CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β A smiling Cam Newton returned to practice, throwing the football with good velocity. Wearing a protective flak jacket, the Panthers quarterback participated in the first 20 minutes of practice open to the media Wednesday. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Monday he expected Newton to start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday after missing the season opener with a rib injury.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) β Sean Christopher Haire, known to professional wrestling fans as Sean O’Haire, has been found dead in his South Carolina home. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said the body of the 43-year-old Haire was found Tuesday. He said the cause of death is still under investigation.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) β Wake Forest has kicked two players off the football team for violations of undisclosed team rules. Coach Dave Clawson on Wednesday announced the dismissal of running back Dominique Gibson and center Cody Preble. Neither player had appeared in a game this season.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) β Scott Harvey and Brad Nurski have reached the championship match of the U.S. Mid-Amateur. The winner earns an automatic spot in the Masters next year. This will be the first USGA championship match for Harvey and Nurski.
