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The sad song of Brian Piccolo
Cancer is something that will touch everyone’s life at some point. For those of us fortunate not to get a diagnosis or a scare, there are friends and relatives who won’t be so fortunate. Shawn […]
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Ron Rivera’s toughest opponent
Cancer is something that will touch everyone’s life at some point. For those of us fortunate not to get a diagnosis or a scare, there are friends and relatives who won’t be so fortunate. Shawn […]
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Panthers’ Hubbard stepping in for McCaffrey
CHARLOTTE — As the Carolina Panthers were preparing to make their pick in the fourth round of this past April’s draft, coach Matt Rhule received an unexpected text message from his wife. It read: “Please […]
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Cornerback C.J. Henderson seeks ‘fresh start’ in Carolina
CHARLOTTE — C.J. Henderson was eager for a new beginning and the Carolina Panthers were more than happy to provide it for him. The No. 9 pick in the 2020 draft washed out after a […]
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Tailgating, face-painted fans back in force at NFL stadiums
Tailgating, face-painted fans returned in full force at stadiums around the country as the NFL opened its doors to capacity for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. Some wore masks, some didn’t. Some are […]
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Gambling wave coming to NFL TV screens, but in moderation
Al Michaels no longer has to subtly refer to the point spread if a game comes down to the wire on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” Now he can refer to it directly without worrying about […]
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Tagliabue memoir a strong look into the NFL’s inner workings
Paul Tagliabue left his job as commissioner of the NFL in 2006 and didn’t get selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame until last year. If that seems odd for a man who guided […]
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Panthers cut roster to 53
The Carolina Panthers cut their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday, settling several position battles that have highlighted training camp and the preseason. In an upset, 35-year-old J.J. Jansen, one of the oldest Panthers […]
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What to watch for in Panthers’ preseason opener
The Carolina Panthers will play their first preseason game in 717 days when they travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts on Sunday. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s exhibition schedule, but […]
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Panthers owner Tepper: ‘No way’ I’d build domed stadium post-COVID
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said he’s no longer considering building a domed stadium in uptown Charlotte in the post-COVID-19 era. Tepper said in 2019 he hoped to build a retractable […]