New #Panthers DL A'Shawn Robinson impressed (imo) in his first presser with local media. Discussed the impact Nick Saban had on his career and how being a Super Bowl champion as a Ram in 2022 shaped his mentality. 'You don't do anything halfway; you do it to be great.'

A'Shawn Robinson said despite his size he's never played nose tackle. He likes being able to play in this scheme, having worked with Evero and others before.

When asked why he joined the #Panthers , he said it was a great scheme, great city, familiarity with the staff.

Muhsin 'Moose' Muhamad is a Panthers icon and a top-notch storyteller.
We talked NFL draft, Nick Saban, shushing the crowd in Philly, that Super Bowl catch and much more in the latest 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' interview.
Only in The Charlotte Observer: charlotteobserver.com/sports/sports-…

“In Raleigh, I’m Payton Wilson. But when we go back to Hillsborough, I’m Bryse Wilson’s little brother.”

Meet Payton Wilson, another #NFLDraft hopeful from NC. He's a wrestler, a Luke Kuechly fan & a younger brother chasing an older brother's greatness: charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/art…

Harold Goodwin, #Panthers run game coordinator who was with the Tampa Bay Bucs last year, said the Panthers' defense was the hardest to prepare for 'by far.'

#Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik speaking to local media today. 'Really focused on the positives' with Bryce Young. He's also busy evaluating the WR room; he calls this WR class in the NFL Draft 'really deep.'

.The Charlotte Observer is writing up several local prospects leading up to the #NFLDraft . First up is Charlotte's own and UNC linebacker Cedric Gray.

On his journey from Maryland to North Carolina, WR to LB, special teams player to Butkus Award semifinalist: charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/art…

I spoke to OJ Simpson's former Buffalo Bills teammate - Hall of Fame offensive guard Joe DeLamielleure - about Simpson's death at age 76 from cancer.
Turns out that Joe D and OJ had spoken by phone not long ago.
Our conversation, only in The Charlotte Observer: charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-col…

Let’s goooooo!! Chapel Fowler

NBA G League coach of the year 👀

'24 #NCAAWBB Natl. Championship ended the season with a bang on ABC & ESPN

🏀18.7M viewers, peak 24M
🏀Up 89% from '23 & 285% from '22
🏀Most-watched basketball game (men's or women's, college or pro) since '19
🏀Most-watched sporting event since '19 (excl. football & Olympics)

Dawn Staley postgame interviews are appointment television. Such a beautiful moment here.

Enjoyed previewing this weekend at Martinsville on PRN this week!

Talked some racin’ with Chris Knight and Brett McMillan:

📻: goprn.com/handler.cfm/te…

🎥: youtu.be/O3vl55L3ba0?si…

Story from the Spectrum Center, where Brandon Miller’s virtuoso shooting put him in elite company — *Steph Curry elite company* — in a #Hornets win over the Orlando Magic.

Full story for The Charlotte Observer: charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…

FINAL: #Hornets 124, #Magic 115

Brandon Miller: 32 points on 11-of-13 field goals

Every player who has recorded in a single half:

— 25+ points
— 100/100/100% splits
— 5 or more threes attempted

Brandon Miller tonight, Steph in 2021.

DJ Burns has become *the* darling of this NCAA Tournament, a national sensation. But he's much more than what everyone sees.

Much more than the caricature.

On the DJ Burns everyone sees, and can't miss. And the one people don't know enough about: newsobserver.com/sports/college…

Halftime update: Brandon Miller still perfect.

10-of-10
5-of-5 from 3
1-of-1 from free throw line
26 points

#Hornets lead #Magic , 67-52