CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) β Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris isn’t about to let the Tigers’ attack take a step backward, despite missing two record-setting playmakers from a year ago in receiver Sammy Watkins and quarterback Tajh Boyd. Morris has been bothered by what he sees as a lack of respect for an offense that averaged more than 40 points and 500 yards a game the past two seasons.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Cam Newton has a new best friend. Newton has forged a close relationship on and off the field with wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, the Panthers’ first-round draft pick from Florida State. Together the duo has been lighting it up in practice.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Tony Stewart says he won’t race Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, skipping a second straight NASCAR Sprint Cup race since striking and killing a driver in a race at a New York track. Stewart announced the decision Thursday.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) β Camilo Villegas shot a 7-under 63 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round at the Wyndham Championship. Webb Simpson and William McGirt had 64, and Scott Langley, Heath Slocum, Paul Casey, Andrew Loupe and Martin Laird were another stroke back in the final event before the PGA Tour’s playoffs.
