Nick Carboni

Charlotte

Sports Director at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

@WCNC Sports Director. New England born & raised then MO-TN-NC

Articles

Teen designer beats odds, crafts fiery jersey for Knights

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

Baseball Aly Taylor, 17, won a contest while a patient at Levine Children's Hospital Author: Nick Carboni Published: 5:06 PM EDT June 20, 2025 Updated: 5:06 PM EDT June 20, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Knights are home through the weekend to play the Atlanta Braves affiliate. On Friday, they’ll wear their typical white home uniforms with pinstripes. On Saturday? They’ll have a hot new look, designed by a former patient at Levine Children’s Hospital.
Checkers bow to Canucks in double OT at record-breaking game

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In front of the biggest crowd (8,667) for a Charlotte Checkers game in Bojangles Coliseum history, the Checkers and visiting Abbotsford Canucks gave hockey fans a thrilling Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals. Unfortunately, the home fans saw the Checkers lose, 4-3 in double overtime, and in controversial fashion.
Savannah Bananas captivate sold-out Bank of America Stadium with unique twist on baseball

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Well, it isn't baseball. The Savannah Bananas make no bones about it, don't look for another night at the ballpark. And for a sold-out crowd of 74,000 at Bank of America Stadium, the largest in Bananas history, they didn't get one. They got Banana Ball, in all of its weird, hilarious, absurd and jaw-dropping glory. The team says its "of the fans, by the fans and for the fans." A brand of baseball bolstered by dancing, trick plays, players on stilts, and umpires doing flips.
Savannah Bananas bring 74,000 fans to Charlotte with wild Banana Ball

2 weeks ago | wltx.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Well, it isn't baseball. The Savannah Bananas make no bones about it, don't look for another night at the ballpark. And for a sold-out crowd of 74,000 at Bank of America Stadium, the largest in Bananas history, they didn't get one. They got Banana Ball, in all of its weird, hilarious, absurd and jaw-dropping glory. The team says its "of the fans, by the fans and for the fans." A brand of baseball bolstered by dancing, trick plays, players on stilts, and umpires doing flips.
Bryce Young champions mental health at kids' football camp

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

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Savannah Bananas captivate sold-out Bank of America Stadium with unique twist on baseball

3 weeks ago | 13wmaz.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Well, it isn't baseball. The Savannah Bananas make no bones about it, don't look for another night at the ballpark. And for a sold-out crowd of 74,000 at Bank of America Stadium, the largest in Bananas history, they didn't get one. They got Banana Ball, in all of its weird, hilarious, absurd and jaw-dropping glory. The team says its "of the fans, by the fans and for the fans." A brand of baseball bolstered by dancing, trick plays, players on stilts, and umpires doing flips.
Rod Boone weighs Hornets' options at No. 4 spot

3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the sting of not landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft lottery, and the right to select Duke star Cooper Flagg is still fresh, it's time for Hornets fans to move on. The team has the No. 4 overall selection in the June 25 draft. Charlotte Observer writer, Rod Boone, who covers the team, stopped by the WCNC LIVE IMPACT NEWS studio to discuss with WCNC Charlotte Sports Director what the Hornets might do with the pick.
Savannah Bananas take Charlotte by storm in unique football venue

3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

In the fall, Panthers fans hope that Bryce Young is tossing touchdown passes to the corner of the end zone to rookie Tetairoa McMillan. But for the next two nights, that portion of Bank of America Stadium will serve as a literal home base for the Savannah Bananas. On Thursday, the finishing touches on the first-ever baseball diamond at the home of the Carolina Panthers were put down, including a painted infield, protective netting and foul poles.
Who will the Charlotte Hornets take in the 2025 NBA Draft?

3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25. Every week leading up to the NBA Draft, WCNC Charlotte Sports Director Nick Carboni will speak one-on-one with leading sports analysts about what the Charlotte Hornets may do in 2025. The exclusive interviews will take place at on WCNC+ at 9 p.m. Download WCNC+ on your on Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Apple TV, and stream the news that impacts you for free.
Checkers ready to skate against top-ranked Rocket in Quebec

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Checkers loosened up with a morning skate on Monday before heading to Quebec for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against Laval Rocket. Charlotte is coming off of a three-game sweep of the Hershey Bears in the previous round, and are one series victory away from playing for a Calder Cup, a championship it won in 2019.

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