Greg Hardy gets franchise tag – ESPN
ESPNCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy said this past season he wouldn’t be opposed to the Carolina Panthers using the franchise tag if that’s what it took for him to remain with…
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Panthers re-sign K Graham Gano to 4-year deal – Washington Post
Washington PostCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers say they have re-signed kicker Graham Gano to a four-year contract. Gano was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Financial terms were not released Friday. TOPSHOTS A…
How instant replay will change baseball – USA TODAY
USA TODAYPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The dirt-kicking, cap-flipping, vein-popping argument that has been part of baseball’s fabric for a century and a half is about to give way to a more modern way of deciding…
Holy box office! Bible-based movies flood theaters – Today.com
Today.comThree films — “Son of God,” “Noah” and “Exodus” — all draw from the best-selling book of all time for their source material, and producers are hoping to spread the good word — while also…
Box-Office Preview: Can ‘Son of God’ Crucify ‘Non-Stop’? – Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterHowever, Christian films aren’t as easy to track, hence Son of God could open anywhere between $14 million and $30 million, according to box–office observers. If it comes in on the high end, it…
Charlotte City Council votes to hire Atlanta firm for airport valet work – Charlotte Observer
Charlotte City Council votes to hire Atlanta firm for airport valet workCharlotte ObserverThe Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to hire an Atlanta-based company to manage the curbside and business valet parking services at Charlotte…
Charlotte’s Law: Fighting posts of hate – NEWS.com.au
NEWS.com.auA LEADING anti-bullying campaigner says police are dismissing complaints about cyber-bullying because they’re unaware of laws already in place to deal with the problem. Speaking to news.com.au after the shocking death of Charlotte Dawson, John…
Australian TV star Charlotte Dawson found dead – Houston Chronicle
Australian TV star Charlotte Dawson found deadHouston ChronicleSYDNEY (AP) — Australian TV star and former model Charlotte Dawson, who became an anti-bullying activist after she was targeted online, has been found dead at age 47….
Australian TV personality Charlotte Dawson, 47, found dead at Sydney apartment – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsFormer “Australia’s Next Top Model” judge and TV personality Charlotte Dawson was found dead at her home in a Sydney suburb on Saturday. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the…
NFL draft: Jadeveon Clowney says he wants to be one of greatest of all time – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Yahoo Sports (blog)His early morning flight out of Columbia, S.C. was delayed a few hours, so he called to see if he could get a direct flight out of Charlotte, N.C. He drove there, and…
Australian TV personality Charlotte Dawson commits suicide – Fox News
Fox NewsApril 26, 200. Charlotte Dawson arrives on the red carpet for the MTV Australia awards in Sydney. Australian TV star and former model Dawson was found dead at age 47 in her Sydney apartment…
Australian TV star Charlotte Dawson found dead – Washington Post
Washington PostSYDNEY — Australian TV star and former model Charlotte Dawson, who became an anti-bullying activist after she was targeted online, has been found dead at age 47. Famed for TV shows such as “Australia’s…
Trolled to death: Model Charlotte Dawson bombarded with vile messages over … – Daily Mail
Daily MailAustralian TV star and former model Charlotte Dawson killed herself after receiving abuse from vicious trolls on Twitter just hours before she died. Famed for TV shows such as ‘Australia’s Next Top Model, the…
Charlotte Dawson death: BeyondBlue CEO hits out at social media – The Guardian
The GuardianAmid the public outpouring of grief that followed, many on social media pointed at hateful comments directed at Dawson in recent months. One user wrote: “Trolls that abused & tormented @MsCharlotteD, you have blood…
Magic rally to overcome Carmelo Anthony, Knicks in 2OT – ESPN
ESPNArron Afflalo scored 32 points and Oladipo had 30 points, a career-high 14 assists and nine rebounds as the Magic rallied to beat the New York Knicks 129-121 in double overtime on Friday night. The…
2014 spring fashion forecast – Charlotte Post
Charlotte PostYour 2014 spring style forecast is here, and Arlene Goldstein, Belk’s vice president of trend merchandising and fashion direction, is predicting a storm of dazzling jewelry with an overcast of standout shoes and a…
4-point play: Analysis of Syracuse’s OT win vs. Duke – USA TODAY
USA TODAYHOW THE ORANGE WON: Students had camped out in tents in frigid central New York temperatures for weeks for this. Buses had signs and billboards that read “BEAT DUKE” all week, gearing up for…
Al Jefferson leads Bobcats past Lakers with season-high 40 points – Sports Out West
Sports Out WestLOS ANGELES – The losses continue to stack up for the Los Angeles Lakers as they suffered their sixth consecutive loss in a 110-100 defeat on Friday at the hands of the Charlotte…
Atlanta’s Snowjam Disaster: How Much Was Sprawl to Blame? – Streetsblog Capitol Hill (blog)
Streetsblog Capitol Hill (blog)While some point the finger at Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for lack of preparedness, Atlanta transit blog MARTA Rocks! says they don’t deserve the blame. After all,…
Change is here: Are the Nationwide and Truck Series next? – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comDuring Thursday’s Sprint Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C., NASCAR Chairman Brian France outlined sweeping changes to how the champion is determined in the Sprint Cup Series. NASCAR announces overhaul to Chase format. The new format…
Maryland basketball vs. Miami: Previewing the game – Washington Post (blog)
Washington Post (blog)Now their patience and resolve will be tested against Miami, the country’s slowest-paced team, so disciplined in its ways that Maryland radio analyst Chris Knoche likened Wednesday night’s game to “a root canal.”…
Atlanta chaos: Like a scene from ‘The Walking Dead’ – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe usually bustling roadways in the Atlanta metropolitan area resembled a scene in a post-apocalyptic world during and after Tuesday’s snow and ice storm. Cars abandoned at odd angles on side streets, thoroughfares and…
Preview: Bobcats at Knicks – Reuters
ReutersThe Charlotte Bobcats came out of one of their most challenging homestands of the season with a winning record. They’ll look to build on their strong showing as they travel to Madison Square Garden for…
One Carolina Panther, two San Francisco 49ers fined after playoff game – Charlotte Observer
Charlotte ObserverThe extra-curricular action in the Carolina Panthers’ 23-10 playoff loss to San Francisco last weekend drew three fines of $7,875, including two on the 49ers. Niners tight end Anquan Boldin was fined for head-butting…
Miami Heat – Getting Back to Basics – Sportige
SportigeCelebrating his birthday, Dwyane Wade wasn’t really key in the 101-86 win for the Miami Heat over the Philadelphia 76ers, as LeBron James and Chris Bosh did most of the work to end the three-game…
Report: NASCAR mulls big changes to point system, Chase – USA TODAY
USA TODAYNASCAR drivers and owners won’t sit with officials for their annual briefings until next week, but news of potentially dramatic changes to the sport’s point system and championship Chase for the Sprint Cup format…
Knicks Fall to Bobcats, and JR Smith Sits Again – New York Times
New York TimesKemba Walker, fouled trying to get past Carmelo Anthony (7) and Raymond Felton, was held to five points in the first half but scored 20 in the second. Chuck Burton/Associated Press. CHARLOTTE, N.C….
Purdy: San Francisco 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick prevails in the battle of young … – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury NewsCHARLOTTE. N.C. — Damn straight, Colin Kaepernick rubbed it in. He had his reasons. Halfway through Sunday’s third quarter, the 49ers quarterback sprinted into the end zone for a touchdown that put…
49ers dispatch Panthers, setting up long-awaited NFC title game – CNN
CNNColin Kaepernick is now 3-0 in road playoff games, but he’ll face a stiff test in Seattle during the NFC title game. Grant Halverson/Getty Images. CHARLOTTE — Colin Kaepernick always keeps it short and sweet…
49ers ready for next road test: Seattle – USA TODAY
USA TODAYCHARLOTTE — There was a sense of inevitability Sunday, and throughout the season. It seemed that the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks were meant to be the final teams standing in the NFC,…
Boldin, 49ers put Panthers away with ease – New York Daily News
New York Daily News49ERS 23, PANTHERS 10. CHARLOTTE – The San Francisco 49ers traveled cross-country to face the Carolina Panthers Sunday afternoon, picked up a win in the divisional round of the playoffs and button…
Panthers’ Steve Smith doesn’t want this to end, so he will try to play – News & Observer
News & ObserverCHARLOTTE — I thought Steve Smith looked quick Thursday. The ground at Carolina’s practice field wasn’t as hard as it was Wednesday. And during the segment of practice the media was allowed to…
Fashion trucks take boutique finds on the road – USA TODAY
Fashion trucks take boutique finds on the roadUSA TODAYThe 25-year-old drives, stocks, styles and sells out of her pale pink Passionista Fashion Truck, a converted pretzel truck that has popped up in several Delaware cities…
Bobcats-Clippers Preview – ESPN
ESPNLooking to bounce back from their most lopsided loss of the season, the Los Angeles Clippers should have a good chance to get back on track at home after their winning streak there was snapped….
North Texas cruises past UNLV in Heart of Dallas Bowl – USA TODAY
USA TODAYDALLAS (AP) — Derek Thompson threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns, Brelan Chancellor scored twice and North Texas dominated the second half Wednesday to beat UNLV 36-14 in the Heart of Dallas Bowl….
Tony Gonzalez Says Good-Bye To NFL: ‘This Is Like Graduating To Me’ – Fox News Latino
Fox News LatinoATLANTA (AP) – Tony Gonzalez is ready for the next chapter of his life. The Atlanta Falcons, after wrapping up an ugly 4-12 season, won’t be the same without their superstar tight end….
Opinion: This Battle of Atlanta between Panthers and Falcons feels like a … – Charlotte Observer
Charlotte ObserverThe last time the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome, Barack Obama was a senator from Illinois. Remember last season? Time is running out, the Falcons have no timeouts and…
Belk Bowl Preview: Cincinnati vs. North Carolina – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBelk Bowl in Charlotte | Cincinnati (9-3) vs. North Carolina (6-6). Time/TV: 3:20 p.m. ET/ESPN. Surface: Grass. Glantz-Culver line: North Carolina by 2
Kevin Durant scores 34 points as OKC Thunder holds off Charlotte – NewsOK.com
NewsOK.comCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Thunder offense looked a bit slower, a bit more stagnant and a bit less explosive on Friday in Charlotte. Photo – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant, center, is fouled as he…
NBA Trade Rumors – Russell Westbrook Injury Sparks Trade Talks In OKC; Who … – KpopStarz
KpopStarzThe Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a setback into their stellar campaign when Russell Westbrook got injured again. According to the Oklahoman, the timetable set for his return extends beyond the All-Star Break. Thus, he will…
NBA: Kevin Durant helps Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Charlotte Bobcats – SkySports
SkySportsA Kevin Durant inspired Oklahoma City Thunder made it two straight wins by sealing victory over the Charlotte Bobcats as they pulled level with the Portland Trailblazers at the top of the Northwest Division of…
NBA results, Dec. 27 – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco ChronicleKevin Durant had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder- without injured guard Russell Westbrook – held off the host Charlotte Bobcats 89-85 Friday night. The Thunder announced before the…
Kevin Durant leads Thunder past Bobcats, 89-85 – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesKevin Durant had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder held on to defeat the Charlotte Bobcats, 89-85, Friday night without injured guard Russell Westbrook. The Thunder announced before…
Pro Bowl 2014: Rosters announced; new format erases AFC-NFC lines – SportingNews.com
SportingNews.comThe rosters for the 2014 Pro Bowl game were announced Friday night. Least surprising development: Peyton Manning is in the quarterback group. Manning, who has thrown an NFL-record 51 touchdown passes in 15 games, was…
Thunder Escape Bobcats After Losing Westbrook – New York Times
New York TimesKevin Durant had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on to defeat the host Charlotte Bobcats, 89-85, on Friday night without the injured guard Russell Westbrook. Enlarge This…
Live updates: Panthers hosting the Saints for chance at NFC South title – News & Observer
News & ObserverCarolina Panthers fan Rick Jefferson (right), laughs with another fan during the Charlotte Observer tailgate party held on the front lawn of the Observer on Sunday Dec 22,2013. ROBERT LAHSER — [email protected] Click…
4-point play: Instant analysis on Duke-UCLA – USA TODAY
USA TODAYHOW THE BLUE DEVILS WON: Let’s get this out of the way: this game would not get characterized as a defensive struggle. And that’s OK, because both Duke and UCLA have highly entertaining offenses…
Olympics: US delegation announced – South Bend Tribune
South Bend TribuneFormer Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will lead the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics next year in Sochi, Russia. The White House says tennis champion Billie Jean King…
Cam Newton, Panthers roll past Jets to set up showdown with Saints – USA TODAY
USA TODAYCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ron Rivera couldn’t help himself. The Carolina Panthers coach caught himself looking up at the Bank of America Stadium scoreboard Sunday, “a few times too many,” rooting hard for another result…
New Zealand Lures Cameron’s Avatar Sequels With Higher Subsidy – Bloomberg
BloombergDirector James Cameron will shoot the next three sequels to Avatar, the highest grossing movie of all time, in New Zealand after the South Pacific nation increased subsidies to film makers. New Zealand has signed…
Lakers again weigh Pau Gasol trade – ESPN
ESPNOKLAHOMA CITY — The Los Angeles Lakers prefer to keep struggling center Pau Gasol and believe he eventually will have success in coach Mike D’Antoni’s system, but his recent comments and subpar play have caused…
IU Insider: Hoosiers concerned by Oakland’s Bader – Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis StarNo active college basketball player has attempted (984) or made (397) more 3-pointers than Travis Bader, Oakland’s 6-foot-4 guard. He’s putting up nearly 11 shots from behind the arc per game this season, and…
Florida State turns its focus to Duke, ACC title – USA TODAY
USA TODAYCHARLOTTE — Almost surprisingly, there hasn’t been a ton of buzz about Florida State being the nation’s top-ranked team. Maybe’s it’s because of the way Alabama lost its stranglehold on the No. 1 ranking…
Stanford overwhelms Arizona State to capture Pac-12 championship – USA TODAY
USA TODAYTEMPE, Ariz. — For those of us who thought that Arizona State’s showdown with Stanford was going to turn out differently the second time around, hey, we were all right on the money. It…
Oklahoma denies Oklahoma State’s Big 12 title quest – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSTILLWATER, Okla. — Blake Bell saved his best moment for his last, sending yet another shakeup through the BCS bowl picture. Bell threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Saunders with 19 seconds remaining…
Vaughan: Delay in Winston investigation hurt search for evidence – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comThe long delay in investigating a sexual assault allegation against Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston hampered the search for evidence and witnesses, according to documents made public Friday. Florida state attorney Willie Meggs ultimately filed…
Bobcats’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out with broken finger – USA TODAY
USA TODAYCharlotte Bobcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to miss four to six weeks after breaking a bone in his left ring finger, the team announced Wednesday. Kidd-Gilchrist broke his finger during the third quarter…
Nowitzki’s strong finish leads Mavs over Bobcats – Boston.com
Boston.comCharlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson, center, is fouled going to the basket by Dallas The Associated Press Charlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson, center, is fouled going to the basket by Dallas Mavericks’ Monta Ellis (11) as Jose…
Bobcats send Bucks to 11th straight loss – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneCharlotte, NC Sports.com —. Al Jefferson scored 23 points and had 12 rebounds to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to a 92-76 victory over Milwaukee to send the Bucks to their 11th consecutive defeat. Gerald…
Serena’s French Becomes Twitter Trend
Serena’s French is so good now, it’s being praised on Twitter, and to such an extent that “Serena’s French” hit number 7 on the Twitter Trend list just now. All of this after Serena Williams…
