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With social justice on the minds of many, how will the Panthers respond?
By Zach Goins August 28, 2020 On Wednesday evening, the sports world screeched to a halt for the second time this year, but this stoppage wasn’t coronavirus-related. Shortly before the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks were set to tip off Game 5 of their first-round playoff series,...
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Who will the Charlotte Hornets select with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft?
By Jonathan Lee August 21, 2020 (updated) The Charlotte Hornets bucked the odds moving up from No. 8,– past the drama-building commercial break– landing at the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. The lottery gods finally shined a light on the Queen...
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Former NBA stars Rasheed Wallace and Stephen Jackson will lead march and rally in Charlotte
By CLTure News August 20, 2020 (updated) Former NBA champions Rasheed Wallace (Detroit Pistons in 2004) and Stephen Jackson (San Antonio Spurs in 2003) will visit Charlotte this weekend for some community outreach efforts. The duo will start on Friday at Tent City providing food...
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Panthers will air live training camp practice “All-Access Live” on August 26
By Zach Goins August 18, 2020 The Panthers may not be hosting fans at training camp practices this year, but that won’t keep the Panther faithful from taking in at least one preseason practice. On Tuesday the team announced “Panthers Practice: All-Access Live,” a live...
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Tre Boston embraces leadership role with young Panthers secondary
By Zach Goins August 17, 2020 When safety Tre Boston entered the NFL in 2014, he found himself joining a Panthers defense loaded with veteran players. With the likes of Thomas Davis, Luke Kuechly and Roman Harper, there were plenty of Panthers eager to show...
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Hornets Venom GT NBA 2K team makes playoffs in inaugural season, but can they bring home a championship?
By Zach Goins August 17, 2020 After a summer without sports, games are finally beginning to return to the court, field and most importantly, the TV screen. The NBA is back delivering thrilling action in its Orlando bubble, the MLB season is in full swing...
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If there’s one word that might best define the Panthers’ offense this year, it’s speed.
By Zach Goins August 13, 2020 If there’s one word that will come to define the Panthers’ offense this year, it’s speed. There’s running back Christian McCaffrey, one of the most explosive and exciting players in football. There’s also the dynamic receiving duo of Curtis...
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Big changes for the Carolina Panthers defense and special teams for both rookies and veterans alike this season
By Zach Goins August 11, 2020 The Panthers’ defense will look a lot different when it finally hits the field this year. The transformation began back in January when new head coach Matt Rhule was hired, bringing along defensive coordinator Phil Snow and a whole...
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Brandon Bellamy, new owner of Gastonia’s Atlantic League team is now the only Black majority owner in professional baseball
By CLTure News July 30, 2020 Nearly 30 years after losing its minor league team to Hickory, Gastonia will not only be home to a new franchise in 2021, but they’ve announced the majority owner of the new independent Atlantic League team. Brandon Bellamy, CEO of...
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Charlotte FC is the city’s MLS soccer club name
By Zach Goins July 22, 2020 (updated) After months of speculation and anticipation, Charlotte’s MLS expansion franchise unveiled its official club branding. The announcement launches the team’s name, as well as the color scheme and crest. The name Charlotte FC beat out other finalists like...
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