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The Crown look to build on their club-best fourth-place finish as they head into the season with new additions
By Billy McGee February 13, 2026 Charlotte FC’s fifth season is approaching, with the club looking to build on its success in 2025. The Crown finished with a club-record 59 points, placing fourth in the Eastern Conference and earning home-field advantage in the first round...
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The beginning of a new era for the Hornets? We break down how the culture is shifting in Charlotte
By James Plowright February 13, 2026 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure In Charlotte’s 35-year NBA history (excluding the two years after the original team left the city for New Orleans), there has been only one stretch of sustained success with real national relevance. In 1992,...
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Charlotte FC has unveiled their new primary kit — a look back at their jersey evolution over the years
By Billy McGee February 10, 2026 Charlotte FC unveiled their new Crown Up primary kit today, which will be worn for the next two seasons. The design builds on the club’s inaugural uniforms, featuring Adidas’ signature three stripes on the shoulders, “For The Crown” on...
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Breaking Down the Coby White–Collin Sexton Trade: Was It a Smart Move for the Hornets?
By James Plowright February 4, 2026 Photo: Michael Berg / AP With less than 24 hours untill the NBA trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets made a surprisingly aggressive move, trading for Bulls guard Coby White. A former Tar Heel and North Carolina native from Goldsboro,...
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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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