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After a frustrating loss to New England, Charlotte FC will need to refocus without key players against a stout Columbus Crew side
By Billy McGee May 1, 2025 Charlotte FC’s eight-match home winning streak came to an end with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the New England Revolution. It was a physical match between the two teams, with New England committing 17 fouls and Charlotte 12. Tensions...
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After moving into first place, Charlotte FC will look to secure sixth straight home win of the season against New England
By Billy McGee April 24, 2025 Charlotte FC extended their home winning streak to eight matches following a dominant 3-0 win over San Diego FC. The victory put Charlotte in first place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 19 points. The Crown made a couple...
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Panthers will look to improve all three levels of the defense and find weapons for Bryce Young in the NFL Draft
By Thomas Bray April 22, 2025 Photo: Ben Liebenberg / AP Dan Morgan’s approach to rebuilding the Carolina Panthers has been methodical. Last offseason, in his first year as general manager, he prioritized the offensive line, determined to give rookie quarterback Bryce Young better protection....
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Charlotte FC will face expansion side San Diego FC under the lights in the Fortress Kits, looking to remain undefeated at home
By Billy McGee April 17, 2025 Photo: Charlotte FC Charlotte FC spoiled CF Montréal’s home opener with their first road win of the season, moving into second place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 16 points. The team was without Wilfried Zaha, who is recovering...
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North Carolina native Saniya Rivers selected No. 8 in the 2025 WNBA Draft along with Aziaha James, making NC State history
By Cameron Lee April 15, 2025 Photo: Pamela Smith / AP Wilmington, North Carolina native Saniya Rivers was selected in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, going No. 8 overall to the Connecticut Sun. The two-time First-Team All-ACC NC State guard — who...
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The Keep Pounding High School Classic will feature four powerhouse Carolina teams including the country’s No. 1 prospect
By Cameron Lee April 14, 2025 The Panthers have announced the lineup for the third annual 2025 Keep Pounding Classic at Bank of America Stadium, which has hosted local high school football games since 2023. Taking place on Friday, August 22, the doubleheader will feature...
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The Crown will try to cure their road woes against a struggling Montréal side without Wilfried Zaha
By Billy McGee April 11, 2025 Charlotte FC became the fifth-fastest club to reach 100 points at home in MLS history after their come-from-behind 2-1 win over Nashville SC. With 101 points through 55 matches, they are tied for the fourth-most points at home of...
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Are LaMelo Ball and the Hornets at a Crossroads? Evaluating his season and future in Charlotte
By James Plowright April 6, 2025 Photo: William Liang / AP When news broke that LaMelo Ball would undergo season-ending surgery to address lingering soreness in his right wrist and an ankle impingement, Hornets fans were hit with a mix of emotions. For those fully...
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Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are bringing their ‘Nightcap’ podcast tour to Charlotte
By CLTure March 26, 2025 (updated) Update: The Charlotte stop of the Nightcap podcast tour has been postponed to a date to be determined. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are bringing their hit podcast, Nightcap,...
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Charlotte Sting’s first-ever draft pick and former NC State star, Rhonda Mapp, is excited about the potential return of the WNBA
By Cameron Lee March 25, 2025 When Rhonda Mapp got the call that she would be the first draft pick of the Charlotte Sting in the inaugural WNBA Elite Draft in 1997, she was playing basketball in Europe. Mapp was five years removed from her...
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