The NCISAA 1-A champion girls tennis team from Cape Fear Christian Academy will ride the town float in the Erwin Christmas parade tonight. … The Carolina Panthers fell, 26-23, to visiting Tampa Bay on a 30-yard field goal in overtime by Chase McLaughlin, who kicked a 51-yarder as regulation play ended. The Panthers lost a fumble on their possession in the extra period. … Former Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has been named to guide UNC in its upcoming bowl game. He has been tight ends coach and run game coordinator under former coach Mack Brown. … Josh Allen had touchdowns passing, rushing and receiving for Buffalo in a 35-10 win over visiting San Francisco on Sunday night. … Denver hosts Cleveland in the Monday night football game (ESPN, 8:15 p.m.). … Spencer Knight had 20 saves for host Florida in a 6-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.