David Tepper Coverage

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Panthers load up, Tepper flips out and a rally sausage (?) in the sports moments of the week

The Panthers showed they're all-in on improving the offense at the NFL Draft. Will their strategy pay off? Plus, the Canes go for the gentlemen's sweep, a new era in the NBA and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Gerber: Dave Canales and Dan Morgan are going to save the Panthers

Carolina is hitting the reset button again after their sixth consecutive losing season. But there's reason to believe that the team actually got it right this time around.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Panthers promote Dan Morgan to general manager

The Carolina Panthers will promote assistant general manager Dan Morgan to president of football operations/general manger.

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Drake Maye headed to Washington? Commanders get second pick of 2024 NFL Draft

With the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders are considered the favorite to select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. The guys also discuss the Carolina Panthers firing GM Scott Fitterer and NC State hosting UNC in basketball on Wednesday.

Panthers Playbook: GM Scott Fitterer fired

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the breaking news of the Carolina Panthers firing GM Scott Fitterer. Dennis & Chris discuss all of the draft picks traded away by Fitterer that didn't work, what's next for possible GM hiring and head coach, and the next move needed by owner David Tepper.

Panthers fire GM after disastrous 2-15 season

After firing Scott Fitterer, the Panthers are looking for a coach and a general manager in the same offseason for the first time since 2002.

WRAL staff and wire reports

What to make of the Panthers' future with the season over

99.9 the Fan's Dennis Cox joins Kacy Hintz to evaluate the Carolina Panthers' season now that it's come to a close.

Thousands of fans sign petition for David Tepper to sell the Carolina Panthers

More than 3,700 people have signed an online petition calling for Carolina Panthers David Tepper to sell the franchise.

Petition calls for Panthers owner David Tepper to sell the team after throwing drink at fans

The Carolina Panthers are 31-67 since 2018, which is the year Tepper bought the franchise. It's the NFL's worst record during that timespan.

WRAL Staff

Gerber: David Tepper isn't quite the 'new Dan Snyder,' but the resemblance is striking

The Panthers owner is a popular pick for worst in the NFL after Sunday's embarrassing drink-throwing incident. And if history is any indicator, more dark times could be ahead in Charlotte.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

NFL fines Tepper $300,000 for throwing drink at fans

The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for tossing a drink at fans in Jacksonville toward the end of a game on Sunday.

A Tepper tantrum, red hot Hurricanes and two CFP thrillers in the sports moments of the week

Getting shutout on the field wasn't the only bad news for the Panthers this week. Plus, UNC and NC State miss out on history, pure mayhem in the NFL and more!

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Video appears to show Panthers owner David Tepper tossing drink on Jaguars fans

A video is going viral on social media. It shows what appears to be Panthers owner David Tepper tossing a drink on Jaguars fans during Sunday's game.

Social media video appears to show Panthers owner David Tepper pouring drink on Jaguar fans

It wasn't a good Sunday for the Carolina Panthers. A historic 26-0 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars might be just the beginning of owner David Tepper's headache.

Pat Welter

Empty seats, slip 'n' slide football and Caitlin Clark in the sports moments of the week

The Panthers won another game this weekend, yet they still managed to embarrass themselves in the process. Plus, final goodbyes to a Tar Heel legend and more.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

WRAL Triangle and Two: Will the Carolina Panthers win another game? Duke hires Manny Diaz

"WRAL Triangle and Two" host Mark Bergin and WRAL Sports Chris Lea discuss whether the Carolina Panthers will win another game in the 2023 season. The guys also discuss Duke's hiring of Manny Diaz.

Welter and Lea: It's difficult to evaluate Bryce Young when he has so much dysfunction surrounding him

Pat Welter and Chris Lea discuss how the Panthers lost to the Saints 28-6 on Sunday.

Gerber: The 8 plays that got Frank Reich fired

Not much went right during Frank Reich's short tenure as the Carolina Panthers head coach. We explore the most impactful moments that led to his early dismissal.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Tuesday defended his perceived lack of patience after firing head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and the team's decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.

Steve Reed, Associated Press

Farewell Frank, Wolfpack feast week and an edible mascot(!) in the sports moments of the week

Frank Reich is out, and Panthers fans are already starting to daydream about a potential replacement. Plus, food content with LaMelo Ball and the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Panthers owner impatient with poor performance

Since David Tepper bought the Carolina Panthers, the team is 30-63, the worst in the NFL in that stretch.

Tepper: Obviously, the record is not good enough

Panthers owner David Tepper explains his plans for the team after firing head coach Frank Reich after 10 losses.

Gerber: Even at 1-9, the Panthers have reason to give thanks (seriously!)

Counting your blessings is always a good idea, especially during the holidays. We found some things the Panthers, who are coming off another blowout loss, should be thankful for.

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor

Gerber: Another Panthers coaching change could happen much sooner than you think

Head coach Frank Reich is squarely on the hot seat after Carolina's most recent loss to Chicago. Could he be fired before finishing his first season on the job?

Clark Gerber, WRAL Sports contributor