CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. Deni Avdija had 18 points and Dononvan Clingan added 13 rebounds as the Blazers outscored the Hornets 29-22 in the fourth quarter. Nick Smith … [Read more...] about Hornets fall to Blazers on first game of long homestand without top scorers
Former Panthers cornerback named head coach at Chambers High School
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -- A storied Charlotte high school football program now has a former Carolina Panther leading the way. Julius Chambers High announced Captain Munnerlyn is its new football coach during a press conference Friday. He previously was an assistant under coach Chris James at Myers Park. Munnerlyn, a former cornerback, played seven years … [Read more...] about Former Panthers cornerback named head coach at Chambers High School
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball left out as All-Star starter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -- Despite having the support of NBA fans, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was not named a starter in the All-Star Game. The league announced the five starters representing each conference Thursday night. The Eastern Conference guards are the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell. Ball was the top fan vote-getter … [Read more...] about Hornets’ LaMelo Ball left out as All-Star starter
Charlotte FC sign flashy former Premier League winger
CHARLOTTE (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -- Charlotte FC announced it has signed former Premier League star winger Wilfried Zaha. Zaha, 32, comes to the Queen City on loan from Galatasaray in Turkey and is signed until Jan. 17, 2026, with an option to extend the loan through June 30, 2026, team officials said. “Wilfried is a world-class talent who has proven himself at the … [Read more...] about Charlotte FC sign flashy former Premier League winger
Hornets Brandon Miller out indefinitely with wrist injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -- Charlotte Hornets wing Brandon Miller will be out indefinitely after a wrist injury earlier this week, the team announced Friday. After Wednesday’s game at Utah, Miller underwent an MRI, which revealed he tore the capholunate ligament in his right wrist. Hornets trade C Nick Richards to Phoenix Suns He was in street … [Read more...] about Hornets Brandon Miller out indefinitely with wrist injury