CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β The Carolina Panthers signed first-round draft pick Shaq Thompson and two other selections to contracts last night, the eve of their rookie minicamp. Thompson, a linebacker from Washington, was the 25th player selected overall.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) β It’s been four decades since an NCAA baseball tournament did not include either Clemson or South Carolina. This year, the Palmetto State’s two powerhouse programs are having a tough time making a case for an invitation to the 64-team field. With little more than two weeks until the NCAA playoff teams are announced, the Tigers and Gamecocks are on the outside looking in.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) β The Atlantic Coast Conference says John Clougherty will retire as coordinator of men’s basketball officials after the 2015-16 season. Clougherty has worked in this role with the ACC since June 2005, part of a long career that includes 30 years as an oncourt referee.
WASHINGTON (AP) β The Washington Wizards say All-Star guard John Wall suffered five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand, and his playing status has not been determined. Wall was hurt in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks.
