College

Defending Champion Clemson To Face Ohio State In Fiesta Bowl

Two teams capable of dominating opponents are headed to the desert for the Dec. 28 Fiesta Bowl with a spot in the national championship game on the line.

It's A Big Football Weekend In Charlotte!

The game is big business for the city. Nearly 70,000 people are expected to pack Bank of America Stadium for the ACC Championship game, featuring the Clemson Tigers and the Virginia Cavaliers.

Swim Teams From Queens University Among National Champions Honored At White House

The national champions from Queens University of Charlotte men’s and women’s swim teams were honored today at the White House along with nearly 400 other collegiate national champions.

Annual Charlotte Bowl Game Needs New Title Affiliate As Belk Concludes Sponsorship

The Charlotte Sports Foundation says they are currently talking to other potential title sponsors for 2020 and the years to follow after Belk decided to conclude their sponsorship of the event.

Big South Basketball Conference Championships To Be Hosted At Bojangles Coliseum

The Big South Conference Council of Chief Executive Officers has awarded the 2021-23 Big South Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships to Charlotte, North Carolina, bringing the tournaments to historic Bojangles’ Coliseum, conference officials announced today at a press conference at the arena.

Anthony Grundy, Former N.C. State Basketball Star, Dies At 40

Former N.C. State basketball player Anthony Grundy has died following a domestic dispute in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, according to the Louisville Police Department. He was 40-years-old.

Girls In The Game: 49ers Football

With three straight victories, 49ers Head Coach Will Healy is building a winning culture in Charlotte. Off the field, the team behind the team is helping to secure the future success of Healy's program.

Clemson On Outside Looking In After Release Of 1st CFP Rankings

Two from the Big Ten. Two from the Southeastern Conference. And the undefeated defending national champions on the outside looking in — for now.

Charlotte 49ers to Host Two Games at BB&T Ballpark in 2020

CHARLOTTE, NC - For the sixth consecutive season, the Charlotte 49ers will return to Uptown Charlotte to play baseball at BB&T Ballpark in 2020. The 49ers will host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Tuesday, March…

NCAA Board Approves Athlete Compensation For Image, Likeness

The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to “benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.”

Girls In The Game: Mariah Linney

"Girls In The Game" spotlights young ladies in the world of sports. This week, WCCB Charlotte's Kelli Bartik goes one-on-one with Charotte 49ers junior point guard Mariah Linney. If…

App State Ranked In AP Top 25 For Second Time In School History

The Appalachian State football team has been ranked in the AP Top 25 Poll for the second time in school history.

App State Blocks Field Goal On Final Play To Upset UNC

Darrynton Evans rushed for three touchdowns, and Nick Hampton blocked a 56-yard field goal attempt on the final play of Appalachian State's 34-31 victory over North Carolina on Saturday in the instate programs' first meeting in nearly 80 years.

Charlotte Falls In Comeback Attempt Against App State

Darrynton Evans broke for an 87-yard touchdown run on the first play of the game and closed out the scoring when he returned an on-side kick 46 yards and the Mountaineers held on to get by Charlotte 56-41 on Saturday.

Will Healy Era Begins Tonight For 49ers

The Will Healy Era officially begins tonight when the Charlotte 49ers open their season against Gardner-Webb. Kickoff set for 7:30pm at Jerry Richardson Stadium.

49ers Head Coach Will Healy On Got Game

The countdown continues for the Charlotte 49ers season opener and Will Healy can't wait to officially kickoff his first season as the 49ers head football coach. Healy joined Kelli…