https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317988252.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/170721a8-cc76-4ab7-be6f-c5fa341dd087/1_th.jpg Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler break down the Panthers loss to the Broncos Reporters Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler discuss what led to the Panthers loss on Sunday, bringing their record to 3-5. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317988252.html/video-embed 105 2026-11-09T00:24:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970755.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/21a877fb-7465-48b1-bb7e-76de50c4a7c3/1_th.jpg Sights, sounds from Ardrey Kell at Palisades Palisades and Ardrey Kell played a first round NCHSAA playoff game Friday. Video: Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970755.html/video-embed 201 2026-11-07T06:21:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317990117.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b194c27e-b916-4a74-b83b-3ac5c09e5ed4/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The Round 2 NC high school football playoff preview show We take a look at all of the public and private Round 2 games, introduce the top NC performers from Week 1 and debate whether Florida's new open state championship format would work here. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317990117.html/video-embed 6819 2026-11-09T17:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317987805.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/075e80b9-9a03-4dc4-a52b-bac8ee88c0bc/1_th.jpg "You have to minimize the mistakes," says Panthers coach Canales after loss to Broncos Panthers head coach Dave Canales address team's issues that led to their 26-21 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317987805.html/video-embed 60 2026-11-08T23:39:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970257.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/20b62dd8-609e-4557-a67f-2ce9b09c2fc9/1_th.jpg Porter Ridge WR Karter Hayden, coach Michael Hertz on Hopewell playoff win Porter Ridge coach Michael Hertz and WR Karter Hayden talk Friday's win over Hopewell https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970257.html/video-embed 29 2026-11-07T04:59:07Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317969291.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f896ef8-d5b3-411e-9239-3495ac0eef24/1_th.jpg Sights, sounds from Independence at Butler Longtime rivals Independence and Butler played in the first round of the NCHSAA 7A playoffs Friday. Video: Tracy Kimball https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317969291.html/video-embed 109 2026-11-07T02:52:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317965810.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e5c49af3-64c2-428a-8e8f-73c77522c359/1_th.jpg West Meck boys' basketball coach charged with felonies days before season opener West Mecklenburg High School coach Chris Ewell faces felony charges, including sexual activity with a student. The arrest comes after he led the team to its first conference title in 18 years. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317965810.html/video-embed 75 2026-11-06T21:52:01Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317959742.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c01d6722-f2e2-4bc7-a637-a29fbaca58ff/1_th.jpg How could LaKesha Womack’s charge affect her new seat in Congress? What House rules say LaKesha Womack won her North Carolina seat despite a pending felony charge. The case is set for a Nov. 10 court date, but a charge or conviction does not automatically remove a member of Congress. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317959742.html/video-embed 100 2026-11-06T21:42:50Z no