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The Cleveland Cavaliers executed the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history Sunday evening, defeating the Golden State Warriors in a tight Game 7 and winning their first franchise championship. Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving sank a three-pointer with less than a minute left in the game, giving the Cavs the lead to go on to […]

Joe Anderson’s faith-walking has paid off. You may remember Anderson, who posted an Instagram photo of himself holding a piece of cardboard box with the words “Not homeless … but STARVING for success,” in effort to get a try out with an NFL team. The post quickly went viral. The wide receiver was signed to the […]

The Pro Football Writers of America have decided to agree with what we already know! The organization has announce Cam Newton as 2015 NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Newton has let the Carolina Panthers to a franchise record of 15-1 and the number one seed in the NFC playoffs.  The Panthers are […]

Wes Got Range more seafood at The Press Box with Mark Price, because we had to give you more. We try the salmon and seared tuna at “The Press Box”. We talk about his journey to the NBA from Enid, Oklahoma, what makes his stomach growl and just how he got into coaching. Enjoy this […]

Meadowlark Lemon, the famous face of the Harlem Globetrotters, died Sunday at age 83 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  A North Carolina native, Lemon was known for his on-court comedy, pranks and unparalleled basketball skills, played with the Globetrotters for 22 years. He left the team in 1978 but by that time had played over 16,000 games in some […]

Serena Williams finishes the year strong!  Having tallied up 53 wins and five titles – including Wimbledon and the French Open, she has been named Sports Illustrated 2015 Sportsperson of the Year.  The first woman in 32 years to be given the title, Serena expressed her excitement on Instagram:

This week Wes takes a look at winning Charlotte teams, including the 13-0 Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the state football champions Mallard Creek High School!

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers became the eighth team in the Super Bowl era to start an NFL season 13-0. In a 38-0 victory over Atlanta, the Panthers now prep for the 5-7 New York Giants next Sunday at 1pm.

Though the Panthers won, Cam Newton is dealing with other controversy surrounding last night’s game.  Prior to the game, Newton tore down a pro-Packers banner, and the owner wasn’t at all happy about it.  Mike Dobs said he paid $500 for the banner (which read ‘North Carolina Cheesehead’) and he wants to be compensated for it, […]

Wes Got Range BBQ & baseball with former MLB/Charlotte Knight Jeff Schaefer at BB&T Ballpark spend the day at the magnificent minor league baseball facility in uptown Charlotte. Wes goes back into the kitchen and samples some of the most delectable bbq you can imagine with Chef Jeff. Cole slaw and baked beans are also […]

Last night Cam Newton led the Carolina Panthers to a 27-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. This takes the team to a 6-0 record this season – the franchises best start since its inception. Though he threw three interceptions, Newton finished 14 of 24 for 197 yards, including a 2-yard reach into the end zone for […]