The Carolina Panthers play their home games just blocks from where rioters broke windows and looted shops, just blocks from where police brandishing full riot gear stared down unarmed protesters. The Panthers have become a visible and vital part of Charlotte’s downtown, and for all the complaining from fans who want their sports sacrosanct and free of politics, the truth is that the Panthers are Charlotte, and the Panthers have plenty to say about the state of their city right now.
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The Carolina Panthers play their home games just blocks from where rioters broke windows and looted shops, just blocks from where police brandishing full riot gear stared down unarmed protesters. The Panthers have become a visible and vital part of Charlotte’s downtown, and for all the complaining from fans who want their sports sacrosanct and free of politics, the truth is that the Panthers are Charlotte, and the Panthers have plenty to say about the state of their city right now.