Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness at Bills stadium

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/3 10:43A Associated Press

The launch event included free CPR training for more than 1,000 people.

Golf tournament to fund nonprofit through the year

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/3 4:53A Rachel Loyd

The Sizzlin' Summer Scramble Golf Tournament will take place at the Cabarrus Country Club.

Racing suspended at Churchill Downs, Spring Meet moves to Ellis Park

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/2 12:27P Deborah Harbsmeier

Churchill Downs says it is suspending racing at the track out of an abundance of caution. Racing begins at Ellis Park on June 7.

Ask The Old Guy: Putting the pieces together

Panthers News 6/2 8:11A Darin Gantt

It's June, which means it's time for OTAs and overreactions to things we can't possibly know at the moment — and more of your questions about the future.

NFL expanding The Smart Heart Sports Coalition

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/2 5:28A Associated Press

The coalition was founded earlier this year in response to the life-saving emergency care provided to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.

First state champion in high school esports to be crowned

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/2 2:30A Alexis Bell

Eight high school esports teams will compete for the state championship in Greensboro.

SEC to play 8 conference games in 1st year of expansion in 2024, but future plans not set

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/1 1:00P Associated Press

Football matchups for the 2024 season will be released June 14, without exact dates.

Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/1 10:26A Associated Press

Some North American racetracks have replaced traditional dirt with a synthetic surface made of wax-coated sand, fibers and recycled rubber.

Hayden Hurst plans for practice return after offseason surgery

Panthers News 6/1 8:39A Augusta Stone

The Panthers’ newest tight end is coming off a groin injury from last season. But he’s preparing to run a few routes in OTAs this week.

Brady Christensen's back on his feet, back to work

Panthers News 6/1 1:51A Darin Gantt

After settling in at left guard on a stable offensive line last season, Christensen's coming back from an injury in the regular season finale.

NASCAR suspends Chase Elliott for 1 race for wrecking Denny Hamlin

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/31 6:00A Associated Press

Hamlin said he was so furious after the wreck he wanted to fight Elliott, claiming his counterpart had a “tantrum” on the track.

Play ball: Things to know entering NCAA baseball regionals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/31 5:30A Associated Press

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday.

Players' coach: Wake Forest's Walter on cusp of baseball glory after donating kidney, other trials

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/31 5:15A Associated Press

Walter has won more than 800 games in 27 seasons

Former XFLer Jordan Thomas dives into defense

Panthers News 5/31 2:42A Augusta Stone

The former tight end is adjusting to a new role, at a position he hadn't played since his first year of high school.

Conference USA title in the cards for Charlotte

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/31 12:45A Mike Solarte

After claiming the CUSA title in Houston, the 49ers are going to the NCAA baseball tournament.