Panthers rally past Saints as Williams erupts for 210 yards
DeAngelo Williams ran for a career-high 210 yards and two touchdowns to spark a late-season Panthers rally in a 44-38 victory over New Orleans. Cam Newton added 248 passing yards as Carolina finished 7-9, while Drew Brees set the pace for the Saints with 396 passing yards and four TDs, surpassing 5,000 yards for a third time.
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Panthers face offseason questions after four straight wins
Ron Rivera ends his second season with a 13-19 record and a 7-2 December run. Ownership adviser Jerry Richardson weighs Rivera’s future and the Panthers’ next general manager as Carolina contemplates the 2013 NFL draft, possible needs at defensive end, offensive tackle or safety, and upgrades at cornerback and wide receiver in free agency.
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Bessemer City tops Chase for holiday title at Cherryville
Bessemer City won 64-43 to claim its first Bud Black Dennis Tate Holiday Classic championship in Cherryville. Guards anchored defense holding Chase to under its semifinal total. Brad James led with 16 points and 16 rebounds, Michael Meeks had 19, sharing MVP honors. Ronnie Webber added 12 points and 10 rebounds as Tyreee Meeks dished eight assists. Chase, 8-4, was led by Steven Holland 14 and Shad Blanton 10.
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Music City Bowl: Vanderbilt versus N C State headline
Interim NC State coach Dana Bible leads the Wolfpack against Vanderbilt in the Music City Bowl in Nashville. Bible, OC under Tom O'Brien, embraces his first head coaching role despite upheaval and pledges to build a winning effort for the noon kickoff aired on ESPN and radio.
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Warren grows into role as freshman for NC State
UNC Greensboro visits NC State at 5 p.m. on ESPNU as freshman TJ Warren settles into his Wolfpack role. Warren says he aims to stay patient, let the offense flow, and play with comfort while adjusting to college basketball. Richard Howell is listed as day-to-day with an ankle issue but expected to play. Howell leads the team with strong scoring and efficiency, while Warren sits behind him in points per game.
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