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Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gio Lopez threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Chris Culliver on the first possession, Davion Gause ran for a 12-yard score and Bill Belichick got…

Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31

Bailey, Smothers lead N.C. State comeback against Virginia, 35-31

By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — CJ Bailey rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as North Carolina State defeated visiting Virginia 35-31 on Saturday in a non-league clash between two…

Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener

Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Although much of the focus remains on quarterbacks and former No. 1 overall draft picks Bryce Young and Trevor Lawrence, the Carolina Panthers and…

Belichick’s Tar Heels get short turnaround for Charlotte after opening-night flop against TCU

Belichick’s Tar Heels get short turnaround for Charlotte after opening-night flop against TCU

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s opening-night show under Bill Belichick was a flop. The only good news is there’s little time to dwell on it. Instead, Belichick’s first…

Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility

Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy watched Novak Djokovic handle boisterous spectators during a win at the U.S. Open and is ready to follow the tennis star’s lead at the Ryder Cup held in the United States…

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

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

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two NASCAR teams, one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, on Tuesday argued to a federal judge why the organizations still should…