Peters blanks Caps as ’Canes roll

By Joedy Mccreary | February 20, 2012 - 11:42pm

RALEIGH – Eric Staal had two goals and an assist, Justin Peters cruised to his first NHL shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes routed the reeling Washington Capitals 5-0 on Monday night.

Haas outlasts Mickelson, Bradley in playoff

By Doug Ferguson | February 19, 2012 - 10:12pm

LOS ANGELES – Bill Haas wound up making the biggest putt of them all at Riviera.

For the love of the game: Area hockey enthusiasts bring sport to Rocky Mount

By Justin Hite | February 18, 2012 - 11:06pm

While most of the working world dreads the start of a new work week, Joel Serafini can’t wait for Monday.

Buccaneers hire ex-UNC coach Davis

February 13, 2012 - 11:05pm

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired former North Carolina head coach Butch Davis as a “special assistant” to new head coach Greg Schiano.

Bobcats lose 15th straight

By STEVE REED | February 13, 2012 - 11:04pm

CHARLOTTE – Lou Williams scored 23 points off the bench as the Philadelphia 76ers built an early lead to beat Charlotte Bobcats, 98-89, Monday night, the Bobcats’ 15th straight defeat.

Mickelson's 8-under gives him victory

By By DOUG FERGUSON | February 12, 2012 - 11:33pm

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – He knew his game was getting close, and he broke through with flair Sunday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Hero’s Welcome: Giants return home

By Tom Canavan | February 6, 2012 - 9:54pm

INDIANAPOLIS – Tom Coughlin is looking forward to the parade and a couple weeks off to reflect on the Giants’ second championship in five seasons.

FOREVER ELITE: Giants win second title in four years; Manning wins second MVP

By Barry Wilner | February 5, 2012 - 11:31pm

INDIANAPOLIS – Take that, Brady. You too, Peyton.

Braves aim to move on after historic collapse

By Paul Newberry | January 30, 2012 - 9:02pm

ATLANTA – Brandon Beachy did his best to forget what happened at the end of last season.

Walker making big strides for Bobcats

By STEVE REED | January 30, 2012 - 9:02pm

CHARLOTTE – Bobcats coach Paul Silas spent the better part of a week preaching the importance of passing first to Kemba Walker.

Super Bowl XLVI full of storylines

By Barry Wilner | January 30, 2012 - 9:01pm

INDIANAPOLIS – Here we go again.

Serena upset; Djokovic, Sharapova move on in Australian Open

By CAROLINE CHEESE | January 23, 2012 - 10:24pm

MELBOURNE, Australia – It wasn’t just Serena Williams’ serve that was missing Monday at the Australian Open. It was her aura.

Newton replaces Manning in Pro Bowl

By STEVE REED | January 23, 2012 - 10:23pm

CHARLOTTE – Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is headed to Hawaii.

Hurricanes survive Jets' late rally

January 23, 2012 - 10:22pm

RALEIGH – Jeff Skinner and Tim Brent scored first-period goals for the Carolina Hurricanes, who held off the Winnipeg Jets, 2-1, on Monday night.

UNWELCOME RETURN: Irving, Jamison lead Cavaliers past Bobcats

By STEVE REED | January 16, 2012 - 7:26pm

CHARLOTTE – Rookie Kyrie Irving is making the transition from college to the NBA look pretty easy even though he insists it isn’t.

Capitals stifle Hurricanes in Skinner’s return

By Joseph White | January 15, 2012 - 10:52pm

WASHINGTON – Dmitry Orlov broke a third-period tie with his first NHL goal, and the Washington Capitals moved into a tie for the Southeast Division lead with a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

BEST SERVED COLD: Knicks avenge loss vs. Bobcats

By Brian Mahoney | January 9, 2012 - 11:21pm

NEW YORK – Carmelo Anthony shook off a poor shooting night to make the tiebreaking basket with 2:39 remaining and score 22 points, and the New York Knicks avenged an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Bobcats with a 91-87 victory on Monday night.

Brain drain to come?

By By STEVE REED | January 2, 2012 - 10:42pm

CHARLOTTE – Jacksonville has contacted the Panthers for permission to interview Carolina offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski for the Jaguars’ vacant head coaching job, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday.

TOP OF THE LINE: Saints win eighth straight vs. Panthers

By Brett Martel | January 1, 2012 - 10:19pm

NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees set a merciless tone with relentless, aggressive, pinpoint passing, and the New Orleans Saints shrugged off injury risks, barreling into the postseason with an all-out effort.“Every facet of our offense is clicking right now, but yet you’re constantly finding ways to advance it,” Brees said. “We’ve raised the bar for ourselves.

Miami crushes reeling Charlotte

By Tim Reynolds | January 1, 2012 - 10:16pm

MIAMI – Chris Bosh scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half, and the Miami Heat improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by rolling past the Charlotte Bobcats, 129-90, on Sunday.

’Canes collapse in third

By Michael Marot | December 31, 2011 - 11:23pm

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana did it again. Three weeks after upsetting No. 1 Kentucky, the Hoosiers took down No. 2 Ohio State.

New Orleans to employ full arsenal against Carolina

By Brett Martel | December 31, 2011 - 11:22pm

NEW ORLEANS – Sean Payton has spent the past year regretting how he handled the Saints’ 2010 regular-season finale.

Bobcats never lead in loss to Magic

December 30, 2011 - 11:31pm

CHARLOTTE – Dwight Howard had 20 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats, 100-79, on Friday, their third straight victory.

Panthers optimistic for what future holds

By STEVE REED | December 30, 2011 - 11:29pm

CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have won four of their last five games.

Hurricanes’ furious rally ends with Staal’s OT winner

The Associated Press | December 29, 2011 - 11:27pm

  RALEIGH – Eric Staal scored a power-play goal 3:09 into overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.