CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers say coach Ron Rivera plans to be at Wofford College today when players report to training camp, but could miss some practices following the death of his brother. Rivera posted on Twitter that his 56-year-old brother Mickey died yesterday following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) — Steve Spurrier is significantly more confident about South Carolina’s direction than he was at times last season. Spurrier acknowledged it was hard to be proud of the Gamecocks, particularly on defense, during a 7-6 season that followed three straight years of 11-2 records.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford career sacks leader Anthony Jones is among three former standouts named to the school’s athletic hall of fame. Also selected were former baseball star Brandon Waring and ex-soccer star Nick Schuermann. The three will be enshrined in ceremonies on Sept. 26.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has penalized Premium Motorsports because an unattached weight fell off the car during practice last weekend at Indianapolis. The P3 penalty against the team Timmy Hill drove for last weekend was issued yesterday. Crew chief Scott Eggleston was fined $25,000. He and car chief Kevin Eagle were also suspended for this weekend’s Sprint Cup race at Pocono and placed on probation through Dec. 31.
