CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – With Steve Smith spending the game filling cups with ice and water for his Carolina teammates and many of Pittsburgh’s top players either sitting out or playing little, it was hard to tell if either team is ready to turn things around after disappointing 8-8 seasons. By MIKE CRANSTONAP Sports Writer […]
By Paul [email protected] With uncertainty and inexperience at quarterback, Concord High head coach E.Z. Smith likely expected his offense to get off to a slow start. That indeed happened in last week’s season-opening 13-10 loss to Mount Pleasant ? but the reason for it was what surprised and disappointed Smith. “We have four lineman returning […]
One more game, then the A.L. Brown football team starts South Piedmont Conference play. And they won’t be facing just another league opener. But first things first. The Wonders host Mooresville at 7:30 tonight. By Steve [email protected] One more game, then the A.L. Brown football team starts South Piedmont Conference play. And they won’t be […]
Glen Cook has his own description of tonight’s football action against Hickory Ridge. “It’s going to be an alumni game,” he quipped. By Steve [email protected] Glen Cook has his own description of tonight’s football action against Hickory Ridge. “It’s going to be an alumni game,” he quipped. The reference is to the number of former […]
Moments after the Carolina Panthers finished a 1-3 preseason with a loss to Pittsburgh late Thursday night, Steve Smith was confident. Yes, the Panthers’ first-team offense managed one touchdown in their final three exhibition games. But Smith, who didn’t even get on the field Thursday night, isn’t taking much stock in the preseason. “We were […]
Regan Smith was finalizing a deal Thursday to drive the No. 01 for Dale Earnhardt Inc. next season. Smith has verbally agreed to a one-year contract that includes a team option for two more seasons. The deal is expected to be announced next weekend at Richmond International Raceway, where DEI is planning to announce its […]
The Carolina Panthers placed quarter back Brett Basanez and two other players on injured reserve and waived two more players Tuesday to get down to 75 players on the NFL’s first mandatory cut date. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ The Carolina Panthers placed quarter back Brett Basanez and two other players on injured reserve and waived […]
Growing up, I always enjoyed my hometown’s summer fair. Every summer brought something new — new entertainment, new rides and games or some new vendor with the “must-have” product of the year. Along with that, every year at the fair I also seemed to gain a new appreciation for my community. One of the things […]
By Josh [email protected] a major resort and indoor water park would further transform one of the most attractive developing areas in the Charlotte region, officials said. The project, planned by Wisconsin-based developer Great Wolf Lodge for a site just off Speedway Boulevard, would provide a new type of draw to lure tourists and business to […]