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Victor Wembanyama shines in NBA rookie season, clinches unanimous Rookie of the Year title.

Charlotte Hornets secure a 93-80 win over Portland Trail Blazers with strong defense and impressive performances from Richards and Bridges.

Detroit Pistons claim hard-fought victory against Portland Trail Blazers in thrilling overtime clash.

Paul Silas, a member of three NBA championship teams and LeBron James’ first coach in the league, has died at the age of 79.

Rookie of the Year Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies was the lone unanimous selection to the NBA’s All-Rookie Team that was announced Tuesday.

Chase Elliott earned an automatic berth into the next round of the NASCAR Cup playoffs. Elliott stayed off pit road to win in overtime at Dover International.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA's All-Star game was awarded to Charlotte, North Carolina, but when the state instituted a law that the NBA felt restricted the rights of LGBT people, the game was moved to New Orleans. This marks the third time the Crescent City has hosted the mid-season extravaganza. ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says returning the All-Star game to Charlotte in 2019 is "a high priority," providing there's a resolution to a North Carolina law that restricts the rights of LGBT people. ...

MIAMI (AP) — The looming impact of powerful Hurricane Matthew has prompted Florida Atlantic to move its football game against Charlotte from Saturday to Sunday. FAU made the announcement Thursday morning and cautioned that Sunday's reschedule date is tentative. Fur...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte is among the places damaged during violent protests over the police shooting of a black man this week. The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority oversees the NASCAR Hall of Fame building and the convention center next door...