Charlotte police shooting
Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
A son's promise: Panthers' Foreman making most of 2nd chance

By Steve Reed Nov. 02, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Mayfield downplays loss, looks forward to 'next 16 games'

By Steve Reed Sep. 11, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

FILE - Construction personnel work on the Carolina Panthers' team headquarters and practice facility Aug. 24, 2021, in Rock Hill, S.C. The Panthers' proposed $800 million practice facility project in Rock Hill is officially dead after team owner David Tepper’s real estate company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Wednesday night, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Panthers' practice facility dead after Chapter 11 filing

By Steve Reed Jun. 01, 2022 11:55 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Haskins will be given a chance to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback in 2022 with veteran Ben Roethlisberger expected to retire after an 18-year career. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers 8/27/2021

Jan. 19, 2022 08:37 AM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive run game coordinator Al Holcomb looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. As an African American growing up in Queens, New York, Holcomb spent his fall Sundays watching Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys on television, and dreaming of one day becoming an NFL head coach. The 51-year-old Holcomb has spent more than a quarter-century chasing that dream — one that eludes him to this day. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Holcomb still chasing dream of becoming NFL head coach

By Steve Reed Nov. 26, 2021 10:56 AM EST

McCaffrey, Thompson look to unite Charlotte through sports

Jun. 22, 2020 03:49 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte...

A work crew prepares to remove a statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson from in front of the team's stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, June 10, 2020. “We were aware of the most recent conversation surrounding the Jerry Richardson statue and are concerned there may be attempts to take it down," the team said in a statement. "We are moving the statue in the interest of public safety.” (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium

By Steve Reed And Tom Foreman Jr. Jun. 10, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) waits for a play during the second half at an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. The Panthers have released Eric Reid just 13 months after giving the veteran safety a three-year, $22 million contract extension. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Panthers release Eric Reid 1 year after contract extension

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Clayton Geathers (26) and Anthony Walker (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Going for it: Saints could clinch 1st-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Carolina Panthers draft pick Will Grier takes a selfie with fans on the second hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Grier is kicking off his NFL career with the swagger of a starting NFL quarterback. The adulation surrounding the third-pick pick has created a buzz about the Panthers' QB situation with Cam Newton coming off shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers draft pick Grier says his role is to support Newton

By Steve Reed May. 01, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry, left, and his brother, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, exchange jerseys after an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. The Curry brothers are returning to their hometown of Charlotte, N.C, for the NBA All-Star weekend. Stephen, a two-time league MVP, will join younger brother Seth in the 3-point shootout on Saturday night at the Spectrum Center and then play in his sixth straight All-Star game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)
The Latest: US tops World in Rising Stars game, 161-144

Feb. 15, 2019 10:59 PM EST