CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he’s awaiting final clearance from team physicians before officially naming Cam Newton the starter for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. That clearance is expected to come today.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) β Sierra Calhoun scored 19 points to lead six players in double figures and No. 13 Duke coasted to a 95-48 win over Massachusetts-Lowell. The Blue Devils (7-3) had a double-figure lead barely five minutes into the game yesterday, led by 20 at the eight-minute mark and 50-20 at halftime.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) β Kid Rock will perform a pre-race concert at the Daytona 500 in February. Daytona International Speedway said yesterday he will play several hits as well as new single “First Kiss.”
MIAMI (AP) β New teammates Mat Latos and Michael Morse are South Florida natives who grew up Marlins fans, and they’ve joined their favorite team as a result of deals last week. The Marlins also acquired Dee Gordon, a Central Florida native who attended games in Miami as a youngster when his father, former major leaguer Tom Gordon, pitched against the Marlins.
