Basketball

Hornets Players Mourn The Loss Of Kobe Bryant

A day after the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the Hornets returned to the practice court with heavy hearts. It was a somber day at the Spectrum Center.…

AP: Kobe Bryant's Helicopter Flew In Fog That Grounded Other Choppers

The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others that crashed into a rugged hillside outside Los Angeles was flying in foggy conditions considered dangerous enough that local police agencies grounded their choppers.

NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Gianna Maria Onore, 13, have died in a private helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning, according to TMZ sports.

49ers Cruise Past FIU With Explosive Second Half

Behind a dominant second-half performance on both ends of the court, the Charlotte 49ers (12-7, C-USA: 6-2) cruised past the FIU Panthers (14-7, C-USA: 5-3), 75-49, in Halton Arena.

Bucks Beat The Hornets In Paris

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103 on Friday night in the first NBA regular-season game in France.

Charlotte Comes From Behind To Beat FAU

Thanks to a furious comeback Charlotte beat FAU 70-68 Thursday night.

Monk, Washington Pace Hornets In 106-83 Loss To Magic

Malik Monk scored 20 points and P.J. Washington had 19 for the Hornets, who have lost seven straight.

Girls In The Game: Victoria "Air" Jordan

“Girls In The Game” spotlights young ladies in the world of sports. This week, WCCB Charlotte’s Kelli Bartik goes one-on-one with Victoria Jordan. The Catawba Ridge High School junior is…

Niners Suffer First League Setback At WKU

The Charlotte 49ers (10-6, C-USA: 4-1) fell to WKU (12-6, C-USA: 5-1), 80-63, on the road for their first league loss.

Charlotte Stays Undefeated In Conference Play, Beats Marshall

The Charlotte 49ers passed their first road conference test. Charlotte downed Marshall 77-75 Thursday night to improve to 4-0 in Conference USA.

Rozier Leads Hornets With 20 Points In 100-86 Loss To Nuggets

Terry Rozier scored 20 points for the Hornets, who wrapped up a winless four-game trip.

Consolation Prize: Clemson Knocks Off No. 3 Duke In Hoops

The Tigers beat No. 3 Duke 79-72 on Tuesday night to sandwich wins over the Atlantic Coast Conference’s basketball blue bloods around Monday’s loss in the College Football Playoff title game.

Rozier, Graham Combine For 52 Points But Hornets Fall To Blazers 115-112

Terry Rozier had 27 points for the Hornets, who were coming off a 100-92 loss at Phoenix the night before. Monday's game was the third of a four-game road trip.

Bacon Scores 24 To Lead Charlotte, But Suns Beat Hornets 100-92

Dwayne Bacon scored 24 points for the Hornets, who have lost four straight and 10 of their last 12 games. Devonte Graham added 22 points and eight assists.

Charlotte Sits Atop C-USA After Win Over Old Dominion

Behind another strong defensive performance, the Charlotte 49ers remained undefeated in Conference USA and moved into sole possession of first place with a 53-47 win over Old Dominion in Halton Arena.

West Lincoln High School Basketball Coach Charged With Assaulting Fan

A West Lincoln High School basketball coach is facing charges for assaulting a fan following a basketball game Tuesday night, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.