CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan says with three draft picks and at least $13 million to spend in free agency the Charlotte Hornets can make a “big difference” in upgrading their roster this offseason. Jordan says the success center Al Jefferson had last season in Charlotte should help lure other top free agents.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s largest school district is stressing football safety with a program that stresses no head-first tackles, good-fitting equipment and plenty of water. The Wake County Public Schools said Monday coaches for more than 4,000 football players in middle schools and high schools will be trained in USA Football’s Heads Up Football program.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Northeastern assistant Antonio Reynolds Dean was hired to join the men’s basketball staff at College of Charleston. Cougars coach Doug Wojcik announced the move Monday. Reynolds Dean fills a spot vacated by associate head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin and wife Anya raised nearly $130,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer in a benefit last month. Martin and the school announced results of the fundraiser on Friday. Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
