Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here

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

The second round of the NHL playoffs begins Monday night, after no sweeps and two series going the distance to get to this point.

Ask The Old Guy: Full speed ahead

Panthers News 5/2 10:20A

From this year's expectations for draft class, to training camp competitions for jobs, from teaching rookies the legend of Keep Pounding, to a dog in England named after Luke Kuechly. This Mailbag has it all.

Gregg Popovich out as Spurs head coach, transitions to another role

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/2 7:02A Katharine Finnerty

Gregg Popovich will no longer be the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced Friday.

3 takeaways from Hunter Renfrow's first week with the Panthers

Panthers News 5/2 2:00A

Carolina's newest wide receiver wrapped up his first week with the club. From his meetup with Adam Thielen, to thoughts on new teammates, here are three takeaways from his Thursday press conference.

UNC's Belichick defends Hudson as 'doing her job' after interjecting during CBS interview

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/1 2:15A Associated Press

In the interview, Hudson objected to a question about how the two had met.

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/1 2:10A Associated Press

"I don't think either of us ever doubted that it would get done," general manager Eric Tulsky said.

Two teams suing NASCAR ask a judge to dismiss stock car racing's counterclaim

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/1 2:05A Associated Press

NASCAR's counterclaim singled out Michael Jordan's longtime business manager, Curtis Polk. Jordan is co-owner of 23XI Racing.

Aho's blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/30 1:30A Associated Press

Carolina is the first team to advance to the second round, and next faces the winner of the Montreal-Washington series.

Players to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference next season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/30 1:25A Associated Press

With spring practice finished, these are the players who had strong practices and could be factors when college football season starts next August.

Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/30 1:20A Associated Press

Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones recently criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts.

For Hunter Renfrow, this second chance is about more than football

Panthers News 4/29 8:52A

The veteran wide receiver, signed to a one-year deal this week, is eager to get back on a field and in a locker room, after a year of challenges that transcended the normal football adversity.

5 things to know about new Panthers receiver Hunter Renfrow

Panthers News 4/28 2:00A

While Hunter Renfrow is a Carolinas legend, this is his first time suiting up for the Panthers. Get to know the newest receiver with these five fast facts.

Tetairoa McMillan is keeping the No. 4, which wasn't always his first choice

Panthers News 4/27 3:50A

The Panthers first-round pick is sticking with the jersey number he wore at Arizona, and it's already available in Panthers colors.

Panthers draft room has been busy, but not "chaotic" through two days

Panthers News 4/26 1:47A

General manager Dan Morgan pulled off a pair of deals Friday night to acquire needed pass-rushers, but said their preparation and communication in the draft room made it work smoothly.

The two days when Tetairoa McMillan's life changed

Panthers News 4/25 10:24A

Follow along with Carolina's No. 8 draft pick, Tetairoa McMillan, as he made the trip from Green Bay to Charlotte as the newest Panthers receiver.