Charlotte FC’s unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday, April 20, after falling 2-1 to Nashville SC. 

Charlotte Football Club (FC) avenged their home loss earlier this season with a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on May 13.

D.C. United defeated Charlotte FC on Saturday, April 29, on the road following a win against the Columbus Crew and a U.S. Open Cup win over South Georgia Tormenta FC.

Many big performances highlighted Major League Baseball (MLB) during April 17-30. We take a look at what happened around the league with some of the leagues top teams such as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

On Thursday, April 27, the Carolina Panthers selected University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, the first selection of the entire NFL Draft and the first of five selections for the Panthers. The Panthers utilized their five other draft pick to select four players, packaging picks 93 and 132 to move up to pick 80 in the third round.   

On Thursday, April 27, at 8 p.m., the Carolina Panthers officially open up the 2023 NFL draft with the first pick of the event. After trading DJ Moore to the Bears and multiple early-round picks, the Panthers can select the quarterback of their choice at No. 1 overall. 

Charlotte FC picked up their first home win of the season over the Columbus Crew on Saturday, April 22.

The MLB season continues to heat up with many notable performances over the week of April 10-16.

Charlotte FC hosted the Colorado Rapids in a 2-2 draw on Saturday, April 15. The possession was fairly even, with Charlotte FC having possession 53% of the time to Colorado's 47%. 

The NCAA men's basketball tournament will be coming to Charlotte in 2024. The Spectrum Center will host games for the tournament's first and second rounds on March 21 and 23.

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the New York Islanders to begin the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, April 17. After a stellar season, questions remain for the Hurricanes following the Svechnikov Injury.

Charlotte FC took on Real Salt Lake on the road, where they conceded three goals in a loss on Saturday, April 8, at America First Field. Charlotte would have the majority of possession in the match with 60% to Real Salt Lake's 40%.

As free agency starts to slow down, NFL teams have made most of the more significant off-season moves before the NFL draft. Here are some quick free-agent grades for each NFC team, sorted by division

As free agency starts to slow down, NFL teams have made most of the more significant off-season moves before the NFL draft. Here are some quick free-agent grades for each AFC team, sorted by division.

A new season of Major League Baseball is upon us as Thursday, March 30, marked Opening Day. Each team finished its opening series on Sunday, April 2.

Charlotte FC traveled to Canada to take on Toronto FC and picked up another point via a 2-2 draw on Saturday, April 1, at BMO Field in Toronto.

On Thursday, March 30, the Charlotte football team hosted a Pro Day for 15 Charlotte athletes that had declared for the NFL Draft, with over 20 NFL teams having scout representatives in attendance. Teams came to see all 15 players, including wide receiver standout Grant DuBose. The event allowed the athletes to showcase their talents in fro…

Charlotte FC picked up their first points at home this season with a 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls on Saturday, March 25.

ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday, March 16, that Hornets majority owner Michael Jordan is in talks to sell a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. We look at how a sell could impact the franchise's future.

On March 10, the Carolina Panthers traded for the Chicago Bears No. 1 overall pick by sending its 2023 first-round selection, their 2023 second-round selection (via the San Fransisco 49ers), a 2024 first-round selection, a 2025 second-round selection and star wide receiver D.J. Moore. Here are some recommendations for who the Panthers shoul…

On March 15, 2023, at 4 p.m., the first day of the NFL calendar starts, kicking off the 2023-2024 offseason with the opening of free agency. With a fairly public and aggressive talent acquisition strategy for the upcoming free agency period and NFL Draft, these free agents would be smart for the Panthers to target for the forthcoming 2023 season.  

Charlotte football alumni Grant DuBose was one of 319 Collegiate athletes invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, which took place in Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, from Tuesday, Feb. 28 to Monday, March 6, 2023.

March is National Athletic Trainer Month, and it is dedicated to shining a light on the crucial behind-the-scenes work that athletic trainers do to ensure the health and safety of their athletes. 

On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, Charlotte FC welcomed the New England Revolution to Bank of America Stadium in the kickoff to their second-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) season. 

With the NHL's trade deadline on Friday, March 3, the Carolina Hurricanes are sitting atop the Metropolitan Division with 86 points, placing them No. 2 in the Eastern Conference. However, despite their success on the ice this season, the Hurricanes have room for improvement.

This year, the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend was hosted in Salt Lake City at the Vivant Stadium from Friday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 19. 

On Saturday, Feb. 18, 56,961 people were in the stands to witness the Carolina Hurricanes in their 4-1 win against the Washington Capitals during this year's NHL Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. The turnout shows that North Carolina is a hockey state.

A salary cap is how much a professional team can spend on a player's salary. Financial fair play rules in the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) and the English Premier League (EPL) are a regulatory tool to prevent clubs from spending more than their stipulated budget, which could inadvertently plunge them into debt. All sporting…

On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Carolina Panthers hired decorated offensive mastermind and previous Carolina Panther quarterback Frank Reich. We take a look at what Reich brings to the table and what the future has in store for the team.

Former Charlotte football wide receiver Grant DuBose participated in the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala on Saturday, Feb. 4. Dubose was the sole representative of the Conference USA (C-USA) in the game.

Charlotte FC hosted a Celebration of life to honor defender Anton Walkes on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The ceremony consisted of family, friends and fans. Walkes was killed in a boating accident in South Florida on Jan. 19. He was 25 years old.

Charlotte Football Club (FC) confirmed the death of defender Anton Walkes on Thursday, Jan. 19, following an accident in South Florida.

A pass downfield and a good reception were all it took to change the life of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. One tackle later, he fell from cardiac arrest; for the first time, an NFL regular season game was canceled mid-play.

The 2023 NFL playoffs are upon us and will be interesting. For the fifth time since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, all six opening-round games will be rematches of games from the regular season. 

As the 2022 NFL season ends, the Carolina Panthers carry on a tradition that fans are all too familiar with since owner David Tepper bought the panthers in 2018: missing the playoffs.

As Charlotte men's basketball looks to begin the Conference USA (C-USA) season, some key details and facts—from players' on-field performance to play analysis and the foes faced—may give a clearer picture and insight into the future of the Charlotte team.

The FIFA World Cup will be played from Sunday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Dec. 18, in Qatar. The event occurs every four years as 32 teams worldwide fight for the prestigious championship.  

It’s a new era for the Charlotte women’s basketball team as they begin a new year without star play Octavia Jett-Wilson. Last year ended in glory, with the squad putting up one of, if not its best, season in history. 

The NBA season is underway, so it's time for the Hive Market to start booming. Here, we evaluate the recent play of Hornets players and tell you whether or not you should buy into their potential as a player and future on the Hornets roster. Play your cards right, and you will be rich in NBA knowledge and bragging rights. 

Besides the coaching situation in Carolina, the main question for everyone has been when the Panthers will find their franchise quarterback and who it will be.

This was a positive week for Charlotte pro sports fans, with their three teams going 6-1 in the past week. The NBA is underway with a long season ahead for the Hornets, and the Panthers made a massive move, so here is your weekly roundup of what's going on in professional sports in Charlotte.

After a long day on the water, Charlotte's Louis Monetti stood side-by-side with Seth Slanker of Florida Gateway College. Monetti believed he had lost his chance to win the Bassmaster College Classic Bracket in Greenwood, S.C., and the next step in his bass fishing career.

On Thursday night, Oct. 20, the Carolina Panthers traded Pro-Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a multitude of draft picks that includes: a second, third, and fourth-round draft picks in 2023, along with a fifth-round pick in 2024.

Charlotte's professional sports are in their prime, with minor league hockey and the NBA beginning this week and the heart of the NFL season left. It's a busy time for the Charlotte sports world, so here is your weekly roundup of what's happening in Charlotte professional sports.

The NBA regular season makes its return today, Oct. 18th. The 76ers and Celtics kick off the season at 7:30 p.m. with the 2022 opener followed by Lakers vs. Warriors at 10:00 p.m.

The Charlotte Hornets find themselves in a familiar position entering the 2022-23 NBA season. 

The Carolina Panthers lost 24-10 on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in a disappointing bout against the Los Angeles Rams. Steve Wilks' first game as head coach had a promising start before taking a turn for the worst as the offense gained a net total of 203 yards. 

Matt Rhule's reign as head coach of the Carolina Panthers has officially met its premature end. On Oct. 10, owner David Tepper announced the firing of Rhule and long-time Defensive Coordinator Phil Snow.

Charlotte baseball had seven former players participate in the 2022 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season. At the beginning of the 2022 season, the 49ers had three players in MiLB, but after this year's draft, the number grew to seven.

Charlotte athletics inducted their first Hall of Fame class on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Popp Martin Student Union. The class features Lee Rose, Dale F. Halton, Judy Rose, Corey Nagy, Shareese Woods, Jon Busch and Cedric Maxwell.

Since Our campus is located on the outskirts of Charlotte, we have many opportunities to attend professional sporting events. Here is your guide to upcoming professional sports events in the area.

Most UNC Charlotte students are already plenty busy with class, keeping up with assignments and even working a part-time job. However, for one member of Niner Nation, that part-time job is being a NASCAR driver.

The opening race of the Round of 12 for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs had drivers at Dover International Speedway for the Drydene 400. Stages one and two were each 120 laps with Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. winning one stage apiece.