Brittany Force, 'Queen of Speed,' to retire after record-breaking season to start a family

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/12 12:45P Associated Press

Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel world champion, has announced her retirement at the end of the season to focus on starting a family.

NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/12 4:45A Associated Press

Cases include athletes formerly associated with Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T and Mississippi Valley.

Panthers had an ugly opener, but an antidote to their problems could be the Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/12 4:45A Associated Press

The Panthers (0-1) have struggled against most of the NFL over the past several seasons, but one exception is the Cardinals.

Panthers encouraged by rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan's performance in season opener

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/11 1:05A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales said McMillan is who he thought he was when the Panthers drafted him No. 8 overall.

Darian Mensah made a high-profile QB move from Tulane to Duke. Now he'll face his former program

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/11 1:00A Associated Press

Mensah helped Tulane win its first seven American Conference games last year.

Teens face charges in killing of Wake Forest High School coach’s wife

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/10 6:15A Daniel Gray, Justin Pryor

Two teens have been charged in connection to the deadly Aug. 29 shooting of Ericka Lucas, officials said.

Career college coaches soured by effects of the transfer portal and NIL are seeking NFL jobs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/9 2:15A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The NFL is benefitting from a broader pool of coaching candidates.

Another season opener, another turnover-filled performance for Panthers QB Bryce Young

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/8 1:15A Associated Press

Carolina's Bryce Young has yet to play an NFL season opener he would like to remember.

Denny Hamlin advances in NASCAR playoffs at Gateway with 200th Cup win for Toyota

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/8 1:00A Associated Press

Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Michael Jordan's NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/3 2:00A Associated Press

The teams have responded to NASCAR's decision not to redistribute charters while the case proceeds.

Belichick's college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/2 12:45A Associated Press

TCU beat UNC 48-14 on Monday night. The Tar Heels scored a touchdown on the first possession, but then the Horned Frogs scored 41 straight points.

Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:51A Associated Press

The hearing on Thursday revealed heated exchanges, including expletive-laden emails and texts.

Panthers look for continued growth from third-year QB Bryce Young after strong finish last season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:45A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers remain in rebuild mode, focusing on growth rather than immediate Super Bowl contention.

Steve Newmark has made the shift from auto racing executive to North Carolina's AD-in-waiting

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/28 5:00A Associated Press

Newmark spent 15 years as RFK Racing team president before becoming UNC's designated successor to become the school's new athletic director next year.

UNC's Belichick tells players that Hulu will feature Tar Heels program in a show this fall

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/25 7:19A Associated Press

The season-long show will "showcase our football program," the Tar Heels coach tells players.