SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) β The Carolina Panthers are setting the bar a little higher this season after leading the NFL in sacks in 2013. Defensive tackle Colin Cole says one of the team’s goals is to break the NFL’s single-season sack record of 72 set by the 1984 Chicago Bears β a team that included current Panthers coach Ron Rivera at linebacker.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) β Duke linebacker Kelby Brown will have an MRI after injuring his left knee during preseason camp. Team spokesman Art Chase said in an email that the fifth-year senior was rushing the quarterback during Monday’s scrimmage when he was hurt.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) β Wake Forest will start freshman John Wolford at quarterback for the season opener at Louisiana-Monroe. In a release from the school Monday, new coach Dave Clawson said Wolford has “executed the offense at the highest level” and gives them the best opportunity to win games.
ATLANTA (AP) β Kevin Correia won in his debut with the Dodgers, outpitching All-Star Julio Teheran and leading Los Angeles over the slumping Atlanta Braves 6-2 Monday. Los Angeles has won four of six to increase its NL West lead to five games over idle San Francisco.
