

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