Reaction to North Carolina’s controversial new law outlawing anti-discrimination measures by local governments continues to spill over into the sports world.
Two of the state’s three major pro sports teams, the Charlotte Hornets and the Carolina Hurricanes, released statements affirming their opposition to discrimination on Friday, while the state’s NFL franchise remains silent on a law reverberating around the country.
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The Carolina Panthers told The Charlotte Observer they will not comment on the law, which prohibits cities and counties from making their own anti-discrimination laws.