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Football, family and community help Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette overcome tragic loss

Xavier Legette lost his mother to breast cancer, his father to a heart attack before he was a pro. Now with the Carolina Panthers he carries their memory with him every time he takes the field with the support of his hometown.

From punchline to playoffs: How the Panthers got to the postseason

The Carolina Panthers started the season with two straight losses, saw a mid-season 3-game win streak and now have a home playoff game. Here's how the 2025 Panthers season played out.

Rain for gameday? Panthers-Rams playoff game could be gusty and wet

The WRAL Severe Weather Center is expecting rain and wind around 4 p.m. Saturday in Charlotte. Those headed to the Panthers playoff game would be wise to bring a poncho.

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Panthers superfan

Winston-Salem resident Greg Good is a big fan of the Carolina Panthers.

Panthers employee fired after posting controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's death

A Carolina Panthers employee was terminated on Thursday after allegedly making controversial comments on social media about Charlie Kirk's death. This incident highlights the risks of social media posts and employment in at-will states like North Carolina.

Carolina Panthers fall to Houston Texans 3-20 in preseason

More pre-season pain for the Panthers. The Carolina Panthers took a 20-3 loss in their latest preseason pain to the Texans.

Jason Kelce celebrates App State Saturday game win with fans

Celebrating Appalachian State's win Saturday, just outside the stadium tailgating with fans was retired NFL player Jason Kelce.

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Report: Former Panthers linebacker charged with assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack

Federal prosecutors said Antwione Williams was arrested in Georgia on Thursday and is charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.

UNC student group to screen WRAL doc 'Ghosts in the Stadium' for Black History Month

The Carolina Association of Black Journalists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting a public screening of the WRAL documentary "Ghosts in the Stadium" in honor of Black History Month.

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Report: Panthers set to hire Dave Canales for head coach

Reports indicate the Panthers are closing in on hiring Dave Canales to replace interim coach Chris Tabor.

Wake County schools and the Carolina Panthers team up for launch of flag football

Wake County Schools partnered with the Carolina Panthers to officially announce the launch of a new girl's flag football league.

'Built on their graves:' Fans tailgated on top of 500 unmarked graves at Clemson football stadium

For many years, football fans at Clemson University parked their vehicles and tailgated right in the middle of a burial ground - many never even realizing there were hundreds of people buried right beneath their feet.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports Anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer & Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Panthers stadium built overtop lost Black community, site of horrific lynching

Tens of thousands of people visit Bank of America stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers play football each year - never realizing they are walking on top of lost remnants of a once-thriving Black neighborhood established in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports Anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer

'Ghosts in the Stadium' premieres at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer Cristin Severance and WRAL Sports Anchor Chris Lea set out to uncover who these stadiums were named after, where they were built and what communities they displaced.

WRAL documentary 'Ghosts in the Stadium' examines unknown past of four iconic football stadiums in the Carolinas

WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer Cristin Severance and WRAL Sports Anchor Chris Lea set out to uncover who these stadiums were named after, where they were built and what communities they displaced.

Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer

Can the NFL's Rules for Team Ownership Survive its Skyrocketing Valuations?

If you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, you will probably watch it live. That's becoming increasingly rare in today's era of cord cutting, and it's one of the reasons valuations of football teams -- along with those in nearly every other sport -- have skyrocketed. With teams no longer viewed as merely trophies, the money has flowed in from investors who are rushing to own a piece of the action.

Lauren Hirsch, Sarah Kessler and Bernhard Warner, New York Times

Pro teams deliver new pitch for sports gambling to NC lawmakers

With sports betting legislation likely to return next season, the state's pro teams are applying more pressure, explaining to key lawmakers that failure to act could hurt their bottom lines and their ability to compete.

Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter

Sir Purr visits Durham Bulls Park to help fans celebrate Panthers Night

Fans met with Sir Purr and Wool E. Bull and enjoyed Panthers-themed inflatables outside the park.

Carolina Panthers host 'Play 60' event to get kids moving

A special partnership between the professional sports teams in North Carolina is encouraging kids to get active. It's called "Play 60". "60" is for 60 minutes of exercise every day.

Carolina Panthers host 'Play 60' camp to get children active after the pandemic

A special partnership between the professional sports teams in North Carolina is encouraging kids to get active. It's called "Play 60". "60" is for 60 minutes of exercise every day.

Krispy Kreme: Dozen Original Glazed $5.99 on any Panthers Gameday

Krispy Kreme is offering the Carolina Panthers promotion again this year! Reward members get a Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $5.99 on any Carolina Panthers Gameday!

Carolina Panthers Rawlings Gameday Elite Chair only $18.74

The Carolina Panthers Rawlings Gameday Elite Lightweight Folding Tailgating Chair with Carrying Case is on sale for only $18.74 at Amazon right now! A number of other team chairs are also on sale.

Carolina Panthers XL Tailgate and Camping Chair (holds up to 300 lbs) only $29.99

The Carolina Panthers XL Lineman Tailgate and Camping Chair with super reviews and a 300 lb weight limit is on sale for only $29.99 at Amazon right now!

Take the Kids: New Panthers-themed playground, challenge course offers something for all ages

A new Carolina Panthers-themed playground and challenge course opened at Barwell Road Park on Tuesday. By Wednesday evening, it was obvious it was an immediate hit.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Carolina Panthers park opens in Raleigh

Carolina Panthers Play 60 Challenge Course opened on Tuesday at Barwell Road Park in Southeast Raleigh. It's a special park that includes features like a 40-yard dash with a time clock, a climbing wall, and a small ropes course.