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The Hornets advanced to the second round of the NBA Play-In tournament by beating Miami. LaMelo Ball escaped serious punishment after tripping Bam Adebayo – was it fair or foul? Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says Carolina's leaving all options open with the 19th pick in the NFL Draft, but should they?

The Hornets and Pistons close out Charlotte's home regular schedule. The Hornets still have play-in seeding to determine. Also: what will the Carolina Panthers do with the 19th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Six games remain in the regular season and the Hornets are in the midst of fighting for optimal postseason seeding. Wes Miller is adding to the Charlotte 49ers staff, and there'll be at least two North Carolina alumni.

New 49ers coach is a North Carolina native and a proven winner. Can he deliver NCAA Tournament berths? Also, the latest from the start of spring football.

Queens takes on Purdue in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament. Can the 15 seed Royals pull off the upset against the second seed Boilermakers? With Aaron Fearne out at Charlotte, who's on the 49ers' wish list to replace him? The Charlotte Hornets will retire jersey No. 30 to honor Dell Curry, a cornerstone of the franchise as a player, broadcaster and ambassador.