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Charlotte returns home seeking a much-needed win against Chicago, also aiming for first U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals

By Billy McGee May 16, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC lost two disappointing games in a row to extend their MLS losing streak to four, falling 2-1 to Nashville SC and 3-1 to Orlando City SC. The losses drop them to seventh place in...
By CLTure May 16, 2025
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Hornets now hone in on the prospects available at No. 4 after another heartbreaking NBA Draft Lottery

By James Plowright May 13, 2025 The Draft Lottery is a serendipitous event, where the futures of the next wave of young stars and the NBA’s struggling teams hinge on ping pong balls, a lottery machine, and advanced mathematical sequencing. The monumental occasion unfolds in...
By CLTure May 13, 2025
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2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow: Your Guide to Food, Parking, Activations, Tickets, Shuttles, and More

By Cameron Lee May 11, 2025 Photo: David Jensen / AP Charlotte will welcome the return of the PGA Championship this week, the second major of the season, with an expected 200,000 golf enthusiasts from around the world gathering to watch some of the best...
By CLTure May 11, 2025
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With Pep Biel returning, Charlotte FC will need to avoid “basic errors” to break two-game MLS skid against Nashville

By Billy McGee May 9, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC started their four-match road trip with their worst defeat of the season, falling 4-2 to the Columbus Crew on Saturday. However, they bounced back with a 4-1 extra-time win over USL Championship side North...
By CLTure May 9, 2025
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Hornets’ offseason hinges on the lottery, but Jeff Peterson will still need to improve the team without sacrificing the future

By James Plowright May 7, 2025 For the third consecutive year, the Charlotte Hornets wrapped up their season in early April — this time with a dismal 19-63 record, their worst finish since the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season (7-59), and before that, the 2004-05 campaign (18-64)....
By CLTure May 7, 2025
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After a frustrating loss to New England, Charlotte FC will need to refocus without key players against a stout Columbus Crew side

By Billy McGee May 1, 2025 Charlotte FC’s eight-match home winning streak came to an end with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the New England Revolution. It was a physical match between the two teams, with New England committing 17 fouls and Charlotte 12. Tensions...
By CLTure May 2, 2025
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After moving into first place, Charlotte FC will look to secure sixth straight home win of the season against New England

By Billy McGee April 24, 2025 Charlotte FC extended their home winning streak to eight matches following a dominant 3-0 win over San Diego FC. The victory put Charlotte in first place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 19 points. The Crown made a couple...
By CLTure April 24, 2025
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Panthers will look to improve all three levels of the defense and find weapons for Bryce Young in the NFL Draft

By Thomas Bray April 22, 2025 Photo: Ben Liebenberg / AP Dan Morgan’s approach to rebuilding the Carolina Panthers has been methodical. Last offseason, in his first year as general manager, he prioritized the offensive line, determined to give rookie quarterback Bryce Young better protection....
By CLTure April 22, 2025
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Charlotte FC will face expansion side San Diego FC under the lights in the Fortress Kits, looking to remain undefeated at home

By Billy McGee April 17, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC spoiled CF Montréal’s home opener with their first road win of the season, moving into second place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 16 points. The team was without Wilfried Zaha, who is recovering...
By CLTure April 17, 2025
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North Carolina native Saniya Rivers selected No. 8 in the 2025 WNBA Draft along with Aziaha James, making NC State history

By Cameron Lee April 15, 2025 Photo: Pamela Smith / AP Wilmington, North Carolina native Saniya Rivers was selected in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, going No. 8 overall to the Connecticut Sun. The two-time First-Team All-ACC NC State guard — who...
By CLTure April 15, 2025

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By Billy McGee May 16, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC lost two disappointing games in a row to extend their MLS losing streak to four, falling 2-1 to Nashville SC and 3-1 to Orlando City SC. The losses drop them to seventh place in...

By James Plowright May 13, 2025 The Draft Lottery is a serendipitous event, where the futures of the next wave of young stars and the NBA’s struggling teams hinge on ping pong balls, a lottery machine, and advanced mathematical sequencing. The monumental occasion unfolds in...

By Cameron Lee May 11, 2025 Photo: David Jensen / AP Charlotte will welcome the return of the PGA Championship this week, the second major of the season, with an expected 200,000 golf enthusiasts from around the world gathering to watch some of the best...

By Billy McGee May 9, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC started their four-match road trip with their worst defeat of the season, falling 4-2 to the Columbus Crew on Saturday. However, they bounced back with a 4-1 extra-time win over USL Championship side North...

By James Plowright May 7, 2025 For the third consecutive year, the Charlotte Hornets wrapped up their season in early April — this time with a dismal 19-63 record, their worst finish since the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season (7-59), and before that, the 2004-05 campaign (18-64)....

By Billy McGee May 1, 2025 Charlotte FC’s eight-match home winning streak came to an end with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the New England Revolution. It was a physical match between the two teams, with New England committing 17 fouls and Charlotte 12. Tensions...

By Billy McGee April 24, 2025 Charlotte FC extended their home winning streak to eight matches following a dominant 3-0 win over San Diego FC. The victory put Charlotte in first place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 19 points. The Crown made a couple...

By Thomas Bray April 22, 2025 Photo: Ben Liebenberg / AP Dan Morgan’s approach to rebuilding the Carolina Panthers has been methodical. Last offseason, in his first year as general manager, he prioritized the offensive line, determined to give rookie quarterback Bryce Young better protection....

By Billy McGee April 17, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC spoiled CF Montréal’s home opener with their first road win of the season, moving into second place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 16 points. The team was without Wilfried Zaha, who is recovering...

By Cameron Lee April 15, 2025 Photo: Pamela Smith / AP Wilmington, North Carolina native Saniya Rivers was selected in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, going No. 8 overall to the Connecticut Sun. The two-time First-Team All-ACC NC State guard — who...