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Instant analysis: Cam Newton’s shoulder needs a rest, too

Instant analysis from the Carolina Panthers’ 17-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Grayson Allen-less Duke struggles to find cohesiveness

With Grayson Allen’s suspension serving as another interruption for Duke men’s basketball, evident in the Blue Devil’s loss to Virginia Tech in Saturday’s ACC opener, it’s hard for Coach K to tell when they’ll find continuity.

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets still not up to beating East’s top teams

There is a line separating the Charlotte Hornets and the top teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference – and it runs deeper than what is now a combined 0-6 record against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics.

College Sports

Clemson thumps Ohio State to advance to a title-game rematch with Alabama

Clemson will make its second consecutive appearance in the national championship game following blowout of Ohio State.

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Panthers year of ‘missed opportunities’ on full display in loss to Bucs

The Carolina Panthers dropped a mistake-filled game to Tampa Bay in the former’s season finale.

Carolina Panthers

Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Carolina Panthers 16 | Live NFL updates

The Carolina Panthers (6-9) close out the season Sunday at Tampa Bay (8-7), where the Buccaneers need a win to keep alive an unlikely chain of events that would land them into the NFL playoffs. Follow for live updates.

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Monday’s college basketball: Charlotte 49ers host Rice Owls

RICE (10-4, 0-1 Conference USA) at CHARLOTTE (7-5, 1-0)

Charlotte Hornets

Hornets Gameday: at Chicago Bulls

8 p.m., United Center TV: Fox Sports Southeast Radio: WFNZ-AM 610.

College Sports

Book reveals drama surrounding 1942 Rose Bowl at Duke, World War II

When United States military officials said the 1942 Rose Bowl game could not be played in Pasadena, Calif., after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 the game was shifted to Durham where Oregon State would play Duke Blue Devils.Duke football coach Wallace Wade organized the game in about two weeks. Organizing in this case also meant convincing his players to participate.

College Sports

Clemson's Dabo Swinney: It's a special time to be a Tiger

Dabo Swinney speaks about his Clemson Tigers advancing to a second consecutive national championship game against Alabama.

Columns & Blogs

Tough questions, no easy answers for NC State after Miami loss

N.C. State’s loss in its first ACC game, and second in as many road games this season, was either a byproduct of a lack of execution or fortitude.

College Sports

Clemson’s Deshaun Watson channeled a little Steve Smith in end zone

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson will get a championship-game rematch with Alabama following a blowout of Ohio State.

Charlotte Hornets

Lebron James, Cavs get hot early, hold off Charlotte Hornets

Thanks mostly to the work of guard Kemba Walker the Hornets (19-15) cut the Cavs’ lead to eight points twice in the fourth quarter, but could get no closer.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. weds fiancee Amy Reimann on Saturday

NASCAR’s most popular driver told his Twitter followers that he married fiancee Amy Reimann on Saturday.

Inside the Panthers

Q&A: Carolina Panthers TE Eric Wallace

Ten questions about life off the field with Carolina Panthers tight end Eric Wallace, who was signed to the practice squad this week.

Inside the Panthers

Panthers opponent at a glance: Tampa Bay

A quick look at the Tampa Bay Bucs, who will play host to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday (1 p.m, FOX).

Inside the Panthers

Carolina Panthers at a glance

A quick look at the Carolina Panthers, who visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday (1 p.m., FOX).

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Steelers rally, top Browns 27-24 in overtime

The Pittsburgh Steelers backups assured the Cleveland Browns of the top pick in the 2017 draft.

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Western Michigan makes Cotton logo reality vs. Wisconsin

Western Michigan running back Jarvion Franklin remembers the initial reaction when the Cotton Bowl logo flashed on the screen during a team meeting nearly a year ago, only days after the Broncos' first-ever bowl victory.

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Titans wrap season by beating AFC South champ Texans 24-17

A concussion that sidelined quarterback Tom Savage could have the biggest impact coming out of the Houston Texans' 24-17 loss at Tennessee on Sunday.

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Carolina Panthers

Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Carolina Panthers 16 | Live NFL updates

Columns & Blogs

Tough questions, no easy answers for NC State after Miami loss

Scott Says

I blew it: How could I have ever thought this Panthers team would win Super Bowl?

Luke DeCock

Winds of change ready to reshape Triangle sports scene in 2017 – DeCock

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Scouting the Sun Bowl: UNC vs. Stanford

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