NFC South

Hornets, Knights join Panthers in ending ties with CPI Security over CEO's remarks

The Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte Knights have joined the Carolina Panthers in severing ties with CPI Security in the wake of controversial comments its CEO made regarding local George Floyd protesters.““Our chairman (Michael Jordan) has been very clear about his thoughts surrounding the issues of racial equality, social justice and diversity,” the Hornets said in a statement. “We believe it is appropriate at this time to end our partnership with CPI.”The minor-league baseball Knights said it will end sponsorship and branding ties to CPI, adding, “We stand with those in our community and acr…