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Carolina takes on the Arizona Cardinals to kick off the preseason in Canton Ohio, where Panthers great Luke Kuechly will be enshrined with the Class of 2026. Up for debate: Is Kuechly the greatest Panther ever?

The Crown raced out to a 2-0 lead against Atlanta United only to wind up with a 2-2 draw. WTH happened? Also, keys to righting the ship as the playoff chase returns.

How will North Carolina's ACC football programs fare in 2026? Everyone has questions to answer, starting with 2025 league champ Duke, which lost their quarterback and top receiver to conference rival Miami, the national runner-up. Is it make or break time for Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill? Can NC State finally put together an elite season? Can Wake Forest back up a surprisingly strong 2025 with more success?

After going 1-11 in coach Tim Albin's first season, what can the 49ers do to improve in 2026? In a word: everything. We're talking offense, defense, schedule and health. #football #charlotte

Charlotte native Akbar Majeed, founder of Concrete2Green, an urban soccer advocacy group, has broken into moviemaking as director and producer of the documentary "Can We Kick It," which debuted in May 2026 in New York City. The documentary examines the evolution of soccer in urban America and the road ahead to make the sport more mainstream in the U.S. #soccer #documentary

The Hornets shocked the NBA – and Charlotte – by trading LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid and a raft of draft picks and a $41 million contract exception. What in the world were the Hornets thinking, and what else is on the horizon?

The Hornets have the 14th and 18th picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Do they exercise both picks, trade up or use that capital to go after a center with offensive skills. We debate, you decide!

The Panthers participate in voluntary practice sessions this week, and we're looking for answers to a few burning questions. The Carolina Ascent go for their first Gainbridge Super League title Saturday when they take on Lexington SC. We preview the USA-Senegal soccer friendly and bid Wilfried Zaha adios.

Charlotte Hornets standout Kon Knuppel earns First Team All-NBA, which isn't a surprise considering a historic first season. We preview Carolina Ascent's semifinal match against Sporting JAX in the Gainbridge Super League semifinals.

The Golden Bulls add former New Haven and UCLA quarterback Parker McQuarrie to compete with Josh Jackson, a Central Connecticut State transfer, for the starting position. Charlotte-Mecklenburg coaches sound off on the lack of a supplemental pay increase. Also: what will the Charlotte Hornets do with the 14th and 18th picks in next month's NBA Draft?