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Journalist Ron Green dies at 95. He spent six decades as an award-winning sports writer in Charlotte

Journalist Ron Green dies at 95. He spent six decades as an award-winning sports writer in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Green, an award-winning journalist who covered the Masters for 60 consecutive years, has died. He was 95. Green died Wednesday, according to his son, Ron Green Jr., who posted the news…

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn he’d been benched, needs to get better

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn he’d been benched, needs to get better

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young said he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he’d been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles…

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren’t considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren’t considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to…

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with Jordan-owned 23XI Racing

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with Jordan-owned 23XI Racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing, the team announced Wednesday. “From day one Bubba has been an integral part of 23XI,” the team said in a social media…

ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say

ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson, two people…

Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions about No. 1 pick’s future in Carolina

Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions about No. 1 pick’s future in Carolina

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises serious questions about the 2023 No. 1 overall pick’s future with the Carolina Panthers. Canales made the move on…