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Charlotte 49ers and the Charleston (SC) Cougars square off in Honolulu, Hawaii
Charleston (SC) Cougars (9-3) vs. Charlotte 49ers (7-5) Honolulu; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -6; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte takes on Charleston (SC) at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii....
Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights
WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators...
Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight win. Amen Thompson had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Cam Whitmore chipped in...
Nemeiksa puts up 24, Hawaii knocks off Charlotte 78-61 at Diamond Head Classic
HONOLULU (AP) — Gytis Nemeiksa had 24 points in Hawaii's 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday night at the Diamond Head Classic. Nemeiksa had seven rebounds for the Rainbow Warriors (7-3). Marcus Greene scored 22 points while shooting 8 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6...
Padulla helps No. 17 Mississippi pull away to beat Queens University of Charlotte 80-62
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Sean Padulla scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half, and No. 17 Mississippi pulled away in the final 15 minutes to beat Queens University of Charlotte 80-62 on Saturday. Ole Miss (11-1) used a 16-6 run, capped by Padulla's twisting layup, to build a...
Charlotte 49ers travel to the Davidson Wildcats
Charlotte 49ers (5-5) at Davidson Wildcats (4-7) Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte travels to Davidson for a Division 1 Division matchup Saturday. The Wildcats are 4-0 in home games. Davidson is 2-0 when it has fewer...
Joel Embiid returns from sinus fracture to play against Charlotte
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture. Embiid was introduced to a roaring ovation and wore a protective “ Phantom of the Opera ” mask in his return. ...
Breland, Charlotte 49ers to face Donovan, Davidson Wildcats on Saturday
Charlotte 49ers (5-5) at Davidson Wildcats (4-7) Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits Davidson for a Division 1 Division matchup Saturday. The Wildcats are 4-0 in home games. Davidson averages 15.2 turnovers per...
Max Muhleman, who revolutionized seat licensing and helped bring pro sports to Charlotte, dies at 88
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sports marketer Max Muhleman, who was credited with the concept of developing the permanent seat license in professional sports and helping the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets land expansion teams, has died at 88. Muhleman died on Saturday in...
Charlotte earns 75-70 win over West Georgia
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Robert Braswell's 20 points helped Charlotte defeat West Georgia 75-70 on Tuesday night. Braswell had three steals for the 49ers (6-4). Nik Graves scored 20 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 8 for 9 from the...
