Sports
These traditions made HBCU athletics more than just games; they became cultural experiences.
This year, the U.S. Open is paying tribute to change maker, Althea Gibson, a trailblazer whose impact forever changed the face of tennis.
White teams refused to take the field with the Cannon Street team, who represented the first Black Little League in South Carolina.
We need to help our young people channel the discipline, teamwork and sacrifice that team sports instill into successful sports-adjacent careers.
Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, will start for the Cleveland Browns in their Aug. 8 preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Drafted in the fifth round at No. 144 overall, Sanders had once been projected as a first-round pick, according to WBTV. He played under his father throughout college […]
A new Italian food stall from a Food Network-featured chef is coming to Optimist Hall this Friday. ESO Artisanal Pasta, known for its handmade pasta and traditional sauces, will open Aug. 8 in the popular Charlotte food hall. The concept was founded by Sankofa, a Charlotte native who has appeared on Food Network’s Chopped and […]
Shaq Thompson, recently released by the Carolina Panthers, has put his Charlotte mansion on the market for $10.7 million. Located on Carmel Park Drive in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, the 10,957-square-foot estate—named “Three Little Birds”—sits on a 1.6-acre lot just two miles from SouthPark and minutes from Uptown. According to WCNC, the […]
Black drivers like Bubba Wallace and the legendary Wendell Scott have rewritten the narrative in NASCAR, breaking barriers and making history on tracks once closed to them.
The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round pick, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. According to WCCB, the person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday, as the trade has not yet been finalized […]
Former UNC basketball star Antawn Jamison is selling his $14 million mansion in Union County. According to WBTV, the 12,624-square-foot estate, listed Tuesday, sits on 30 gated acres along Crane Road near Waxhaw-Marvin Road. The property includes six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and three half baths, with bespoke finishes and soaring 30-foot ceilings. Luxury features […]
The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday that fans won’t be able to attend training camp practices in 2025 or 2026 due to ongoing construction at their Charlotte practice facility. According to The Charlotte Observer, the team is building a new indoor fieldhouse after removing its temporary practice bubble. While training camp will remain closed to the […]
Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg is entering the NBA Draft and is widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick. The program announced his decision Monday on social media, following a standout season in which Flagg became just the fourth freshman to win The Associated Press national player of the year. The 6-foot-9 forward from […]
