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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…

McLaughlin’s field goal in OT helps Bucs beat Panthers 26-23, move into 1st-place tie in NFC South

McLaughlin’s field goal in OT helps Bucs beat Panthers 26-23, move into 1st-place tie in NFC South

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase McLaughlin kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime, Baker Mayfield overcame an ankle injury to lead four scoring drives in the fourth quarter and the…

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…