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Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense

Panthers’ disappointing start reminiscent of last year’s struggles on offense and defense

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Different year, same results. Carolina’s season-opening 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday looked eerily reminiscent of the team’s struggles last season when the Panthers went…

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — So maybe the first U.S. Open final between young, elite rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner wasn’t as long, riveting and dramatic as their matchup to decide the championship…

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

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

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season. With his…

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

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

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season. With his…

Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers

Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass, Travis Etienne ran for 143 yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 to give their…

Belichick on Patriots: ‘I’m not welcomed in their facility, so they aren’t welcomed in ours’

Belichick on Patriots: ‘I’m not welcomed in their facility, so they aren’t welcomed in ours’

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick won six Super Bowls during nearly a quarter of a century coaching the New England Patriots, but it’s clear that relationship has deteriorated…