Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle says the NFL fined him for his celebration during Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers, a move inspired by the popular “Key & Peele” McCringleberry sketch. “Starting a go fund me… they got me,” the running back posted on X. Dowdle celebrated his second touchdown of the game with two thrusts before stopping short of a […]
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales indicated Monday that running back Rico Dowdle could see an increased workload moving forward, ESPN reports. This would end the team’s recent strategy of alternating drives between Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard. “Chuba has meant a lot to his organization, certainly to the identity that we wanted to build our […]
LaMelo Ball led the Charlotte Hornets to a commanding 139-113 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, delivering a standout performance on both ends of the court. Ball finished with 37 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists, earning his first triple-double of the season and the 11th of his career. His stat line also […]
Carolina Panthers veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, the team announced Friday. The decision stands regardless of whether Bryce Young is active. Young, who is recovering from a high ankle sprain, is officially listed as doubtful for the 1 p.m. matchup. A league source told ESPN earlier this week […]
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young left MetLife Stadium on Sunday wearing a walking boot on his right foot after the team’s 13-6 win over the New York Jets. Head coach Dave Canales said Young is being evaluated for a right ankle injury and will undergo further testing once the team returns home. “We’re taking all […]
The Carolina Panthers pulled off a 30–27 walk-off victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, moving to .500 with their second straight win. Here are the key takeaways: Rico Dowdle Dominates Again:Dowdle powered the offense with 183 rushing yards on 30 carries, plus 56 receiving yards and a touchdown. He’s now the first Panther since […]
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will not play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins due to a lingering calf injury, according NFL Network. Rico Dowdle is expected to start in Hubbard’s place, with Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas providing depth. Hubbard played through the injury in last week’s loss to New England but saw a […]
The Carolina Panthers earned their first win of the season Sunday with a dominant defensive performance, shutting out the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive back Chau Smith-Wade highlighted the game with a third-quarter interception returned for a touchdown. Carolina’s defense forced three turnovers, intercepted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. twice, and limited Atlanta to just 5-of-16 on third […]
The Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers are completing a deal that would send wide receiver Adam Thielen back to Minnesota, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade will send Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Vikings. In return, the Panthers would receive a 2026 fifth-round pick and a […]
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 […]
H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler, longtime president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, died Tuesday at age 86. His family said he passed peacefully of natural causes surrounded by loved ones. Wheeler was hired by Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith in 1975 and led operations at the Concord track until his retirement in 2008. Known for […]
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reportedly reached a tentative deal to purchase the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of late owner Paul Allen, according to Sportico. “We are excited,” Dundon said in an email to the sports business outlet. The prospective ownership group also includes Blue Owl Capital co-president Marc Zahr and […]