May 3, 2013 - The National Basketball Association announced today that 77 players, including 46 players from U.S. colleges and 31 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2013 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. Early Entry Candidates for the 2013 NBA Draft PLAYER SCHOOL HEIGHT STATUS Steven Adams Pittsburgh 7-0 Freshman C.J. Aiken St. Joseph's 6-9 Junior Anthony Bennett UNLV 6-8 F ...

Charlotte, NC April 20, 2013 - Rookie Funny Car driver Chad Head raced to his first career No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also will lead their categories into Sunday’s noon eliminations as No. 1 qualifiers at zMAX Dragway during the only N ...

Passion Pit with special guests  TICKETS: Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre Charlotte June 13   PASSION PIT will play Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre Charlotte on June 13 with special guests tbd. Tickets go on sale Friday April 5 at noon at Ticketmaster.com, The Fillmore Charlotte box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.   For more information or to purchase ...

Charlotte, NC March 29, 2013 - Fans of all ages will have plenty to do at the upcoming April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. From special automobile displays, a collector car auction and a drag racing seminar, to a mobile bar, an Elvis Tribute Artist contest and a kids play zone, everyone will have a great time at the world’s largest automotive extravaganza. Below is just a sample of som ...

Charlotte, NC March 20, 2013 - Race fans can now begin casting ballots for their favorite Sprint Fan Vote eligible driver in hopes of seeing him or her in the prestigious NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Voting begins today and ends at 5 p.m. (EDT) on the day of the race. Fans can vote an unlimited number of times between March 20 and May 18 by downloading the NAS ...

Charlotte, NC March 20, 2013 - When the NHRA returns to zMAX Dragway for the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle April 19-21, fans will be treated to a four-wide assault from all four of the sport’s top categories, including Pro Stock Motorcycles, which haven’t raced four-wide since 2010. GET NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS TICKETS Pro Stock Motorcycles, which in recent years have only ...

Fort Mill, SC March 15, 2013 - With a couple of weeks still left in spring training, the Charlotte Knights roster is beginning to take shape. On Friday, March 15, the Knights received a few familiar faces. After a 15-3 victory over their crosstown rivals (Chicago Cubs), the Chicago White Sox announced that they optioned right-handed pitchers Andre Rienzo and Jhan Carlos Marinez to Charlotte, along with catc ...

Max Henson Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, NC March 15, 2013 – Quarterback Derek Anderson is returning to the Panthers for another season after re-signing as an unrestricted free agent. Anderson has been Cam Newton's primary backup for the past two years. His return maintains continuity in the Panthers quarterback room with Newton and Jimmy Clausen. Anderson was 4-for-4 on pass attempts in 2012 after zero pass atte ...

Charlotte, NC March 15, 2013 - Construction is underway on six additional pit road suites at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Crews have begun pouring the concrete pylons which will support the new structure along pit road. The suites are 11 feet above pit road and are as close as fans can get to the action, overlooking the race team pit boxes. The original suites, built in 2012, were sold out prior to last year’s ...

Charlotte, NC March 14, 2013 - For 75 years, Edelbrock has been considered one of the premier names in the automotive performance industry. During the April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair, car enthusiasts will have a chance to view the car that directly led to the creation of the legendary company. The original 1932 Ford Roadster, owned and raced by Vic Edelbrock Sr. on dry lake beds in California, will be the cent ...