After a few days of training camp, the Charlotte Hornets kicked off their 2018 preseason schedule in Chapel Hill. Playing in the Dean Dome for the first time in over a decade, Charlotte grabbed a 104-97 win over Boston, which included a 39-point third quarter (1.25 points per possession). It’s just one preseason result (September basketball,… Read more »
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Carolina Panthers’ Eric Reid Signing Marks New Era
The Carolina Panthers signed safety Eric Reid today. Usually free agent, fourth-week signings don’t generate much interest. The unfurling of events is pretty commonplace in the NFL: a starter (in this case Da’Norris Searcy) goes down with an injury, and an available talent (Reid) is signed as a band-aid. This signing is significantly more notable… Read more »
#8things from NC State’s 41-7 Win Over Georgia State
Who won? NC State defeated an overmatched Georgia State squad, 41-7 on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Panthers marched down the field for a TD on their first drive of the game, but the Pack scored 41 unanswered points over the final 57 minutes of game action. Why? After Georgia State’s opening TD drive,… Read more »
Pack Labors to Season-Opening Win
Who won? The NC State Wolfpack beat the James Madison Dukes, 24-13, on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. NC State opens their season with a win in an effort that will provide Coach Dave Doeren with plenty of teachable moments, as the Pack looks ahead to next week’s game against Georgia State. Why?… Read more »
The Insane NCFC Sequence You Will Watch At Least 6 Times
This past Saturday’s North Carolina FC match included a few memorable things. First, our friends over at Raleigh City Sports debuted (debrewed?) their own beer: Crisp and refreshing! – Drinking a Raleigh City Sports by Raleigh City Sports @ WakeMed Soccer Park — https://t.co/0kQzlNr1r6 — Erin Marie (@illegalcurve11) July 7, 2018 Next, NCFC earned a draw… Read more »
Who should the Hornets sign in free agency? Queen City Hoops has their options.
NBA Free Agency cranks up this weekend and, yes, while most people are focused intently on what LeBron James and few handful of other big name stars are going to do, there is a lot of money that will be flying a lot of places and several NBA faces change teams. The guys over at… Read more »
Hornets add two-way versatility to roster in the draft with Miles Bridges; land Devonte Graham in Round 2
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2018 NBA Draft needing to hit on a first round pick. Years of draft frustration have created a vacuum of young talent on the roster. Currently, only two previous first round picks remain on their rookie-scale deals: 2015’s Frank Kaminsky (yawn) and 2017’s Malik Monk. For a franchise that’s already… Read more »
BG’s St8 of the NBA: Shaun Livingston, the Ultimate (Golden State) Warrior
Back during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, there was a moment in the third quarter — before the brain freeze heard round the world — that was quintessential Golden State Warriors basketball. With the Dubs in the midst of another third quarter thrashing (+141 in the third during the playoffs), LeBron James tried to… Read more »