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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The Carolina Panthers have hired a new head coach. Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales has earned the job, becoming a first-time NFL head coach. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter were the first to report the news just after noon on Thursday. Canales became a hot candidate

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Experts will tell you exercise should be something you do for life and not just temporarily as a New Year’s resolution. This time of year is typically when people start giving up on the changes they committed to at the start of the new year. 65-year-old Tine Hall says making the

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Parents brought their children to UNCW’s Hanover Gym on Friday to experience a little bit of every sport the school has to offer. Student-athletes showed the participants what’s it like to play each sport and the training they implemented during their practices. The inspiration to get young girls involved in several

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The Carolina Panthers are sending a star defensive player to his first Pro Bowl next month. Defensive tackle Derrick Brown was named to the NFL’s all-star game on Friday, replacing Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald on the NFC roster. Brown had a monster season in 2023, setting a new record

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – There were many times following Jimmie Johnson’s 83 career NASCAR wins when, trophy in hand and post-race obligations complete, his pending celebration would be instantly soured by the man who guided him to victory lane. Chad Knaus wanted to extract the most out of Johnson all the time, and even after

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Shykeim Phillips scored 14 of his team-high 16 points in the second half Thursday to lead the UNCW men’s basketball team to a 69-56 win over Monmouth at Trask Coliseum. With the victory, the Seahawks (10-5, 1-2 CAA) snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 4-0 at home. Maleeck Harden-Hayes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV ) – The Carolina Panthers are going overseas in 2024. The NFL announced the Panthers will play at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, as part of the league’s annual International Games aimed at increasing its presence worldwide. Carolina’s opponent for the game has not yet been announced, nor has the date.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The Carolina Panthers have fired general manager Scott Fitterer following one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the team announced on Monday. Fitterer was hired in January 2021 and spent the past three seasons in Carolina. “As we move forward with the new direction for our franchise, I have made

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WECT) – Head Coach Takayo Siddle’s UNCW Seahawks opened their Coastal Athletic Association schedule Thursday night in Philadelphia, dropping a 78-63 decision to the Drexel Dragons. Trazarien White led the Seahawks (9-4, 0-1) with 19 points. But UNCW could not overcome a night where the team shot 31 percent from the field. Drexel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ( WBTV ) – The NFL fined Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 on Tuesday after what they called “unacceptable conduct in Jacksonville during Sunday’s game.” In a viral video circulating on social media, Tepper appeared to be throwing a drink at fans inside EverBank stadium. In a statement, Tepper apologized for his actions