Sports Charlotte

You can go home again: A conversation with Vicky Bruce, who grew up in Cornelius, is the first player signed by Carolina Ascent, which opens its inaugural USL Super League season in August. Bruce won a college national soccer title at North Carolina and played at Davidson before spending the last seven years with pro teams in Europe and Australia.

Herb White and Cameron Williams talk about the PGA Tour stop in Charlotte, Charles Lee and Panthers rookie camp. Plus, a shout out to Charlotte 49ers softball at the AAC tournament.

Herb White and Cameron Williams debate which Carolina Panthers rookie will make an immediate impact and review the week for Charlotte basketball with Lu'Cye Patterson's transfer and new women's coach Tomekia Reed's introduction.

What a week: The Panthers snag Xavier Legette in the first round of the NFL Draft; Charlotte 49ers land Jackson State coach Tomekia Reed as women's basketball coach and the football team closes spring drills. Pushback at JC Smith over the hiring of interim basketball coach Antwain Banks.

Herb White and Cameron Williams go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers' needs ahead of the NFL draft; reconstruction of the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte 49ers' transfer portal activity.

The Charlotte Hornets are shopping for a new head coach. There's a Charlotte connection to NC State's men's Final Four run. Biff Poggi is excited about Charlotte 49ers football during spring drills.

Pro Bowl edge rusher Jadaveon Clowney's homecoming with the Panthers; Charlotte 49ers basketball loses players to the transfer portal and Steve Joyner is out as Johnson C. Smith basketball coach. With Herb White and Cameron Williams.

Can North Carolina take out Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament? How transfers will impact Charlotte 49ers basketball and North Mecklenburg High wins the North Carolina 4A basketball title. With Herb White and Cameron Williams.

Herb White and Cameron Williams dive into the Panthers' additions and subtractions, including new offensive linemen and a play-making receiver; Charlotte 49ers gear up for the AAC basketball tournament and look ahead to the ACC tournament and spring football in Charlotte.

The Hornets introduce Jeff Peterson as basketball operations chief; Charlotte 49ers prepare for the AAC basketball tournament and Charlotte FC takes a big swing with the signing of Liel Abada. Hosts: Herb White and Cameron Williams.

Herb White and Cameron Williams review Steve Joyner's career at Johnson C. Smith; look ahead to the Charlotte 49ers-South Florida basketball game at Halton Arena and what the Carolina Panthers should do in the NFL Draft.

We're talking about a four-game Charlotte Hornets win streak that's got people talking; Charlotte 49ers chances at getting to the NCAA basketball tournament; Johnson C. Smith's regular season finale and bidding for the CIAA football championship game.

The Charlotte FC defender talks about his soccer journey, playing for his hometown team and lessons learned with three coaches in as many seasons. He's also paying his experiences forward to veterans and rookies alike.

Charlotte City Council member James Mitchell talks about the process behind bidding for the CIAA football championship game starting in 2025. Organizers tout a weekend of activities to coincide with the title game as well as Charlotte's marketability as a major sports, business and entertainment hub.

Carolina Core Sporting Director Eddie Pope talks about his North Carolina soccer roots, Major League Soccer and U.S. National Team success and leading the MLS Next Pro startup in High Point.

Golden Bulls football coach Maurice Flowers talks about the recruit class, top signee Quavaris Crouch, their national TV debut on ESPN and a tough CIAA schedule.

Carolina Core head coach Roy Lassiter talks about leading the MLS Next Pro startup ahead of its inaugural season, sharing his MLS experience with players looking to move up the soccer ladder and the first game against in-state rival Crown Legacy.

Expectations for new Panthers coach Dave Canales, what the Hornets need for relevance at the trade deadline and Charlotte 49ers basketball has the campus' attention.

Victor Wembanyama won't be in the lineup for the San Antonio Spurs' lone visit to Charlotte. Johnson C. Smith pulls off a football recruiting coup with the addition of Harding High alumnus Quavaris Crouch.

The Carolina Panthers kick general manager Scott Fitterer to the curb and renovations are coming to Spectrum Center starting in May 2024. Price tag: $275 million.