Shane Connuck

Charlotte

Sports Reporter at The Charlotte Observer

Covering NASCAR and other sports for @theobserver | Formerly @washingtonpost @BigTenPlus @NWLBaseball | Maryland Alum 🐢

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Inside the PGA Championship's culinary machine

1 day ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

Ed Turner flips skirt steaks on a grill in preparation for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, NC this week. [email protected] This won't be your typical experience at a concession stand. All tickets to the PGA Championship are inclusive. Spectators can make unlimited visits to any of the five markets at Quail Hollow Golf Club, where all food and non-alcoholic beverages are available with no point of sale.
‘It’s a big deal.’ Tickets nearly sold out for PGA Championship finale

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Shane Connuck

Tickets are selling fast to see the winner of the Wanamaker Trophy be crowned. Already sold out for Friday and Saturday of the PGA Championship, fans can still get to Quail Hollow Golf Club for this week’s main event. AdvertisementLong known for its sports passion, Charlotte continues embracing this role as host with pride.
Your guide to Charlotte's pro sports teams, seasons and tickets

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

A player for the Carolina Ascent soccer club looks to cross the ball during a USL Super League match against DC Power FC on Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Laura Stroud / Carolina Ascent photo Charlotte is a pro sports city. Six professional and minor-league teams bring year-round action to fields and courts across the Queen City.
NASCAR 'Full Speed' returns to Netflix, with plenty of drama, sweat and gears

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

NASCAR " Full Speed " is back on Netflix. Several Cup Series drivers are featured in a new series, which premieres Wednesday and includes five 45-minute episodes. The second season of "Full Speed" showcases the raw intensity and pivotal moments that define the highest level of NASCAR. These new episodes break down last year's postseason and offer a deeper dive at the human element behind their speed, an intimate look at the drivers' personal lives and support systems.
NASCAR is moving its championship race weekend to Homestead-Miami. Here's when

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

Mar 23, 2025; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races during the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Imagn Images After a six-year run in the desert, the NASCAR championship races are returning to the beach. Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the sport's 2026 season finale from Nov. 6-8, NASCAR announced Tuesday morning. The prominent track in South Florida previously held these events from 2002-2019.
Northwestern opens spring football practice: ‘Getting better every day’

1 week ago | heraldonline.com | Shane Connuck

A new season of Northwestern football is underway. The powerhouse in Rock Hill on the heels of its sixth South Carolina state championship had its first spring practice Thursday afternoon at the high school. Quarterbacks Xavier Means, a rising junior, and soon-to-be senior McCrea Knight each took snaps behind center throughout practice. Both signal callers consistently hit their targets, with Means getting slightly more reps with the Trojans’ first team.
Northwestern reloads, chasing another state title

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

Northwestern football is anything but complacent following its dominant season. The powerhouse in Rock Hill capped its 14-0 campaign with a triumphant South Carolina state championship. The Trojans' perfect season was thrilling, but that's far from the only accomplishment their top athletes chase. Now winners of six SCHSL titles throughout its history, Northwestern still has yet to win championships in consecutive seasons.
Rock Hill shaped Leon Boulware. Now, he's at the helm of its football future

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

New Rock Hill High School head football coach Leon Boulware stands in a sea of players Wednesday at the school, where he was introduced to the community. [email protected] Leon Boulware offered a confident sentiment as he walked off campus after his first interview at Rock Hill. "This is it," the new Bearcats' head football coach said to his wife. That it is.
North Wilkesboro revival continues. What's new at NASCAR All-Star Race?

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

Egress should be expedited at the third NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. While the parking lots have been clear by roughly 90 minutes after the checkered flag in the past, leaving the revamped race track in Wilkes County will now be even quicker. A 200-foot pedestrian bridge now crosses U.S. Highway 421, constructed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Smith-Rowe LLC.
South Carolina-bound J'Zavien Currence builds his own legacy in Rock Hill

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Shane Connuck

J'Zavien Currence once dominated at receiver as an 8-year-old going against older football players. While athletic youth players that age are usually just handing the ball off or performing jet sweeps, Currence figured out how to run routes and haul in deep passes. Currence, a four-star safety committed to the University of South Carolina entering his senior year at South Pointe, continued to play up during his early football years.