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3 days ago
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Entering new season, Panthers Robert Hunt ‘excited to see what the future holds'
Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Robert Hunt couldn't quite find the words, but described a heightened sense of optimism around what the team can accomplish this season. ALSO READ: Panthers brave the heat on day 2 of traning camp In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9's DaShawn Brown spoke with the 323-pound lineman following their first practice in pads. VIDEO: Panthers hit the gridiron for 1st day of training camp
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16-07-2025
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Game On: MLS All-Star Game coming to Queen City
The Major League Soccer All-Star Game is coming to the Queen City next year. Charlotte city leaders confirmed the news on Wednesday morning at the Bank of America Stadium. READ MORE: Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game, source says Channel 9's DaShawn Brown asked the commissioner, 'Why Charlotte? Why Now?' The first reason was the fans. From the very first match for Charlotte FC, more than 74,000 fans packed Bank of America Stadium. On Wednesday, club owner David Tepper said they're estimating more than 3 million soccer fans would've come through the stadium this year, alone. Thats the kind of momentum they're hoping to build on for the all-star game next year. The MLS commissioner, Tepper, and leaders across the city and state were at Wednesday's announcement. The commissioner said they're currently targeting late July 2026, which would be after the World Cup. 'Charlotte has turned into a big-time soccer city, and we are pleased to bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to the Queen City,' said MLS Commissioner Don Garber in a news release. 'The city and region keep showing up for the sport, from packed Charlotte FC crowds to global events like the FIFA Club World Cup and Copa América the past two summers. We're excited to bring another marquee soccer event to Charlotte.' The state Secretary of Commerce announced they're supporting this effort with a grant worth $2 million, which comes from sports-betting revenue in North Carolina. There will also be festivities during the week of the MLS All-Star Game. The date and opponent for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game will be announced at a later time. VIDEO: Charlotte FC value hits $625M — almost double what David Tepper paid for MLS team
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25-06-2025
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Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee talks first year coaching, goals for Year 2
Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee dealt with many challenges during his first season as a head man in the NBA. ALSO READ: Brandon Miller talks rehab, Hornets future and giving back through youth basketball camp Advertisement Going into Year 2, Lee sat down with Channel 9's DaShawn Brown about what he expects next season. Below is an edited version of Brown's sit down with Lee. DaShawn Brown: Year two... How are you different as a coach now than when you walked in a year ago? Charles Lee: You know, last year at this time, I was going through a finals run with the Celtics, you're going back and forth; building a staff and spending time with players, which really important to me. And so I would say as a coach, I'm just continuing to try to find my voice, continue to carry out the vision that Jeff and I talked about for this organization and for this team. Despite what the record says -- there were moments where I saw so much growth and development Advertisement DB: Showing the guys those moments. Hey, this is how we've grown. What do you point to? CL: I think number one: our habits. I think the professional habits of this group really changed. To see the attention they pay on their bodies, number one. I think our competitiveness got better. For most of that season last year, we were middle of the pack with our defensive rating, and I think that's a testament to their overall commitment to each other, and to guarding DB: Starting with that 4th overall pick, what is the priority for this organization? CL: It's a combination of finding somebody that brings talent on the going to help us continue to thrive. And then off the court, we want to find somebody that continues to embody what we're about. A high-character person that loves the game, that's committed to improving themselves in every way possible, while also bringing their teammates along with them. Advertisement DB: Even now, going into this new year with the core group you have returning, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, Miles Bridges, all of these guys - where do you look to take the next step collectively, now that you've had that time together? CL: I think it's consistency of availability. It's consistency of our effort and consistency of our overall togetherness. We got to see small spurts of what that group can do together, and it was pretty amazing. I thought for a while there, LaMelo's playing at an All-Star level, caliber player in our league. He was right there in the conversation -- I think Brandon Miller took another great step in Year two. Shooting a little bit more threes and changing his shot. Miles, I thought took a huge step in his leadership, his durability has always been there for us, but I think that he added more layers to his game. Mark. Dealing with all he went through throughout the year, when he returned back to our team, he had some games where I just thought that he's playing at a high level on both ends of the court. So when you put those four guys together, you add a first round draft pick, you add Tidjane getting better for another year, Moussa getting better, and we see what happens in free agency with some of our guys as well, I'm really excited about what's to come. DB: The injuries were something no one could control, but given that it happened, what do you think you were able to take from that, that made you better? CL: We definitely got stronger this year. Adversity is where you really truly grow, and I thought that our group found ways to continue to stay together, to continue to work, to continue to compete -- there was a no excuses mentality. We're not going to make excuses; we're just going to continue to make progress.** Advertisement DB: On your best day as the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, what happened? CL: One of the best moments we had this year, that San Antonio Spurs game at home. The crowd was unbelievable despite what our record was at that point. It was one of those moments where it just all came together. Number one, I was so excited to come to Charlotte. The city, the fan support, and you felt it in that moment. Our team. The way we banded together and put together a really good offensive and defensive night and then Miles finishes it off with a pass from Melo at the end of the game. You're always talking about your best players have to make the right play at the end of the game It really just brought everything full circle for me, from the fans to the team, the joy that I felt in that moment. DB: On the most challenging day, what happened, and what did it teach you? CL: There were some challenging days in year one. Thank God I have great people around me to help me get through those challenging days, but the thing I always struggle with sometimes is whenever I just feel like I'm letting the team down. When I'm letting the organization down. I have such respect and gratitude for everything our players are giving, that our coaching staff is giving—when we go through injuries that sometimes end people's seasons -- we don't win a close game and we're right there, I take a lot of that on personally, and I'm like how could I have been better?. My biggest goal is to continue to stay consistent, continue to stay positive, but I definitely take on and feel the pain of some of the injuries or some of the losses that go on because you don't want to let the team down, you don't want to let the city down. It's important to me as one of the leaders of the group to just not let them down. (WATCH BELOW: Brandon Miller talks rehab, Hornets future and giving back through youth basketball camp)
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25-06-2025
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NBA Draft Countdown: Charlotte Hornets building for future
With the NBA Draft set to start Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets have their eyes on the future with the fourth overall pick. The draft is scheduled for 8 p.m., and Channel 9's DaShawn Brown is live in Brooklyn for immediate reactions to the Hornets' pick. Advertisement Before the draft, join Channel 9 for our NBA Draft Countdown special, and see how the Hornets have been building stability, along with the excitement around the current roster's potential. Watch Channel 9 tonight starting at 7 p.m. for our Countdown to the Draft special, and then stick around for the 2025 NBA Draft at 8 p.m. (VIDEO: Charlotte Hornets to pick 4th in NBA Draft)
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12-05-2025
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Meck Mile: Charlotte Running Company focuses on ‘purposeful profit' for 25 years
The Charlotte Running Company has been a part of the 'sole' of Charlotte's running scene since 2000. A single store has grown into a chain of five locations across Queen City. And at one point, it was named the best running store in the country. READ: Meck Mile: 8 competitors run for 4 hours to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief Over the years, the company has been involved in everything from running clubs to relief efforts. Last week, Channel 9's DaShawn Brown sat down with the owners of the company. See the video at the top of this story to hear more about their mission. WATCH: Meck Mile: 8 competitors run for 4 hours to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief
