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Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment

Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — London’s Royal Albert Hall, the gilded concert venue known for an annual “Rule Britannia” singalong, is preparing to host a different kind of spectacle: Sumo wrestling. Camera…

Panthers 2nd-year QB Bryce Young suffers another loss, but continues to show late-game production

Panthers 2nd-year QB Bryce Young suffers another loss, but continues to show late-game production

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young is beginning to show signs he can perform in the clutch. Now the Carolina Panthers (3-9) just have to figure out how to…

ACC fines NC State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for rivalry week scuffles

ACC fines NC State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for rivalry week scuffles

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference fined four of its schools on Monday for scuffles that broke out during rivalry week in college football, which had a rash of fights between players who attempted to…

College football players scuffle after flags come out following rivalry wins

College football players scuffle after flags come out following rivalry wins

College football was dominated by flags on Saturday. Not the ones thrown by officials — the ones planted by players in the middle of the field. Michigan, North Carolina State and Florida celebrated road wins…

UNC’s Mack Brown closes coaching tenure with rivalry loss, disappointment over handling of exit

UNC’s Mack Brown closes coaching tenure with rivalry loss, disappointment over handling of exit

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Mack Brown wanted to make it clear after his final game as North Carolina’s coach: he’s not mad at the decision, though he didn’t like how…

Broome has 23 points and 19 rebounds as No. 4 Auburn tops No. 12 UNC 85-72 to reach Maui title game

Broome has 23 points and 19 rebounds as No. 4 Auburn tops No. 12 UNC 85-72 to reach Maui title game

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Johni Broome had 23 points and 19 rebounds to lead No. 4 Auburn to an 85-72 victory over No. 12 North Carolina in a Maui Invitational semifinal Tuesday night. Miles Kelly…