Going bananas for baseball: Savannah Bananas play in Charlotte this weekend
The Savannah Bananas are playing two games in Charlotte this weekend as part of their 2025 World Tour, “Banana Ball."
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Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | June 5th-June 11th
The Savannah Bananas are in town but just because that's sold out, doesn't mean that Charlotte doesn't have plenty of other sporting events to offer. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for apparent homophobic slur at NCAA regional
Wake Forest and baseball coach Tom Walter apologized for what appeared to be a homophobic slur caught by television cameras during an NCAA regional game against Tennessee.
No. 5 overall seed North Carolina beats Oklahoma 14-4 to win Chapel Hill Regional
Gavin Gallaher went 4 for 6 with two home runs and four RBIs to help No. 5 overall seed North Carolina beat Oklahoma 14-4 on Monday to win the Chapel Hill Regional.
Top sporting events in Charlotte this week | May 29-June 5
Charlotte Independence and the NCHSAA Women's Soccer Championships lead an exciting week for soccer and baseball this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Knothole Foundation Sports Card Show
Adam Wurtzel invited the Knothole Foundation into the Rising studio to talk about a special Baseball Card Show happening this weekend.
Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | May 22nd-May 28th
From NASCAR to a football camp hosted by a Baltimore Ravens linebacker, it is a busy sports week in the Queen City. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Up 'n Adam: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Adam Wurtzel went to Atrium Health Ballpark, the home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to learn about the team, and get a lesson from one of their players.
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Knights
WCCB is kicking off a contest with the Charlotte Knights, and to celebrate the launch, Bahakel Entertainment’s Jeff Sutphen and Boogie paid a visit to Truist Field to check out the Knights fan experience, and compete in a contest of their own!
Up 'n Adam: Jackie Robinson Day at Knothole Foundation
Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day.
USA Baseball coming to Kannapolis
USA Baseball and fireworks make their way to Kannapolis this summer.
Charlotte 49ers’ Blake Gillespie throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over James Madison
A Charlotte 49ers pitcher made history Friday night, earning the second no-hitter in program history in a 5-0 win over James Madison.
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.
Judge denies baseball player's motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility
Judge denies baseball player's motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility.
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