WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Sports

Football Friday Night!!! Get scores and highlight video all night!
LIVE video starting at 11:35 pm! NEW: View and send YOUR photos!!!
Click here for the Football Friday Night special section!
Current Temp.
Loading...

Crowd turns out for Mayfield's $5 million auction Video included

Updated:

Jeremy Mayfield put on a giant auction on Friday with about $5 million worth of items ranging from a home, cars, dirt bikes. More>>

Spiller to light up Death Valley one last time

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 3:05 PM ET CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson's C.J. Spiller says he won't allow the emotions of his final home game and the 18th-ranked Tigers' chance at the ACC... More>>

RPM driver Kahne will look elsewhere after 2010

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 1:55 PM ET HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - Kasey Kahne will strongly consider leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability... More>>

Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Associated Press - November 20, 2009 12:15 PM ET HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the... More>>

Sports Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina sports from The AP

Click through for continually updated top news from around the state. More>>

Sports Minute: Here is the latest North Carolina sports from The AP

Click through for continually updated top news from around the state. More>>

FFN Overtime 2nd Round of Playoffs Video included

Updated:

It's the 2nd week of the playoffs and we already have had a few surprises.  One is a Rowan County team having their best season ever... More>>

D&D... and You Contest! Video included

Do you think you have what it takes to be on TV? Do you have a passion for sports that rivals Delano and Danielle? Well, here's your chance to be star for a day. More>>

'Canes place Staal, Ward on injured list

Associated Press - November 19, 2009 12:55 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - 2 of the Carolina Hurricanes' cornerstone players have been placed on the injured list. More>>

Clemson's Hardy named to Naismith watch list

Associated Press - November 19, 2009 12:15 PM ET CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson senior Lele (lee-lee) Hardy is among 50 players on the watch list for the annual Naismith Trophy. More>>

"Remember The Titans" coach visits Gamecocks

Associated Press - November 19, 2009 10:35 AM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina got to "Remember The Titans" at practice Wednesday. The Gamecocks got a visit from former football... More>>

76ers edge Bobcats on Williams' layup

Associated Press - November 18, 2009 9:55 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the... More>>

Dolphins TE Fasano to miss second straight game

Associated Press - November 18, 2009 3:35 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has been ruled out of Thursday night's game at Charlotte because of a hip... More>>

Panthers LB Davis preparing for surgery, offseason

Associated Press - November 18, 2009 2:45 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis hopes to remain with the Panthers next season, regardless of the rules surrounding his... More>>

Panthers RBs Williams, Stewart questionable

Associated Press - November 18, 2009 1:25 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are questionable for Thursday's game against Miami... More>>

Smith helps No. 9 Duke rout Charlotte, 101-59

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 8:15 PM ET DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Nolan Smith scored a career-high 24 points in his return to Duke's lineup, and the ninth-ranked Blue Devils routed Charlotte... More>>

Delhomme: no guarantee Panthers keep no-huddle

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 5:35 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Jake Delhomme talks of being comfortable in it. Steve Smith raves about it. DeAngelo Williams is a fan, too. More>>

Dolphins' Brown to miss Charlotte game

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 4:15 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his... More>>

Clemson closes in on ACC title game spot

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 12:25 PM ET CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney wants his 18th-ranked Tigers to enjoy the excitement as they prepare for Virginia and what could... More>>

Dolphins' Brown likely to miss Panthers game

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 5:45 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Ronnie Brown remains on crutches 24 hours after hurting his right foot. More>>

Surging Tar Heels hit the road to close season

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 3:25 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina has bounced back from its midseason struggles to become bowl eligible for the second straight season. More>>

Clemson-SCarolina game to be nationally televised

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 1:55 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - This year's season-ending game between Clemson and South Carolina on Nov. 28 will be nationally televised. More>>

Rookie Lawson adjusts to NBA faster than expected

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 1:45 PM ET DENVER (AP) - Everybody knew about Ty Lawson's speed at North Carolina. Just as impressive is how quickly the Denver Nuggets' new backup point... More>>

Bobcats acquire disgruntled Jackson from Warriors

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 11:35 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Golden State Warriors have found a home for disgruntled guard Stephen Jackson, sending the guard to Charlotte in a... More>>

Panthers LT Gross has surgery on broken ankle

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 9:55 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is recovering after undergoing surgery on his broken right ankle Sunday... More>>

East Carolina beats Tulsa 44-17

Associated Press - November 16, 2009 12:15 AM ET TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Dominique Lindsay ran for a career-high 172 yards, Darryl Freeney had a career-best 152 yards receiving and East Carolina... More>>

No. 6 Tar Heels beat Valparaiso 88-77

Associated Press - November 15, 2009 6:35 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Deon Thompson scored 16 of his 20 points after halftime to help No. 6 North Carolina hold off Valparaiso 88-77 on... More>>

Panthers beat Falcons 28-19, Gross has broken ankle

Updated:

Matt Ryan twice seemed poised to lead Atlanta on the winning drive. First, his kicker let him down. Then his sophomore troubles popped up again. More>>

No. 1 Florida stays perfect in SEC

Updated:

As he watched South Carolina inch closer to a go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Florida coach Urban Meyer knew it was time for one of his Gators to make a play. More>>

Spiller leads No. 24 Clemson past NC State 43-23

Updated:

C.J. Spiller actually did pretty much do it all for Clemson More>>

Ole Miss head wants song halted over South chant

The University of Mississippi's first-year chancellor followed through on a promise Tuesday and asked the band to stop playing a pep song because some fans are chanting "the South will rise again" at the end of the medley. More>>

Iowa prep start Barnes to sign with North Carolina

Associated Press - November 13, 2009 4:35 PM ET AMES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa prep phenom Harrison Barnes says he'll play for North Carolina. Barnes, a 6-foot-7 swingman from Ames, is widely... More>>

CARQUEST extends deal with Hendrick, Martin

Associated Press - November 13, 2009 2:15 PM ET AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - CARQUEST Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin. More>>

Tebow, Gators close an SEC chapter with Spurrier

Associated Press - November 13, 2009 2:05 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Tim Tebow closes out his Southeastern Conference regular-season career Saturday with a fellow Florida Heisman winner on the... More>>

Panthers RB Williams questionable with knee injury

Associated Press - November 13, 2009 1:05 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams is questionable for the Panthers' game against Atlanta with a sore left... More>>

Panthers improvise in cramped indoor practices

Associated Press - November 12, 2009 7:05 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers are trying to fix a dysfunctional passing game and replace a key defensive player as they hold out... More>>

Spurrier not caught up in Gators past

Associated Press - November 12, 2009 4:45 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier won't let his past success at No. 1 Florida get in the way of stopping his alma mater... More>>

Plumlee out for No. 9 Duke with broken wrist

Associated Press - November 12, 2009 4:25 PM ET DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - 1 of No. 9 Duke's projected starters is out indefinitely with a broken wrist. More>>

No. 6 Tar Heels roll past NC Central 89-42

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 11:15 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Marcus Ginyard matched his career high with 17 points to help No. 6 North Carolina beat North Carolina Central 89-42 on... More>>

Pistons beat Bobcats 98-75 for 1st winning streak

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 10:15 PM ET AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 30 points and outscored Charlotte by himself in the third quarter, leading the... More>>

Charlotte's Shamari Spears suspended 1 game

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 10:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte starting power forward Shamari Spears has been suspended for the season opener for breaking team rules. More>>

Kings extend Hurricanes' winless streak to 13

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 9:45 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Randy Jones had a goal and an assist in his debut with Los Angeles, and the Kings beat Carolina 5-2 on Wednesday night to... More>>

FFN Overtime 1st Round of Playoffs Video included

Updated:

It is the second season in high school football-- PLAYOFF TIME!  It was a long regular season and a couple of teams turned what could have been terrible seasons into a playoff birth. More>>

No. 5 Tar Heels going young, but still aim to run

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 3:05 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Fifth-ranked North Carolina has plenty of talent and the athleticism to run coach Sylvia Hatchell's fast transition... More>>

Painful toe injury can't stop Clemson's Spiller

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 2:55 PM ET CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson's C.J. Spiller says his toe hurts all the time, but it's not going to stop him from playing. More>>

Panthers RB Williams leads long injury list

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 2:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams has missed practice because of a sore knee. More>>

Miami trying for 1st win ever at North Carolina

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 1:55 PM ET CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - By kickoff Saturday afternoon, No. 12 Miami likely will know if it remains in the Atlantic Coast Conference... More>>

Spurrier says Matthews could return

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 12:35 PM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says there's a chance injured defensive end Cliff Matthews could return to face No. More>>

No. 6 Duke up for a challenge

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 11:55 AM ET DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Joanne P. McCallie and the Duke Blue Devils are in for a challenge this year. More>>

Duke needs an upset to keep bowl hopes alive

Associated Press - November 11, 2009 11:45 AM ET DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Duke's path to the postseason is clear - and daunting. The Blue Devils (5-4, 3-2 ACC) need two wins in their final... More>>

Howard, Carter power Magic past Bobcats 93-81

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 9:25 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Dwight Howard had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 in his return from a sprained ankle, and the Orlando... More>>

Magic's Carter returns from sprained ankle

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 7:55 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter has returned after missing four games with a sprained left ankle. More>>

Charlotte to be short-handed in season opener

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 6:35 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte forward An'Juan Wilderness will miss two to four weeks with a strained left calf, while freshman guard Gokhan... More>>

Davidson prepares for life after Stephen Curry

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 5:15 PM ET DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) - Stephen Curry is on the other side of the country as Davidson prepares for 1 of the toughest tasks in college basketball:... More>>

Panthers promote LB Smith; place Davis on IR

Associated Press - November 10, 2009 4:55 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Kelvin Smith off their practice squad and placed linebacker Thomas Davis on... More>>

No. 6 North Carolina beats Thomas, FIU 88-72

Associated Press - November 9, 2009 9:15 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Deon Thompson scored 20 points to help No. 6 North Carolina spoil Isiah Thomas' college coaching debut and beat Florida... More>>

Tar Heels open season in '57 throwback uniforms

Associated Press - November 9, 2009 8:05 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Defending national champion North Carolina has opened the season wearing something a little different: a touch of... More>>

More layoffs coming for NASCAR teams? Video included

Updated:

More layoffs have hit NASCAR teams, and more could be coming as the 2009 season winds down.  Monday morning workers at the Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) engine shop in Concord were told that the shop would be shutting down. More>>

NC State looks for another strong November

Associated Press - November 9, 2009 3:25 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina State has a new appreciation for winning. That's what a month without a victory will do for a football... More>>

Clemson's Spiller leads ACC weekly award winners

Associated Press - November 9, 2009 2:55 PM ET GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Clemson's C.J. Spiller's latest big day has earned him a weekly award from the Atlantic Coast Conference. More>>

Panthers LB Davis out for season with torn ACL

Associated Press - November 9, 2009 2:35 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Panthers starting weakside linebacker Thomas Davis is lost for the season because of a torn anterior cruciate... More>>

ACC announced Players of the Week

Updated:

Clemson senior running back C.J. Spiller racked up a career-high and ACC season-best 312 all-purpose yards en route to being named this week’s Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Back of the Week, announced today. More>>

Saints go to 8-0 with 30-20 win over Panthers

Updated:

What might be finest Saints team is off to the best start in club history. New Orleans moved to 8-0 on Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a 30-20 comeback victory over Carolina. More>>

Saints go to 8-0 with 30-20 win over Panthers

Associated Press - November 8, 2009 7:25 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Saints moved to 8-0 for the first time in club history Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to... More>>

NC High School Football Championship Brackets

Updated:

NC High School Football Brackets More>>

Former Charlotte NBA owner Shinn has cancer Video included

Updated:

The owner of the New Orleans Hornets, which used to be called the Charlotte Hornets, has announced that he has cancer. More>>

Tar Heels holding recent edge on rival Blue Devils

Associated Press - November 6, 2009 3:05 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - These days, North Carolina is enjoying an edge on Duke in the long-running, back & forth race between college... More>>

Disappointing Terps, NC State meet

Associated Press - November 6, 2009 1:15 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - No teams in the ACC's Atlantic Division have been bigger disappointments than Maryland and North Carolina State. More>>

Meineke Bowl moves up a spot in new deal with ACC

Updated:

The Meineke Bowl is moving up one spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference selection order in a new deal that runs through 2013. More>>

FFN Overtime Week 12 Video included

Updated:

It is the final week of the regular season and it gets no better this.  A lot of conference titles will be on the line... More>>

Racing is coming back to North Wilkesboro Video included

Updated:

A once defunct NASCAR track is now set to roar back to life. The North Wilkesboro Speedway was one of NASCAR's first tracks, but it shut down in 1996.  Now a USARacing Pro Cup event is scheduled for next year at the half mile track, and many fans are excited about it. More>>

FFN Overtime Week 11 Video included

Updated:

We are down to the final 2 weeks of the regular season for most of the teams in our area and there are a lot of conference title on the line this week.  Of course, everyone will be looking ahead to the mega match ups next week like Butler at Independence, Forest Hills at Monroe, South Pointe at Rock Hill, and Hibriten at Alexnder Central, but... More>>

FFN Overtime Week 10 Video included

Updated:

Every year we have teams that come from no where to become the stories of the season.  A couple 3A schools have made early runs to become the stories in their conference... More>>

Prep Zone Nominations

* denotes required fields

WBTV Sports will highlight high school sports teams and athletes in our area on WBTV's Prep Zone each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  We need your nominations.

Log InNot you? Log out
We're sorry, but only one entry is allowed per person.
Thank you for your continued interest.
Thank you for your Prep Zone Nomination.
D&D ... and YOU!
Send in a video of your best shot at sportscasting and you could win a guest anchor slot!
Enter now!

Web Extras

Click for extra content and links mentioned on TV!

Contact Us

Click here to report a story.

Viral Video

Updated:

See viral videos featured on WBTV/WJZY News at 10. 

Speak Out

Click to view recently aired editorials.

Home page

Make WBTV.com your home page.

Recipes

Get recipes featured on our noon newscast.

RSS

Add headlines to your RSS news reader. 

Upload your pictures and video.

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2009 WorldNow and WBTV, a Raycom Media Station.
All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.