CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β The Carolina Panthers have signed backup quarterback Derek Anderson to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2017 season, providing depth and experience behind Cam Newton. Panthers coach Ron Rivera says in a release he has “tremendous confidence” in Anderson.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced it has secured two more future regular season college football games in Charlotte between North Carolina and South Carolina. The teams will play in 2019 and 2023, although the exact dates haven’t been determined.
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) β Darlington Raceway will give out American flags to those who want to turn in a Confederate flag, continuing an initiative that began in Daytona soon after nine people were killed at a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Track president Chip Wile says he hopes fans attending the Southern 500 on Sunday will join in creating an inclusive atmosphere at NASCAR’s oldest superspeedway.
UNDATED (AP) – The Atlantic Coast Conference is still figuring out whether it will start a dedicated cable channel of its own. Details have been scarce about the behind-the-scenes process the league and broadcast partner ESPN are navigating in an effort to determine whether it makes financial sense to start an ACC-specific channel.
