After months of speculation, it’s finally official. The Charlotte Hornets will host the 2017 NBA All-Star game. EXCUSIVE: Charlotte wins bid to host 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend. Formal announcement tomorrow. Story coming. — Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) June 22, 2015 The…
49ers and Blue Devils Schedule Future Football Games
The Charlotte 49ers and Duke Blue Devils may be trying to forge a new in-state rivalry. The two North Carolina institutions have scheduled a home-and-home series to be held in 2020 and 2021. The first game of the will be…
Hornets Trade Lance Stephenson to Clippers
Trade rumors have swirled around Lance Stephenson since early into his first season as a Charlotte Hornet, and now weeks before the NBA draft the uncertainty continues, as a recent report says the team is in discussions with the Clippers…
Thomas Davis Signs 2-Year $18 Million Extension with Panthers
Current NFL Man of the Year and Carolina Panthers’ linebacker Thomas Davis will likely end his career in Carolina after signing a 2-year $18 million extension. After successfully recovering from 3 ACL tears, the 32-year-old’s story of perseverance and determination…
Bo Jackson Has Some Choice Words for Cam Newton Haters
Former football star Bo Jackson participated in the Cam Newton’s Charity Kickball Game last Friday and has some harsh words for Newton naysayers. “It’s easy to sit there on your sofa and drink a beer and eat peanuts and criticize somebody,”…
Al Jefferson Staying In Charlotte
Hornets’ center Al Jefferson has decided to exercise his option to stay in Charlotte for the 2015-2016 season, therefore becoming a free agent next year. Agent: Hornets' Al Jefferson to opt in, become free agent in 2016 http://t.co/sfWZ6dN7A9 pic.twitter.com/IfftjZSyeY —…
MJ Says He Doesn’t Want to Demolish Hornets’ Confidence by Playing One-On-One (Video)
Michael Jordan is the GOAT and he knows it. There are very few who can even be mentioned in the same sentence as him. He was one of the most competitive players the league has seen and even at the…
Accrediting Body Places UNC on 1-Yr Probation for Academic Fraud
The black cloud that is the UNC athletic scandal is still hovering over the Tar Heel state. The NCAA has rendered 5 serious charges against the institution, including having a lack of institutional control, and now the accrediting body that…
Attorney General Taking Action Against Ritz Carlton for CIAA Surcharge
The Charlotte Ritz Carlton is one of the more popular spots to congregate during the CIAA basketball tournament. Patrons gather there not only to stay for the weekend, but also have drinks and dine with friends. Tournament attendees were outraged…
NC State Pays Homage to Russell Wilson (Photo)
Even though Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson left NC State to complete his collegiate career at Wisconsin, the Wolfpack are still paying homage to the Super Bowl champion by displaying his jersey on a mannequin in the lobby of their football…
Back to the Standard: Despite Disappointing Sweet 16 Loss, UNC’s Season Was Still a Success