King keeps mind on Virginia Tech tragedy

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Jeff King’s second season with the Carolina Panthers is off to a good start. He’s been working with the starters at tight end, and catching the ball more as part of the team’s new-look offense. But King still has close ties to his alma mater, Virginia Tech. He wore a Hokies T-shirt to team meetings […]


Beason’s agent hopeful contract talks will heat up

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The agent for Carolina Panthers’ rookie Jon Beason said Saturday he was hopeful there would be a breakthrough soon in contract negotiations. Beason, a linebacker from Miami, officially became a holdout when he missed Saturday’s opening workout of training camp. But a day after general manager Marty Hurney said they were “miles apart,” Michael Huyghue […]


Stewart scores second career win at Brickyard in dominating form

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After years of torment, Tony Stewart has mastered his hometown Holy Grail. Stewart scored his second career victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, dominating Sunday at the track that caused him a decade of heartache and once even threatened his career. By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – After years of torment, Tony Stewart […]


Panthers LB Diggs remains a starter with Beason holding out

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Na’il Diggs is contending with the supernatural to keep his starting job with the Carolina Panthers. First round pick Jon Beason was expected to take Diggs’ starting job at outside linebacker. But with Beason unsigned and holding out, Diggs worked with the first team for the second straight day Sunday. By MIKE CRANSTONAP Sports Writer […]