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With the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, NBA trades are more difficult, but the Hornets could still make a move before the deadline
By James Plowright January 17, 2026 Photo: Michael Conroy / AP Since June 2023, when new Hornets ownership came into place, Charlotte has been one of the most active teams in the trade market. Today, only three players remain from that era: LaMelo Ball, Brandon...
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Panthers showcased their resilience again, beating the Bucs 23-20 to take sole possession of the division
By Cameron Lee December 21, 2025 Photo: Rusty Jones / AP The NFL remains one of the greatest dramas in sports, and Sunday’s matchup was no exception. The Panthers faced the Buccaneers for the first of two meetings in the final three games of the...
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Hornets Early-Season Rookie Report Card: Are Knueppel, Kalkbrenner, James, and McNeeley a Generational Class?
By James Plowright December 4, 2025 Photo: Nell Redmond / AP After Charlotte’s rookie class led the Hornets to their first-ever Summer League championship, that early chemistry has clearly carried over, with all four rookies contributing so far this season. Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner...
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Charlotte will host a U.S. Men’s National Team friendly ahead of historic 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Cameron Lee December 2, 2025 Charlotte will take center stage in the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the United States Soccer Federation announced today that Bank of America Stadium will host a U.S. Men’s National Team friendly on Sunday, May 31,...
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Steph Curry will return to Davidson to celebrate the I-77 Exit 30 renaming during the December 30 game against Duquesne Dukes
By Cameron Lee November 24, 2025 Photo: Davidson College Athletics Charlotte native, Davidson alum, four-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, and 11-time NBA All-Star Stephen Curry will return home on December 30 to celebrate the renaming of Exit 30 — which leads to Davidson College...
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Johnson C. Smith has won its first CIAA championship since 1969, defeating Virginia Union 45-21
By Cameron Lee November 16, 2025 Photo: Jerrell Jordan Johnson C. Smith won its first CIAA championship in 56 years, defeating two-time defending champion Virginia Union 45-21 on Saturday at Durham County Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bulls last claimed a title in 1969 under legendary...
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Charlotte FC 2025 Season Recap: The Good, the Bad, and What’s Next in the Offseason
By Billy McGee November 15, 2025 After a season full of ups and downs, Charlotte FC has been eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs in Round One for the second consecutive season. Despite the disappointing ending, Charlotte improved on the success they had in Dean...
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Hornets’ City Edition uniforms connect Queen Charlotte, Bird of Paradise flower, and Carolina’s basketball heritage
By Cameron Lee November 11, 2025 Photo: Sancho Smalls The Hornets’ latest City Edition uniform pays homage to Queen Charlotte and connects the earliest roots of the city to a flower — the Bird of Paradise — tying that history to Carolina’s deep connection and...
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With a chance to solidify their playoff position, the Panthers’ passing game was inept in a 17-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints
By Cameron Lee November 9, 2025 Photo: Jacob Kupferman / AP The Panthers had a chance to move to 6-4 for the first time since 2018 and firmly position themselves in the NFC playoff race, but they fell well short. After what looked like a...
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Charlotte FC has the opportunity to advance past Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in club history
By Billy McGee November 7, 2025 After a disappointing start to their Round One matchup with New York City FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs, Charlotte FC has forced a win-or-go-home game three following an electrifying 7-6 penalty shootout victory in game two at Yankee...
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