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ECU fires head coach Mike Houston after 6 seasons amid struggles

WPTF StaffOct 20, 2024
ECU fires head coach Mike Houston after 6 seasons amid struggles

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — East Carolina University has fired head football coach Mike Houston, six years after he was hired with hopes of returning the Pirates to their former glory. The decision came just hours…

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto was supposed to be the difference maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top. They’re one step away. Soto…

Duke beats Florida State 23-16, earns first victory over Seminoles after 22 straight losses

Duke beats Florida State 23-16, earns first victory over Seminoles after 22 straight losses

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — An historic result didn’t seem all that unusual for Duke on Friday night. Chandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals…

Panthers sticking with Andy Dalton at quarterback even after 2 interceptions in loss to Falcons

Panthers sticking with Andy Dalton at quarterback even after 2 interceptions in loss to Falcons

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost three straight since Andy Dalton delivered a feel-good win over the Las Vegas Raiders. That victory came just days after…

Jerry Kelly holds on for first PGA Tour Champions victory in 2 years

Jerry Kelly holds on for first PGA Tour Champions victory in 2 years

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Jerry Kelly closed with a 5-under 67 and won the SAS Championship on Sunday when Padraig Harrington narrowly missed an 8-foot par putt that would have forced a playoff, giving Kelly…

NASCAR honors longtime AP auto racing writer Mike Harris as 2025 Squier-Hall award recipient

NASCAR honors longtime AP auto racing writer Mike Harris as 2025 Squier-Hall award recipient

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Retired motorsports writer Mike Harris of The Associated Press on Sunday was named recipient of the 2025 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Harris…