WTA officials toured Spectrum Center, putting Charlotte in position as a top U.S. candidate to host a future WTA Finals; no formal bid has been filed yet.

Jayson Tatum poured in 32 points and eight assists as the Celtics beat the Hornets 114-99 and secured Boston’s fifth straight 50-win season.

Que Tucker, who led the NCHSAA since 2015, announced she will retire on Oct. 1, 2026 after a career that began in 1991. The board will begin the leadership transition.

Queens University clinched its first NCAA Tournament berth after an overtime ASUN title; the Royals draw Purdue in the first round and fans are planning watch parties in Charlotte.

Dell Curry will have his No. 30 jersey retired at Spectrum Center on March 19, capping a decade as a Hornet and years as the team's broadcaster.

Reese Brantmeier and the NCAA say they’ve agreed on material settlement terms in a class action over prize‑money rules. The deal, now paused for final paperwork, could affect thousands of college athletes.

MLS All-Stars will take on Liga MX All-Stars at Bank of America Stadium on July 29, 2026. General tickets go on sale March 24 with presale packages for local fans.

No. 1 Duke overwhelmed No. 11 Virginia 77-51 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, clinching at least a share of the ACC regular-season title and the league's top seed.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has tightened baseline and sideline access at winter-sports games, prompting pushback from independent photographers who cover high-school hoops. The rule shifts who gets close-up game coverage.

Clemson deputy Kevin White is reportedly expected to be UNC Charlotte’s next athletic director, bringing fundraising, NIL and operations experience to the 49ers.

NCISAA ordered Victory Christian to vacate wins from the last two seasons, fined the school and barred it from the 2026 basketball postseason.

Scotland is reportedly set to use Charlotte FC’s Atrium Health Performance Park as its U.S. base for the 2026 World Cup, with an announcement expected soon.

Isaiah Stewart got a seven-game suspension after a brawl during a Pistons-Hornets game, involving multiple players. Other players received shorter bans. Stewart's past altercations influenced his punishment.