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Smith scores 32, NC State blasts Florida State 94-66

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Terquavion Smith scored 32 points, North Carolina State dominated from the start, and the Wolfpack rolled over Florida State 94-66 on Wednesday night.

Sports

Pitt continues spell-binding ways, downs North Carolina

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Jamarius Burton made the game-winning foul shots with three seconds left, Nike Sibande recorded a late block and Pittsburgh continued its recent bedevilment of North Carolina, beating the Tar Heels 65-64 on Wednesday night.

Charlotte MLS

Charlotte FC supporters have been gathering for weeks to prepare for the season’s start on Feb....

Charlotte FC supporters making final preparations ahead of season’s first match

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Cam Gaskins
Supporters have been gathering for weeks to prepare for the season’s start on Feb. 25.

Sports

Justin Jirschele, who played for the Charlotte Knights over parts of two seasons (2014-15), has...

Jirschele named field manager for 2023 season, full coaching staff announced

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Charlotte Knights
Justin Jirschele, who played for the Charlotte Knights over parts of two seasons (2014-15), has been named as the team’s new manager for the upcoming 2023 campaign.

News

AP source: Rhule files $5M arbitration suit vs. Panthers

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Sports

Charlotte Knights to introduce new manager ahead of 2023 season

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
He played for the Knights over parts of two seasons from 2014 to 2015.

News

Frank Reich’s offensive background helped him land Carolina job

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said Frank Reich’s strong and qualified background as an offensive-minded coach is one of the primary reasons he hired him as the team’s new head coach.

Sports

Welcome the Uwharrie Wampus Cats!

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:05 PM EST
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By David Whisenant
Uwharrie Wampus Cats unveil mascot and colors

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers introduce new head coach Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:42 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Frank Reich was the starting quarterback for the Panthers during their first-ever game back in 1995.

Sports

Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team reveals new look for 2023

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:26 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team today unveiled the sleek new livery of its VF-23 entry to be raced by Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg throughout the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
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Education

Livingstone Men’s golf team receive championship rings

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:27 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
Livingstone College men's golf team receives championship rings

Sports

Charlotte Bootleggers bring professional lacrosse back to the Queen City

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Cam Gaskins
The Bootleggers are playing their inaugural season in the Professional Box Lacrosse Association, bringing the indoor action to Bojangles Coliseum.

Axios Charlotte

Charlotte adds a new professional soccer team

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:34 AM EST
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By Ashley Mahoney
Charlotte Football Club's younger sibling is here — Crown Legacy FC.

Football Friday Night

Former Ft. Dorchester teammates Dunlap, Quinn to meet in the Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:13 AM EST
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Dunlap's Chiefs will play Quinn's Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday

Sports

Rozier, Washington help Hornets rally past Heat 122-117

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
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By Steve Reed (Associated Press)
Terry Rozier scored 31 points, P.J. Washington had 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stopped Miami’s three-game win streak with a 122-117 victory over the Heat on Sunday.

NFL

Chiefs and Eagles to face off in Super Bowl LVII after conference championship victories

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:54 PM EST
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By Luke Tucker
Two of the league’s top offenses will match up in Arizona two weeks from now.

Sports

Three former area high school football stars set to play in the Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:24 PM EST
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By David Whisenant
Former North Rowan High School star Javon Hargrave is now set to play in the country’s biggest sporting event, Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, February 12.

Sports

Burns’ 31 points propels N.C. State past Wake Forest 79-77

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:56 PM EST
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By Associated Press
D.J. Burns Jr. scored a career-high 31 points and Jarkel Joiner scored 17 and North Carolina State rallied down the stretch for an exciting 79-77 win against Wake Forest on Saturday.

Sports

Second half spark leads Queens past Stetson

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 6:42 PM EST
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By Austin Slough
Queens improved to 8-2 inside Curry Arena this season as they have won back-to-back league games for the first time this season.

Sports

Duke throttles Georgia Tech 86-43 behind Filipowski

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Blue Devils shot 48.4% (15 of 31) in the first half and ended at 55.7% overall, shooting 34 for 61.

High School

Beloved Charlotte Christian baseball coach passes away after battle with cancer

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Greg Simmons won 733 games, 16 state titles and 22 conference titles during his tenure.

Sports

“They’re just looking for an opportunity”: Lawyer weighs in on Steve Wilks’ NFL lawsuit

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By Cam Gaskins
Wilks is part of a race-based lawsuit brought by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores.

NBA

Celebration of life to be held in memory of former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Silas will be honored this Saturday at The Park Church in north Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers

Steve Wilks says he’s ‘disappointed but not defeated’ after Panthers hire Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:55 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
“The sun rose this morning and by the grace of God so did I,” according to a statement Wilks tweeted out Friday morning.

Sports

“It hurts bad”: Charlotte youth football coaches react to Steve Wilks’ departure

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:08 PM EST
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By Cam Gaskins
Many Panthers fans thought Wilks did more than enough as the interim head coach to earn the permanent job in 2023.

Sports

Pietro Fittipaldi continues as official test and reserve driver of Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:19 PM EST
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By David Whisenant
The Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is delighted to confirm its continued relationship with Pietro Fittipaldi as Official Test and Reserve Driver

News

Attorney of Steve Wilks ‘shocked and disturbed’ after Panthers hire Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:35 PM EST
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By Jason Huber
The legal team that represents Steve Wilks, the Carolina Panthers’ interim head coach for the final 12 games this past season, is not happy after the team hired Frank Reich as the team’s new head coach

Carolina Panthers

Panthers hire Frank Reich, becomes sixth head coach in franchise history

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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By Luke Tucker
Reich spent the past five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, compiling a 40-33-1 record.

Sports

Hinson hits eight 3-pointers, Pitt edges Wake Forest 81-79

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
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By Associated Press
Blake Hinson scored 24 points on a program-record tying eight 3-pointers and Pittsburgh held on to defeat Wake Forest 81-79 on Wednesday night after blowing a 13-point second-half lead.

News

Video: North Carolina student-athlete hits winning half-court buzzer shot

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
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By Matthew Chandler
A Lincolnton High School athlete's game-winning buzzer shot is being celebrated on and off the basketball court.

Sports

Panthers interview Cowboys’ Moore for head coaching job

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM EST
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By Associated Press
The Carolina Panthers interviewed Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Tuesday for their vacant head coaching position.

Sports

Joiner scores 28, leads N.C. State over Notre Dame 85-82

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
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By Associated Press
Jarkel Joiner scored 28 points to lead North Carolina State to an 85-82 victory over Notre Dame on Tuesday night.

Sports

Virginia Tech beats Duke 78-75, snaps 7-game slide

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
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By Associated Press
Grant Basile scored 15 of his 24 points in the second half, Sean Pedulla had 16 points and five assists and Virginia Tech beat Duke 78-75 on Monday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Carolina Panthers

Panthers complete interview with Sean Payton

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:23 PM EST
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By Associated Press
The Carolina Panthers interviewed Sean Payton for their coaching vacancy on Monday.

News

Remembering the life and career of Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:03 PM EST
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By Jason Huber
Charlotte will continue to remember the life of Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes with a celebration of life service.

Sports

Checkers fall to Monsters 5-2 in physical tilt

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 4:19 PM EST
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By Nick Niedzielski
This game set season highs for most penalty minutes by the Checkers (53) and by both teams combined (76). The previous combined high of 64 was set at Cleveland on Dec. 31.

Sports

Rozier caps 19-point rally, Hornets end Hawks’ 5-game streak

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:19 AM EST
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By George Henry (Associated Press)
Terry Rozier hit three throws with 1.1 seconds remaining, and the undermanned Charlotte Hornets overcame a 19-point, third-quarter deficit to end the Atlanta Hawks’ five-game winning streak with a 122-118 victory on Saturday night.

Sports

Terence Harcum Hits Eight 3-Pointers in Win over Old Dominion

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:12 AM EST
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By App State Athletics
Terence Harcum scored a career-high 28 points, highlighted by eight 3-pointers, to lead App State over Old Dominion, 72-58.

Sports

Williams and Khalifa Help Charlotte Top WKU, 75-71

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:08 AM EST
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By Charlotte 49ers Athletics
Behind a pair of 20-point performances from Brice Williams and Aly Khalifa, the Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball team defeated the WKU Hilltoppers, 75-71, inside of E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday evening (Jan. 21).

Sports

Checkers mow down Monsters 9-0

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
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By Charlotte Checkers
The Checkers imposed their will on Cleveland, mowing down the Monsters 9-0 in front of a packed house.

Sports

Dufeal has 12 in Gardner-Webb’s 63-61 win over Winthrop

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:02 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Lucas Stieber scored on a jumper and a layup in the final 1:11 to give Gardner-Webb the lead and assure the Bulldogs a 63-61 won over Winthrop on Saturday.

Sports

Filipowski, Roach carry Duke past No. 17 Miami 68-66

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:55 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Nothing has come easy for the Blue Devils this month, and this game was more of the same. It was a needed bounce-back after a week gap in the schedule and the next two on the road.

Sports

Tyson’s 3 lifts No. 19 Clemson to 51-50 victory over Hokies

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:52 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Tigers move to 16-4

Sports

Bacot leads North Carolina, NC State’s Terquavion Smith hurt

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:44 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Armando Bacot had 23 points and 18 rebounds on a record-setting day, RJ Davis scored 26 points, and North Carolina defeated North Carolina State 80-69 on Saturday.

Charlotte MLS

Charlotte FC announces plans for celebration of life in memory of Anton Walkes

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Walkes, 25, sustained fatal injuries in a boating accident in Florida on Wednesday.

Basketball

NC State and North Carolina to face off in Saturday night rivalry matchup

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
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By Luke Tucker
The conference rivals will tip off at 5 p.m. in Chapel Hill.

Axios Charlotte

Photos: Charlotte FC players, Tepper mourn late Anton Walkes at vigil

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 3:28 PM EST
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By Ashley Mahoney
Flowers lined Bank of America Stadium hours after the death of Charlotte FC player Anton Walkes.

News

‘Today we’re one’: Charlotte FC supporters hold vigil for Anton Walkes

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:54 PM EST
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By Cam Gaskins
The soccer community gathered to pay its respects to the 25-year-old defender.

Sports

Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over Rockets

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:56 PM EST
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By Kristie Rieken (Associated Press)
Terry Rozier scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the reeling Houston Rockets 122-117 to snap a five-game skid Wednesday night after LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle again.

Carolina Panthers

AP sources: Panthers interview Evero for head coaching job

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:51 PM EST
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By Steve Reed (Associated Press)
The Carolina Panthers interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head coaching position on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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