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The Pro Football Writers of America name Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan NFL rookie of the year – a first for Carolina. D.J. McFadden is formally introduced to the West Charlotte High community as Lions head coach.

The Carolina Panthers gave the Los Angeles Rams all they could handle in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. What will they do for an encore? Charlotte FC returns to training in preparation the the 2026 MLS season.

The Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams square off in the NFC Wild Card round in Charlotte. It's Carolina's first postseason appearance since 2017. The Hornets might have found some defensive fortitude with three straight games in which they've held opponents under 100 points. They're 2-1 in those contests.

The Carolina Panthers' season comes down to one game – against Tampa Bay for the NFC South title and a spot in the playoffs. The Charlotte Hornets are dealing with injuries again and the guys offer what they're looking forward to in 2026.

The podcast celebrates Christmas by examining the Carolina Panthers' run to the NFC South lead after beating Tampa Bay. Former Charlotte 49ers football coach Biff Poggi makes his case for the permanent job at Michigan. We're taking a look back at Hough High's first state football title.

We're bringing the curtain down on the high school football season. Hough High and Raleigh Millbrook tangle in the North Carolina 8A title game. Both teams are 13-0, have high-scoring offenses and the state's best defenses. Also, the latest on Sam Greiner's ouster at West Charlotte a year after winning a state title.

A couple of basketball schools are set to decide the ACC football championship Saturday in Charlotte. Who had that on their Bingo card in August? Hough High prepares for its first North Carolina 8A football title game against Raleigh Millbrook.

The most anticipated hight school football game of the year is here! Hough, No. 1 in The Post's Magnificent Seven, takes on No. 2 West Charlotte Friday in Cornelius. Meanwhile, across the Mecklenburg County line, No. 3 Independence looks to spring an upset against Weddington. Also, we take a look back at Johnson C. Smith's historic football season and look ahead to 2026.

The two most recognizable names in Charlotte sports are also the topic of debate as to whether they should stay in the Queen City. Bryce Young and LaMelo Ball are the faces of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets, respectively, but are they deserving? If not, what's the next step?

Another busy week for men's and women's basketball that we'll review. Plus, football takes on No. 4-ranked Georgia. Can the 1-9 49ers pull off an upset for the ages between the hedges?

Which Panthers team will show up for their lone national TV game at San Francisco? The NC high school football postseason moves into some big-time matchups with Myers Park taking on West Charlotte and Richmond Senior headed to Independence.

We review the Golden Bulls' first-ever berth in the NCAA Division II football playoffs as well as the CIAA title game after they rolled Virginia Union 45-21. JCSU opens the tournament against Frostburg State Nov. 22 in Charlotte, but what will it take to get to the second round?

The Hornets broke up their losing streak with a sound victory against Milwaukee. Question: Can coach Charles Lee get enough production from the supporting cast to overcome the absence of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller? Charlotte 49ers men's and women's basketball take losses against Davidson and LSU respectively.

JC Smith takes on Virginia Union in the CIAA football title game. Who has the edge? A week after toppling Green Bay, Carolina implodes against one-win New Orleans. Week 2 of the North Carolina high school football playoffs kicks off with a couple of games between teams in The Post's Magnificent Seven on the schedule.

Johnson C. Smith can clinch a berth in the CIAA football title game with a win against rival Livingstone at the Commemorative Classic; the Charlotte 49ers are a heavy underdog to East Carolina. The Carolina Panthers can move two games above .500 with a win against the New Orleans Saints. And high school football playoffs kick off.

The season is riding on one game for Charlotte FC when they take on New York City FC Friday in the first round of MLS playoffs. And Charlotte 49ers basketball had a good week with the men's and women's teams coming up with wins.

The Crown is one game of exiting the MLS postseason after losing Game 1 of their best-of-3 series against New York City FC. The Hornets are 2-3 after their first five games. Are they in a good place or more of the same?

Previewing Saturday's Johnson C. Smith's showdown against Fayetteville State with a berth in the CIAA title game on the line. Also, The Panthers try to get off the mat at Green Bay. Mecklenburg's top high school teams prepare for the postseason. Who's got the upper hand for a chance at a state title?

Can the Panthers extend their win streak to four games by taking down the Bills? We discuss what it'll take to make a definitive statement against a preseason favorite to reach the Super Bowl. Also, we review this week's Magnificent Seven high school football teams.

The new-look Hornets blitzed the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA opener for both teams. What does success look like for the Bugs in coach Charles Lee's second year?

In a move no one saw coming, Charlotte 49ers athletics director Mike Hill was fired on Oct. 16, a year after signing an extension with the university and two days before the homecoming football game. Hill was a polarizing figure to 49ers fans and alumni, mostly because the football and basketball teams struggled during his seven-year tenure. We're talking next steps and ponder the timing and reaso...

Is there growing faith in the Carolina Panthers after last week's 30-27 win against the Dallas Cowboys? Rico Dowdle looks like he's capable of lead back duty. Is Dave Canales finally hitting stride as head coach? All up for debate.

From Clemson to Wake Forest, we review the conference's media days in Charlotte and handicap Carolinas schools' chances of hoisting the tournament trophy in March.

The Panthers' comeback win against Miami erased the memory of an ugly loss at New England, but was it a turning point? Also, Week 7 of the Magnificent Seven high school football rankings.

Is it time to bail on any hope of a Carolina Panthers turnaround? After last week's loss to New England, should anyone be encouraged? Also: the Charlotte Hornets open training camp with modest expectations and a refurbished roster.