Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined for ‘obscene gesture’ in Tuesday’s loss to Heat
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for making an “obscene gesture” on the court in Tuesday’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat.
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Top sporting events around Charlotte | October 30th – November 5th
This spooky week won't stop the Charlotte Hornets, 49ers and Wingate Bulldogs from keeping your sports schedule busy. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Former Duke player Kyle Singler charged with assaulting girlfriend in Oklahoma
Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler has been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Oklahoma.
NBA player and coach charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
NBA player and coach charged in connection with alleged schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia.
Brandon Miller scores 25 in return as Hornets beat Nets 136-117 in season opener
Brandon Miller scored 25 points in his first game since Jan. 15, Miles Bridges added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 136-117 in their season opener.
Charlotte Hornets announce new jersey patch partnership
The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership with Judi Health.
NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations
The NCAA is investigating potential sports betting violations involving 13 former men's basketball players from six schools.
Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 schedule released
The Charlotte Hornets released their schedule for the 2025-26 regular season that features three primetime games and two home games for the Emirates NBA Cup.
Hornets Player Grant Williams hosting basketball camp
The Grant Williams Family Foundation officially kicks off it's third annual basketball camp this week
WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward
The WNBA said Saturday that the individual who threw a sex toy on the court at an Atlanta Dream game earlier in the week was arrested and that any person throwing objects onto the court will be ejected from the arena and face a minimum one-year ban.
Hornets heading to summer league playoffs
The Charlotte Hornets have clinched the Summer League playoffs after going undefeated in four games.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury
Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend as a participant after suffering an injury during a game Tuesday night.
She's got game: WNBA expansion coming in 2028 - Who's getting a team?
Three cities are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028.
Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, 2nd-round draft pick, AP source says
The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round draft pick.
Hornets trade Mark Williams to Suns for 2 first-round picks
The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for two first-round picks.
Charlotte Hornets select Kon Knueppel with No. 4 pick in 2025 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets have selected Kon Knueppel out of Duke with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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