Monique WilliamsStaff Writer In UNCG news, the Spartans Men’s basketball team has secured yet another home win after defeating Socon rival The Citadel 88-66. Wednesday’s night game opened with a barrage of three-pointers from both teams as the Bulldogs started off hot and stayed on the Spartans’ heels. In spite of early struggles offensively, UNCG was able to keep momentum and led The Citadel 40-32 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer After being the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats/Charlotte Hornets franchise for five seasons, Steve Clifford was relieved of his duty on Friday after the Hornets failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Newly crowned GM and President of Basketball Operations Mitch Kupchak is cleaning house, removing almost all of the coaching and training staff from their positions. … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In NC NBA news, Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker passed former Hornets guard and father of Stephen Curry, Dell Curry, as the all-time scoring leader in the franchise’s history. As the MLB season got underway last Thursday, the minor leagues start up this week. The local Greensboro Grasshoppers open up their season with a seven game homestead, beginning April 5 … Continue reading NC Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard became the first player since Kevin Love in 2010 to score 30 points and grab 30 rebounds in a single game, leading Charlotte to a victory over the Nets. However, because he received a technique foul for his 16th of the season, this led to an automatic one game suspension. As he sat on the bench, … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The Carolina Panthers continue to re-adjust their roster by signing former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle, Dontari Poe to a three year, $27 million deal. On the offensive side of the football, the Panthers added to their wide receiver core by signing former Minnesota Vikings Jarius Wright to join newcomer Torrey Smith as targets for Cam Newton. Cornerback … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer The Carolina Panthers have acquired two time Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith in a trade in exchange for cornerback Darryl Worley, a third round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. Worley had an up and down two seasons with the Panthers and was often benched due to poor play despite starting the majority of the … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat
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