FIFA to expand Women’s World Cup to 48 teams by 2031
Brazil’s tournament, in 2027, will be the last one to use the 32-team format. ZURICH, Netherlands β The Womenβs World…
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Who are the heaviest NFL players?
While no current NFL player tops 400 pounds, there have been a few who have played at or near four…
UNC denies report that Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is banned
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. β The North Carolina athletics department said Friday that football coach Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is…
Gaston College Rhinos secure spot in Junior College World Series
GASTONIA, N.C. β Gaston College is returning to the National Junior College World Series. The Rhinos swept Georgia Military in…
Panthers cut TE Colin Granger before rookie minicamp begins, source says
The former college basketball player’s NFL career appears to be over before it started. CHARLOTTE, N.C. β The Carolina Panthers…
High school football shines at Bank of America stadium
The Keep Pounding Classic will be at Bank of America Stadium on Aug. 22. CHARLOTTE, N.C. β For the third-straight…
NC bill challenges ticket resale limitations
RALEIGH, N.C. β A new bill would prohibit ticket companies from limiting where North Carolina buyers could resell tickets for…
NHL playoffs: Capitals drop Game 1 to Hurricanes in OT
Carolina allowed Washington to get just 14 shots on goal. WASHINGTON β Very few people in the arena knew the…
Charlotte FC beats North Carolina FC 4-1 in U.S. Open Cup match
Charlotte will face D.C. United in the next round of the tournament. CARY, N.C. β Liel Abada, Patrick Agyemang, Nikola…
Charlotte Checkers ready to feed off home crowd during playoffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. β After a first round bye, the Charlotte Checkers have not missed a beat on their quest to…