CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Hornets Sports and Entertainment (HSE) officials ceremonially began construction on a six-story training facility Wednesday morning, with city leaders and legendary players in attendance. Novant Health has the naming rights of the 160,000-square-foot performance center on East Fifth and North Caldwell Streets in Uptown. Partners … [Read more...] about ‘Clearly an arms race’: Charlotte Hornets break ground on $150 million practice facility
Panthers raising ticket prices for third straight season
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Carolina Panthers fans probably won't be too excited to learn that ticket prices are increasing... again. A team spokesperson said the increase is about 6% and applies to all non-premium season tickets but excludes upper-level seats. Over the last five seasons, the upper-level seat holders have had a compounded annual growth rate of only 1.1%, … [Read more...] about Panthers raising ticket prices for third straight season
Charlotte FC extends Dean Smith through 2027 MLS season
CHARLOTTE (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -- Charlotte FC's head coach will be in the Queen City a little longer. On Thursday, the club announced head coach Dean Smith signed a new contract through the 2027 MLS season. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being the head coach of Charlotte FC and I’m honored to sign a new contract with the Club,” Smith said. “Everyone at the Club is aligned … [Read more...] about Charlotte FC extends Dean Smith through 2027 MLS season
Man accused of embezzling $500,000 from Charlotte trucking company started by former Panthers linebacker
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Shaquille Dixon, a former business partner of ex-Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson, is facing federal charges for allegedly embezzling at least $500,000 from his Charlotte-area trucking company, according to unsealed court documents. Dixon, who helped manage Good Run Logistics, a nationwide long-haul trucking business based in … [Read more...] about Man accused of embezzling $500,000 from Charlotte trucking company started by former Panthers linebacker
Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 27 points and 14 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets made a franchise-record 26 3-pointers to roll past the San Antonio Spurs 145-134 on Friday night. The team's 145 points was the second-most they've scored in a game in franchise history and its 42 assists tie a franchise record, according to Hornets PR on X. 18 of Charlotte's 26 3s came in … [Read more...] about Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over Spurs