Venus Williams joins the lineup for the returning Charlotte Invitational in December, alongside other American tennis stars like Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys, and Frances Tiafoe.

Hickory opens youth soccer and football registration, with free sign-ups for residents and a $40 fee for nonresidents. Age and equipment fees apply, and birth certificates and physicals are needed.

ESPN announced the new Dick Vitale Invitational college basketball event, featuring Duke vs. Texas, to honor Vitale's legacy and his cancer-free status.

The Hickory Crawdads will host nine fireworks shows after games this summer; street and trail closures for safety are planned, as stated by the City of Hickory's website.

The Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte is hosting the Savannah Bananas baseball team for "Banana Ball" games with high entertainment value, attracting huge crowds similar to major concerts.

Charlotte FC ended their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew, punctuated by Patrick Agyemang's two early goals and a controversial no-call penalty.

Ross Chastain won the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 with a late pass, despite starting last due to a backup car. William Byron led most laps but lost in the end.

The Charlotte Checkers swept the Hershey Bears to reach the Eastern Conference Finals, with a 6-3 win featuring a comeback and effective scoring including goals from Chorske and Leonard.

Carolina Panthers rookies impressed at their minicamp, with Coach Canales optimistic about their talent and Tetairoa McMillan working to adapt to team schemes and the local climate.

Charlotte prepares to host the 2025 PGA Championship, building on its experience with major events and anticipating significant economic benefits and global exposure.

Leon Boulware is named the new head football coach at Rock Hill High School, succeeding a recent appointment of Jake Bentley at Nation Ford High School.

The Panthers picked Tetairoa McMillan as the No. 8 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, attracting varied reactions and analysis of his potential impact with QB Bryce Young.

The Carolina Panthers won't host fans at their 2025 and 2026 training camps due to construction, but will hold their annual Fan Fest on August 2nd at Bank of America Stadium.