PG North: Colin Dunlap's notebook (Today) Nov 6, 2008
At 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Norwin High School's Knights Stadium, Shaler (8-2) will play Gateway (10-0) in a WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinal. The Gators come in ranked lofty nationally by many of the pundits who do such a thing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Knights see delays possibly moving stadium opening to 2011 Sep 24, 2008
Current plans call for moving the park to a nearby piece of land and using the 8-acre parcel for the Knights stadium. Diehl said the appeal has a long way to go before it concludes. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Knights pick up first victory Sep 13, 2008
With a versatile offense and opportunistic defense, Creekside rolled to a 21-0 halftime lead Friday and went on to beat Ponte Vedra 35-0 at Knights Stadium. The inaugural victory for the Knights (1-1) was led by quarterback Kevin Payment, who completed his first seven passes, ended with 9-of-10 passes for 142 yards, and added 55 yards rushing. (Florida Times-Union)
Pushing for big-league ball Aug 26, 2008
His legal battles have already delayed the Charlotte Knights stadium opening by a year to 2010 ... The planned opening of the Knights stadium in 2010 is dependent on starting construction this fall. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Fay doesn't bother UCF Aug 19, 2008
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Knights moves await decision by the court Aug 15, 2008
This week, Knights general manager Dan Rajkowski discussed the team s plans during an interview at Knights Stadium. Following are excerpts. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Players see their teams as softball families Jul 23, 2008
Another way to meet different people at the World Series is during the Pin Swap that took place at the Charlotte Knights Stadium on Tuesday night, Carlson-Poe said. All the teams playing the tournament attend the event where the players, parents, coaches and organizers mingle together. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Softball tourney back in Rock Hill this week Jul 20, 2008
On Tuesday, the teams will travel to Knights Stadium for Pin Swap Night from 6-9 p.m. Travis D from eXtreme DJ Entertainment will MC the event. It will also include the Parade of Teams Competition, where teams will be rated in three categories: Banner (design), Spirit (cheers ad singing) and Dress (costume/uniform). (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Is Hoover the Best Place for SEC Baseball? May 29, 2008
Knights Stadium Fort Mill, South Carolina ... Intangibles: Although technically located in South Carolina (making it eligible under our criteria), Knights Stadium is home to the , and Charlotte is decidedly an ACC city ... It also lacks a central location, and the Knights desire to build an uptown ballpark has left Knights Stadium slightly outdated. (GamecockInsider.com)
Charlotte Knights plan to move in 2010 May 15, 2008
Publicly owned Knights Stadium seats 10,000, but its bland architectural emphasis on concrete and cinder blocks, as well as its York County location, have hurt fan enthusiasm. In recent years, the Knights, the Class AAA affiliate of the , have ranked near the bottom of the 14-team International League in attendance. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Coaches Brandt, Roberts step down May 13, 2008
- Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Member Center: Welcome. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Shelter's euthanasia rate more bark than bite Apr 19, 2008
Huntersville Herald Online. By Heather Somerville. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Yankees beat Charlotte Apr 17, 2008
Heath Phillips has won many games at Knights Stadium over the past two seasons. This, however, was the first time Phillips (1-0) won as a reliever as he helped the visiting Yankees beat the Charlotte Knights, 4-2, on Wednesday. (Scranton Times, PA)
Yanks miss chances but still get win Apr 16, 2008
Right-hander Steven White worked six efficient innings, and Brett Gardner s two-out, bases-loaded triple in the fourth inning gave the Yankees all the cushion they d need to post a 6-2 win over Charlotte in the opener of a four-game set at Knights Stadium. The Yankees have now won five of their last six games and are 4-1 on their eight-game road trip against the two teams on top of the International League South standings. (Scranton Times, PA)
Charlotte Knights marketing pitch a double play Apr 12, 2008
Team executives say the balancing act of opening a new season at Knights Stadium tonight with finding corporate backers for the park can be tricky, but must be done. "It's critical," Rajkowski, says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Knights' Wise happy to be home Apr 11, 2008
"Buddy gave me a chance to come into spring training and compete for a job. I really did well and now I'm in Charlotte," Wise said recently, prior to a workout at Knights Stadium. Not only is Wise in Charlotte, he's back home. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Fields, Knights back for 2008 Apr 2, 2008
"It was a numbers game," said Fields on Tuesday at Knights Stadium as the Knights prepared for their IL opener Thursday at 7:05 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio, against the Clippers ... The Knights will play four games in Columbus and four in Toledo before returning to Knights Stadium for their April 11 home opener against Columbus at 7:15 p.m.. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Code breakers who created a league of their own Mar 15, 2008
A CENTURY ago Dally Messenger, the son of a boat builder, and a highly accomplished sculler, would sometimes row down the Parramatta River in between training, having just switched codes, controversially, to the new and more professional game of rugby league for Easts. The riverbank was swampy, but to the south were some saleyards around Homebush Bay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
County vote puts Knights stadium on track Jan 17, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Tonight's key area games Sep 21, 2007
SOUTHEAST RALEIGH AT KNIGHTDALE7:30 P.M. KNIGHTS STADIUM, KNIGHTDALE 2006: Southeast, 35-7Knightdale (0-4) opens its Greater Neuse 4-A schedule at home against Southeast Raleigh (4-1, 1-0). Southeast has held three of five opponents to seven or fewer points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gwinnett parents hard at work for HS football Sep 8, 2007
On Wednesdays before a home game, Darryl Crawford will go from his Atlanta sales job directly to the Black Knights stadium, where he'll wait for a team of eight to 10 parents to arrive. They line the fields, painting the yard lines and the hash marks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Robbins hits first homer Aug 19, 2007
8226; COMIC BOOK DAY: The Charlotte Knights will hold "Marvel Comics Day" today during the 2:15 p.m. Indianapolis-Knights game at Knights Stadium. The first 5,000 fans will receive a limited edition comic book. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bulls 4, Knights 3 Aug 13, 2007
Com/Charlotte Knights SQUEEZING BY: Evan Longoria doubled in the eighth inning, driving in Jon Weber, and the Durham Bulls defeated the Charlotte Knights 4-3 on Sunday at Knights Stadium. Durham's Jae Seo (6-3) gave up three runs and seven hits in seven innings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Knights can't find extra run vs. Hens Aug 2, 2007
The three game series continues at 7:15 p.m. today at Knights Stadium. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
So long to Knights Jul 29, 2007
But the move is likely to be a boost for the team and for York County, which owns Knights Stadium and highly desirable adjacent property. Knights officials recently announced an agreement on a site for a proposed new baseball stadium in the city. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Furies accept helping hand Jul 26, 2007
8226; PARADE OF TEAMS: As part of the Pin Swap on Tuesday night at Knights Stadium, a new event was introduced. It was called the "Parade of Teams'' and was put together by the Pin Swap committee."Teams came down the hill in right field and walked down the first-base line,'' said Brown Simpson, coordinator of the event. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Smoak & Team USA to Play for Gold Medal on Friday at Pan American Games Jul 20, 2007
The five-game series vs. China includes a trip to the Palmetto State at Knights Stadium on Friday, July 22 in Fort Mill, S.C. First pitch for that contest is set for 7:15 pm. (Uscsports.com)
Let county voters decide on Sunday alcohol sales Jul 15, 2007
The Charlotte Knights, who have about 10 more Sunday home games at Knights Stadium off Gold Hill Road, also support lifting the ban. Being able to sell beer at the stadium on Sunday would help attract more fans and enhance the franchise's bottom line. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
NSA changes things up for this year's World Series Jul 6, 2007
"We are expecting 300-plus teams. We like to bring our tournaments to this area because of the cooperation and enthusiasm we get here from the area recreation directors. We went up on the team entry fee this year, so anybody who wants to come out and watch can do so for free.''This year's World Series kicks off July 22 with opening ceremonies at the Carowinds Paladium. Gates open at 9 a.m. The teams, from the Eastern half of the United States, will be welcomed to the area by NSA officials and... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Done in Charlotte Finally Jun 26, 2007
The Charlotte Knights snapped the Rochester Red Wings seven-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Sunday at Knights Stadium. . (R News)
Winning Streak Ends Jun 25, 2007
The Charlotte Knights snapped the Rochester Red Wings seven-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Sunday at Knights Stadium. Knights pitcher Vladimir Nunez allowed 1 run off 2 hits in 6 innings pitched to improve to 2-9. (R News)
Ex-Gamecock to play in futures game Jun 24, 2007
8226; ON DECK: The Knights continue a six-game, four-day homestand today with a 2:15 game against Rochester, affiliated with the Minnesota Twins, in Knights Stadium. The Red Wings and Knights conclude the homestand on Monday with a 7:15 p.m. game. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Red Wings Sweep Again Jun 24, 2007
The two teams will play just one game Sunday at Knights Stadium, first pitch is at 2:15. RHP Vladimir Nunez (1-9, 6. (R News)
Snyder, Knights walk off with win Jun 16, 2007
Snyder, playing in his second game with Charlotte since being released by Louisville, took a 1-1 offering from Ben Kozlowski (2-5) over the left-center field wall for his fifth homer of the season. The Yankees broke on the scoreboard first in the top of the second when, after Shelley Duncan walked, Angel Chavez legged out an infield single and Eric Duncan reached on an error to load the bases. (Scranton Times, PA)
Yankees win fourth straight Jun 15, 2007
Kei Igawa left little room for dramatics with six innings of one-run, four-hit ball as the Yankees beat the Charlotte Knights, 9-3, at Knights Stadium. The Yankees offense hit on all cylinders, scoring in every inning but three. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Knights slip past Ottawa, 2-1 May 28, 2007
FORT MILL -- The scoreboard at Knights Stadium was given a break on Sunday, as Charlotte defeated Ottawa 2-1 for their third straight win. The two teams had combined to score 44 runs in the first three games of their four-game series which the Knights won 3-1. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
A-Ballers Victorious on Tuesday (4/24 Recaps) Apr 25, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens CHARLOTTE 4, TOLEDO 210-9, 2nd in West division Catcher went 2-for-2 with a run and an RBI in a 4-2 Mud Hens extra-inning loss to Charlotte Tuesday afternoon at Knights Stadium ... 69 E.R.A.) taking the mound, Wednesday at Knights Stadium. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Erie Offense Keeps Crushing (4/23 Recaps) Apr 24, 2007
AAA Toledo Mud Hens TOLEDO 8, CHARLOTTE 110-8, 2nd in West division For the third straight night the Mud Hens scored more than seven runs and for the third straight night they were victorious with an 8-1 win over Charlotte at Knights Stadium ... 75 E.R.A.) taking the mound against the Knights at Knights Stadium. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
The greatest says a hard goodbye Apr 11, 2007
pursued to the end by a media pack, Andrew Johns leaves his news conference at the Knights stadium yesterday ... pursued to the end by a media pack, Andrew Johns leaves his news conference at the Knights stadium yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Moss lifts PawSox to season-opening win Apr 6, 2007
Brandon Moss made his Pawtucket Red Sox debut a memorable one, clubbing a grand slam in his first-ever Triple-A at-bat that helped the visitors get off on the right foot to the 2007 season, a 7-4 triumph over Charlotte before 6,063 at Knights Stadium. Here's the troubling part. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
A new season for Knights, but same old battles Apr 2, 2007
Charlotte attracted an average of 4,736 fans per game at 10,000-seat Knights Stadium. In all, the Knights played in front of 303,068 fans last season. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Corinthian's new projects to total $20M Feb 20, 2007
A Charlotte developer is planning more than $20 million in office and flex projects at two sites in the region, including the second major venture in his $200 million Gold Hill Commons development near Charlotte Knights Stadium. Altogether, Shawn Helda of is preparing to start four buildings totaling 150,000 square feet in Fort Mill and Concord. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
