Wake Forest hires Washington State's Jake Dickert to follow Dave Clawson as football coach

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/18 9:14A Associated Press

Clawson resigned unexpectedly Monday after 11 seasons with regular bowl bids and an Atlantic Coast Conference division title.

Week 16 Wednesday Injury Report: Many rest days

Panthers News 12/18 8:50A

The team held out a number of veteran starters with non-injury days, while rookie receiver Xavier Legette was held out with a hip issue.

Hornets try to make up for poorly executed skit on child fan

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/18 4:54A Daniel Gray

The Hornets have given the fan his Playstation 5 and a future VIP game experience.

The darker side of the rise of women’s sports: With more visibility comes more online harassment

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/18 2:50A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

As women's sports set new records for attendance and viewership, other longtime fans watched with optimism — and unease.

Know Your Foe: Arizona Cardinals

Panthers News 12/17 12:18A

Get to know the Arizona Cardinals (7-7) ahead of their Week 16 matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

Governor presents Hurricanes' coach Rod Brind'Amour with North Carolina honor

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/16 2:00A Associated Press

Brind'Amour is in his seventh season as Carolina's coach. He was captain of the franchise's only Stanley Cup championship team in 2006.

Inside The Numbers: Panthers vs Cowboys in Week 15

Panthers News 12/15 11:21P

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's loss to the Cowboys in Week 15.

Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/15 10:51A Associated Press

CeeDee Lamb had nine catches for 116 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception.

Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/15 6:18A Associated Press

The bidding at SCP Auctions went into the late hours of Saturday night, according to a statement from the auction house on Sunday.

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top player

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/15 12:14A Associated Press

Hunter received 552 first-place votes and 2,231 points in a comfortable victory.

Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/12 9:45A Associated Press

New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks.

Notebook: Rookie nickel Chau Smith-Wade showing many skills

Panthers News 12/12 9:22A

The fifth-round cornerback has impressed by making some plays, but also with how quickly he's picking things up.

Week 15 Thursday Injury Report: Trevin Wallace remains out

Panthers News 12/12 7:00A

The rookie linebacker missed his second straight day of practice with a shoulder injury, as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

"Someday you're going to reap the benefits." 2002 Panthers offer model for the current version

Panthers News 12/11 11:58P

That team with a first-year head coach turned a December hot streak into a Super Bowl run the following year, creating an obvious parallel for what this year's Panthers team is trying to do.

Draft order vs. wins: For the 2000s Panthers, the choice was clear

Panthers News 12/11 11:58P

A late hot streak in 2002 cost the Panthers some draft positioning, but by landing cornerstone tackle Jordan Gross, they got to enjoy wins in both the present and the future.