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Charlotte in talks to hire Ohio's Tim Albin as football coach, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte is in talks to hire Ohio University’s Tim Albin to replace Biff Poggi as football coach, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday might because the details of...
Tiafoe returns to Charlotte's arena to watch Cavs and Hornets after playing Alcaraz in exhibition
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frances Tiafoe wore a Charlotte Hornets jersey when he beat Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition tennis match. A day later, Tiafoe returned to the Spectrum Center to watch the Hornets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tiafoe hit souvenir...
Bahamas Bowl to feature pair of 8-win teams as Liberty and Buffalo square off Jan. 4
Liberty will face Buffalo in the Bahamas Bowl on Jan. 4, the bowl announced Thursday. The Flames (8-3), of Conference USA, will be making their sixth consecutive bowl appearance. Buffalo (8-4), of the Mid-American Conference, will be playing in its fifth bowl game in the last seven...
No. 8 SMU looks to complete unbeaten run through ACC in conference title game vs. No. 18 Clemson
SMU had no problems handling the jump to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Now the No. 8 Mustangs (11-1, 8-0, No. 8 CFP) look to complete an unbeaten run through the ACC in their inaugural season when they face perennial conference power Clemson on Saturday night at Bank of America...
Mercer Bears play the Charlotte 49ers in non-conference play
Charlotte 49ers (3-5) at Mercer Bears (4-5) Macon, Georgia; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mercer takes on Charlotte in out-of-conference action. The Bears have gone 3-1 in home games. Mercer has a 2-5 record in games decided by 10 or more points. ...
Folkes scores 13 as Charlotte defeats Livingstone 83-61
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Folkes led Charlotte past Livingstone on Wednesday night with 13 points off of the bench in an 83-61 win. Folkes added seven rebounds for the 49ers (4-3). Nik Graves added 13 points while going 5 of 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) while he also had...
New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
Two longtime NASCAR executives were introduced at Andretti Global on Wednesday as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped aside, The Associated Press has learned. Doug Duchardt, who has served multiple roles with race teams and with General Motors, was named...
Mercer take on Charlotte in non-conference play
Charlotte 49ers (3-5) at Mercer Bears (4-5) Macon, Georgia; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mercer takes on Charlotte in out-of-conference action. The Bears have gone 3-1 in home games. The 49ers are 1-2 on the road. Charlotte allows...
Paul George, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers over Hornets 110-104 to earn first first back-to-back wins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers won back-to-back games for the first time this season with a 110-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Jared McCain...
Panthers team president Kristi Coleman selected CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers team president Kristi Coleman has been promoted to chief executive officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), owner David Tepper announced Tuesday, making her one of the highest-ranking females in the professional sports industry. ...
