Panthers at Chargers show promising Cam Newton surge
Charlotte AP notes quarterback Cam Newton and the Panthers offense have found form late in the season. Newton totaled 1,363 yards from scrimmage with 11 TDs and no turnovers in four games, guiding a 30-20 upset of Atlanta after a 23-0 lead. Coach Ron Rivera praised Newton’s development.
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Tragedy in the NFL Two Consecutive Weekends
Commentary notes the NFL faces repeated tragedies over two weekends, arguing that rapid, black and white messaging lacks nuance and vivid context. The piece urges deeper reflection beyond terse social media style narratives.
Eury named Swan Racing crew chief for Stremme
Tony Eury Jr is appointed crew chief for David Stremme at Swan Racing, a team bought by Brandon Davis in September. The No. 30 Toyota aims to become competitive, with Eury bringing 19 Sprint Cup wins and prior JR Motorsports experience. His relation to Earnhardt Jr and a split over philosophy influenced changes.
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PGA Tours Schedule Drops Disney as Mexico Event Anchors Six Fall Tournaments
The PGA Tour announces a six tournament wraparound 2013 14 schedule anchored by a Mexico event and opening with the Frys.com Open at CordeValle October 10 13. The season ends November 14 17 at the OHL Classic in Mayakoba with a two month break before Kapalua hosts the Tournament of Champions Disney ends its longtime sponsorship after 2011 12 season.
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Petrino named Western Kentucky football coach
Bobby Petrino arrived in Bowling Green as the new Hilltoppers coach, saying he and his wife Becky consider this coming home. He replaces Willie Taggart and brings a 75-26 college head coaching record after a prior Arkansas tenure ended by a 2012 firing over a pattern of misleading behavior and an affair and gifts scandal.
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NHL cancels more games amid lockout risk after Dec 30 losses
The NHL wiped out all games through December 30 amid a players union dispute. By Day 86 of the shutdown 526 games are lost, about 43 percent of the season. New Year’s Day Winter Classic and All-Star game already canceled. league seeks a deal to salvage the schedule.
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Pioneers reflect on Title IX impact on women’s sports
In a 1950s world where televised women’s games were rare, Joan Cline Backhaus recalls a time before Title IX but notes progress since its 1972 mandate. Her record as Waco High and county prep scorer stands beside today's college and pro pursuits, while coach Susan Yow cites ongoing disparities tied to money and attitudes. This article is Part Two of a series marking 40 years since Title IX.
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Prep basketball matchups listed for Tuesday December 11 2012
The Gaston Gazette lists a full Tuesday schedule of prep basketball games across divisions including Big South 3A Ashbrook at Highland Tech Crest at RS Central East Rutherford at Hunter Huss Chase at Kings Mountain North Gaston at East Gaston Shelby at South Point SPC 1A/2A Lincoln Charter at Cherryville Charlotte Latin at Lake Norman Charter North Lincoln at Bunker Hill private charter Hickory Grove Christian at Gaston Christian and Gaston Day at United Faith.
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Warriors Win Behind Curry Homecoming Against Bobcats
Stephen Curry led Golden State with 27 points seven rebounds and seven assists to beat Charlotte 104-96 at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats drop their eighth straight and fall to 7-13 as Kemba Walker scores 24 with six assists but four late misses seal the loss.
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