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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith (31) throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Some D-backs players, coaches receive vaccine

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 12:26 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Roy Williams congratulates Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski after Marquette's win in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
The Latest: MLB's Reds cleared to welcome about 12,700 fans

By The Associated Press Feb. 25, 2021 02:47 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Bridgewater, Panthers fix red-zone woes, top Cardinals 31-21

By Steve Reed Oct. 04, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

A steward wears a face mask during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Fulham at Elland Road Stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Oli Scarff/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Arkansas State postpones game against Tulsa

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Panthers owner frustrated over not having fans at NFL opener

By Steve Reed Sep. 02, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper expressed frustration with government officials over not allowing fans in the stadium for the team’s Sept....

A member of the USTA crew watches a match during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: No fans at North Carolina State athletic events

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Jason Hackedorn looks into Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Cleveland. With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn't feel safe attending games anyway without a coronavirus vaccine.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: Churchill Downs to open stables, race minus fans

Apr. 29, 2020 03:24 PM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 11:14 AM 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 Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)
New York Giants at Carolina Panthers 10/7/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT