“I just don’t think they should have been in the situation they were if we can get better at making some decisions that lead up to that.” charlotteobserver.com/sports/college…

Basketball legend and auto racing team owner Michael Jordan spoke in open court Friday about wanting to “push NASCAR to be better.” charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-…

A viral social media post falsely claimed Amir Khan left the program due to a “lengthy” NIL dispute with NC State. charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…

After leading West Charlotte to the NCHSAA 8A West region final last week, Lions coach Sam Greiner has been relieved of his coaching duties. charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-sc…

He is the second South Pointe player to win the award. charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…

Kendre Harrison, a tight end on Reidsville regional championship team, wins NC Gatorade player of the year charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…

Michael Jordan, the former NBA great turned race team owner, testified for an hour Friday in Charlotte in his lawsuit against NASCAR. charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-…

Hornets’ star point guard exited early in the second half of Charlotte’s 111-86 win in Toronto and didn’t return. charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…

The NCHSAA has announced where next week’s state championship games in all eight classes will be played and when charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-sc…

Ardrey Kell lost a good-sized lead, twice, against Fort Mill’s Nation Ford High, but held on for a win at its annual Christmas tournament charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-sc…

It’s the first time the Trojans have won back-to-back titles. charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…

Get a complete recap of Friday’s boys’ high school basketball action, including #BIG5 stars, box scores, notes, schedules charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-sc…

Shelby High avenged a regular-season overtime loss, routing Lincolnton on the road and advancing to the state finals charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-sc…

The sale of the 11,000-square-foot, custom-built home set a record in the Carmel Park neighborhood, on Carmel Park Drive off Fairview Road. charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/car…

A big second half from Cameron Boozer, plus key plays from Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans and Nik Khamenia helped Duke win a battle of unbeatens charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-col…

Ven-Allen Lubin led the team with a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double. He scored 19 points and seven rebounds in the second half. charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…

That’s eight state championships for the Stallions. Bobby Collins becomes the fourth South Pointe coach to win a title. charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…

The Gamecocks shot 44.4% on 3-pointers against the Hatters. charlotteobserver.com/sports/college…

USC now has 13 active players on its roster. charlotteobserver.com/sports/college…

Duke hadn’t won the ACC since sharing the title with Virginia in 1989. On Saturday night, the Blue Devils upset the No. 17 Cavaliers in the ACC title game. charlotteobserver.com/sports/article…