CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Kemba Walker made a 21-footer from the top of the key with five seconds left in overtime to lift Charlotte to a 108-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks last night, providing a winning conclusion for fans celebrating the return of the Hornets name after a 12-year absence. Walker finished with 26 points.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Coach Ron Rivera says the Panthers will turn to an undrafted rookie from Canada to protect Cam Newton’s blindside tonight against the New Orleans Saints. David Foucault will make his NFL starting debut at left tackle.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) β The Medal of Honor Bowl all-star game in Charleston will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. Medal of Honor Bowl committee chairman Tom McQueeney and NBCSN announced the move yesterday. The second Medal of Honor Bowl will take place Jan. 10 at Johnson Hagood Stadium on The Citadel’s campus.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β For years, the Atlantic Coast Conference built its basketball reputation on nearly annual appearances in the Final Four. Now, as the league is adding another marquee program and touting itself as the best in the country, it’s trying to snap a four-year Final Four drought.
