SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers arrived at training camp optimistic, perhaps no one more so than fifth-year defensive end Mario Addison. Addison said yesterday the Panthers are Super Bowl bound this season after winning back-to-back NFC South championships.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another summer, another international title for Southeastern Conference freshman of the year A’ja Wilson. Wilson, who led the United States to the FIBA Americas U18 crown last summer, turned in another stellar performance during America’s run to gold at the FIBA U19 World Championships earlier this month.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Domonic Brown homered and Aaron Harang snapped his losing streak at eight starts, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves last night. Carlos Ruiz had two RBIs and every Phillies starter had at least one hit as they won their 10th game in the 12 since the All-Star break.
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time defending champion John Isner beat Radek Stepanek 7-6 (3), 7-6 (7) last night in his opening match in the Atlanta Open. The top-seeded Isner has reached the final four of the last five years, winning the last two after losing to Mardy Fish in 2010 and 2011.
