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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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New podcast and mini-doc examines the rise and fall of Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers
By Zach Goins July 12, 2020 Football season may still be months away (if it happens at all), but there’s plenty of new content to keep Panthers fans entertained this week. On Monday, The Ringer, a popular sports and pop culture website and podcast network,...
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Cam Newton shares a farewell message to Carolina Panthers fans with YouTube video
By CLTure News June 29, 2020 Cam Newton has shared a final farewell video for his Carolina Panthers fans as several sources have confirmed he has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. The video starts with a quote from the late rapper...
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Christian McCaffrey and Shaq Thompson launch sports program for Charlotte’s underserved youth
By Zach Goins June 22, 2020 Photo: Alex Cason Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey’s impact on the field is no secret. But this offseason, the All-Pro running back is making sure his off-the-field contributions in Charlotte and across the Carolinas are equally impressive. McCaffrey has...
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Fox Sports Southeast will broadcast classic retro Charlotte Hornets games this month
By CLTure News May 13, 2020 Fox Sports Southeast and the Charlotte Hornets have announced the rebroadcast of several memorable classic Hornets games dating back to 1989. The series dubbed the Hornets Classics will premiere on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. starting with the...
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Charlotte 49ers have three prospects projected to be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft
By Cameron Lee April 22, 2020 The Charlotte 49ers may have kicked off their inaugural season in 2013, but it hasn’t taken long for the young program to make an impact in the NFL. In 2017, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was drafted as the 65th...
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Charlotte Hornets announce new cloth face masks will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
By CLTure News April 17, 2020 The Charlotte Hornets have announced that all proceeds from the sales of the new cloth face coverings featuring the Hornets official logo will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The product launch follows the Center for Disease Control’s...
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ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary ‘The Last Dance’ will air on April 19
By CLTure News March 31, 2020 Back in December, ESPN released the extended trailer for The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary chronicling Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with never-before-seen footage, and over 100 interviews with basketball’s biggest names. Featuring Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Steve...
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Former West Charlotte basketball star Patrick Williams has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft
By CLTure News March 30, 2020 Patrick Williams, the former West Charlotte basketball star and Florida State freshman small forward has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft. The 20th best prospect in the 2019 recruiting class according to Rivals.com, Williams averaged 9.2 points and 4...
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NBA offering free preview of League Pass to watch current season and classic games
By CLTure News March 19, 2020 By now, most Americans are probably bored out of their minds rewatching their favorite Netflix shows and subscribing to free trials to as many new streaming platforms as possible. With all major concerts and sporting events cancelled in the...
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