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Monday, June 23, 2014
sports / Culture Courtyard Hooligans video shows fans going crazy during U.S./Portugal game
Posted By Ana McKenzie on Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 5:16 PM
Americans are a simple people. Just give us a ball, a lot of sweaty dudes and a chance at world domination, and we'll love you forever. Or at least until the season's over.
Yesterday fans of the U.S. national soccer team - or people just looking for an excuse to take off their shirts in public and drink a lot of beer - gathered at Courtyard Hooligans in Uptown to watch our boys narrowly miss a victory against the much-better Portugal team. And the smart folks at Charlotte's favorite soccer bar caught all the insanity on film.
But as one commenter and likely communist said, "Aw, it would have been better if you showed the reaction of the Americans to the 95 minute goal of Portugal :P."
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Culture / sports This week's BNR Weekly (9/26/13) featuring the Carolina Panthers, Sebastian Mikael, more
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 5:13 PM
BNR Weekly is a local pop culture and entertainment Web show, now in its second season.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Music / sports Should Gwar perform at the 2015 Super Bowl?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Nothing says football like shoulder pads, blood and heavy music, right? There's a petition going around online to have Gwar perform at the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show. Really.
Part of the petition reads:
We don't want another year of sitting around talking through a muted, boring NFL Super Bowl halftime show. We want something different. We want a real spectacle that only GWAR can provide. Doesn't the NFL want more viewers? Don't advertisers want more people paying attention? This way everyone wins.Plus, GWAR's relationship with American football is one of the strongest in music. Front man Dave Brockie writes a football column for MetalSucks.com called "Necessary Roughness" even the "The Dan Patrick Show" has an Oderous mask on display. It's been suggested by Sports Illustrated that GWAR should become mascots!
Think it's a joke? While I'd say it's not likely, they've already gotten more than 17,500 signatures. It just won't happen this year - Bruno Mars is slated to be the performer.
Monday, June 3, 2013
News / sports Cam Newton lends his swagger to new Belk clothing line
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 10:50 AM
When I walk into an executive office on the fourth floor of Belk at South Park Mall, I am introduced to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. In the midst of an onslaught of press interviews, Newton appears ready to get on with his afternoon appearance, weary from answering the same questions over and over.
He gives me a quick handshake - his behemoth hand engulfing mine - and sits. There's only one way I can start our five-minute chat.
"First, as an Auburn alum, let me say, 'War Eagle!'" A smile cracks as he yells, "War Eagle!!!" and reaches out for a second, much heartier handshake. As the quarterback who led the 2010 Auburn University football team to its first national championship since 1957, Newton has quite a home in the hearts of fans. And because he recently went back to the school to finish his degree in sociology, he's also earned more respect.
But I'm not there to talk about Auburn, I am chatting with Newton about his new clothing line with Belk, Made. It's no surprise - Newton's not making or designing the clothes himself, he's simply attaching his name to a line he approves of in order to help his (and Belk's) brand and business.
"In the great words of Jay-Z, 'I'm a business, man,'" Newton says. The line includes everything from shorts and shoes to suits and T-shirts.
I have to ask if there were any plans to make a tear-away T-shirt - one that would make it easier for him to unleash his Superman touchdown pose.
Monday, September 26, 2011
sports Charlotte Roller Girls stumble in final home match
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM
The Charlotte Roller Girls got crunched by the Cape Fear Roller Girls, 218-64, on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Grady Cole Center. The match was a lot tougher than the score would lead you to believe as both teams tried out new defensive strategies and played their hearts out for the two-hour duration.
Here's a quick slideshow of some of the action:
Monday, July 25, 2011
sports Photos: Charlotte Roller Girls (7/23/2011)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM
The Charlotte Roller Girls played a double-header on Saturday, July 23, 2011, with mixed results. The B Dazzlers lost to the Appalachian Rollergirls in the opening match at Grady Cole Center, while the All-Stars defeated the Carolina Rollergirls. You can find out more about the team and its upcoming matches here.
The match also featured performances by Grown Up Avenger Stuff and music from DJ Spider.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
sports / News Carolina Panthers' schedule released
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 9:44 PM
The Carolina Panthers released their 2011 schedule tonight. Here it is:
Panthers Regular-Season Schedule (All times Eastern)
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 11, at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 18, Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 25, Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 2, at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 9, New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 16, at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 23, Washington, 1 p.m.
Week 8: Sunday, Oct. 30, Minnesota, 1 p.m.
Week 9: BYE
Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 13, Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 20, at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 27, at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 4, at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 11, Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 18, at Houston, 1 p.m.
Week 16: Saturday, Dec. 24, Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 1, at New Orleans, 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
sports / News Bobcats fall out of playoff contention
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Charlotte's D.J. Augustin missed a last second layup, sending the team's battle with the Magic into overtime. But the fire that burned within the Bobcats during the second half and charged a comeback couldn't fuel their overtime abilities as Orlando scored the first nine points and sent the Bobcats packing. There will be no joy in Mudville tonight. With the loss, Charlotte was eliminated from playoff contention.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
News / sports Photos: Bobcats vs. Cavaliers, 3/30/11
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM
The Charlotte Bobcats remain one game out of the final playoff spot after knocking off the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on March 30. The game came down to a missed last-second shot by the Cavs that gave the 98-97 win to Charlotte and kept them in the postseason hunt. The Bobcats next home game is on Sunday, April 3, at 6 p.m. against Washington.
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Photos by Jeff Hahne.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
sports / News Carolina Panthers schedule released
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM
The Carolina Panthers have released their 2010 schedule for the upcoming season. They'll open against the N.Y. Giants at the new Meadowlands stadium.
Here it is (all games are at 1 p.m. unless noted):
Sept. 12 @ Giants
Sept. 19 vs. Buccaneers
Sept. 26 vs. Bengals
Oct. 3 @ Saints
Oct. 10 vs. Bears
Oct. 17 BYE
Oct. 24 vs. 49ers
Oct. 31 at Rams
Nov. 7 vs. Saints
Nov. 14 at Buccaneers
Nov. 21 vs. Ravens
Nov. 28 at Browns
Dec. 5 at Seahawks (4:15 p.m.)
Dec. 12 vs. Falcons
Dec. 19 vs. Cardinals
Dec. 23 at Steelers (8:20 p.m.)
Jan. 2 at Falcons
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