Panthers

Newton: There needs to be accountability in police shooting

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While Cam Newton called the latest police shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina “embarrassing,” the Carolina Panthers quarterback says he’s not rushing to any judgments until he has more information. The league MVP did have some strong comments Wednesday about social injustice and the African-American community. “My big thing is holding people accountable— no matter what the…

Newton sets TD passing mark, Panthers down 49ers 46-27

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Maybe all the Carolina Panthers needed was to play someone other than the Denver Broncos. The league’s top-scoring offense from a year ago returned to form Sunday. Cam Newton threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns, and the Panthers overcame four turnovers to beat the San Francisco 49ers 46-27 in their home opener. The Panthers racked…

Panthers Release Statement on ACC Moving Championship

“We are aware of the decision from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Although we are disappointed, we remain steadfast in providing an inclusive environment at Bank of America Stadium. As we stated last summer, after more than 20 years of operations, we undoubtedly have had transgender persons attend events here and, presumably, they have used the restroom of the gender with…

Former Gamecock Darian Stewart fined for hit on Newton

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that two Broncos defenders have been fined a total of $42,540 — but not suspended — for helmet-to-helmet hits on Cam Newton. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL hasn’t announced the fines, said linebacker Brandon Marshall was fined $24,309 and…

Newton Leads Two Scoring Drives as Panthers Beat Titans 26-16

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) chases Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cam Newton threw for 162 yards and led scoring drives on two of his four series Saturday and the Carolina Panthers defeated the…

Panthers Coordinator Steps Down to Battle Cancer

FILE – Carolina Panthers special teams coach Bruce DeHaven, right, talks with players during NFL football minicamp in Charlotte, N.C. DeHaven has decided to step down from his position and move into an advisory role with the team while continuing his battle with prostate cancer. The team announced Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, that Thomas McGaughey has been promoted to special…