Steve Reed | Associated Press
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The new home of the Carolina Panthers’ state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility is beginning to take shape.
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, carted off the field and taken away by ambulance. The player who struck him was kicked out of practice and waived.
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The Hornets selected guard James Bouknight from Connecticut with the No. 11 pick and acquired a pair of centers via trade. Kupchak acquired veteran center Mason Plumlee from the Detroit Pistons before the draft, then traded away a future first-round pick to the New York Knicks for the 19th overall pick and got Texas center Kai Jones.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold has had two coronavirus vaccination shots and will be considered fully vaccinated on July 30. Darnold spoke to the media on Tuesday without a mask when the Panthers arrived at training camp but wouldn’t say if he'd had the shots. In June, he said he was undecided on whether he would get vaccinated.
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Sam Darnold isn't saying whether or not he’s been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Instead, Carolina’s new starting quarterback said his focus is on making “smart decisions” as he tries to resurrect his NFL career.
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Miguel Ángel Ramírez of Spain has been hired as the first coach of Charlotte FC, a Major League Soccer expansion team set to begin play next year.
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Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball’s versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors Wednesday despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist.
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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said he's no longer considering building a domed stadium in downtown Charlotte in the post-COVID-19 era.
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Kyle Larson ended six years of struggles at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning the Coca-Cola 600 in dominating fashion to give team owner Rick Hendrick a record-setting victory.
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The Charlotte Hornets have picked up the team option on coach James Borrego’s contract for next season, said a person familiar with the situation. Borrego is 95-124 in three seasons with the Hornets, including a 33-39 mark this season.