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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated

Jan. 30, 2025 14:14 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed...

Mashburn, Temple defeat Charlotte 90-89 in double OT

Jan. 29, 2025 22:36 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 34 points, including a game-winning free throw with 2 seconds left in double overtime as Temple took down Charlotte 90-89 on Wednesday night. Mashburn added six rebounds for the Owls (13-8, 5-3 American Athletic Conference). Steve...

Lakers forward Anthony Davis exits against 76ers with abdominal muscle strain

Jan. 28, 2025 20:40 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anthony Davis left the Lakers' game against Philadelphia on Tuesday in the first half with an abdominal muscle strain. Davis walked to the locker room with his right hand over his stomach when he left with 2:10 to go in the first quarter. Davis had four points...

Breland and the Charlotte 49ers take on conference foe Memphis

Jan. 28, 2025 04:03 AM EST

Charlotte 49ers (6-13, 1-7 AAC) at Memphis Tigers (4-14, 2-5 AAC) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hayleigh Breland and Charlotte visit Alasia Smith and Memphis in AAC action. The Tigers are 3-6 on their home court. Memphis is 1-2...

Nucor: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Jan. 27, 2025 16:58 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nucor Corp. (NUE) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $287 million. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $1.22 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The...

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points to help the Hornets beat the Pelicans, 123-92

Jan. 25, 2025 22:05 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night. Seth Curry had 16 points on 4-of-6 3-point shooting. The Hornets had a 27-8 first-half run and led 63-45 at the break. ...

Charlotte hosts Rice after Fisher's 24-point showing

Jan. 25, 2025 04:24 AM EST

Rice Owls (10-9, 3-4 AAC) at Charlotte 49ers (6-12, 1-6 AAC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rice visits Charlotte after Malia Fisher scored 24 points in Rice's 63-56 loss to the UAB Blazers. The 49ers have gone 3-5 at home....

Charlotte secures 69-61 win over South Florida

Jan. 22, 2025 21:36 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nik Graves scored 19 points as Charlotte beat South Florida 69-61 on Wednesday night. Graves added eight rebounds for the 49ers (8-12, 1-6 American Athletic Conference). Kylan Blackmon scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Robert Braswell had 13 points...

Hornets to air 5 home games this season on free over-the-air television for first time in 17 years

Jan. 22, 2025 14:44 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Charlotte Hornets will air free over-the-air television to local audiences. The Hornets, Gray Media, Capitol Broadcasting and FanDuel Sports Southeast announced Tuesday they are partnering to simulcast five...

Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha acquired by Charlotte on a loan from Galatasaray

Jan. 22, 2025 14:26 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha was acquired by Charlotte on a loan from Turkish club Galatasaray on Wednesday until next Jan. 17. Charlotte said it has the option to extend the loan through June 30, 2026. Zaha will be a designated...