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*by Sharon Thorsland* It’s finally here! The 2025 Panthers season kicks off in Jacksonville on Sunday at 1:00. These are two similar teams – they both have quarterbacks that were taken number one in the draft, feature strong running attacks, and struggled last season, particularly on defense. The Panthers were on the wrong side of […]
*by Sharon Thorsland* Well, Bill Belichick’s much-ballyhooed debut at North Carolina was a big dud. The Tar Heels (0-1, 0-0 ACC) got thoroughly embarrassed by TCU on Monday night. Now they’ll try to regroup and bounce back when they take on the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday night. The 49ers are coming off their own beat-down […]
The Carolina Panthers reshuffled their roster Wednesday, one day after finalizing the team’s initial 53-man list. The Panthers traded wide receiver Adam Thielen, claimed two players off waivers, waived defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy and added 13 players to the practice squad. One of the biggest surprises came Tuesday when the team opted to keep four […]
*by Sharon Thorsland* It’s the start of a new era in Chapel Hill, where the North Carolina Tar Heels open their first season under coach Bill Belichick on Monday night. The future Hall of Fame coach and the Heels welcome TCU to Kenan Stadium. The Horned Frogs finished 9-4 last season and are expected to […]
When fans return to the Spectrum Center in October, they’ll see a dramatically upgraded arena. The Uptown venue is wrapping up $245 million in renovations as it celebrates its 20th year. “We have to have world-class facilities to be a world-class premier franchise,” said Hornets chief venues officer Donna Julian during a hard hat tour […]
Kenan Stadium is officially sold out for the 2025 UNC football season, the school announced Wednesday. “With a little more than a month to go before the start of the 2025 Carolina football season, all tickets (season and single game) at Kenan Stadium are sold out,” the Carolina Athletic Department said on the website. “Fans […]
The Charlotte Hornets select Duke guard Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Knueppel, a standout freshman, started all 39 games for the Blue Devils, averaging 14.4 points, four rebounds, 2.7 assists, and one steal per game. He shot an efficient 47% from the field and 40% from beyond the […]
by Sharon Thorsland The Panthers wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp last week and by all accounts it was a resounding success. Third year quarterback Bryce Young looked impressive and has quickly built up a rapport with rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Young has also found his voice, debuting some trash talking reporters haven’t witnessed in […]
Top 50 Best Dad Jokes You Can Use Anywhere Dad jokes have a unique charm that lies in their simplicity and ability to lighten the mood. Often pun-filled and delightfully cringy, these jokes have a special way of sparking groans followed by laughter, making them universally loved by kids and families. They’re perfect for breaking […]
Kyle Larson’s Crash at the Indianapolis 500, Headed to Coca-Cola 600 The Indianapolis 500 is no stranger to drama, and this year proved no exception. Kyle Larson‘s attempt at the grueling “Double” ended in heartbreak after a crash during the iconic Indy 500. The Double, where a driver competes in the 500-mile race at Indianapolis […]
The Carolina Panthers have released veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney as part of a series of roster moves ahead of the start of rookie minicamp on Friday. The team had reportedly shopped Clowney, a Rock Hill native, before the NFL Draft but ultimately opted to part ways. Clowney recorded 5.5 sacks in his lone season […]
The Carolina Panthers were active throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, making a series of moves to reshape their roster. They began the draft with nine picks — including eight selections in the first five rounds — but finished with eight total after multiple trades. Round 1, pick 8, the Panthers stayed at No. 8 and […]
