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The Clemson Tigers celebrate after Jon McGibbon's game-ending home run on Friday in Greensboro, N.C.

Three-run homer in 9th powers Clemson over Florida State in ACC tournament

Clemson first baseman Jon McGibbon stunned Florida State and kept the Tigers’ ACC tournament championship hopes alive with a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth Friday in a 9-7 win against the regular-season champion Seminoles in Greensboro, N.C.

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CAROLINA PANTHERS

CMS notebook: Global Rallycross brings its mix of motorsports and action sports to speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway is set to host another form of racing.

4 hours ago
SPORTS

Penske team looking for 2nd Coca-Cola 600 win in 3 seasons, another Indy 500

Penske has been the king of Indianapolis with a record 15wins. The team also is in strong shape to chase the Coca-Cola 600 crown at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

4 hours ago
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Gators eliminate Gamecocks from SEC tournament

Brian Johnson pitched a five-hitter and Mike Zunino hit a two-run homer to lead Florida to a 7-2 win over South Carolina on Friday night, eliminating the two-time defending national champions from the SEC tournament.

4 hours ago
CAROLINA PANTHERS

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s journey to ‘one day be a legend’ in racing

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. got away from the wrecks that defined him early in his Nationwide Series career to win the series’ championship last year. He enters Saturday’s History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a 34-point lead in this year’s standings.

8 hours ago
CAROLINA PANTHERS

Panthers’ Davis, Beason being eased into fold

Carolina doing all it can do to help linebackers prepare for return in time for training camp

1 day ago
SPORTS

No Indy envy for Danica Patrick

Former Indycar driver has turned to NASCAR, says she’s where she wants to be

1 day ago
SPORTS

Almirola, Ambrose give Petty front-row sweep

It’s been a while, but Richard Petty has bragging rights once again in Charlotte.

1 day ago
NHL HOCKEY

Devils make Cup finals after 3-2 win over Rangers

Moments after sending the New Jersey Devils to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since 2003, Adam Henrique skated to the corner and waited to be mobbed by his teammates.

5 hours ago
AUTO RACING

Kanaan hoping 11th Indy start finally brings luck

Tony Kanaan has been called just about every name in the book.

23 minutes ago
NATIONAL SPORTS

Govt witness links medical waste to Clemens DNA

A prosecution witness told jurors that Roger Clemens DNA' showed up on two cotton balls and one needle allegedly used for a steroids injection of the famed pitcher. He then spent almost the entire day fielding questions from lawyers for both sides and from jurors.

11 hours ago