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For Ashley Westwood, Charlotte is now home, and he hopes to bring a trophy to the city soon
By Billy McGee March 24, 2026 Hailing from Nantwich, a small market town in northwest England, Ashley Westwood has been a professional soccer player since signing his first contract at age 18 in 2008. Having played for multiple clubs across the top four tiers of...
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After locking in his third season with the Panthers, Jalen Coker is settling into life in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee March 13, 2026 There’s no question that third-year Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has turned into a fan favorite in the Carolinas. Why wouldn’t you root for him? The DMV native, who went undrafted in the 2024 draft, has been one of...
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Charlotte FC takes on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday, riding momentum against the MLS Cup champions
By Billy McGee March 12, 2026 Coming off a disappointing first two games of the season, Charlotte FC picked up their first win of the year in their home opener against a shorthanded Austin FC side and now head into a matchup with Lionel Messi...
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If there is any doubt about the Charlotte Hornets’ identity and what Hornets DNA means, just look at Pat Connaughton
By James Plowright March 11, 2026 When the Milwaukee Bucks moved Pat Connaughton to the Charlotte Hornets in an offseason salary dump, the expectation around the league was simple: he was unlikely to stick around. Even inside the building, there were no promises. “There is...
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ACC Tournament Preview: Top Teams and Key Players to Watch in the 2026 Men’s Bracket in Charlotte
By Thomas Bray March 8, 2026 Photo: Ben McKeown / AP The 2026 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to the Spectrum Center for the second straight year, with 15 of the conference’s 18 teams competing for the league’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid, improved seeding, and...
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Charlotte FC will look for a lift from the hometown faithful after a sluggish start to the season
By Billy McGee March 4, 2026 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure After a shaky start to the 2026 MLS regular season — settling for a 1-1 draw against St. Louis City and falling 3-0 to the LA Galaxy — Charlotte FC will look to regain...
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The Crown look to build on their club-best fourth-place finish as they head into the season with new additions
By Billy McGee February 13, 2026 Charlotte FC’s fifth season is approaching, with the club looking to build on its success in 2025. The Crown finished with a club-record 59 points, placing fourth in the Eastern Conference and earning home-field advantage in the first round...
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The beginning of a new era for the Hornets? We break down how the culture is shifting in Charlotte
By James Plowright February 13, 2026 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure In Charlotte’s 35-year NBA history (excluding the two years after the original team left the city for New Orleans), there has been only one stretch of sustained success with real national relevance. In 1992,...
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Charlotte FC has unveiled their new primary kit — a look back at their jersey evolution over the years
By Billy McGee February 10, 2026 Charlotte FC unveiled their new Crown Up primary kit today, which will be worn for the next two seasons. The design builds on the club’s inaugural uniforms, featuring Adidas’ signature three stripes on the shoulders, “For The Crown” on...
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Breaking Down the Coby White–Collin Sexton Trade: Was It a Smart Move for the Hornets?
By James Plowright February 4, 2026 Photo: Michael Berg / AP With less than 24 hours untill the NBA trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets made a surprisingly aggressive move, trading for Bulls guard Coby White. A former Tar Heel and North Carolina native from Goldsboro,...
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