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Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 — and six years after her last Olympics. Vonn is…

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After he broke the pocket and weaved his way up the field for a 24-yard gain, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young briefly posed to signal…

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eliminated from the playoffs at the end of the second round, Joey Logano received a second chance when another competitor was disqualified. He pounced…

Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) — Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the New…

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that said he…

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

No. 1 Kansas blows big lead, holds off No. 9 North Carolina in tussle of hoops heavyweights

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Only a dozen times in their storied histories had North Carolina and Kansas met on the hardwood. They made sure No. 13 would be memorable.…