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The Observer’s 2026 Lincoln County high school football preview - Charlotte Observer

The Observer’s 2026 Lincoln County high school football preview Charlotte Observer

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Antawn Jamison goes deep on MJ, UNC, and the inside story of hiring Michael Malone - Charlotte Observer

Antawn Jamison goes deep on MJ, UNC, and the inside story of hiring Michael Malone Charlotte Observer

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These are the top NC prep football teams this preseason. See the class rankings - Charlotte Observer

These are the top NC prep football teams this preseason. See the class rankings Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte Announces Pair of New Hires - Charlotte Athletics

Charlotte Announces Pair of New Hires Charlotte Athletics

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Chaisilprungruang's Run at U.S. Amateur Ends in Quarterfinals - Charlotte Athletics

Chaisilprungruang's Run at U.S. Amateur Ends in Quarterfinals Charlotte Athletics

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UNC basketball set to play against West Virginia in Charlotte - Yahoo Sports

UNC basketball set to play against West Virginia in Charlotte Yahoo Sports

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American Announces 2026-27 Conference Opponents - Charlotte Athletics

American Announces 2026-27 Conference Opponents Charlotte Athletics

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UNC Men's Basketball To Face West Virginia In Charlotte - tarheeltimes.com

UNC Men's Basketball To Face West Virginia In Charlotte tarheeltimes.com

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Men's Basketball To Face West Virginia In Charlotte - University of North Carolina Athletics

Men's Basketball To Face West Virginia In Charlotte University of North Carolina Athletics

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List of Charlotte, Raleigh HS football scrimmages set ahead of Aug. 21 kickoff - Charlotte Observer

List of Charlotte, Raleigh HS football scrimmages set ahead of Aug. 21 kickoff Charlotte Observer

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PHOTOS: Meck Power 6 football media day - Charlotte Observer

PHOTOS: Meck Power 6 football media day Charlotte Observer

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Transfers surge in Charlotte football; Coaches call for rules as ‘wild west’ grows - Charlotte Observer

Transfers surge in Charlotte football; Coaches call for rules as ‘wild west’ grows Charlotte Observer

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Transfers surge in Charlotte football; Coaches call for rules as ‘wild west’ grows - Charlotte Observer

Transfers surge in Charlotte football; Coaches call for rules as ‘wild west’ grows Charlotte Observer

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PHOTOS: Southwestern 7A/8A media day - Charlotte Observer

PHOTOS: Southwestern 7A/8A media day Charlotte Observer

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Cave and Matthews Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars - Charlotte Athletics

Cave and Matthews Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars Charlotte Athletics

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PHOTOS: West Charlotte starts 2026 prep football practice - Charlotte Observer

PHOTOS: West Charlotte starts 2026 prep football practice Charlotte Observer

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WATCH: Transfers lost or not, West Charlotte football is ready (Video) - Charlotte Observer

WATCH: Transfers lost or not, West Charlotte football is ready (Video) Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte football players urge city council to implement 9 p.m. daily curfew (Video) - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte football players urge city council to implement 9 p.m. daily curfew (Video) Charlotte Observer

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**Charlotte lands two new staff additions overnight.** • **Charlotte FC** — Club bolsters front office with pair of new hires announced Tuesday • **Charlotte FC** — Fresh faces signal continued organizational build-out heading into season • **49ers Athletics** — New additions could impact recruiting and program development • **Charlotte sports** — Front office movement suggests front-end investment in competitive future **Watch for:** Official role announcements and how the new hires factor into Charlotte's offseason strategy. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte's amateur star falls one round short of the semis.** • **CHAR** – Chaisilprungruang exits U.S. Amateur in the quarterfinals, ending a strong run at the prestigious event • **CHAR** – The Charlotte Athletics representative pushed deep into the bracket before bowing out • **CHAR** – Quarterfinal finish still marks a standout performance on one of amateur golf's biggest stages **What to watch:** Whether Chaisilprungruang parlays this deep run into a pro card or returns to defend next year. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte's 2026-27 American Athletic Conference schedule is locked in.** • **Charlotte 49ers** announced their full slate of AAC opponents for the 2026-27 season • **49ers** will face all 14 American Athletic Conference members across fall and winter sports • **Charlotte** joins a conference field that includes Tulsa, UAB, Memphis, and North Texas among others • **49ers** scheduling news signals continued program-building momentum under AAC membership • **Charlotte Athletics** released no specific game dates yet — tip times and venues to follow **What to watch:** Full schedule release with dates and home/away breakdowns. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**UNC tips off against West Virginia in Charlotte tonight.** • **Tar Heels** host West Virginia in a neutral-site matchup in Charlotte • **UNC Men's Basketball** gets a home-ish crowd advantage at Spectrum Center • **West Virginia** arrives as the key test for Carolina's early-season form • **Tar Heels** looking to build momentum with a strong showing in-state **Watch:** Whether UNC's offense finds its rhythm early against a physical Mountaineer defense. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 6 · CHAR

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**Charlotte 49ers land academic hardware on the links.** • **Charlotte Golf** — Cave and Matthews earn Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors • **Cave & Matthews** — recognized for excellence both on the course and in the classroom • **49ers Golf** — program builds reputation as one that develops complete student-athletes • **Charlotte Athletics** — academic accolades add to a growing culture of excellence across all sports **Watch for:** Can Charlotte Golf's scholar-athletes translate classroom discipline into postseason momentum this spring? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte players take their game off the field — straight to city hall.** • **Charlotte FC** — Players addressed city council, urging a 9 p.m. daily curfew for the city • **Charlotte FC** — Rare move puts athletes at center of local policy debate • **Charlotte FC** — No word yet on whether council will act on the players' request **What to watch:** Will city council respond, and how will the Charlotte fanbase react to players stepping into politics? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers earn classroom recognition with 300 All-Academic honorees** • **Charlotte 49ers** — 300 student-athletes named to American Athletic Conference All-Academic Teams • **49ers Athletics** — one of the conference's stronger showings in academic recognition this cycle • **Charlotte programs** — honors span multiple sports, reflecting department-wide academic commitment • **AAC** — conference continues to spotlight student-athlete achievement beyond the field of play *Watch for Charlotte to build on this momentum as spring competition heats up.* The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 30 · CHAR

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**Charlotte Athletics drops single-game volleyball tickets — grab yours now.** • **Charlotte Volleyball** — Single-game tickets officially on sale via Charlotte Athletics • **49ers Fans** — No wait list needed; individual match seats now open to the public • **Home Schedule** — Lock in your seat before matchups fill up • **Charlotte Volleyball** — Momentum building as program pushes fan attendance this season **What to watch:** Keep an eye on the full home schedule drop and any marquee opponent announcements coming soon. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 28 · CHAR

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**Tepper's $1.3B bet could put a Super Bowl in Charlotte.** • **Panthers** — Owner David Tepper pushing a massive stadium renovation to make Charlotte a Super Bowl contender city • **Panthers** — $1.3 billion price tag signals serious infrastructure commitment from ownership • **Panthers** — Super Bowl hosting rights would be a massive economic and cultural win for the Queen City • **Panthers** — Project still needs to clear funding and approval hurdles before it's a done deal **Watch:** How city and county leaders respond to the financing structure will determine if this moves forward fast or stalls. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte FC Split the Weekend — Tepper's Stadium Glow-Up Is Real** - **Charlotte FC** fell to Red Bulls in Saturday's road clash, dropping points in the Eastern Conference race - **RBNY vs CLT** ended in a Charlotte loss, keeping the club under pressure in the playoff picture - **Bank of America Stadium** renovations revealed in new Tepper Sports & Entertainment renderings overnight - **The upgrades** show a dramatically transformed venue, signaling long-term commitment to Charlotte's soccer future **What to watch:** Can Charlotte FC bounce back at home and make that shiny new stadium worth the hype? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers: Your Morning Briefing** • **Charlotte Track & Field** — Riley Macon hired as new Cross Country Head Coach • **South Carolina Gamecocks** — Showed out at SEC Media Days in Tampa **What to watch:** How Macon's hire shapes Charlotte's cross country program heading into the fall season. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers: Busy offseason, big expectations building.** - **Charlotte Football** — BetMGM released 2026 win totals and full schedule odds; lines are live now - **Charlotte Athletics** — Movie Night returns to Jerry Richardson Stadium on Aug. 15; free community event - **Charlotte Women's Basketball** — Head coach Jenkins lands Power Conference transfer Mariam Mushkudiani to bolster the roster **What to watch:** How Mushkudiani fits into the 49ers' rotation when fall practice opens. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 21 · CHAR

Quiet morning across your teams, CHAR Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers football hype is building — here's where things stand.** - **Charlotte Football** — HERO Sports drops a full 2026 season prediction and betting odds breakdown - **Charlotte Football** — Early depth chart projections are out, showing who's in line to start next fall - **Charlotte Football** — Offensive and defensive position battles already taking shape months ahead of kickoff - **Charlotte Football** — Betting lines suggest oddsmakers are sizing up the 49ers' Conference USA ceiling **Watch for:** Which depth chart battles heat up most as spring practice approaches. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte Sports Alert — Discrimination Lawsuit Hits Tepper Sports & Entertainment** • **Charlotte FC/Panthers** — NYT reports lawsuit alleging Tepper Sports & Entertainment discriminates against male employees • **Charlotte FC** — Club yet to publicly respond; legal pressure lands during active MLS season • **David Tepper** — Parent company faces scrutiny as lawsuit draws national media attention • **Tepper Sports & Entertainment** — Allegations could trigger league-level review from both MLS and NFL **What to watch:** Whether Charlotte FC or the Panthers organization issues a statement today as the NYT story gains traction. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte Athletics striker Naroa Domenech turns pro overseas** • CHAR: Naroa Domenech signs professional deal with CD Tenerife Femenino B in Spain • CHAR: Academy product becomes latest Charlotte Athletics talent to earn a pro contract • CHAR: Tenerife B competes in Spain's third-tier women's pyramid, a strong development platform • CHAR: Domenech joins a growing list of NWSL-pipeline players making moves abroad **Watch:** Will Charlotte Athletics celebrate more academy signings before the spring window closes? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte takes an academic W while the court struggles continue.** - **49ers** — Tre Matthews earns American Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors - **49ers** — Three additional Niners recognized as Sport Scholar-Athletes of the Year - **49ers** — Fall to Milwaukee, with Nate Ament leading the way against Charlotte on the offensive end **Watch:** Can the 49ers channel that scholar energy into a bounce-back performance on the court? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers in the spotlight off the field.** • **Charlotte Athletics** — Anderson earns prestigious Commissioner's Postgraduate Leadership Award, putting the program on the national map. **What to watch:** Can Anderson's recognition spark momentum heading into the next season? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Thomas Brown Returns: Former 49er Back Home on the Sideline** • **Charlotte Football** — Alum Thomas Brown officially joins the coaching staff per Charlotte Athletics • **Brown's Background** — Former 49er brings NFL coaching experience back to his roots • **Staff Impact** — Addition signals Charlotte's push to elevate offensive talent development • **Recruiting Angle** — Brown's profile could boost 49ers' recruiting footprint in key markets • **Program Momentum** — Hire adds to growing buzz around Charlotte football's upward trajectory **Watch for Brown's first press availability and which role he takes on within the 49ers' offensive scheme.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers Earn Academic Honors Overnight** • **Charlotte FC** — No match action; roster depth discussions continue league-wide • **49ers Women's Golf** — Four players named to WGCA All-American Scholar Team, program's academic prestige on display • **Charlotte Athletics** — Recognition highlights program's commitment beyond the playing field • **49ers** — Scholar honorees add to growing list of academic accolades this season **What to watch:** See if the 49ers' academic momentum translates to recruiting leverage heading into the offseason. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte football lands on the radar of a 4-star CB prospect.** • **Charlotte** — 4-star CB Nate Dollard receives offer from Louisville, keeping 49ers in the recruiting conversation • **Nate Dollard** — Top cornerback prospect out of Charlotte drawing Power Four attention early • **Louisville** — Cardinals extend offer, signaling Dollard's stock is rising fast on the national board • **49ers recruiting** — Local talent getting Power Four looks puts Charlotte in a unique position to build relationships **Watch to see if Charlotte pursues Dollard themselves or if Power Four programs lock him up first.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte 49ers: Schedule's Out, Tickets Are Changing** • **Volleyball:** 2026 schedule officially announced — start circling dates now • **49ers Ventures:** Charlotte Athletics consolidating ticket sales under new venture arm to boost revenue • **Takeaway:** Front office is building infrastructure while coaches are building rosters **What to watch:** Whether the new ticket sales structure translates to stronger attendance numbers when that 2026 volleyball slate tips off. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte drops both 2026 soccer schedules overnight** • **Charlotte FC Men** — 2026 schedule officially released, dates locked in • **Charlotte Women's Soccer** — 2026 slate announced, full season mapped out • **Both programs** — schedules now live on Charlotte Athletics official site **What to watch:** Dig into the schedules and circle the rivalry games — preseason planning starts now. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte Athletics launches Student-Athlete Mentorship Program** • **Charlotte 49ers** – Athletics department seeks community mentors to support student-athletes off the field • **Charlotte 49ers** – Program aims to connect players with professionals for career and personal development • **Charlotte 49ers** – Mentor applications now open through the official Charlotte Athletics website **What to watch:** Whether this initiative drives stronger community ties heading into the fall sports season. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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**Charlotte FC Is Giving Back to the Community** • Charlotte FC launched "Tickets for Kids," providing matchday access for youth in the Charlotte area • The program aims to connect younger fans with live soccer experience at Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte FC continues building grassroots support as the club eyes long-term fanbase growth • No cost details released yet, but the initiative targets underserved youth communities **What to watch:** How quickly Charlotte FC rolls out ticket distribution details and which matches are included in the program. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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