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Sports

With the PGA and LIV merging, Charlotte's Wells Fargo Championship is awaiting its fate.

Wells Fargo Championship awaiting impact of PGA and LIV merger

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Cam Gaskins
The two golfing entities announced a merger on Tuesday.

Charlotte MLS

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot the opening goal during...

Charlotte FC to open upper stadium bowl when Inter Miami, Messi visit in October

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Soccer legend Lionel Messi is reportedly set to join Inter Miami FC.

News

Ron Sanchez has resigned from his role as head coach of the UNCC 49ers

Charlotte 49ers head coach resigns, national search underway for replacement

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Sanchez took over as head coach of the University of North Carolina Charlotte’s men’s basketball team in 2018

Carolina Panthers

After a standout career at North Carolina, Peppers was drafted 2nd overall by the Panthers,...

Two former Carolina Panthers nominated for College Football Hall of Fame

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Carolina Panthers legends Julius Peppers and Ron Rivera have been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame, according to a press release.

Sports

CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - JUNE 04: Nico Hulkenberg, Haas F1 Team, on the grid...

Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team ‘tires out’ with disappointing result in Spanish Grand Prix.

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen finished 15th and 18th respectively at the Spanish Grand Prix

Sports

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Charlotte baseball stays alive with 9-2 win over Lipscomb in elimination game

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Joe Templin
It’s the sixth win in the last two weeks for the 49ers where a loss would result in the season coming to an end, after playing the final five games of the Conference USA Tournament with their backs against the wall.

News

The Duke's Mayo Classic was held at Bank of America Stadium over the Labor Day weekend.

UNC and USC will face off in Charlotte for ‘Duke’s Mayo Classic’

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 2:13 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The two teams will meet for the 60th time in September at Bank of America Stadium

NASCAR

Chase Elliott during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona...

NASCAR suspends Chase Elliott for 1 race for wrecking Denny Hamlin

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The crash stemmed from Monday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Sports

CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 22, 2022: Former Haas driver Mick Schumacher,...

Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team looking to right the ship in Spanish GP

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:16 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship challenge continues with Round 8, the Spanish Grand Prix, at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

NASCAR

Ryan Blaney (12) competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway,...

Ryan Blaney ends winless streak with dominating win in Coca-Cola 600

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 9:04 PM EDT
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By Luke Tucker
Monday’s victory marked the first for Blaney since winning at Daytona in August 2021.
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Sports

Charlotte baseball wins first C-USA title in program history

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 9:23 PM EDT
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By Joe Templin
Charlotte has now secured Conference USA’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time. The Niners will find out their fate during the NCAA Baseball Selection Show at noon on Monday (May 29) on ESPN2.

NASCAR

Coca-Cola 600 postponed until Monday, NASCAR says

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The race will now start at 3 p.m. Monday.

NASCAR

Charlotte Motor Speedway still hoping to get Coca-Cola 600 started despite wet weather

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
“We’re continuing to monitor the weather, and some forecasts are showing clearing early this evening,” CMS said on its website.

Sports

Monaco milestone race a disappointment for Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen finished 17th and 19th respectively at the Monaco Grand Prix,

NASCAR

Alsco Uniforms 300 race postponed due to rain, NASCAR says

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Spectator gates will open at 10 a.m. Monday, according to NASCAR.

News

Rain or shine, race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway is more than just a race for fans

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:48 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
Fans will spend the weekend enjoying the fellowship and honoring the military.

Sports

Start time for Saturday’s Alsco Uniforms 300 moved up one hour to noon

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR today announced that Saturday’s Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will now start at noon ET – advancing one hour from the original 1 p.m. start time – due to the forecasted inclement weather.

Sports

Green Bay Packers sign former JCSU Running Back

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Green Bay Packers signed a former Johnson C. Smith University Running Back Emanuel Wilson.

Sports

Cannon McIntosh sweeps Double Down Showdown at Millbridge

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:52 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Cannon McIntosh sweeps Double Down Showdown at Millbridge Speedway

Top Story

North Carolina Senate makes changes to House measure legalizing sports gambling

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The legislation cleared the House this spring, but has now been altered by the Senate.

Sports

Glitz, glamour, Monaco: Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team preps for season highlight

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:08 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship challenge continues with Round 7, the Monaco Grand Prix.

Sports

Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers top Hurricanes 1-0 for 3-0 lead in East final

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Associated Press
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout, Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers moved one win away from a most improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final by blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 on Monday night.

Top Story

Charlotte leaders, NFL officials in talks to bring draft to Queen City

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
NFL representatives visited Charlotte on May 4.

Sports

Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 12:02 AM EDT
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By Associated Press
Kyle Larson didn’t mince words after his third All-Star race victory in the last five years. “That was an old school (butt)-whipping, for sure,” Larson said.

Sports

Millbridge Speedway hosting Double Down Showdown with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 2:46 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, NC – 30 minutes from Charlotte Motor Speedway – has gone from a small go-kart track in the middle of the woods to one of the most premier dirt tracks in the country

Sports

Suarez, Buescher earn front row starts for NASCAR All-Star race after heat wins

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:36 PM EDT
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By Steve Reed (Associated Press)
Daniel Suarez and Chris Buescher will start on the front row for Sunday night’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway after winning their respective 60-lap heats.

Sports

Kyle Larson serves up a Tyson 250 masterpiece

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:29 PM EDT
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By North Wilkesboro Speedway
One day before Kyle Larson goes for his third NASCAR All-Star Race victory, Larson hopped in Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet truck, flew to the front and avoided ruffling any feathers on his way to a convincing Tyson 250 win at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Sports

Charlotte defeats Campbell 7-2 to earn first NCAA Tournament win in program history

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:27 PM EDT
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By Charlotte 49ers Athletics
The Charlotte Softball Team played in its first NCAA Tournament game on Friday, and got their first-ever NCAA Tournament win over Campbell 7-2. The Niners took a three-run in the bottom of the first and never looked back.

Sports

Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Crew Capture NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By North Wilkesboro Speedway
Ty Gibbs still has work to do to qualify for Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but Gibbs’ pit crew on Friday put Gibbs in prime position to finish the job.

Sports

Statesville company rides with several Indy 500 contenders

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
KECO Coatings will be represented on the Cars of multiple INDYCAR stars in this year’s Indianapolis 500 May 28

Sports

Cambridge’s first two goals lead Charlotte over Fire 2-1

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By Associated Press
Brandon Cambridge subbed in and scored the first two goals of his MLS career to rally Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

Sports

Local high school student chasing dreams and checkered flags

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Many thought it would never happen but the NASCAR All-Star Race is just days away from the green flag at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Sports

Italian Grand Prix cancelled due to flooding, Kannapolis-based Haas team supports decision

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:33 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Flooding in northern Italy has led to the cancellation of this weekend’s F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Sports

Charlotte Hornets got lucky, but just missed out on hitting the basketball jackpot in the NBA Draft Lottery

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Nate Wimberly
The Charlotte Hornets got lucky in the NBA Draft Lottery, but just missed out on hitting the basketball jackpot.

Sports

Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team preps for Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:20 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
From the glitz and glamour of Miami to the tradition and history of Italy, the Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team’s 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season will continue with Round 6, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

NASCAR

Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The driver of the No. 24 took the checkered flag after a late-race crash involving the two leaders.

Sports

‘It’s been overwhelming’: All-Star pitcher Liam Hendriks joins Knights after beating cancer

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 8:28 PM EDT
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By Cam Gaskins
Hendriks made his return to the diamond with the Knights for a rehab stint after battling Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

Sports

Meram scores twice as Charlotte tops Atlanta United 3-1

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
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By Associated Press
Justin Meram scored two goals, Karol Swiderski added a penalty-kick score and Charlotte FC breezed to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night.

Sports

Panthers QB Bryce Young impresses, shows ‘complete command’ in first NFL practice

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Steve Reed (Associated Press)
Bryce Young arrived early for his first NFL practice, then put on a show for his new coaches.

NHL

Jesper Fast scores on OT deflection, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Carolina reaches the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 2019.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers release 2023 schedule, slated to play two primetime games

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 8:18 PM EDT
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By Luke Tucker
The Panthers will open their season in Atlanta against the division-rival Falcons.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers to release schedule for upcoming season

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:55 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Already on Twitter, the team has released a few videos teasing “The Big Show,” which prominently features Jeremy Chinn and Donte Jackson.

Sports

Charlotte football to travel to Ohio State in 2029

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT
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By Charlotte 49ers Athletics
The Charlotte 49ers have announced that they have scheduled a football game at Ohio State for Sept. 8, 2029 in Columbus, Ohio.

Sports

Stephen Joyner Sr. to step down as Director of Athletics

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 10:52 PM EDT
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By Johnson C. Smith Athletics
Johnson C. Smith University announced today that Stephen Joyner Sr. ‘73 will step down from his position as Director of Athletics after 18 years of service. Joyner has agreed to serve until his successor is announced. He will remain in his position as head coach of the men’s basketball team.

Axios Charlotte

Fresh renderings: Charlotte 49ers move forward with football stadium expansion

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT
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By Ashley Mahoney - Axios Charlotte
The 49ers’ stadium expansion should take two-and-a-half to three years once funding is in place, Hill says.

News

World-class tennis facility proposed for Charlotte’s River District

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By Michael Praats
Project Breakpoint would see the construction of a new tennis campus in Charlotte's River District.

Sports

Troopers, officials outline traffic, parking options for NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 3:16 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
With engines set to roar again next week at the iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway, officials and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol are giving fans options for driving and parking for the upcoming events.

Sports

Clark holds off Schauffele for first PGA win at Wells Fargo

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Wyndham Clark shot 68 on Sunday for a four-shot victory over Xander Schauffele.

Sports

Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team makes a point in Miami

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Haas F1 Team, based in Kannapolis, managed to add another championship point on Sunday with a p10 finish for driver Kevin Magnussen

Sports

Clark shoots 63, leads Schauffele by 2 shots at Wells Fargo

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT
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By Steve Reed (Associated Press)
Wyndham Clark has never won on the PGA Tour. He aims to change that Sunday.
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