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Sports Charlotte
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Award-winning Charlotte Post journalist Herb White explores timely topics in the athletic domain.
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Charlotte Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball
1w ago00:31:29Tap to summarizeThe 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?
Transcribe →Charlotte Hornets 2026 NBA Draft Preview
2w ago00:27:02Tap to summarizeThe 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!
Transcribe →Panthers OTAs | Carolina Ascent GSL Title Match
May 2800:34:08Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →All-Rookie Nod for Kon Knueppel | Carolina Ascent Playoff Push
May 2100:31:36Tap to summarizeCharlotte 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.
Transcribe →JCSU Quarterback Competition | CMS Coaches Stipend
May 1400:40:48Tap to summarizeThe 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?
Transcribe →Truist Championship, Charles Lee Contract Extension
May 800:29:32Tap to summarizeIt's Truist Championship week in Charlotte with a strong field going after a $20 million purse. Charlotte Hornets extend coach Charles Lee's contract after a 25-win improvement year-over-year. Also: Panthers rookie camp is here – who bears watching?
Transcribe →Charlotte Basketball Coach Wes Miller
May 100:19:46Tap to summarizeThe new 49ers basketball coach joins Cameron Williams to talk about the transition to Charlotte, expectations and adding transfers to the 2026-27 roster.
Transcribe →NFL Draft is Here | Hornets Season Recap | Spring Football
Apr 2300:45:05Tap to summarizeIt's opening day of the 2026 NFL Draft. What will the Carolina Panthers do with the 19th overall pick? Predictions and projections are all over the place. The Hornets go on summer vacation in a better place but work to do if they're going to improve on a 44-win regular season. Also, the latest on spring football drills at Johnson C. Smith and Charlotte.
Transcribe →Play-In Drama and Panthers Predraft Scenarios
Apr 1600:33:29Tap to summarizeThe Hornets advanced to the second round of the NBA Play-In tournament by beating Miami. LaMelo Ball escaped serious punishment after tripping Bam Adebayo – was it fair or foul? Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says Carolina's leaving all options open with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft, but should they?
Transcribe →Hornets Home Finale Preview | Panthers Draft Strategy
Apr 900:34:45Tap to summarizeThe Hornets and Pistons close out Charlotte's home regular schedule. The Hornets still have play-in seeding to determine. Also: what will the Carolina Panthers do with the 19th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
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