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After going 1-11 in coach Tim Albin's first season, what can the 49ers do to improve in 2026? In a word: everything. We're talking offense, defense, schedule and health. #football #charlotte

Charlotte native Akbar Majeed, founder of Concrete2Green, an urban soccer advocacy group, has broken into moviemaking as director and producer of the documentary "Can We Kick It," which debuted in May 2026 in New York City. The documentary examines the evolution of soccer in urban America and the road ahead to make the sport more mainstream in the U.S. #soccer #documentary

The Hornets shocked the NBA – and Charlotte – by trading LaMelo Ball to Minnesota for Naz Reid and a raft of draft picks and a $41 million contract exception. What in the world were the Hornets thinking, and what else is on the horizon?

The Hornets have the 14th and 18th picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Do they exercise both picks, trade up or use that capital to go after a center with offensive skills. We debate, you decide!

The Panthers participate in voluntary practice sessions this week, and we're looking for answers to a few burning questions. The Carolina Ascent go for their first Gainbridge Super League title Saturday when they take on Lexington SC. We preview the USA-Senegal soccer friendly and bid Wilfried Zaha adios.

Charlotte Hornets standout Kon Knuppel earns First Team All-NBA, which isn't a surprise considering a historic first season. We preview Carolina Ascent's semifinal match against Sporting JAX in the Gainbridge Super League semifinals.

The Golden Bulls add former New Haven and UCLA quarterback Parker McQuarrie to compete with Josh Jackson, a Central Connecticut State transfer, for the starting position. Charlotte-Mecklenburg coaches sound off on the lack of a supplemental pay increase. Also: what will the Charlotte Hornets do with the 14th and 18th picks in next month's NBA Draft?

It's Truist Championship week in Charlotte with a strong field going after a $20 million purse. Charlotte Hornets extend coach Charles Lee's contract after a 25-win improvement year-over-year. Also: Panthers rookie camp is here – who bears watching?

The new 49ers basketball coach joins Cameron Williams to talk about the transition to Charlotte, expectations and adding transfers to the 2026-27 roster.

It's opening day of the 2026 NFL Draft. What will the Carolina Panthers do with the 19th overall pick? Predictions and projections are all over the place. The Hornets go on summer vacation in a better place but work to do if they're going to improve on a 44-win regular season. Also, the latest on spring football drills at Johnson C. Smith and Charlotte.

The Hornets advanced to the second round of the NBA Play-In tournament by beating Miami. LaMelo Ball escaped serious punishment after tripping Bam Adebayo – was it fair or foul? Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says Carolina's leaving all options open with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft, but should they?

The Hornets and Pistons close out Charlotte's home regular schedule. The Hornets still have play-in seeding to determine. Also: what will the Carolina Panthers do with the 19th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Six games remain in the regular season and the Hornets are in the midst of fighting for optimal postseason seeding. Wes Miller is adding to the Charlotte 49ers staff, and there'll be at least two North Carolina alumni.

New 49ers coach is a North Carolina native and a proven winner. Can he deliver NCAA Tournament berths? Also, the latest from the start of spring football.

Queens takes on Purdue in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament. Can the 15 seed Royals pull off the upset against the second seed Boilermakers? With Aaron Fearne out at Charlotte, who's on the 49ers' wish list to replace him? The Charlotte Hornets will retire jersey No. 30 to honor Dell Curry, a cornerstone of the franchise as a player, broadcaster and ambassador.

Did the first week of the NFL year yield success for the Carolina Panthers through free agency signings? Also, Inter Miami and international superstar Lionel Messi takes on Charlotte FC.

College basketball has our attention: The ACC quarterfinals revolved around a pair of 80-79 games – Clemson topped North Carolina and Duke squeezed by Florida State. Both were nail-biters, by the way. The Charlotte 49ers played their best half of basketball of the season to beat Tulane 74-60 in the American Conference quarterfinals.

Golden Bulls coach Maurice Flowers joins the podcast to talk about the 2026 schedule, which includes a pair of games against 2025 NCAA Division II playoff teams, a trip to Canton, Ohio, for the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic and an eight-game CIAA slate.

Not only are the Charlotte Hornets the NBA's hottest team, they're box office at Spectrum Center for the first time in a long time. A double-digit beatdown against Boston made the case. Also, we take a peek at the ACC basketball tournament ahead of its tip-off in Charlotte next week.

The Charlotte Hornets welcomed back a pair of starters after four-game suspensions and picked up where they left off. Johnson C. Smith faces a tall task at the CIAA basketball tournament.

A look ahead to new Charlotte athletics director Kevin White meeting the 49ers community and media. Also, the 49ers pick up a big American Conference win to remain in the top four.

Can the Hornets continue their hot streak as the NBA season winds toward its regular season finale? The road to playoff positioning starts with Houston and Cleveland, two of the top teams in the West and East, respectively. Charlotte FC opens its fifth season as a Major League Soccer franchise Saturday against St. Louis. What are the expectations? We have predictions, too!

The Hornets' win streak ends, but go into All-Star Weekend with 11 in 12 games. More importantly, they're serving notice to the NBA they'll tangle with anyone. Also: Charlotte's athletics director search is targeting a hire by mid-March.

It's Super Bowl Week, but the Panthers supplied an inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Rookie of the Year. The Charlotte Hornets notched their eight straight game, a streak last accomplished in 1999.

Don't look now, but the Charlotte Hornets are on a four-game heater, their longest win streak in two years. What's behind the improvement? Also, the Charlotte 49ers have climbed into a three-way tie for first in the Atlantic Conference.