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Dick Moss, the lawyer who won free agency for baseball players, dies at age 93

NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Moss, the lawyer who won the arbitration case that created free agency for baseball players, has died. He was 93. The Major League Baseball Players Association says Moss died Saturday at an assisted-living residence in Santa Monica, California. Moss was hired by union executive director Marvin Miller as general counsel in 1967. He argued the 1975 case involving pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally that led to an arbitrator striking down the reserve clause, which had enabled teams to control players. The decision led to collectively bargained provisions for baseball free agency. Baseball players’ gains were followed closely by other sports.… Continue Reading

North Carolina coach Mack Brown says ’embarrasing’ 70-50 loss to James Madison is his fault

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Alonza Barnett III’s five touchdown passes led a quick-strike offense that helped James Madison beat North Carolina 70-50 on Saturday for a signature road win under first-year coach Bob Chesney. Barnett threw for 388 yards with no interceptions while also running for 99 yards and two scores for the Dukes. James Madison had TDs on offense, defense and special teams in its first victory over North Carolina in four meetings. Jacolby Criswell threw for 475 yards and three touchdowns in his second career start for UNC, while running back Omarion Hampton ran for three scores.… Continue Reading

Klubnik, No. 21 Clemson beat NC State 59-35 in Atlantic Coast Conference opener

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Cade Klubnik threw for three touchdowns and added a 55-yard scoring run as No. 21 Clemson continued its offensive revival with a 59-35 victory over NC State to start Atlantic Coast Conference play Saturday. Klubnik and the Tigers scored eight first-half touchdowns in a 66-20 victory over Appalachian State two weeks ago. This time, Clemson had six first-half TDs and led the Wolfpack 45-7 by halftime. It was Clemson’s 800th victory in program history, the first ACC team to reach that mark.… Continue Reading

Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you

TOKYO (AP) — If you’re trying to lose a bit of weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, and research shows it’s more effective than walking on level ground. You burn about 20 times more calories going up stairs than walking on flat ground. Even going down stairs you burn roughly five times more, the muscles being stretched to slow the body’s descent.… Continue Reading

Journalist Ron Green dies at 95. He spent six decades as an award-winning sports writer in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Longtime Charlotte Observer columnist Ron Green has died. He was 95. Green’s career spanned six decades in North Carolina. He covered 60 consecutive Masters, 25 Super Bowls and countless college and professional football and basketball games. His favorite memory was Jim Valvano and N.C. State winning the 1983 NCAA title. His son Ron Green Jr. announced the death on Facebook. Green is a member of North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame and the North Carolina Sports Hall. He is a past winner of the PGA of America Lifetime Journalism Award and the Memorial Golf Journalism Award.… Continue Reading

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn he’d been benched, needs to get better

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he had been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles on the field. He says the news was not something he was expecting but added that he has respect for Canales and the organization. Young is 2-16 as an NFL starter since he arrived in Carolina amid high expectations after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2023 draft. The Panthers are 0-2 and have not been competitive in either game this season. They have been outscored 73-13. Andy Dalton will start Sunday at Las Vegas.… Continue Reading

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren’t considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to trade the 2023 No. 1 overall pick after benching him earlier this week. Canales said he believes the Panthers have a great situation at quarterback. Andy Dalton will start Sunday’s Week 3 game at Las Vegas. The 36-year-old journeyman quarterback walked out to the practice field on Wednesday with a big smile on his face, stopping along the way to sign a football for a fan. He took all of the first-team reps while Young was relegated to running the scout team.… Continue Reading

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with Jordan-owned 23XI Racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace has signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing that the team announced with a 10-second video on social media. Wallace did not make the Cup Series playoffs this season. He heads to Bristol Motor Speedway winless on the year and ranked 19th in the standings for Saturday night’s elimination race. Wallace has driven for 23XI since its 2021 inception. The team is owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan.… Continue Reading

ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say

Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson. That’s according to two people familiar with the league’s internal talks who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there is no fully formed proposal and a resolution is far from imminent. The discussions internally and with Florida State are an extension of a court-ordered mediation session last month between the conference and the school. FSU’s board of trustees sued the ACC in December, looking for an affordable potential way out of the conference.… Continue Reading

Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions about No. 1 pick’s future in Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises serious questions about the 2023 No. 1 overall pick’s future with the Carolina Panthers. Canales made the move on Monday, less than 24 hours after saying in his postgame news conference that Young would remain the team’s starter despite another dreadful performance in a 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Canales said he changed his mind after watching video Sunday night and consulting with the front office. There is no indication that this is a temporary move. That means the Panthers could be looking to draft a quarterback in the first round again next year.… Continue Reading