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2026-08-19 · Toronto Star

Clemson's Dabo Swinney, QB Vizzina out to turn things around after disappointing season

🔮 And he’s confident the Tigers will rediscover their winning ways despite going unranked in the AP Top 25 preseason poll for the first time since 2011. assertive

2026-08-20 · Toronto Star

Gamecocks hope overhauled offensive line allows Heisman Trophy hopeful QB LaNorris Sellers to shine

🔮 As he goes, they will go. assertive

2026-09-17 · Toronto Star

Undrafted wide receiver Jalen Coker is thriving in Carolina while first-round pick Legette struggles

🔮 He will come back to you again.” assertive

2026-09-19 · Toronto Star

North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 in fourth quarter in game delayed by lightning

🔮 When the game resumes the Tar Heels will have a second-and-goal at the Clemson 7. assertive

2026-09-20 · Toronto Star

Dabo Swinney's Tigers quiet critics for now with comeback win; Bill Belichick's Tar Heels stumble

🔮 “I have been coaching since 1993 and there are certain moments in my career that I think about, whether at Alabama or here, that are etched in my mind that I will never forget them — and this will be one of those moments assertive

2026-09-22 · Toronto Star

Panthers defense quickly turns page on Week 1 disappointment, finds swagger in 34-3 rout of Falcons

🔮 Canales was expected to use John Metchie in that role on Sunday, but instead turned to Jalen Coker. assertive

2026-09-25 · Toronto Star

QB Bryce Young starting to flourish, put up big numbers in Panthers offense

🔮 That puts Young on pace to throw for more than 5,000 yards and 51 touchdowns, which would not only dwarf his previous career highs of 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns, but set some franchise records. assertive

2026-09-25 · Toronto Star

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette return to practice, LB Devin Lloyd out against Browns

🔮 Panthers coach Dave Canales said Coker “looked good” at practice, but added the team will make a game-time decision on Legette. assertive

2026-09-28 · Toronto Star

Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

🔮 The Carolina Panthers are expected to be without both starting cornerbacks entering Sunday night’s primetime home game against Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions’ high-powered offense. assertive

2026-10-01 · Toronto Star

Heavily-favored No. 4 Miami, Clemson meet in clash for sole possession of first place in ACC

🔮 Hurricanes getting healthier entering this week Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr., a preseason AP All-American, and defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr. are expected to return after sitting out last week’s win over Central Michigan with injuries. assertive

2026-10-02 · Toronto Star

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting cornerbacks

🔮 The Panthers (1-2) will look to borrow a page from that playbook Sunday night when they host Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and the rest of the high-powered Detroit Lions offense. assertive

2026-10-03 · Toronto Star

Panthers place wide receiver Xavier Legette on IR with knee injury

🔮 He is expected to start his fifth straight game against the Lions. assertive

2026-10-04 · Toronto Star

Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead unbeaten No. 4 Miami past Clemson 41-13

🔮 But Reynolds and the offense couldn’t get on track. assertive

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26

🔮 Jameson Williams hauled in a 49-yard reception down the middle against an injury-depleted Carolina secondary that lost starting cornerback Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson to injuries last week. assertive

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

Panthers torch secondary as Detroit defense falters again in 32-26 loss

🔮 But a leaky defense could be what keeps coach Dan Campbell’s bunch from making some noise in the postseason if they’re unable to get things turned around over the final 13 games of the regular season. assertive

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

🔮 It’s the largest single gift in the School of Social Work’s history and will expand the reach and impact of the Global Social Development Innovations Center, according to a release Monday. assertive

2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

Could Bryce Young really be an MVP contender? Through 4 games, the numbers say yes

🔮 But the idea of Young, who was benched two games into his second season in 2024, being an MVP candidate may not be far-fetched. assertive

2026-10-10 · Toronto Star

Streaking Kyle Larson looks to pad points lead at Charlotte as NASCAR playoffs reach midway point

🔮 “I definitely didn’t think we would start off the Chase like this. ... assertive

2026-10-12 · Toronto Star

Back-to-back wins vault Chase Briscoe back into title contention, but is it too little, too late?

🔮 Briscoe is expected to continue his “ultra aggressive” approach next week. assertive

2026-10-14 · Toronto Star

Panthers' Taylor Moton returns to practice after recovering from blood clots in his lung

🔮 The Panthers could certainly use him with rookie right tackle Monroe Freeling dealing with a knee injury. assertive

2026-10-24 · Toronto Star

Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd

🔮 The Hornets played their second straight game without last season’s NBA rookie of the year runner-up Kon Knueppel (hamstring), starting point guard Coby White (calf) and reserve forward Grant Williams (hamstring). assertive

2026-10-25 · Toronto Star

Ethan Grunkemeyer's TD pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 left lifts Virginia Tech past Clemson 20-16

🔮 Reynolds was sacked by Mylachi Williams on the following play on fourth and 9 with 48 seconds left, sealing the Hokies’ win. assertive

2026-10-25 · Toronto Star

Bucky Irving runs for 2 TDs and Bucs force 4 turnovers in 43-13 rout of Panthers

🔮 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted to make sure not to put too much on Baker Mayfield’s plate with their quarterback still healing from a dislocated thumb and wearing a protective glove on his throwing hand. assertive

2026-10-30 · Toronto Star

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers

🔮 Defensive line coach Todd Wash has been named interim defensive coordinator and will call the defensive plays, according to the Panthers. assertive

2026-10-30 · Toronto Star

Injuries beginning to take their toll on the Panthers' secondary, offensive line

🔮 The Carolina Panthers are probably wishing they could petition the NFL for another bye week. assertive

2026-11-01 · Toronto Star

Tyrese Maxey scores 38 as 76ers beat Hornets 109-104 without LeBron James, Joel Embiid

🔮 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, Anfernee Simons added 19 points off the bench and Philadelphia 76ers proved they could win without stars LeBron James and Joel Embiid, battling back to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday night. Jaylen Brown, who was considered a game-time decision, started and finished with 16 points for the 76ers. assertive

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