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Charlotte approves $650 million renovation plan for Bank of America stadium
Under the finalized deal, the City of Charlotte has agreed to pay $650 million toward Bank of America Stadium upgrades in exchange for the Panthers and Charlotte FC remaining in Charlotte through 2045. “If Charlotte is going to continue to pay for the stadium costs, it is high time the...
Charlotte High wrestling team honors fallen heroes at rowdy 2021 banquet
The Charlotte Tarpon wrestling team’s annual awards banquet in 2021 had an unusual rowdiness, diverging from the usual raucous affair. Unusual rowdiness at the 2021 Charlotte Tarpon wrestling team's awards banquet. Yes, But. The rowdiness at the banquet was a departure from the traditional celebratory atmosphere. State of Play.
JCSU Head Track Coach, Carol Lawrence talks 2024 Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This morning, as our countdown to the Olympics continued - we were joined by Carol Lawrence, Head Coach of Track and Field at Johnson C Smith University. She is the former coach of one of the top runners in the country Anna Cockrell. “I have the privilege of coaching one of the greatest hurdlers to come out of the state of North Carolina” says Coach Lawrence. She adds” I think of her more as a daughter than a hurdler.”
Josh Berry will race Wood Brothers No. 21 after closing of Stewart-Haas team
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Cup Series rookie Josh Berry has signed to drive the Wood Brothers' No. 21 car next season after the shuttering of his current Stewart-Haas Racing team. The announcement came Wednesday. The team said Berry signed a multi-year contact. He takes over the No. 21...
Historic Sportscar Racing joins Charlotte race weekend
NASCAR’s wildcard weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will feature the past and present as the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage Series joins Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 race week. The HSR NASCAR Classic will be part of HSR’s new series featuring the...
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE RACER CORY REED SWITCHING TO PRO STOCK RANKS
Cory Reed, a lifetime motorcross and Pro Stock Motorcycle racer, is changing his career path. Reed confirmed to CompetitionPlus.com he recently obtained his NHRA Pro Stock driver’s license and is set to make his debut in the class at either the Northwest Nationals July 19-21 in Seattle or the Denso Sonoma (Calif.) Nationals, July 26-28.
Mooresville Spinners, Statesville Owls sit atop SCBL standings
MOORESVILLE – With Independence Day in the rearview mirror, the Mooresville Spinners are set for a mad dash to the finish with sights set on winning a fourth consecutive Southern Collegiate Baseball League (SCBL) championship. Homegrown stars. This year’s Spinners squad is loaded with local talent, including several players...
Cricket comes to Salisbury for fundraiser
LAKEVILLE, Conn. — The Salisbury Cricket Club played a charity match at Community Field in Lakeville Saturday, June 29. The match was a fundraiser for the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service. Club founder David Shillingford said most of the players are expatriates of the British Commonwealth, with two Americans included.
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