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Scottie Scheffler is trending going into the PGA and inspired by Rory McIlroy’s win at the Masters

Scottie Scheffler is trending going into the PGA and inspired by Rory McIlroy’s win at the Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler practically had the course to himself when he arrived a day early at the PGA Championship, a time to get reacquainted with Quail…

Larry Miller, star on North Carolina’s ACC championship teams in 1967-68, dies at age 79

Larry Miller, star on North Carolina’s ACC championship teams in 1967-68, dies at age 79

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Larry Miller, a two-time ACC player of the year for North Carolina and 2022 inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 79. The UNC athletic department…

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after…

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net…

Hurricanes’ Andersen, Oilers’ Skinner enter Monday’s playoff Game 4s on far different trajectories

Hurricanes’ Andersen, Oilers’ Skinner enter Monday’s playoff Game 4s on far different trajectories

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Frederik Andersen has been playing so well in net for the Carolina Hurricanes that coach Rod Brind’Amour is staying with his hands-off approach when it…

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov pounced on a loose faceoff puck for his sixth postseason goal while Frederik Andersen had 21 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the…