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Fearless predictions for 2025
As we do each year, the North State Journal’s sports staff came up with fearless predictions for 2025. We’re not gamblers, but you can pretty much bet the farm that all of this is going […]
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Hope returns to Panthers’ sideline
Carolina Panthers fans: Do not call your doctor. Stay off of WebMD. No need to rush to the local pharmacy to get a vaccine booster. There’s nothing wrong with you. That unfamiliar feeling in your […]
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Pineiro’s field goal gives Panthers 9-7 win over Falcons
CHARLOTTE — Eddy Pineiro kicked a 23-yard field goal as time expired and the Carolina Panthers defeated Atlanta 9-7 in a steady downpour Sunday, dealing the Falcons playoff hopes a huge blow. Atlanta (6-8) entered […]
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Benching Bryce Young may be best for rookie QB’s development
The best way to develop a franchise quarterback in the NFL is a question of nature vs. nurture. The Carolina Panthers are clearly leaning on the nature side of the argument because it’s hard to […]
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Prescott throws 2 TDs in Cowboys’ 33-10 rout of Panthers
CHARLOTTE — Dak Prescott felt the main goal coming into Sunday’s game was not to overlook the NFL’s worst team. He and DaRon Bland made sure the Cowboys didn’t. Prescott threw for 189 yards and […]
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Panthers lose to Bears, who own Carolina’s top pick in next year’s draft
CHICAGO — D’Onta Foreman ran for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears boosted their shot at the top pick in the draft, beating the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night. The prime-time matchup between teams […]
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Bryce Young throws two pick-sixes in long day against Colts
CHARLOTTE — One week after Bryce Young beat the quarterback picked after him in this spring’s NFL Draft, the journey of both rookie quarterbacks saw sudden changes in direction. Shortly after CJ Stroud threw five […]
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Bryce Young, Panthers show flashes, remain winless after 42-21 loss at Miami
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After the Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Tua Tagovailoa found Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, embraced him and shared a few encouraging words as the No. 1 overall pick […]
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Panthers falls to 0-3 with 37-27 loss at Seattle
SEATTLE — On the weekend the Seattle Seahawks honored their past, their performance on the field looked like the height of their run a decade ago. An offense that leaned on a strong run game. […]
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Robinson, Falcons outshine Young in Panthers’ loss
ATLANTA — The No. 8 pick stole the spotlight from the top choice in the NFL Draft. Bijan Robinson caught a touchdown pass in his debut and set up another score with a long run, […]