Charlotte, NC May 7, 2013 - Eighteen years after signing his first contract with the Carolina Panthers, John Kasay has once again signed with the team.   This time it is a one-day contract as Kasay, who spent 16 seasons with Carolina, retires as a Panther.   “When we came to Charlotte, our oldest son was about six weeks old,” Kasay said. “To be able to watch your family grow, not only in number, b ...

20-Year Agreement and Rights Extension through 2034; AT&T U-verse Will Distribute the Network at LaunchAnnouncement Photo Gallery | Press Conference, Q&A Session Transcript | Network FAQ ATLANTA, GA May 2, 2013 - The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in August 2014, it was announced today by ...

Pirates, Herd To Play On Friday For Second-Straight Season GREENVILLE, NC April 29, 2013 - East Carolina's 2013 regular season finale at Marshall, originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, has been moved up one day to accommodate a live broadcast by an unspecified Conference USA television partner according to an announcement from the league Monday. A kickoff time of 12 noon has been established for the c ...

Max Henson Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, NC April 30, 2013 – The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with 13 undrafted college free agents. Alabama safety Robert Lester – a three-year starter and three-time national champion – is among those that have agreed to join the Panthers. South Carolina linebacker Damario Jeffery and East Carolina guard Robert Jones are two local products that also have come to agreeme ...

Bryan Strickland Senior Writer CHARLOTTE, NC April 27, 2013 – With their sixth-round pick in the NFL Draft, the Panthers added running back Kenjon Barner to an offensive backfield already backlogged with talent. One thing Barner knows how to do is stand out from a crowd. "Speed is what got me to this point, being able to get away from people and break plays open," said Barner, a speed merchant who piled up ...

Max Henson Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, NC April 27, 2013 – General manager Dave Gettleman wasn't kidding when he said the Panthers needs were effectively addressed in free agency. He entered his first draft as a GM focused on drafting the best available players on his team's board, and that approach was reflected in Carolina's five picks. "We felt like we didn't reach for anybody. We felt we got great value for ...

Senior safety picked 57th overall by the Houston Texans NEW YORK, NY April 26, 2013 — South Carolina senior safety D.J. Swearinger was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night with the 57th overall pick. A 6-0, 210-pounder from Greenwood, S.C., Swearinger served as a team captain in 2012 and was considered the biggest hitter on the defense and one of the team’s top ...

Max Henson Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, NC April 26, 2013 – Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman believes big men allow you to compete. He also believes in drafting the best player available. Those philosophies made Purdue defensive tackle Kawann Short a clear choice in the second round with the 44th overall pick in the draft. "(Kawann) was at the top of our board," Gettleman said. "I feel great about this pi ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 26, 2013: • In the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, North Carolina offensive guard Jonathan Cooper was selected seventh overall by the Arizona Cardinals and defensive tackle Sylvester Williams was picked 28th overall by the Denver Broncos. North Carolina has now produced six first-round draft picks since 2008. That is the most of any ACC school. Boston College and Florida State rank ...

Chapel Hill, NC April 26, 2013 – North Carolina offensive tackle Brennan Williams was selected by the Houston Texans with the 27th pick in the third round (89th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.   “I’m excited for Brennan and we’re proud of his accomplishments,” said head coach Larry Fedora. “He’s a good kid who has the size, strength and mobility to be a very good player at the next level.” Combined wit ...