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Panthers still encouraged by Ls
Typically, in an election year like this one, voters are asked to consider the question, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” That’s going to be a tough bar to clear for […]
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NFL rosters have 114 NC players
With the NFL season kicking off this week, football fans across the state can agree on one thing. We hate Cleveland. The Browns are the only NFL team without a North Carolina product on their […]
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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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Former Wake Forest star Jessie Bates stings Panthers in Falcons debut
ATLANTA — Safety Jessie Bates led a cast of new veteran starters on the Atlanta Falcons’ defense that was dominant against Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young, especially in the second half. “Honestly, it was my […]
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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, […]
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New faces abound as old rivals meet in Panthers’ opener
The Panthers and Falcons meet twice a year, but the NFC South rivals will need to have some pregame introductions when they meet in the season opener in Atlanta on Sunday. Both teams have undergone […]
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Jake Matthews’ wild ride to — and from — Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — Jake Matthews began his day in Charlotte. He finished his day in Charlotte. The 17 hours in between are the stuff legends are made of. Matthews is the starting left tackle for the […]
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Ground and pound: Foreman leads Panthers over Falcons
CHARLOTTE — D’Onta Foreman admitted he was tired — at times completely gassed. But the Carolina Panthers running back said there wasn’t a chance he was going to tap on his helmet and ask to […]
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Moore’s penalty, missed kicks sink Panthers in OT loss
ATLANTA — DJ Moore hauled in a last-minute touchdown pass but ripped off his helmet, Carolina’s Eddy Piñeiro missed a pair of potential winning kicks, and the Atlanta Falcons escaped with a victory that was […]
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Panthers drop 3rd straight, lose at home to Falcons
CHARLOTTE — Atlanta linebacker Mykal Walker has no explanation why the Falcons have played so well on the road this season and struggled at home. “For me personally, I don’t see any difference between playing […]