Tag: Rick Bonnell

Rick Bonnell, award-winning sportswriter for the Charlotte Observer, gone at age 63:Covered Charlotte Hornets since 1988

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Press Release

Rick Bonnell, an award-winning sportswriter for more than 33 years at The Charlotte Observer, was found dead in his home Tuesday. He was 63. Bonnell was The Observer’s first beat….

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Charlotte Hornets Radio Voice Slips Up on Twitter:John Focke has apologized for using the “N-word”

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Press Release

from Rick Bonnell, with the Charlotte Observer: Charlotte Hornets radio play-by-play announcer John Focke issued an apology on Twitter late Monday night for what he said was an accidental use….