A NASCAR appeals panel has upheld the penalties for two Richard Childress Racing Nationwide crew members who were also criminally charged for fighting with Nelson Piquet Jr. at Richmond last month.
A NASCAR appeals panel has upheld the penalties for two Richard Childress Racing Nationwide crew members who were also criminally charged for fighting with Nelson Piquet Jr. at Richmond last month.
The Busch brothers will start on the front row at Texas on Saturday night.
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Jiri Tlusty scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes ended a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Joe Corvo's power-play goal at 9:36 of the third period broke a 2-2...
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin, who has never won a Sprint Cup race at CMS, was one of eight...
Mark Zagunis homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Virginia Tech a 3-2 victory over Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Thursday.
Mark Zagunis homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Virginia Tech a 3-2 victory over Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Thursday.
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kent Emanuel threw eight scoreless innings, while Cody Stubbs and Brian Holberton each drove in three runs to help North Carolina beat Miami 10-0 on Thursday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Kent Emanuel threw eight scoreless innings, while Cody Stubbs and Brian Holberton each drove in three runs to help North Carolina beat Miami 10-0 on Thursday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Annie Park shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Thursday to take the individual lead and help Southern California increase its lead to 17 strokes with one round left in the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.
Annie Park shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Thursday to take the individual lead and help Southern California increase its lead to 17 strokes with one round left in the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.
Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly says he broke into a big smile when Carolina selected Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei with the 14th overall pick in last month's NFL draft.
Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly says he broke into a big smile when Carolina selected Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei with the 14th overall pick in last month's NFL draft.
Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.
Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.
The Panthers announced they've signed first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei and third-round selection Edmund Kugbila. With the signings, Carolina's top three picks are now under contract.
The Panthers announced they've signed first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei and third-round selection Edmund Kugbila. With the signings, Carolina's top three picks are now under contract.
A person familiar with the situation says Elon is joining the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season.
A person familiar with the situation says Elon is joining the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season.
Longtime Alabama sports talk show host Paul Finebaum is joining ESPN and the SEC Network.
Longtime Alabama sports talk show host Paul Finebaum is joining ESPN and the SEC Network.
NASCAR's Michael Waltrip hopes to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.
NASCAR's Michael Waltrip hopes to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold.
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle. Patrick is 28th in the Sprint Cup point standings after 11 races and has just one top-10 finish,...
Brett Austin drove in two runs during a four-run seventh inning to help North Carolina State beat Clemson 6-3 on Wednesday night in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Brett Austin drove in two runs during a four-run seventh inning to help North Carolina State beat Clemson 6-3 on Wednesday night in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
The agent for first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei says his client has signed a four-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
The agent for first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei says his client has signed a four-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.
Chad Pinder hit two home runs - including a sixth-inning grand slam - and drove in six runs to help Virginia Tech beat Virginia 10-1 on Wednesday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Chad Pinder hit two home runs - including a sixth-inning grand slam - and drove in six runs to help Virginia Tech beat Virginia 10-1 on Wednesday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Former Sprint Cup champion Dale Jarrett and master mechanic Maurice Petty headline the latest group of inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Former Sprint Cup champion Dale Jarrett and master mechanic Maurice Petty headline the latest group of inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.
A.J. Murray and Mott Hyde hit back-to-back homers in the top of the ninth inning to help reigning champion Georgia Tech beat Florida State 4-3 on Wednesday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
A.J. Murray and Mott Hyde hit back-to-back homers in the top of the ninth inning to help reigning champion Georgia Tech beat Florida State 4-3 on Wednesday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson says plans to become a 12-team league are on hold.
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson says plans to become a 12-team league are on hold.
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer A person with knowledge of the decision says Mike Krzyzewski has agreed to return as U.S. men's Olympic basketball coach.
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer A person with knowledge of the decision says Mike Krzyzewski has agreed to return as U.S. men's Olympic basketball coach.
The Panthers have announced they've signed second round draft choice Kawann Short.
The Panthers have announced they've signed second round draft choice Kawann Short.
For the second straight year the Charlotte Bobcats have failed to land the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery.
For the second straight year the Charlotte Bobcats have failed to land the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery.
Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.
Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.
Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.
Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.
This might be the Atlantic Coast Conference's best chance to finally end its long title drought at the College World Series.
This might be the Atlantic Coast Conference's best chance to finally end its long title drought at the College World Series.
UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship.
UConn will be well-represented at the U19 World Championship.
Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season.
Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season.
National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.
National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.
A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.
A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets.
North Carolina assistant Trisha Stafford-Odom is leaving to become head coach at Concordia-Irvine, an NAIA program in California.
North Carolina assistant Trisha Stafford-Odom is leaving to become head coach at Concordia-Irvine, an NAIA program in California.
NASCAR Nationwide driver Justin Allgaier started the season with a new car, a new crew chief and a relatively new pit crew.
NASCAR Nationwide driver Justin Allgaier started the season with a new car, a new crew chief and a relatively new pit crew.
North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran is the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year and teammate Kent Emanuel is its pitcher of the year.
North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran is the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year and teammate Kent Emanuel is its pitcher of the year.
Giulia Molinaro won the Friends of Mission Charity Classic on Sunday for first Symetra Tour title, closing with a 7-under 65 for a five-stroke victory.
Giulia Molinaro won the Friends of Mission Charity Classic on Sunday for first Symetra Tour title, closing with a 7-under 65 for a five-stroke victory.
Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway.
Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway.
David Lawson scored his career-best fifth goal with 2:16 remaining to lift Duke to a 12-11 win against Notre Dame in the lacrosse quarterfinals Sunday.
David Lawson scored his career-best fifth goal with 2:16 remaining to lift Duke to a 12-11 win against Notre Dame in the lacrosse quarterfinals Sunday.
Eric Law scored with 13 seconds left to cap Denver's big comeback in a 12-11 win over North Carolina in an NCAA lacrosse quarterfinal Sunday.
Eric Law scored with 13 seconds left to cap Denver's big comeback in a 12-11 win over North Carolina in an NCAA lacrosse quarterfinal Sunday.
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
By The Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
By The Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.
Danica Patrick won the fan vote to race in the Sprint All-Star race.
Danica Patrick won the fan vote to race in the Sprint All-Star race.
Jamie McMurray has won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Jamie McMurray has won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament.
The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament.
Kyle Busch snapped a seven-race drought on the NASCAR Truck Series by winning Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch snapped a seven-race drought on the NASCAR Truck Series by winning Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch won't be surprised if Kasey Kahne intentionally wrecks him sometime soon.
Kyle Busch won't be surprised if Kasey Kahne intentionally wrecks him sometime soon.
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
Truck Series driver Jennifer Jo Cobb says she feels "in danger" of racing Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway against another NASCAR driver who was arrested for stealing her team trailer this week.
Truck Series driver Jennifer Jo Cobb says she feels "in danger" of racing Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway against another NASCAR driver who was arrested for stealing her team trailer this week.
NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has been accused of stealing a team transporter from Jennifer Jo Cobb.
NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has been accused of stealing a team transporter from Jennifer Jo Cobb.
A committee at UNC Wilmington recommends the school cut five sports teams, including a men's swimming and diving team that has won 12 straight league titles.
A committee at UNC Wilmington recommends the school cut five sports teams, including a men's swimming and diving team that has won 12 straight league titles.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has signed the junior college player of the year in 5-foot-7 guard Olivia Gaines.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has signed the junior college player of the year in 5-foot-7 guard Olivia Gaines.
A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have restructured the contract of running back DeAngelo Williams, a move that will ensure Carolina's all-time leading rusher will be back this season.
A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have restructured the contract of running back DeAngelo Williams, a move that will ensure Carolina's all-time leading rusher will be back this season.
Charlotte head coach Alan Major has announced that point guard Braxton Ogbueze has transferred from Florida to play for the 49ers.
Charlotte head coach Alan Major has announced that point guard Braxton Ogbueze has transferred from Florida to play for the 49ers.
North Carolina State is adding Arkansas guard Dominique Wilson as a transfer.
North Carolina State is adding Arkansas guard Dominique Wilson as a transfer.
The Washington Redskins have signed fifth-round draft pick Chris Thompson and free-agent receiver Lance Lewis.
The Washington Redskins have signed fifth-round draft pick Chris Thompson and free-agent receiver Lance Lewis.
The rules surrounding Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race continue to change, and the latest tweak might benefit Danica Patrick.
The rules surrounding Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race continue to change, and the latest tweak might benefit Danica Patrick.
NASCAR has suspended two crew members for failing random drug tests.
NASCAR has suspended two crew members for failing random drug tests.
Duke says rising senior Josh Hairston will miss 6-8 weeks of offseason work while he recovers from thumb surgery.
Duke says rising senior Josh Hairston will miss 6-8 weeks of offseason work while he recovers from thumb surgery.
Zak Brown tells The Associated Press he has turned down an offer to become CEO of the IndyCar Series.
Zak Brown tells The Associated Press he has turned down an offer to become CEO of the IndyCar Series.
Top basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins is set to go public with his college choice.
Top basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins is set to go public with his college choice.
Michael Phelps is off playing golf and showing no signs of backtracking on his decision to retire from swimming.
Michael Phelps is off playing golf and showing no signs of backtracking on his decision to retire from swimming.
The Panthers have waived defensive end Thomas Keiser and offensive lineman Zach Williams, and signed eight free agents.
The Panthers have waived defensive end Thomas Keiser and offensive lineman Zach Williams, and signed eight free agents.
Receiver Torry Holt and basketball players Tommy Burleson and Ronnie Shavlik are headed into North Carolina State's sports hall of fame.
Receiver Torry Holt and basketball players Tommy Burleson and Ronnie Shavlik are headed into North Carolina State's sports hall of fame.
Case Matheis scored with 1:40 left in the second overtime to help Duke beat Loyola (Md.) 12-11 on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament.
Case Matheis scored with 1:40 left in the second overtime to help Duke beat Loyola (Md.) 12-11 on Sunday in the first round of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament.
Anthony Ervin completed a strong weekend at the Arena Grand Prix in Charlotte by defeating a competitive field in the 100-meter freestyle that included former Olympians Cullen Jones, Ricky Berens and Garrett...
Anthony Ervin completed a strong weekend at the Arena Grand Prix in Charlotte by defeating a competitive field in the 100-meter freestyle that included former Olympians Cullen Jones, Ricky Berens and Garrett Weber-Gale.
Two-time Olympian Anthony Ervin has won the 50-meter freestyle at the Arena Grand Prix in Charlotte.
Two-time Olympian Anthony Ervin has won the 50-meter freestyle at the Arena Grand Prix in Charlotte.
Chad Tutton and Jimmy Bitter had three goals and an assist apiece to lead North Carolina past Lehigh 16-7 on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament.
Chad Tutton and Jimmy Bitter had three goals and an assist apiece to lead North Carolina past Lehigh 16-7 on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament.
Jessica Hardy and Mike Alexandrov took a pair of breaststroke wins on the second night of the Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte.
Jessica Hardy and Mike Alexandrov took a pair of breaststroke wins on the second night of the Arena Grand Prix at Charlotte.
Running back Kenjon Barner, a sixth-round draft pick from Oregon, was among the players singled out by coach Ron Rivera during the first day of a rookie minicamp for the Carolina Panthers on Friday.
Running back Kenjon Barner, a sixth-round draft pick from Oregon, was among the players singled out by coach Ron Rivera during the first day of a rookie minicamp for the Carolina Panthers on Friday.
Former Duke lacrosse All-American Casey Carroll still hopes to return to the Blue Devils after spending 4½ years in the U.S. Army.
Former Duke lacrosse All-American Casey Carroll still hopes to return to the Blue Devils after spending 4½ years in the U.S. Army.
AJ Allmendinger will drive in IndyCar's Belle Isle Grand Prix Dual in Detroit.
AJ Allmendinger will drive in IndyCar's Belle Isle Grand Prix Dual in Detroit.
