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The Panthers concluded mandatory minicamp last week, and they are now in the quietest part of the off-season before training camp opens next month. After going 2-15, it's fair to say that expectations aren't high for the Panthers entering the 2024 season, with progression being the most important thing for Bryce Young, as he enters his second season in the NFL. With that in mind, there are people that do think that Carolina can compete next season, after boosting the offensive line, and adding multiple weapons for Bryce Young to utilize in the passing game.
Believe it or not, we're closing in on the NBA Draft, and sooner after that, NBA free agency will take place. The Charlotte Hornets are looking to add to a talented young roster, as they hold the sixth pick in the draft, but it's unknown how aggressive new ownership will be in the open market. They have to make a decision on Miles Bridges and if they want to invest in him in the long term, as it's unknown if they can adequately replace his production in the draft.
Wes & Walker debate if the Panthers signing Jadeveon Clowney to a two-year “prove-it” deal was a smart move for the team. Does the pass rusher still have gas in the tank and will he be able to replace the productivity of Brian Burns? Wes believes that Clowney wants to continue playing after his two-year […]
Monday afternoon saw a big announcement from Tepper Sports & Entertainment. They revealed the proposed plans and renderings of what Bank of America Stadium could look like with renovations if passed by the Charlotte City Council. Former President of the Marlins David Samson joined Kyle Bailey to break down all the factors at play in […]
Tepper Sports & Entertainment announced plans on Monday for significant renovations at Bank of America Stadium, stating that the decades-old facility “needs to evolve” to fulfill the organization’s future needs. As the home stadium for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC since 1996, the proposed renovations ensure that both teams will remain in Uptown Charlotte […]
What was shaping up to be a historic day of racing stateside turned into a never-ending mess thanks to Mother Nature. The Indy 500 was delayed nearly 4 hours on the dot due to severe weather, while the Coke 600 was called off after 249 laps, marking the first time that the crown jewel race […]
The Panthers first offseason under Dan Morgan and Dave Canales is almost complete and a lot of big moves were made on both sides of the ball. Former Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart joined Kyle Bailey to assess the moves and how they could impact the team in 2024. The main point of discussion for J-Stew […]
In today's college athletics, there isn't much of an off-season for major sports like football and basketball, which makes for a busy spring on and off the field. For Charlotte, while they failed to make the NCAA Tournament, they've been busy trying to rebuild their roster for 2024-25. Biff Poggi completed his second spring, as Charlotte's head football coach, as he looks to guide the 49ers to their second-ever bowl appearance, and Charlotte softball made the NCAA Tournament, after winning the American Conference tournament, their first season in the conference.
Frustrations with star guard LaMelo Ball are starting to grow for Hornets fans, especially with the latest bit of poor offseason publicity for the franchise that involves him. WSOC-TV in Charlotte reported Tuesday that Ball and the Hornets are being sued by a woman, Tamaria McRae, who claims that he ran over her son’s foot […]
When you don't have a baseball team, and your NBA team isn't playing deep into the postseason, the late spring, and early summer months can be lean for a sports radio host, or even a sports columnist. Except in Charlotte, where there always seems to be something worth writing, or talking about, going on. This week hasn't been any different, with the Panthers taking the field for the start of OTAs, the 65th running of the Coca-Cola 600 is this Sunday, and that's right, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is in the news again, this time facing a lawsuit, after allegedly running over an 11 year old's foot.