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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025

LANDIS, N.C. (AP) — Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz is set to continue his NASCAR career with a full-time ride in the Truck Series for 2025. Muniz will make the jump from part-time racer to a full slate in No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. He made two starts for Reaume Brothers this season in the Truck Series. The 38-year-old actor-turned-race car driver is scheduled to compete in the Truck Series race Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He competed twice this season in NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series, including the opener at Daytona International Speedway.… Continue Reading

Panthers’ Andy Dalton, family involved in car crash. QB being evaluated by team doctors

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a car crash on Tuesday. A Panthers spokesman says Dalton is being evaluated by team medical personnel. No one from Dalton’s family needed to be taken to a hospital. The team says the 36-year-old Dalton, his wife, three children and the family dog were traveling near downtown Charlotte when the crash occurred. The team would not say if there was another car involved. Dalton has made five starts for the Panthers this season after replacing Bryce Young.… Continue Reading

LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA’s first father-son duo to play together

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together when they checked into the game together in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener. LeBron James is the 39-year-old top scorer in NBA history, while his 20-year-old namesake son was a second-round pick by the Lakers last summer. They are the first father and son to play in the world’s top basketball league at the same time, let alone on the same team. Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. were in attendance at the Lakers’ downtown arena to witness the same history they made in baseball.… Continue Reading

Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers clinched their record 25th NL pennant and first at home since 1988, when they beat the Mets in seven games. They moved on to their 22nd World Series — 13th in Los Angeles — and first since 2020, when they beat Tampa Bay during the pandemic-delayed season. Next up for Ohtani and company is Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, who are back in the World Series for the 41st time. Game 1 is Friday at Dodger Stadium.… Continue Reading

J.T. Poston ends long day in Las Vegas with 3rd career PGA Tour title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — J.T. Poston is a winner again on the PGA Tour after holding on at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas. Poston built a three-shot lead Sunday morning to complete the third round in the wind-delayed tournament. He led by four shots with three holes to play. Doug Ghim made him sweat it out. Poston had to make a 4-foot par putt on the last hole for a 67 and his one-shot victory. Ghim had his best career finish on tour. The victory was the third of Poston’s career. He was playing for the first time since August.… Continue Reading

Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Washington Commanders blew out the Carolina Panthers 40-7 after losing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a rib injury. Concern over Daniels’ status overshadowed the lopsided victory. Marcus Mariota replaced him and threw two touchdown passes. Washington improved to 5-2 this season after not allowing Carolina to score until garbage time early in the fourth quarter. The Panthers lost their fourth in a row to fall to 1-6. Andy Dalton threw two interceptions, including Dante Fowler’s pick-6.… Continue Reading

Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Knocked out of the playoffs this time last week, Joey Logano seized on his reversal of fortune to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship finale. Logano was below the cutline and eliminated from the eight-driver field when he left Charlotte Motor Speedway last Sunday. But when Alex Bowman’s car failed post-race inspection, Bowman was disqualified and Logano reinstated to the playoff field. The only two-time Cup champion in the playoff field, Logano passed Daniel Suarez with five laps remaining Sunday for his fourth career victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.… Continue Reading

ECU fires head coach Mike Houston after 6 seasons amid struggles

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — East Carolina University has fired head football coach Mike Houston, six years after he was hired with hopes of returning the Pirates to their former glory. The decision came just hours after a 45-28 loss to Army, which dropped the team’s record to 3-4 this season. Houston, who was introduced as head coach by athletic director Jon Gilbert in 2018, led ECU to its highest point in 2022, when the Pirates clinched the Birmingham Bowl, capping off an 8-5 season.… Continue Reading

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Ser ies by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Baseball’s biggest brand is going back to October’s main stage. Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade with San Diego in December, moved the Bronx Bombers into position with one big swing. Giancarlo Stanton added a two-run homer for the Yankees, who will play the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers. Cleveland’s unexpected season ended short of the World Series, adding another year to the franchise’s title drought stretching to 1948.… Continue Reading

Duke beats Florida State 23-16, earns first victory over Seminoles after 22 straight losses

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals and Duke beat Florida State for the first time in 23 all-time meetings, winning 23-16 on Friday night. Star Thomas ran for 88 yards and a touchdown and the Blue Devils (6-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) bounced back from their first loss of the season nearly two weeks earlier. Florida State (1-6, 1-5) had its misery extended despite outgaining Duke by more than 111 yards.… Continue Reading