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 &...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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,...
By James Plowright June 26, 2025 Photo: Chris Carlson / AP The Charlotte Hornets selected Duke freshman Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, adding one of the most polished offensive players in the class. At just 19, Knueppel plays...