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  Charlotte Hornets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The minor league baseball Charlotte Hornets, a team that was based in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 70 years (1901-1973).
Charlotte Hornets (WFL) a defunct World Football League team (1974-1975).
The nickname "Hornets" for Charlotte teams is historically based in the American Revolution, during which the British General Cornwallis referred to American resistance in the vicinity as a "Hornet's Nest".
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 New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charlotte, North Carolina was one of those cities blessed with a new NBA team, along with Miami, Florida for the 1988-89 season.
Charlotte Hornets was used by the city's minor league baseball franchises from 1901 to 1972, and also by its entry in the short-lived World Football League in 1974 and 1975.
The Hornets, with the lineup of Davis, Wesley, Mashburn, Brown and Campbell made it back to the playoffs, where they upset the third-seeded Heat and made it to the conference semifinals for the third time in franchise history, before losing the the Milwaukee Bucks.
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 The Charlotte Coliseum Articles
The Charlotte Hornets say they are not planning a move to St. Louis and officials of the Savvis Center in St. Louis say they aren't talking with the team about a move.
The Hornets are in negotiations with the city to fund a new arena.
The Charlotte Hornets and the city came out of a second negotiating session this week saying more talks were needed and no decision had been made on how to divide the cost of a proposed $250 million arena.
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 Charlotte Hornets (1988-2002)
A teal hornet with purple eyes and purple striped stinger with a purple H with Charlotte written in white on his chest dribbling an orange basketball, while wearing white sneakers with teal souls and purple laces.
In their second season the Hornets would take a step backwards as lost their first 5 games on the way to finishing in last place in the Midwest Division with a 19-63 record that was worse then the first year Minnesota Timberwolves, as the Hornets posted a 3-31 record from early January to mid March.
However, the Hornets would be beaten by the Chicago Bulls on the way to their 6th NBA title in 8 years in 5 games.
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 USATODAY.com - Relocation buzz: Hornets closer to New Orleans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
NEW ORLEANS — The Charlotte Hornets' proposed move to New Orleans was unanimously supported by an NBA relocation committee Thursday.
The recommendation by the committee of seven owners was announced in New York as Hornets officials in New Orleans announced an agreement in principle with state officials on a 10-year contract to play in the New Orleans Arena, and plans for a new practice facility to be built in eastern New Orleans.
The Hornets led the league in attendance a decade ago, but the relationship among the fans, the owners and local politicians soured to such a degree that the team was last in the NBA in attendance this season.
www.usatoday.com /sports/nba/hornets/2002-05-02-relocation.htm   (705 words)

  
 ESPN.com: NBA - Relocation Committee says yes to Hornets
NEW ORLEANS -- The Charlotte Hornets' proposed move to New Orleans was unanimously supported by the NBA's Relocation Committee on Thursday.
The recommendation, announced in New York, came as Hornets officials in New Orleans reached an agreement in principle with state officials on a 10-year contract for the NBA team to play in the New Orleans Arena.
Charlotte beat the Orlando Magic 102-85 Tuesday night to reach the second round of the playoffs and will play the New Jersey Nets or Indiana Pacers next.
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 Charlotte Hornets Basketball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He also knows that the NBA has privately told power brokers in Charlotte that three criteria must be met for the team to stay: A new arena deal, a solid ownership group and an offer of at least $200 million.
Fifteen of the league’s 29 owners would have to vote in favor of the Hornets’ request for the team to be allowed to move.
For the past month, Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas had hoped a bigger lineup featuring Jamal Mashburn at off-guard and George Lynch at small forward, and David Wesley coming off the bench would spark a late-season surge.
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 Milwaukee Bucks/Charlotte Hornets NBA recap on ESPN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Just when the Charlotte Hornets seem to be rounding into form without Eddie Jones, there comes word that he may return sooner than expected.
Jones, who leads Charlotte in scoring and the NBA in steals, was fitted with an elbow brace Wednesday and plans to join the Hornets on a five-game West Coast swing that begins Jan. 4.
Charlotte made just two field goals in the final eight minutes but still shot 54 percent and improved to 13-2 at home.
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 CNNSI.com - Pro Basketball - Recap: Charlotte Hornets 114, Golden St. Warriors 102 - Thursday January 03, 2002 10:54 PM
With a snowstorm blanketing the Charlotte area, the actual turnout was estimated at 1,200.
Charlotte's previous high for points came in a 106-89 victory at Golden State on December 7.
The Hornets responded with a 14-3 spurt, building an 86-73 cushion on Stacey Augmon's jumper with 1:49 left in the period.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /basketball/nba/recaps/2002/01/03/cha_gsw   (579 words)

  
 Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is located in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina.
Charlotte grew because of its hydroelectricity and transportation improvements (railroad, airport, trucking).
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 20. Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets improved to 44-38 (+13) in their 5th year, making it to the playoffs for the first time, and beating Boston in the first round.
Charlotte did get tough at the end, bolting their way from 8th place to 5th place in the East.
Charlotte must find a way to punish teams who are able to triple team Johnson as soon as he gets the ball down low.
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 Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets - Gm MIN FG FGA FG% FT FTA FT% 3FG 3GA ORB TRB AST STL TO BLK PF Tpts PPG RPG APG Glen Rice 82 3295...
Charlotte Hornets - Gm MIN FG FGA FG% FT FTA FT% 3FG 3GA ORB TRB AST STL TO BLK PF Tpts PPG APG RPG Glen Rice 79 3362...
Charlotte Hornets - Gm FG% Tpts PPG RPG APG Jamal Mashburn 40.407 858 21.5 6.1 4.3 Baron Davis 82.417 1484 18.1 4.3...
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 WFAE 90.7 FM Your NPR News Source
Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins is a one-hour talk show produced by WFAE 90.7fm.
Launched in April of 1998, Charlotte Talks has become this region's exclusive forum for the discussion of politics, growth, the arts, culture, social issues, literature, human interest, the environment and more.
The show is hosted by veteran Charlotte broadcaster Mike Collins, who has been a fixture in local radio and television since 1985.
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 THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE NEW ORLEANS/OKLAHOMA CITY HORNETS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The NBA announced today that New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets point guard Chris Paul was selected to the T-Mobile All-Rookie First Team.
As part of the NBA’s Read to Achieve program, the Hornets promote literacy among children through their Bookmobile, a teal-and-yellow school bus that allows kids to pick up free books.
Hornets point guard Speedy Claxton received 14 first-place votes and finished as a runner-up in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year voting.
www.nba.com /hornets   (174 words)

  
 charlotte hornets - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
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 eBay - charlotte hornets, Fan Apparel Souvenirs, Cards items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 ESPN.com: NO/Oklahoma City Hornets Clubhouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Guard Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets has the distinction of being the only unanimous selection on the NBA All-Rookie Team, which was announced on Thursday.
Kobe Bryant scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half to officially win his first NBA scoring title, and the Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 115-95 Wednesday night.
Leandro Barbosa scored 21 points and the Suns set a season high with 20 3-pointers in beating the Hornets 115-79.
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 Charlotte Hornets Basketball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
NEW ORLEANS — Star guard Baron Davis, who said in recent weeks that he’d rather be traded than move with the Charlotte Hornets to New Orleans, was offered a six-year contract extension Monday.
Bob Bass, Hornets vice president for basketball operations, has said several teams have contacted.
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 SportingNews.com - Your expert source for team information on NBA Basketball's New Orleans Hornets from NBA Basketball ...
Hornets happy with improvement, but wanted more 4/20
Jazz beat Hornets in battle for playoffs 4/14
Hornets gain ground with win over Sonics 4/12
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 New Orleans Hornets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
After leading the surprising New Orleans Hornets to a 3-0 record, rookie guard Chris Paul on Monday was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week.
The New Orleans Hornets still are looking for size.
For a third time in as many months, New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul has been named the NBA Rookie of the Month in the Western Conference.
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 hornetsmania
I'm gonna try to get back to my normal one update a week schedule again, so everything should run that much smoother.
When I was gone the Hornets lost both Jamal Mashurn and George Lynch to injuries, and Lee Nailon was forced to start.
Nailon has done admirably but the team is inconsistent so far this season.
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 SI.com - NBA - New Orleans/OklaCity Hornets Team Page
Get the latest Hornets news or scores e-mailed to you
Hornets wear Okla. City jerseys in home finale
Defending my draft grades -- and the Lions' decision to pass on USC's Matt Leinart.
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