Jeff Hawkins

5 days ago | thecharlottepost.com | Jeff Hawkins

Published Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 pm By Jeff Hawkins | For The Charlotte Post JEFF HAWKINS | THE CHARLOTTE POST Linebacker Ositadenma Ekwonu, who played a season with the Charlotte 49ers after transferring from Notre Dame, is trying to make the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. His twin brother Ickey, is the Panthers' starting left tackle.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Hawkins

Jesse Love, the No. 4-ranked NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, will get to test his talents against Cup circuit competition in two more events for Richard Childress Racing. Love remains scheduled to drive the No. 33 Chevrolet in Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway and at Richmond Raceway at Aug. 16. The 20-year-old pilot made his series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, finishing P31.  In 12 Xfinity appearances this season, Love has one win and eight top-10 finishes.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Hawkins

Joey Logano endured a start to the defense of his third NASCAR Cup Series championship that he would like to drive away from. During the opening 10 races, Logano failed to log a top-five finish, developing into the first reigning champ to go about three months with only finishes outside the top six.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Hawkins

Corey Heim, the NASCAR  Craftsman Truck Series points leaders, remains poised to return to the Cup Series this weekend at Kansas Speedway. He will pilot 23XI Racing’s No. 67 Toyota on Sunday as part of the 38-machine field. Heim, who captured the Truck circuit’s checkered flag last Friday at Texas Motor Speedway, survived constant chaos through the first two stages and started moving through traffic in the final segment.

1 week ago | thecharlottepost.com | Jeff Hawkins

CAROLINA PANTHERS Carolina Panthers tackle Ikem Ekwonu wants to remain with his hometown team beyond his fifth-year option season in 2026. Professionally and financially secure through 2026, Carolina Panthers tackle Ikem Ekwonu can now plan for his long-term future. The Charlotte native and 2022 first-round draft choice made his NFL intentions clear to the front office: he wants to stay home.