Dallas heads into a matchup with Charlotte after losing five straight road games. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has released a statement giving more details about why the team decided to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy. Dallas decided to move on from the veteran head coach early on Monday.

According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, "Sources: Mike McCarthy is out as #Cowboys coach. The sides couldn't agree on length of contract and McCarthy will pursue other opportunities. He leaves Dallas with a winning record and three playoff appearances."

Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey. Texas and North Carolina were the two states with two cities ranking in the top 10 for corporate headquarter relocations.

Gray Media has struck a deal with Main Street Sports to simulcast five Charlotte Hornets basketball games from FanDuel Sports Network.

The Toronto Blue Jays were finally able to make a splash in free agency this MLB offseason, signing Anthony Santander to five-year, $92.5 contract. Santander is a veteran outfielder who has eight years of experince competing in the gauntlet that is the American League East with the Baltimore Orioles .

Carolina head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan should prioritize strengthening the defensive line, among other things.

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Nordstrom Rack is coming to Estero, a prominent Lakeland CRE firm changes its name, and work starts on a Sarasota boutique condo community.

The Mavs rallied to beat the Thunder, who currently sit in the top spot of the Western Conference. Dallas' win came despite missing star player Luka Doncic, who remains out with a calf strain. However, the Thunder were also depleted, going without star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and key role player Isaiah Hartenstein.

After an impressive victory against the OKC Thunder (though each team was down its undisputed superstar), the Mavericks pick back up against the Charlotte ... focus for the Dallas defense.

Frederik Andersen earned a win in his first home start since opening night, and Seth Jarvis had four points for Carolina in the Hurricanes’ home win over Columbus.

Welcome to Fifth Third Park, where Spartanburg's railroad history meets the lively, modern cultural center of South Carolina's Upstate region. Grab a burger and watch Texas Rangers prospects show out in the South Atlantic League.