Knights Battle Back, Beat the Tides 3-2 on Thursday By Charlotte Knights | May 13, 2021 at 11:48 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 11:48 PM
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(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) â An RBI single by Gavin Sheets in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 2-2 tie and propelled the Charlotte Knights to a thrilling 3-2 win over the Norfolk Tides on Thursday night from Truist Field. The win was Charlotteâs second over their last three games.
A product of nearby Wake Forest University, Sheets has excelled so far this year during his first taste of Triple-A. The 25-year-old went 2-for-4 on the night to bump his season average up to .342. His big hit came in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Knights battled back down by one run, 2-1.
Wednesday Pro-Am at the Wells Fargo Championship On Wednesday, the Quail Hollow Club honored former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams as they named Wednesday s Pro-Am Roy Williams Day. Coach played in a group with UNC football coach Mack Brown (Source: Nate Wimberly) By Nate Wimberly | May 5, 2021 at 11:55 PM EDT - Updated May 5 at 11:55 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - An absolutely gorgeous Wednesday out at the Quail Hollow Club for the final pro-am before the start of the Wells Fargo Championship.
It was Roy Williams Day as the tournament honored former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams for his outstanding career in Chapel Hill. Coach played well as retirement is treating him well thus far.
Panthers make 4 trades, add 3 offensive players in NFL draft Carolina Panthers Logo (Source: WBTV) By Steve Reed (Associated Press) | May 1, 2021 at 12:31 AM EDT - Updated May 1 at 12:31 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers turned to their offense on day two of the NFL draft, selecting wide receiver Terrace Marshall from LSU in the second round, and offensive tackle Brady Christensen from BYU and tight end Tommy Tremble from Notre Dame in the third round.
The Panthers made four trades in all, including trading back twice in the second round going from the 39th overall pick to No. 59.
Marshall became the first offensive player selected in the head coach Matt Rhule era, after the Panthers spent all seven picks on defensive players last year.
Former Maiden star Caleb Farley was picked in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. The former Virginia Tech cornerback was the 22nd overall pick.