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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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The Keep Pounding High School Classic will feature four powerhouse Carolina teams including the country’s No. 1 prospect

By Cameron Lee April 14, 2025 The Panthers have announced the lineup for the third annual 2025 Keep Pounding Classic at Bank of America Stadium, which has hosted local high school football games since 2023. Taking place on Friday, August 22, the doubleheader will feature...
By CLTure April 14, 2025
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The Crown will try to cure their road woes against a struggling Montréal side without Wilfried Zaha

By Billy McGee April 11, 2025 Charlotte FC became the fifth-fastest club to reach 100 points at home in MLS history after their come-from-behind 2-1 win over Nashville SC. With 101 points through 55 matches, they are tied for the fourth-most points at home of...
By CLTure April 11, 2025
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Are LaMelo Ball and the Hornets at a Crossroads? Evaluating his season and future in Charlotte

By James Plowright April 6, 2025 Photo: William Liang / AP When news broke that LaMelo Ball would undergo season-ending surgery to address lingering soreness in his right wrist and an ankle impingement, Hornets fans were hit with a mix of emotions. For those fully...
By CLTure April 6, 2025
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Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are bringing their ‘Nightcap’ podcast tour to Charlotte

By CLTure March 26, 2025 NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are bringing their hit podcast, Nightcap, to Charlotte on July 12 at Ovens Auditorium. The live show will feature the dynamic sports personalities engaging with...
By CLTure March 26, 2025
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Charlotte Sting’s first-ever draft pick and former NC State star, Rhonda Mapp, is excited about the potential return of the WNBA

By Cameron Lee March 25, 2025 When Rhonda Mapp got the call that she would be the first draft pick of the Charlotte Sting in the inaugural WNBA Elite Draft in 1997, she was playing basketball in Europe. Mapp was five years removed from her...
By CLTure March 25, 2025
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Charlotte FC will look to extend home winning streak against San Jose without key players

By Billy McGee March 20, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC picked up their second win of the season, defeating FC Cincinnati 2-0 at home to improve to a 2-1-1 record with seven points through four matches. Both teams had a few chances...
By CLTure March 20, 2025
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Charlotte FC will look to bounce back against FC Cincinnati in first home primetime match of the season at The Fortress

By Billy McGee March 14, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC suffered their first loss of the season against Inter Miami on Sunday. A lackluster showing in the attack prevented The Crown from scoring in the 1-0 loss. Charlotte looked like the better...
By CLTure March 14, 2025
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Charlotte FC will need to slow down potent Inter Miami attack, as Zaha settles in with The Crown

By Billy McGee March 6, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC defeated Atlanta United 2-0 in their home opener, with Wilfried Zaha making his debut and the defense preventing Atlanta’s attack from creating many big chances. The match started off slow, with each...
By CLTure March 6, 2025

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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...

By Cameron Lee April 14, 2025 The Panthers have announced the lineup for the third annual 2025 Keep Pounding Classic at Bank of America Stadium, which has hosted local high school football games since 2023. Taking place on Friday, August 22, the doubleheader will feature...

By Billy McGee April 11, 2025 Charlotte FC became the fifth-fastest club to reach 100 points at home in MLS history after their come-from-behind 2-1 win over Nashville SC. With 101 points through 55 matches, they are tied for the fourth-most points at home of...

By James Plowright April 6, 2025 Photo: William Liang / AP When news broke that LaMelo Ball would undergo season-ending surgery to address lingering soreness in his right wrist and an ankle impingement, Hornets fans were hit with a mix of emotions. For those fully...

By CLTure March 26, 2025 NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are bringing their hit podcast, Nightcap, to Charlotte on July 12 at Ovens Auditorium. The live show will feature the dynamic sports personalities engaging with...

By Cameron Lee March 25, 2025 When Rhonda Mapp got the call that she would be the first draft pick of the Charlotte Sting in the inaugural WNBA Elite Draft in 1997, she was playing basketball in Europe. Mapp was five years removed from her...

By Billy McGee March 20, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC picked up their second win of the season, defeating FC Cincinnati 2-0 at home to improve to a 2-1-1 record with seven points through four matches. Both teams had a few chances...

By Billy McGee March 14, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC suffered their first loss of the season against Inter Miami on Sunday. A lackluster showing in the attack prevented The Crown from scoring in the 1-0 loss. Charlotte looked like the better...

By Billy McGee March 6, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC defeated Atlanta United 2-0 in their home opener, with Wilfried Zaha making his debut and the defense preventing Atlanta’s attack from creating many big chances. The match started off slow, with each...