Here in Carolina Country we take the rivalry between Duke and North Carolina seriously – it’s broken up friendships, relationships and could-be relationships. This video perfectly sums it up. #DUKEUNC The Rematch in 2 days. #Oops A video posted by…
Roy Jones Jr Wears Original Ric Flair Robe to Weigh-In (Photos)
Tonight, Roy Jones Jr’s title pursuit will begin when the takes on Willie “For Real” Williams in Charlotte’s Night of Champions and if you think he’s retired the flair, you’re literally wrong. During last night’s weigh-in, the 46-year-old boxer made…
Man Arrested for Selling Fake UNC/Duke Tickets at Waffle House
Here’s a tip – don’t buy tickets at the Waffle House. Chancy Withro Sherrill was arrested in Salisbury, NC for trying to sell fake tickets to Saturday’s UNC/Duke regular season finale. Salisbury Police say they got a contact from police in…
Greg Olsen Signs 3-Year $22.5 Million Contract Extension with Panthers
Cam Newton will have his top target for at least another three years. The Carolina Panthers and tight-end Greg Olsen agreed to terms on a 3-year $22.5 million contract extension, including a $12 million signing bonus. It's official! RT to…
Roy Jones Jr Ready to Prove His Doubters Wrong in Charlotte (Video)
It’s been a while since Roy Jones Jr. has had a fight in the United States, but that will all change tomorrow night when the 46-year-old takes on Baltimore’s Willie “For Real” Williams at Carolina Brawls’ Charlotte Night of Champions.…
Duke’s Quinn Cook Posts Emotional Senior Night Message (Photo)
Senior point guard Quinn Cook will play his last game in a Duke uniform at Cameron Indoor when the Blue Devils take on Wake Forest in tonight’s home-court season finale. Cook, who lost his father seven years ago on this…
Charlotte Considering Bid to Host College Football Championship
The Charlotte Sports Foundation is considering putting in a bid to host one of sports’ biggest events – the College Football Championship. [Charlotte Business Journal] Will Webb, executive director of the Charlotte Sports Foundation, told me Tuesday discussions locally have…
The Dallas Cowboys Visit Duke (Photos)
We told you yesterday that Tony Romo made another trip to Cameron Indoor and even beat senior guard Quinn Cook 1 on1, but what we didn’t know at the time, is that he brought a few of his friends with him.…
Ritz Carlton Customers Assessed ‘CIAA Service Charge’ During Tournament (Photo)
Because of its ideal location and obvious flair, the Charlotte Ritz Carlton is a popular place for CIAA attendees to eat, have drinks, or just meet up with friends during the annual tournamet. Part of the draw to hanging out…
SpongeBob SquarePants to Sponsor NASCAR Race
Yes, you read the title correctly. The popular Nickelodeon character, SpongeBob SquarePants, will sponsor the May 9th Sprint Cup Series Race at Kansas Speedway. Nickelodeon today announced that it is the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race…
Back to the Standard: Despite Disappointing Sweet 16 Loss, UNC’s Season Was Still a Success