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Charlotte Hornets surprise a former star with their plan to retire his jersey
Former Charlotte Hornets guard Muggsy Bogues will be the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Charlotte Hornets surprised Muggsy Bogues with plans to retire his No. 1 jersey. Bogues will become 3rd Hornets player with a retired jersey, joining Dell Curry, Phills. Bogues No. 1 jersey will be raised Feb. 11, 2027, during a game against Milwaukee.
Marcus Paige opens up on UNC, the Charlotte 49ers and his most famous shot
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Marcus Paige joined Charlotte's coaching staff after UNC fired Hubert Davis in early 2026. Paige was UNC's all-time leader in 3-pointers when he graduated at Chapel Hill in 2016. Charlotte visits UNC Tuesday for a 7:30 p.m. exhibition at the Smith Center. The Charlotte 49ers have a new assistant basketball coach this season. His name will be familiar to anyone who follows UNC basketball.
"A lot of that stuff it's inexcusable," says Young about Panthers' performance today against Bucs
Bryce Young discusses the Panthers' loss to the Bucs, 43-14, today at Bank of America Stadium.
"A lot of that stuff it's inexcusable," says Young about Panthers' performance today against Bucs
Bryce Young discusses the Panthers' loss to the Bucs, 43-14, today at Bank of America Stadium.
"A lot of that stuff it's inexcusable," says Young about Panthers' performance today against Bucs
Bryce Young discusses the Panthers' loss to the Bucs, 43-14, today at Bank of America Stadium.
"A lot of that stuff it's inexcusable," says Young about Panthers' performance today against Bucs
Bryce Young discusses the Panthers' loss to the Bucs, 43-14, today at Bank of America Stadium.
"A lot of that stuff it's inexcusable," says Young about Panthers' performance today against Bucs
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Bryce Young, Panthers were awful. Time to bounce back fast Thursday at Green Bay
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (left) is sacked by Tampa Bay’s Vita Vea at Bank of America Stadium. Young had his worst game of the season in Carolina’s 43-13 loss, committing three turnovers. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Bryce Young had three turnovers, five sacks and only 163 passing yards in defeat. Tampa Bay beat Carolina 43-13, and the Panthers trailed 33-6 at halftime. Carolina plays Green Bay Thursday on national TV, so must bounce back quickly.
Bryce Young, Panthers were awful. Time to bounce back fast Thursday at Green Bay
All good things must come to an end, and Bryce Young's euphoric start to his fourth season certainly did on Sunday. In Tampa Bay's 43-13 demolition of the Carolina Panthers, Young reverted to the form of his first two years with an offensive line that reverted, too. Young had three turnovers, got sacked five times, threw for a mere 163 yards and left in the fourth quarter with the Panthers trailing, 43-6. It didn't look much like a QB making his 50th start for the Panthers.
"We didn't give ourselves a chance today," says Canales about Panthers' 43-13 loss to Bucs
Canales says many errors and points lost to turnovers were part of the reason for the big loss to the Bucs today.
"We didn't give ourselves a chance today," says Canales about Panthers' 43-13 loss to Bucs
Canales says many errors and points lost to turnovers were part of the reason for the big loss to the Bucs today.
"We didn't give ourselves a chance today," says Canales about Panthers' 43-13 loss to Bucs
Canales says many errors and points lost to turnovers were part of the reason for the big loss to the Bucs today.
"We didn't give ourselves a chance today," says Canales about Panthers' 43-13 loss to Bucs
Canales says many errors and points lost to turnovers were part of the reason for the big loss to the Bucs today.
"We didn't give ourselves a chance today," says Canales about Panthers' 43-13 loss to Bucs
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Panthers embarrass themselves, get blasted by Buccaneers in 43-13 rout
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby at Bank of America Stadium Sunday. On a gorgeous day in Charlotte, as they honored Luke Kuechly at halftime, the Carolina Panthers laid an egg. And when I say an egg, I mean one that an ostrich would be proud of., as Tampa Bay crushed the Panthers, 43-13. It was over by halftime, when the Panthers were already down 33-6 to a Tampa Bay team that came in at 1-5.
Carolina Panthers vs. Bucs: Who wins? Our predictions, injury report, TV info Original
Sunday afternoon in uptown Charlotte will see a battle of two teams confronting two different questions. Those two: Can the Carolina Panthers make it three wins in a row? And can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get back on track? The Panthers (3-2) are returning to Bank of America Stadium for their Week 7 contest (1 p.m., FOX) fresh off two statement victories against the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles.
N.C. State’s Dave Doeren has been fired as the Wolfpack’s head coach. It was time
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren, greeting players after a 34-8 Wolfpack loss to Virginia on Aug. 29. In his 14th year as N.C. State’s coach, Doeren was fired Saturday. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. N.C. State fired Dave Doeren after a 31-28 loss to Stanford Friday dropped it to 3-4. Doeren leaves as N.C. State's winningest coach, with a 98-74 record over 14 seasons. Todd Goebbel became interim coach, and N.C. State has begun a national search.
Charlotte Hornets booed repeatedly in 47-point blowout home opener loss to Hawks Original
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller stands along the team’s sideline Friday night in the team’s blowout loss to Atlanta in its home opener. Booed off the court at halftime and handing out live-ball turnovers like they were free lollipops at the bank, the Charlotte Hornets got crushed in their home opener, 128-81, by the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. This was exactly the opposite of what the Hornets wanted.
Charlotte Hornets look impressive in season-opening win behind Miller, newcomers Original
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks over Brooklyn Nets center Mo Wagner (13) during the teams’ season opener Wednesday. In the first half, Brandon Miller’s contract extension looked like money well-spent. In the second half, the Charlotte Hornets’ newcomers made their own big impact. The result for the Hornets: a 110-103 victory in Game 1 of 82, playing on the road against the Brooklyn Nets.
The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte's hot-air balloon tragedy
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. From a few hundred feet in the air, the utility poles are easy enough to see. The wires are another matter. Charles Page points them out from the basket of his hot-air balloon as it drifts over farmland and towering oak trees in the township of Cool Springs, about 50 miles north of Charlotte.
50 years ago, there was a fatal hot-air balloon crash in Charlotte. What happened? (Video)
50 years later, The Charlotte Observer investigates the fatal hot-air balloon crash of 1976, which killed three men in uptown Charlotte.
Bryce Young, Tommy Tremble and a connection worth savoring for Carolina Panthers
It is bizarre to think that a 281-yard, two-touchdown, zero-turnover game from Bryce Young seems fairly ho-hum nowadays, but here we are. Young's performance in Carolina's gritty, 25-14 win over Philadelphia Sunday would have been thought of as spectacular in his first three NFL seasons but has become commonplace in 2026. Consider this: If you search for Young's top 10 regular-season passing yardage games, all five of this year's performances make the list.
Bryce Young, Tommy Tremble and a connection worth savoring for Carolina Panthers
Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's 25-14 win. Young has had 280+ passing yards and at least one pass TD in each of his first five games. Tigt end Tommy Tremble caught both of Young’s TD passes and celebrated each differently. PHILADELPHIA It is bizarre to think that a 281-yard, two-touchdown, zero-turnover game from Bryce Young seems fairly ho-hum nowadays, but here we are.
Bryce Young, Tommy Tremble and a connection worth savoring for Carolina Panthers
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's 25-14 win. Young has had 280+ passing yards and at least one pass TD in each of his first five games. Tigt end Tommy Tremble caught both of Young’s TD passes and celebrated each differently. It is bizarre to think that a 281-yard, two-touchdown, zero-turnover game from Bryce Young seems fairly ho-hum nowadays, but here we are.
Bryce Young, Tommy Tremble and a connection worth savoring for Carolina Panthers
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's 25-14 win. Young has had 280+ passing yards and at least one pass TD in each of his first five games. Tigt end Tommy Tremble caught both of Young’s TD passes and celebrated each differently. It is bizarre to think that a 281-yard, two-touchdown, zero-turnover game from Bryce Young seems fairly ho-hum nowadays, but here we are.
Bryce Young, Tommy Tremble and a connection worth savoring for Carolina Panthers
It is bizarre to think that a 281-yard, two-touchdown, zero-turnover game from Bryce Young seems fairly ho-hum nowadays, but here we are. Young’s performance in Carolina’s gritty, 25-14 win over Philadelphia Sunday would have been thought of as spectacular in his first three NFL seasons but has become commonplace in 2026. Consider this: If you search for Young’s top 10 regular-season passing yardage games, all five of this year’s performances make the list.
Bryce Young, Tommy Tremble and a connection worth savoring for Carolina Panthers
It is bizarre to think that a 281-yard, two-touchdown, zero-turnover game from Bryce Young seems fairly ho-hum nowadays, but here we are. Young's performance in Carolina's gritty, 25-14 win over Philadelphia Sunday would have been thought of as spectacular in his first three NFL seasons but has become commonplace in 2026. Consider this: If you search for Young's top 10 regular-season passing yardage games, all five of this year's performances make the list.
Bryce Young talks about end of first half and win over Eagles
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Bryce Young talks about end of first half and win over Eagles
"I trust those guys to always make the right call," says Young about coaches' calls during game against Eagles.
Bryce Young talks about end of first half and win over Eagles
"I trust those guys to always make the right call," says Young about coaches' calls during game against Eagles.
Bryce Young talks about end of first half and win over Eagles
"I trust those guys to always make the right call," says Young about coaches' calls during game against Eagles.
"Right now it's about celebrating the fight," says Canales after Panthers win over Eagles
Panthers coach Dave Canales acknowledges the penalties during the Panthers' win over the Eagles, but focuses on the good plays made in the fight to win.
"Right now it's about celebrating the fight," says Canales after Panthers win over Eagles
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"Right now it's about celebrating the fight," says Canales after Panthers win over Eagles
Panthers coach Dave Canales acknowledges the penalties during the Panthers' win over the Eagles, but focuses on the good plays made in the fight to win.
Panthers won’t hang this game in art gallery, but they’ll take win over Eagles
This wasn’t Rocky Balboa triumphantly running up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. This was more like a team cautiously walking up the steps and keeping its head on the swivel the whole way. Nevertheless, the Carolina Panthers were able to escape Philadelphia Sunday afternoon with a 25-14 win. The Panthers D mostly dominated, overwhelming Eagles backup QB Tanner McKee and his depleted cast.
Panthers won’t hang this game in art gallery, but they’ll take win over Eagles
Carolina Panthers linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) celebrates his sack on the game’s first play from scrimmage with linebacker Devin Lloyd (55) against Philadelphia Sunday. This wasn’t Rocky Balboa triumphantly running up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. This was more like a team cautiously walking up the steps and keeping its head on the swivel the whole way. Nevertheless, the Carolina Panthers were able to escape Philadelphia Sunday afternoon with a 25-14 win.
Carolina Panthers vs. Eagles: Who will win? Our predictions, injury report, TV info
When the Carolina Panthers take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday, it’ll mark a meeting between two teams moving in different directions. But does that tell the entire story about what will happen Sunday? The Panthers (2-2) are the ascending team in this scenario. After suffering a multitude of injuries earlier this year, they’re finally starting to get some of those starters back.
Carolina Panthers vs. Eagles: Who will win? Our predictions, injury report, TV info
When the Carolina Panthers take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday, it’ll mark a meeting between two teams moving in different directions. But does that tell the entire story about what will happen Sunday? The Panthers (2-2) are the ascending team in this scenario. After suffering a multitude of injuries earlier this year, they’re finally starting to get some of those starters back.
Carolina Panthers vs. Eagles: Who will win? Our predictions, injury report, TV info
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Panthers shifted from underdogs to 3.5-point favorites after Hurts was ruled out. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley are both out for Sunday's game. Three of four Observer staffers pick Carolina to beat Philadelphia on Sunday. When the Carolina Panthers take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday, it’ll mark a meeting between two teams moving in different directions.
Carolina Panthers vs. Eagles: Who will win? Our predictions, injury report, TV info
Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Panthers shifted from underdogs to 3.5-point favorites after Hurts was ruled out. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley are both out for Sunday's game. Three of four Observer staffers pick Carolina to beat Philadelphia on Sunday. When the Carolina Panthers take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday, it’ll mark a meeting between two teams moving in different directions.
Carolina Panthers vs. Eagles: Who will win? Our predictions, injury report, TV info
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Panthers shifted from underdogs to 3.5-point favorites after Hurts was ruled out. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley are both out for Sunday's game. Three of four Observer staffers pick Carolina to beat Philadelphia on Sunday. When the Carolina Panthers take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday, it’ll mark a meeting between two teams moving in different directions.
Carolina Panthers vs. Eagles: Who will win? Our predictions, injury report, TV info
When the Carolina Panthers take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday, it'll mark a meeting between two teams moving in different directions. But does that tell the entire story about what will happen Sunday? The Panthers (2-2) are the ascending team in this scenario. After suffering a multitude of injuries earlier this year, they're finally starting to get some of those starters back.
Panthers’ Moton details life-threatening health scare: ‘I’m just happy to be here’
In late June, Taylor Moton was in the middle of a lazy summer day in Charlotte. It was the offseason for NFL players, and Moton decided he would take a nap. "All of a sudden, I just started feeling like my chest was really congested," Moton said Tuesday in what was his first press availability since his health issues appeared 3½ months ago.
Pro tennis returns to Charlotte with some of the world's best players. How to go
Pro tennis will again take over the Spectrum Center for one night only in December, as four of the sport's top players face off in the Charlotte Invitational. The tennis exhibition will be staged on Dec. 11 and will feature four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka playing Amanda Anisimova in the women's match, followed by Frances Tiafoe vs. Learner Tien in the men's match. This will be the third straight year for the event.
Pro tennis returns to Charlotte with some of the world’s best players. How to go
Frances Tiafoe will return for the third straight year as one of the headliners of the Charlotte Invitational tennis exhibition on Dec. 11, 2026. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Charlotte Invitational pro tennis event returns Dec. 11 to Spectrum Center. Naomi Osaka will face Amanda Anisimova and Frances Tiafoe will play Learner Tien. Due to WTA Finals, Charlotte Invitational will likely take a break after December's event.
Exclusive: Kemba Walker opens up on life, marriage and Charlotte Hornets memories
With another NBA season about to tip off, I decided to seek out one of the most dazzling basketball players in Charlotte history: Kemba Walker. Walker, the blink-and-he-broke-your-ankles point guard, is No. 1 on the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time scoring list, ahead of Dell Curry, Muggsy Bogues, Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, LaMelo Ball and everyone else.
Kemba Walker on whether ‘Purple Shirt Guy’ changed Charlotte Hornets’ playoff fate
One of the greatest games Kemba Walker has ever played has been all but forgotten, lost in a purple haze. Is he upset about it? In Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat on April 29, 2016, Walker was sensational for the Charlotte Hornets. His team was already up 3-2 in the playoff series, having won three straight games and playing at home to try to clinch the series before a frenzied sellout crowd that included Allen Iverson and Julius Peppers.
Kemba Walker on whether ‘Purple Shirt Guy’ changed Charlotte Hornets’ playoff fate
Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Kemba Walker said ‘Purple Shirt Guy’ had no role in Charlotte Hornets' Game 6 loss. Walker scored 37 points in critical Game 6 of Heat-Hornets NBA playoff series in 2016. Dwyane Wade’s late heroics beat Hornets in last NBA playoff home game for Hornets. One of the greatest games Kemba Walker has ever played has been all but forgotten, lost in a purple haze. Is he upset about it?
Exclusive: Kemba Walker opens up on life, marriage and Charlotte Hornets memories
Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Kemba Walker rejoined the Hornets in 2024 as an assistant coach. Walker holds the Charlotte Hornets' all-time scoring record. Walker said he'd been with Marissa five years and married for a year. With another NBA season about to tip off, I decided to seek out one of the most dazzling basketball players in Charlotte history: Kemba Walker.
Kemba Walker on whether ‘Purple Shirt Guy’ changed Charlotte Hornets’ playoff fate
One of the greatest games Kemba Walker has ever played has been all but forgotten, lost in a purple haze. Is he upset about it? In Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat on April 29, 2016, Walker was sensational for the Charlotte Hornets. His team was already up 3-2 in the playoff series, having won three straight games and playing at home to try to clinch the series before a frenzied sellout crowd that included Allen Iverson and Julius Peppers.
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