Humpy Wheeler, longtime president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/21 5:00A Justin Pryor

Charlotte Motor Speedway said in a release that Wheeler died peacefully of natural causes Wednesday, surrounded by family.

North Wilkesboro Speedway to host first NASCAR points race in 30 years

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/20 6:45A Justin Pryor

NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon won the last points race held at North Wilkesboro Speedway in Sept. 1996.

NFL stars under pressure: Which players have the most to prove this season?

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/20 4:45A Associated Press

Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their teams' success on the line.

NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/20 4:30A Associated Press

In a Monday court filing, NASCAR says neither 23XI Racing nor Front Row Motorsports has been harmed by racing as "open" entries.

Panthers rookie linebacker Nic Scourton out with collapsed lung

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/18 2:00A Associated Press

Scourton is expected to miss some time after he sustained a collapsed lung during a joint practice with the Houston Texans this week.

Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon strikes tentative deal to buy Portland Trail Blazers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/13 10:07A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The NBA Board of Governors would have to ratify any final purchase agreement.

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 5:57A Associated Press

The Panthers said Horn was alone in his car when the accident occurred at an intersection just outside the stadium.

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he's worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 4:00A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales said he's been "ecstatic" since the Panthers signed Rico Dowdle in March.

Rain-shortened MLB Speedway Classic tops Saturday sports ratings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 9:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The complete MLB Speedway Classic on FOX averaged 1,601,000 viewers over Saturday and Sunday.

And then there were 6: Browns signing Tyler Huntley due to injuries at quarterback, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 12:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Huntley will become the the sixth quarterback on the Browns roster.

Tulsa edges Lake Mary 2-1 at Little League Girls Softball World Series

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/4 10:41A Spectrum Sports Staff

The Southwest team's winning run came when Jaeli Littlejohn was hit by a pitch.

Cameron Young wins first PGA Tour title by demolishing field at Wyndham Championship

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/4 4:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

He became the 1,000th player to win a recognized PGA Tour event, dating to Willie Park in the 1860 British Open.

Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/28 6:05A Associated Press

"This one's really cool," Wallace said.

Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/25 4:30A Associated Press

The 5-foot-11 right wing was drafted by the Hurricanes in the fourth round in 2021.

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off Kings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/21 7:38A Associated Press

Charlotte overcame a Sacramento rally to win 83-78 on Sunday in Las Vegas.