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Panthers, Falcons look to put mental mistakes behind them tonight

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE (AP) — Thursday night games may not be all that popular among NFL players. For the Falcons and ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 am

Racing

Hendrick hires banished Kyle Larson to drive flagship No. 5

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE — Kyle Larson will be back in NASCAR next season driving the flagship No. 5 Chevrolet for ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 am

Racing

After the rain, Kyle Busch edges Truex

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas — Out of contention to defend his NASCAR Cup title, Kyle Busch at least extended his ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 am

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Kannapolis’ Seager named World Series MVP as his infield grounder scores go-ahead run, gives Dodgers first title since 1988

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager hit a rare October double, becoming Most Valuable Player of the World Series after earning the honor for the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:30 am

Racing

Race delayed again by rain; start time set for 3 p.m. today

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — NASCAR will make a fourth attempt to complete its playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway today after persistent mist and ... Read more

by Post Sports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:00 am

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Panthers watch: McCaffrey back at practice, Reid not a fan of practice squad role

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood ... Read more

by Post Sports, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:00 am

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Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B

By Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:33 am

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Rhule hopeful McCaffrey will return vs. Falcons

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said “it’s a possibility” star running back Christian McCaffrey could return to action ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:31 am

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Injuries have caught up with Panthers’ defense

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — Injuries are catching up with the Carolina Panthers’ defense. A unit that was young and thin to ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:29 am

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NFL: Rams win Monday night battle of tough defenses

Los Angeles receiver Josh Reynolds By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Josh Reynolds and Gerald Everett caught touchdown passes from Jared ... Read more

by Post Sports, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12:22 am

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NFL: Los Angeles linebacker Floyd ready for Bears (Monday night)

Linebacker Leonard Floyd By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Chicago Bears drafted Leonard Floyd with the ninth overall pick four years ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, October 26, 2020 12:30 am

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NFL: Sunday’s capsules

By The Associated Press Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to Diontae Johnson, and the Pittsburgh Steelers remained perfect by holding off Tennessee for a ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, October 26, 2020 12:17 am

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MLB: Kershaw leads Dodgers to victory in Game 5

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw’s glittering career lacked two of the most satisfying accomplishments: a win deep in the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, October 26, 2020 12:10 am

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MLB: Rays rally to even World Series; Seager, Turner get 4 hits each for L.A.

Brett Phillips By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:54 am

Racing

Cup chase more about a win than points now; Burton wins Xfinity race

By Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott insists he has worried less about the points situation during this NASCAR season ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am

College

No. 14 UNC has no trouble with No. 23 NC State

By Aaron Beard AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina responded to its first loss with another dominating rushing performance, along with forcing the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am

College

Wake Forest upsets No. 19 Virginia Tech

By J.D. Brasier Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM — Walk-on freshman safety Nick Andersen had three interceptions, Christian Beal-Smith ran for 129 yards and Nick Sciba ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am

College

Former Davie star Reynolds powers Charlotte to victory

Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Chris Reynolds threw for two scores and Aaron McAllister ran for two touchdowns and Charlotte beat UTEP 38-28 on Saturday. Following ... Read more

by Post Sports, Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:00 am

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NFL: Bridgewater to face former teammates

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS — The time has come for Teddy Bridgewater to return to the place where he rehabilitated his ... Read more

by Post Sports, Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:32 am

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College football: Army-Navy game moves from Philly to West Point

Army-Navy game in December moves from Philly to West Point The Army-Navy football game in December has been moved from Philadelphia to West Point because ... Read more

by Post Sports, Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:27 am

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Racing: Jordan’s team will be called 23XI (twenty-three eleven)

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Denny Hamlin said there was never a question about the car number for Michael Jordan’s new NASCAR team in partnership with the ... Read more

by Post Sports, Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:23 am

College

College football: Badgers rout Illinois in opening Big Ten contest

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Graham Mertz gave a star-making performance on the opening night of ... Read more

by Post Sports, Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:17 am

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NFL: Star linebacker for Vikings dies at 70

Six-time Pro Bowler Matt Blair Matt Blair, star linebacker for Vikings, dies at 70 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Blair, one of the great linebackers in ... Read more

by Post Sports, Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:13 am

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MLB: Buehler dominates Game 3

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Walker Buehler pitched in the World Series like the Los Angeles Dodgers’ aces of old. Think ... Read more

by Post Sports, Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:05 am

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MLB: Dodgers fall despite Seager’s 7th homer of the postseason

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay’s bullpen hung on late. Rays and Dodgers, tied ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:44 am

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MLB: Dodgers use 7 pitchers in loss

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — More was not merrier for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts went with an ... Read more

by Post Sports, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:35 am

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MLB: World Series home run leaders

By The Associated Press 18, Mickey Mantle, NY (AL) 15, Babe Ruth, Bos-NY (AL) 12, Yogi Berra, NY (AL) 11, Duke Snider, Bkn-LA (NL) 10, ... Read more

by Post Sports, Monday, October 19, 2020 10:20 am

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Golf: Kokrak gets first win in 233rd try

Jason Kokrak By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jason Kokrak was playing for the 233rd time in his 10th season ... Read more