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With the Madness right around the corner former UNC great turned analyst for CBS Brendan Haywood joined Kyle Bailey to preview what to expect from the Big Dance. The first topic Brendan went to was NC State’s miraculous run to win the ACC Tournament as he commended the Wolfpack on an incredible run, but he […]
Whenever you think of the glory days of the Charlotte Hornets, one of the first players that you think about is Jamal Mashburn, who arrived in Charlotte after being included in a trade for Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason. In Mashburn's two seasons with the Hornets, before they left for New Orleans, he averaged over 20 points per game and helped guide the team to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2001. Despite playing just two seasons in Charlotte, he's still among the all-time best players to ever play in the Queen City.
The 2024 HBCU All-Star rosters have been revealed and we now know who’ll be playing in Phoenix on April 7 during Final Four weekend. One of those players is North Carolina Central University point guard Fred Cleveland Jr. The Chicago native saw his scoring average nearly triple this season pouring in 15.3 points per […]
Finally, a podcast announcement that won’t lead to a heavy sigh or roll of your eyes. We’ve been fans of LeBron James’ The Shop: Uninterrupted platform on HBO, but now he’s getting into a more extended conversation with his own podcast, called Mind the Game, produced by Uninterrupted. Alongside fellow NBA vet and retired player […]
Free agency is still a big topic of discussion around the NFL and the Panthers are in the thick of multiple free agents a week after the legal tampering period began. Joe Person of The Athletic joined Kyle Bailey as he discussed the Panthers ongoing pursuits in the open market. The first topic of conversation […]
As the list of Kardashian exes continues to pile up, two are teaming up for a podcast. Caitlyn Jenner, who was married to momager Kris Jenner for 21 years, and Lamar Odom, who was married to Khloe Kardashian, are teaming up to talk about the one thing they have in common aside from being part […]
Clutch Kyrie Irving—you know, the one who secured the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Championship in 2016—was on full display Sunday afternoon. The Dallas Mavericks were playing the defending champion Denver Nuggets when he sunk a buzzer-beater to clinch the 107-105 win. Irving didn’t just sink the game-winner, but it was with a left-handed hook shot. The […]
NBA star John Wall has dealt with some challenges in his life both on and off the court. In 2019, his beloved mother, Frances died of breast cancer. The now 33-year-old said his pain was intense, describing his mother as his “best friend.” In the wake of her death, Wall said that he put a […]
Saturday night will be a busy one for sports in the Carolinas, but WFNZ and our sister stations have you covered. The Charlotte Hornets will be in Philadelphia to take on the 76ers at 7 PM. Coverage on WFNZ begin at 6 PM, with The Hornets Postgame Show immediately following the game broadcast. The University […]
The 3rd season of MLS action in Charlotte has just begun and with WFNZ as the flagship of the Charlotte FC Radio Network, we are excited to hear Will Palaszczuk and Jessica Charman on the call for another season full of thrills. Will’s passion for the sport has garnered a lot of praise and attention […]