The Charlotte Hornets faced a challenging home opener at the Spectrum Center on Saturday night, falling to the Miami Heat with a final score of 114-106.
The 2024 regular season for Charlotte FC has been marked by a significant cultural shift within the organization, largely attributed to the arrival of Dean Smith.
The Charlotte Hornets are set to unveil the completion of Phase I of their Re!magine Spectrum Center renovations at their home opener against the Miami Heat this Saturday.
The Charlotte Hornets were unable to replicate their previous success against the Atlanta Hawks, falling 125-120 in a closely contested game at State Farm Arena.
Charlotte FC, having secured the 5th position in the Eastern Conference, is set to face Orlando City SC in the first round of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. The teams will compete in a Best-of-Three series, with the initial match taking place at Inter&Co Stadium.
Thursday was a typical day for the Carolina Panthers, which has been rare lately. Receiver Adam Thielen and tight end Tommy Tremble participated in their second day of practice. On defense, with more players returning from injury, the team practiced with a more complete front-seven, including Jadeveon Clowney at pass-rusher and Josey Jewell stabilizing the linebacker group. Defensive end A'Shawn Robinson also participated as a limited participant due to a knee issue.
Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was absent from practice on Thursday for the second consecutive day due to a right thumb injury sustained in a car accident. Dalton is among seven players who did not participate as the team prepares to face the Broncos. The list includes cornerback Dane Jackson (hamstring), wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib), safety Jammie Robinson (knee), safety Nick Scott (hamstring), outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps), and kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who was out for personal reasons.
D.J. Wonnum is nearing a return to the field after an offseason marked by significant health challenges. The Carolina Panthers linebacker detailed his recovery process, which included three surgeries following a Christmas Eve injury that ended his season with the Minnesota Vikings. Complications arose when his body rejected internal stitches, leading to a MRSA infection and blood clots from intravenous antibiotics.
Kristijan Kahlina has reached a significant milestone by becoming the second player in Charlotte FC's history to make 100 appearances for the club across all competitions. This achievement was marked during Saturday's match in D.C. Brandt Bronico was the first player to achieve this earlier in the season.