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Carolina’s Rico Dowdle predicted he’d have a big game against Miami. Then he rushed for 206 yards

Carolina’s Rico Dowdle predicted he’d have a big game against Miami. Then he rushed for 206 yards

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE,. N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle told his Carolina Panthers teammates last week that he’d run for 180 yards against the Miami Dolphins. It sounded like a bold prediction,…

Joey Logano clinches final playoff spot in dramatic Charlotte finish

Joey Logano clinches final playoff spot in dramatic Charlotte finish

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano, winner of two of the last three Cup Series championships, was never part of the conversation of potential elimination from NASCAR playoffs.…

Dabo Swinney and Clemson find positives after a bye. Bill Belichick and UNC find more of the same

Dabo Swinney and Clemson find positives after a bye. Bill Belichick and UNC find more of the same

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney watched his Clemson team start Saturday with a trick play that went for a 75-yard touchdown and never look back. North Carolina ended…

Clemson rolls out of open date by beating North Carolina 38-10 in Swinney-Belichick coaching matchup

Clemson rolls out of open date by beating North Carolina 38-10 in Swinney-Belichick coaching matchup

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Antonio Williams threw a 75-yard trick-play touchdown pass to T.J. Moore on the first offensive snap to start Clemson’s dominating show in a 38-10…

No. 3 Miami’s visit to No. 18 Florida State headlines ACC slate; Swinney vs. Belichick on undercard

No. 3 Miami’s visit to No. 18 Florida State headlines ACC slate; Swinney vs. Belichick on undercard

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 3 Miami (4-0, 0-0 ACC) at No. 18 Florida State (3-1, 0-1), Saturday, 7:30…

Duke’s Jon Scheyer gets contract extension through 2030-31 season after Final Four run

Duke’s Jon Scheyer gets contract extension through 2030-31 season after Final Four run

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke coach Jon Scheyer has agreed to a two-year extension running through the 2030-31 season as he enters his fourth year coming off a Final Four run. The school announced the…