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Anaja Brackett throws a football at the NFL Experience for Super Bowl LV Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tampa Bay makes best of Super Bowl week amid sour economy

By Curt Anderson Feb. 01, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) in the bench area during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II signals a play during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Column: Jags might be worst franchise in all of pro sports

By Paul Newberry Sep. 01, 2020 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers are parting ways with Cam Newton. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said Tuesday, March 17, 2020, via Twitter the team is giving the 31-year-old quarterback permission to seek a trade _ although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Perks approved to move Carolina Panthers practice HQ to SC

Apr. 23, 2020 09:09 AM EDT

In this Nov. 18, 2019 photo, a patron visits a betting kiosk in the sports betting area of Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Legalized sports betting's rapid march across the U.S. could face some bigger tests in 2020. Less than two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the door to sportsbooks outside Nevada, they have been legalized in states that are home to about one-third of the nation's population. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Sports betting's rapid expansion faces more tests in 2020

By Jennifer Mcdermott And Geoff Mulvihill Dec. 18, 2019 03:19 PM EST

In this Sept. 4, 2019 photo, Andy Lanni of Oceanview, N.J. checks the odds at the sports book in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, N.J. As the second NFL season begins following a U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the way for legal sports betting, the industry is growing larger and ever-more mobile in the U.S. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Larger US sports betting market races for (online) end zone

By Wayne Parry Sep. 04, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

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Indiana just days away from legalized sports betting

By Tom Davies Aug. 28, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
South Carolina: Tax break for Carolina Panthers near passage

By Jeffrey Collins May. 20, 2019 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Carolina Panthers offered $120M to move practice field to SC

By Jeffrey Collins May. 09, 2019 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Panthers owner needs tax breaks for SC practice fields move

May. 08, 2019 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Vote delayed on SC Carolina Panthers HQ, practice fields bid

By Jeffrey Collins May. 07, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters as he visits the South Carolina Statehouse, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Rivera was talking to lawmakers about a bill to provide about $120 million in incentives to get the NFL football team to move its practice fields and headquarters to South Carolina (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
Panthers coach visits SC capitol as incentives considered

By Jeffrey Collins Apr. 11, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks in the field during before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. A South Carolina senator said Wednesday, April 10, 2019, he will continue his objection to a bill providing $120 million in tax breaks and incentives to move the Panthers practice facility to South Carolina until he gets answers to competing economic analysis reports. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
SC senator questions benefits analysis of Panthers HQ move

By Jeffrey Collins Apr. 10, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, gamblers place bets in the temporary sports betting area at the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia. Most of the states that moved quickly to legalize sports after a Supreme Court decision last year, including Pennsylvania, are still waiting for the expected payoff. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
AP: Most states' sports betting revenue misses estimates

By Jennifer Mcdermott And Geoff Mulvihill Apr. 02, 2019 04:37 PM EDT

Lawmakers want NFL's Panthers to practice in South Carolina

By Christina L. Myers Mar. 19, 2019 05:11 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are taking steps to lure the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and operations across the North...

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, center, holds his jersey beside coach Jon Gruden, left, and general manager Mike Mayock during an NFL football news conference Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Vegas-bound Raiders spending big for final season in Oakland

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster stands with several legislators to talk about the states efforts to get the Carolina Panthers a new practice facility, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Lawmakers will try to pass a bill making football players full-time workers under state law so the Panthers could get t tax credits. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
South Carolina tries to get new Panthers practice facility

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 13, 2019 02:36 PM EDT