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Charlotte FC mourns the loss of defender Anton Walkes. The Carolina Panthers violated an NFL requirement for inclusive hiring training as their search for a head coach continues. Plus, the Charlotte Hornets’ problems mount as the team struggles to stay healthy.

The Carolina Panthers released Baker Mayfield Monday, following their announcement that Sam Darnold will start Sunday. Former Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is headed to Nebraska. And a freshman quarterback helps Clemson trounce North Carolina in the ACC Championship.

With PJ Walker injured, Baker Mayfield gets another shot Sunday. The Charlotte Hornets continue their losing skid. And a David Tepper real estate company settles a lawsuit with the city of Rock Hill, pending court approval.

The Carolina Panthers fall to the Atlanta Falcons despite a good showing from quarterback PJ Walker. The Hornets rack up another win and another loss. Plus, violence at high school football games leads to stricter rules at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Plus, the Hornets get their revenge on the Atlanta Hawks, even without LaMelo Ball or Terry Rozier.

Charlotte Observer sportswriter Langston Wertz Jr. stops by to discuss the shake-ups at Carolina Panthers HQ.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule names Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterback. Rookie QB Matt Corral could be out for the season with a torn ligament in his foot. And Queens University kicks off its inaugural Division I season with soccer.

Baker Mayfield plays with a Panthers jersey on for the first time. Wake Forest loses its quarterback. And Bubba Wallace signs a contract extension to keep driving Michael Jordan's car.

Football, football, football. Did we mention football? It was in the news a lot this past week. Among other things, the Panthers' new general manager went public and former Carolina tight end Greg Olsen announced his retirement. Plus, the Super Bowl teams have been decided. There was sad news in the sports world, too, when we learned baseball icon Hank Aaron died.

There's a lot going on in Washington, but that doesn't mean sports news has stopped churning. For starters, high school sports at CMS is in doubt for the rest of the school year. The Carolina Panthers have a new general manager, a traditional ACC power is struggling in college basketball and the CIAA is coming up with a new way to hold a tournament.