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New York Giant Kayvon Thibodeaux may only be in his second year in the NFL, but he’s already got his sights keenly set on his future. A South Los Angeles native, Thibodeaux was a touted prospect out of High School, having earned USA Today’s High School Football Defensive Player of the Year. After that 18-sack […]
Former Charlotte Hornets head coach Paul Silas passed away Sunday morning, Boston Globe Columnist Bob Ryan reported. Silas spent eight seasons with the Hornets across two different franchises, from 2010-12 with the Bobcats and 1998-2000 with the Hornets. During his first term, he spent two-and-a-half seasons as an assistant coach before becoming an interim head […]
Brittney Griner is free! The WNBA star was released and will be sent back to the U.S. as part of an international prisoner swap with Russia, CBS News reported on Thursday morning. Griner’s release following her questionable conviction for drug smuggling ends a horrific ordeal that lasted for about 10 months. From CBS: Brittney Griner, […]
Charlotte will get to hear and experience “Wes & Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ, Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm. “Wes & Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl. Wes comes to WFNZ with an extensive media background in the world of sports. He is a host, producer, editor and voice-over artist for the ACC Digital Network in Charlotte. Wes has […]
The following is an urgent warning from Radio One about a scam involving some of its radio station properties. With the advent of social media, these scams are on the rise, and Radio One, an Urban One company, wants its listeners to be educated, advised, and on the alert for these scams.
The Carolina Panthers returned to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday seeking their first win at home since September 19th of last year and attempting to end their nine-game losing streak. Behind a defense that forced three huge turnovers and a huge play from a receiver that was activated for the first time this season […]
The coach could potentially be suspended for the 2022-23 season for having an intimate, consensual relationship with a staff member.
Charlotte Hornets forward Mile Bridges was reportedly arrested for domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to TMZ. A report said Bridges and a woman were in an argument that turned physical on Tuesday. Police were called but Bridges had left the scene before LAPD arrived. The woman required medical attention, TMZ reports. The […]
HBCU basketball players across the country are scrapping for conference titles, individual accolades and a spot in the 2024 HBCU All Star game in Phoenix, Arizona. Chris Martin from Clark Atlanta has elevated himself and his team this season, making an incredible case for SIAC Player of the Year. The 6 foot 2″ guard has […]
Charlotte FC, in conjunction with Radio One, today announced the Club’s first-ever radio partnership with WFNZ, which will become the Club’s English-language radio partner. Radio One will broadcast most matches on its flagship station WFNZ, while the remaining matches will be carried on its sister station, WBT-AM 1110. “This is an excellent day for soccer […]