Thirteen North Carolina athletes are asking a Guilford County judge for another season after the NCAA changed its eligibility rules. A Wednesday hearing could decide whether they get back on the court or field.

Charlotte’s airport runway race returns Oct. 17, but its 1,600 spots could vanish quickly after last year’s three-hour sellout.

Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell II will miss the entire 2026 season after a left-knee injury changed from a short-term setback to surgery.

Candyroot Lodge near Charlotte is set to begin limited preview golf October 28, with a full public opening planned for spring 2027.

The Hornets are in active talks with the NBA to bring All‑Star Weekend back to Spectrum Center. Team and city leaders point to arena upgrades and an active event calendar as part of the pitch.

Panthers’ Nic Scourton was carted off with an apparent right-knee injury on the first day of training camp; MRI is scheduled and practice was paused. Updates are pending.

Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and has been placed on blood thinners. The team says he is responding to treatment and will be reassessed daily.

The Carolina Panthers signed a five‑year deal moving preseason broadcasts and team shows to WSOC‑TV, with three August exhibitions and new weekly programs.

The Mooresville Spinners say town officials barred them from the renovated Moor Park, leaving the team's future and summer game nights in doubt.

The ACC rewrote championship tiebreakers to prioritize head‑to‑head results and add a SportSource Analytics ranking; changes take effect in 2026 amid schedule quirks.

Charlotte FC will end PSL requirements and convert past fees into credits for about 15,000 holders as it works to reverse sagging season-ticket interest.

Jessica Fickenscher, a nearly 30‑year Speedway Motorsports veteran, was promoted to general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. The move hands daily control to a longtime fan‑experience executive.

NASCAR will hold a public celebration of life for Kyle Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 9 after the Craftsman Truck Series race. The event is free and open to the public; more details will follow.