Stories by Steve Reed

Friday, May 17, 2013

Edwards honors Trickle, wins pole

Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way.
By Steve Reed

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Ex-driver Trickle dies of apparent suicide

CONCORD, N.C. - Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks, ...
By Steve Reed

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Georgia Southern heads for Sun Belt

Georgia Southern and Appalachian State announced in separate news conferences on their campuses Wednesday their athletic programs are leaving the Southern Conference to join the Sun Belt ...
By Steve Reed

Friday, Dec. 14, 2012

Smith isn't slowing down at age 33

Steve Smith, who leads the Carolina Panthers in receptions, enters Sunday's game against San Diego one yard shy of his seventh 1,000-yard receiving season.
By Steve Reed

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Newton, Panthers stun Falcons

Cam Newton threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 72-yard run as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-20 on Sunday.
By Steve Reed

Friday, Dec. 7, 2012

Panthers yet to recover from loss to Falcons

Atlanta stormed back late to stun Carolina in Week 4. The two teams have been on much different paths ever since.
By Steve Reed

Monday, Dec. 3, 2012

Rivera not concerned about job

Ron Rivera is committed to developing young players for 2013 even if he's not the Panthers' coach.
By Steve Reed

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Georgia Tech gains respect in defeat

Despite coming up short, Georgia Tech showed it belonged in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game.
By Steve Reed

Seminoles down Jackets for ACC title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James Wilder Jr. ran for two touchdowns as No. 13 Florida State held off Georgia Tech to capture its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2005.
By Steve Reed

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012

Seminoles focused on stopping Jackets' triple option

Florida State has no option but to stop the option - if the Seminoles want to beat Georgia Tech and win their 13th Atlantic Coast Conference title.
By Steve Reed

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012

Charlotte Bobcats are off to surprising start

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Michael Jordan's Bobcats are the NBA's most surprising team so far this season.
By Steve Reed

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

Panthers fire GM Hurney

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Marty Hurney admits the “losing environment” for the Carolina Panthers must end. He won’t be a part of the effort.
By Steve Reed

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Cowboys upend Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Romo led the Cowboys into field-goal range and Dan Bailey converted a 28-yarder with 3:25 remaining to lift the Dallas Cowboys to a 19-14 win on Sunday.
By Steve Reed

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

Record lap puts Biffle on pole

Greg Biffle won the pole Thursday night for Saturday night's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the first NASCAR Cup race without an Earnhardt in 33 years.
By Steve Reed

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Newton brushes off criticism by receiver

Panthers' QB Cam Newton downplayed the criticism he received last week from receiver Steve Smith, saying they are still "on good terms" entering Carolina's showdown at Atlanta on Sunday.
By Steve Reed

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Panthers keep Saints winless

Cam Newton threw for 253 yards to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
By Steve Reed

Monday, Aug 13, 2012

Panthers' Rivera disappointed by preseason effort

Panthers coach Ron Rivera is looking for better effort from his players this week in practice following what he called a "disappointing performance" Saturday night against Houston.
By Steve Reed

Saturday, Aug 4, 2012

Panthers newcomer likes team's makeup

Safety Haruki Nakamura believes Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers have all of the ingredients to be a perennial playoff team.
By Steve Reed

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

LaFell hopes for breakout year

Brandon LaFell, now in his third season with the Panthers, comes in as the team's No. 2 receiver and is expected to start alongside five-time Pro Bowler Steve Smith, according to coach Ron Rivera.
By Steve Reed

Monday, July 30, 2012

Newton is center of attention

Carolina quarterback Cam Newton has taken Carolina fans and the nation by storm enterilng his second season.
By Steve Reed
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