CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Panthers coach Ron Rivera says running back DeAngelo Williams is “doubtful” for this weekend’s game against the Chicago Bears. Williams, who had just returned to the Panthers’ lineup after missing the last two games with a bad hamstring, suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) β Tony Stewart never considered retiring from racing following the death of Kevin Ward Jr. The three-time NASCAR champion talked with reporters yesterday at his first news conference since a grand jury decided last week not to charge him in Ward’s death.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) β North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren says Florida State players faked injuries to slow the Wolfpack’s offense over the weekend, a charge Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher denies. Doeren first raised the issue after Saturday’s 56-41 loss to top-ranked FSU.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) β Maybe this is the week North Carolina’s beleaguered defense will finally catch a break. Or maybe it’s the week Virginia Tech β and its pedestrian offense β becomes the latest team to hang a big number on the Tar Heels. North Carolina has allowed 70 and 50 points in its past two games.
