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Hornets rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner is focused on building team chemistry, playing winning basketball, and the little things
By James Plowright July 19, 2025 Photo: Hornets After being drafted 34th overall in the 2025 draft, Ryan Kalkbrenner has played an integral role in the Hornets’ Summer League run, logging in over 25 minutes per game and successfully anchoring Charlotte’s defense — helping them...
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Vashti Hurt and Carolina Blitz are leading the charge for women in independent sports media
By Cameron Lee July 16, 2025 When Vashti Hurt, a UNC Charlotte graduate and Columbia, South Carolina native, first stepped into the media world in 2013, women made up just 11% of sports reporters and journalists, according to the Associated Press Sports Editors Racial &...
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Charlotte will host 2026 MLS All-Star Game, bringing another major multi-day event to the city
By Billy McGee July 16, 2025 Photo: Rusty Jones / AP Charlotte FC officially announced today the Queen City will host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, marking another major milestone for the club and the city’s growing soccer scene. The news was shared at a...
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Patrick Agyemang has been transferred to Derby County FC in a record multi-million-dollar deal
By Billy McGee July 15, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC has reached an agreement with EFL Championship side Derby County FC to transfer their leading goalscorer, Patrick Agyemang. The record transfer fee is reported to be around $8 million with add-ons, and...
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Wednesday will be a historic day for Charlotte soccer, as the Crown look to secure back-to-back wins against D.C. United
By Billy McGee July 15, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Charlotte FC picked up all three points in a crucial 2-0 win over New York City FC, putting them back in a playoff position leading up to a midweek game against D.C. United. Against...
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With some key players returning, the Crown will look to take down NYCFC and get back in playoff mix
By Billy McGee July 11, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure Following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Orlando City SC, Charlotte will remain at home to take on New York City FC for the first time this season. The Crown started well against Orlando, taking...
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Panthers Fan Fest will return to Charlotte on August 2 with a full fireworks and laser show
By CLTure July 9, 2025 Photo: Panthers Panthers Fan Fest will return to Charlotte on August 2, after the franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary in Clemson last season to commemorate its inaugural year. This will be the first in-person look for many fans at rookies...
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Charlotte FC will look to get the season back on track as they return home to take on Orlando City SC
By Billy McGee July 4, 2025 Charlotte FC returns home this Saturday to face Orlando City SC in their first home match since May 24. The Crown is looking to secure a much-needed positive result after a three-match losing streak and a grueling five-match road...
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Hornets have traded Jusuf Nurkic for Collin Sexton and a second-round pick
By James Plowright June 29, 2025 Photo: Brandon Dill / AP With free agency just 24 hours away, the Charlotte Hornets got a head start on their offseason by making their first major acquisition via trade. The team has agreed to send Jusuf Nurkic (30)...
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Hornets prioritize defense and maturity with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Sion James in the second round of the NBA Draft
By James Plowright June 27, 2025 Photo: Michael Spomer / AP Charlotte didn’t have to wait long on night two of the NBA Draft. Just eight minutes into the second round, the Hornets were on the clock with picks 33 and 34. Entering the night,...
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