Belk's NFL bid echoes Charlotte roots and Panthers ties
Charlotte businessman John Belk, longtime mayoral figure, reveals he nearly invested in the Washington Redskins in the 1960s and later joined a group of 13 buyers to own a share of the Carolina Panthers. He says his stake is not for profit, viewing the team as a city and regional boost.
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Richardson and Business Leaders Back NFL Franchise
As the NFL weighed five cities for a franchise Richardson led a sales push with teams receiving 1.2 million to visiting clubs. Belk and other executives projected regional economic benefits, noting 3000 jobs and about 130 million dollars annual business from the team.
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Panthers finance and stadium plan shape NFL expansion
Panthers sit among NFL’s top money makers with TV revenue around 40 million yearly per team under a 1.1 billion contract. Carolina will receive 1614 million in its first year of league entry and shares in 1998. They face a 70 million franchise fee plus ongoing payments, payroll limits, and stadium financing anchored by 100 million ticket rights and a 175 million stadium cost.
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Greater Gaston Forecast Charms a Partly Sunny Day
The weather map shows a partly sunny day across the Greater Gaston area with a high of 86 in Gastonia and 89 in Raleigh Durham and Wilmington, with low temperatures ranging from 67 to 71. Rain is not expected. the day begins with a 7:50 p.m. sunset and a 6:57 a.m. sunrise tomorrow.
Panthers Face Year with Big Income and High Costs
The Panthers project 21 million from tickets and 161 percent in TV revenue plus 0 from T-shirts. Outgo includes 87.5 million in entry fees since 1993, 35 million for players, and undisclosed staff costs.
Rain dampens Himalayan fair despite women delegates
A world’s fair for women faced rain as delegates toured a Tibetan display that was washed out by a floodlike pond. Chinese hosts voiced embarrassment while security kept photographers back on Friday, marking an anniversary of Chinese rule in the Himalayas.
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NCAA Lets Players Kneel For Prayer After Big Plays
NCAA officials announced that football players may kneel in prayer on the field after big plays without creating a spectacle. The ruling addresses religious expression in college football amid ongoing debates over spectacle and decorum.
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Carolina Panthers prep season opener after coachs praise
D J Williams from North Carolina earns teammate respect while Sam Mills leaves the Saints to join Carolina. Players prepare for the season opener at Atlanta as Hunter Huss and Ashbrook win their Friday games. Huskies beat Burns 31 3 and Green Wave defeats South Point 20 6.
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Rock Hall of Fame welcomes crowd amid city’s rock pride
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony drew Chicago residents and fans, celebrating a city long craving a hub for rock music. A discussable line on Sandi Patti’s 3D gospel angle hints at future implications. A renowned war hero profile notes a paradoxical claim of heroism without enlistment or combat.
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