Lucas: ECU Rapid Reactions

Thank goodness Caden Glauber isn't still in high school. The freshman righthander, who reclassed to be part of this year's Tar Heel team, entered the game in the fourth and was excellent. He threw 4.1 innings, allowing just three hits and striking out eight of the 17 batters he faced. Amazingly, Carolina is now 24-0 when Glauber pitches in a game. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC vs. ECU Post-Chapel Hill Regional Press Conferences

North Carolina and East Carolina baseball coaches and players postgame press conferences following the Tar Heels' 7-5 victory over the Pirates on Saturday at Boshamer Stadium in the NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional. (View Video)

Colin Hynek ignites UNC’s offense, Caden Glauber oustanding as Heels knock off ECU

It took Colin Hynek’s red-hot bat, along with some between-pitches words from Coach Scott Forbes, to ignite Carolina’s offense. Hynek’s game-tying three-run homer in the fourth inning was the catalyst as the No. 4 Tar Heels erased an early three-run deficit to knock off East Carolina 7–5 in a winners bracket game Saturday of the Chapel Hill Regional. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton embracing return to majors after tearing his Achilles

All Trent Thornton could do was hope for the best. Thornton hadn’t dealt with many injuries during his professional baseball career, but a torn left Achilles tendon at the end of July while trying to cover first base ended his season with the Seattle Mariners and created uncertainty about how the reliever would come back from such a significant injury. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Alexandros Samodurov Commits to UNC Basketball

UNC's 2026-27 basketball roster picked up a big addition as Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov committed to the Tar Heels on Saturday. The 6-foot-11 center is a former teammate Tar Heel guard Neoklis Avdalas. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Joey Powell, and Sean Moran discuss Samodurov's commitment. (View Video)

What TV channel is UNC vs ECU baseball on today? Time, TV schedule for NCAA regional game

The North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team plays the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday, May 30 (5 p.m., ACC Network), in the Chapel Hill Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Boshamer Stadium. The No. 5 overall seed in the bracket, the Tar Heels (46-11-1) are playing 3-seed East Carolina (37-22-1) for a spot in the regional final on Sunday. (MSN.com)

Wayne Ellington ready for next step in coaching journey as Miami Heat summer league head coach

Wayne Ellington played for nine teams through 13 NBA seasons, but his short time with the Miami Heat left a lasting impression. That impression was so strong that Ellington returned to the Heat in a coaching role in October 2023, just one year after his playing career ended in 2022. "When I decided to get back into coaching, it was an easy decision." (MSN.com)

UNC Men’s Track & Field Wraps Up NCAA East First Round

UNC Men's Track & Field wrapped up its time at the NCAA East First Round on Friday. Will Coogan had his career-best finish at the NCAA East First Round as he took 17th in the men's 5,000m. Adam Smith closed out his one year with UNC in the men's discus. Tomer Tarragano (10,000m) is the lone men's athlete to advance to the NCAA Championships. (GoHeels.com)

'It's going to be a really fun night': Pats QB Drake Maye set to host celebrity softball game

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel are stopping by Polar Park this weekend. For some softball. As the Worcester Red Sox wrap up a six-game series in Moosic, Pa. on Sunday, the inaugural MayeDay Celebrity Softball Classic will take place at the home of the WooSox. The softball game will benefit the MayeDay Family Foundation. (USA Today)

Video: UNC Baseball Blanks VCU to Open Regional, 8-0 - Highlights

No. 5 national seed North Carolina shut out its opponent for a second straight year in the NCAA Baseball Regional opener, earning an 8-0 victory over VCU on Friday night at Boshamer Stadium. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

UNC Men's Golf Tied For Sixth After NCAA Championship Round One

North Carolina's Carson Bertagnole and Niall Sheils Donegan both shot 3-under-par 69s to lead the Tar Heels to a tie for sixth place after round one of the 2026 NCAA Men's Championship on the North Course at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Carolina shot 1-under 287, one of nine teams in the field of 30 to finish under par. (GoHeels.com)

Pitching Decision Pays Off as Ryan Lynch Dominates VCU

On his 108th pitch of the night, Ryan Lynch reared back and unleashed a 96-mile-per-hour fastball — one that VCU second baseman Alec Warden could only wave at. Facing his final batter of the evening, Lynch’s fifth and final strikeout was the finishing touch on a seven-inning, two-hit, scoreless outing that couldn’t have come at a better time for UNC. (Inside Carolina)

The Most Mouthwatering Burger in North Carolina Is Waiting For You at Al’s Burger Shack

Ask a University of North Carolina student where to find the best burger in the state, and they’ll point you to Al’s Burger Shack. Al’s has four locations, including one right in the shadows of UNC. Other locations are in Leland, Apex, and a second one in Chapel Hill. No matter which location you visit, you’re in for one of the best burgers you’ve ever had. (Only In Your State)

Video: Forbes, Lynch, Paulsen Post-VCU Regional Press Conference

North Carolina took its regional opener against VCU with an 8-0 shutout win at Boshamer Stadium Friday night. After the game, head coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Ryan Lynch, and first baseman Erik Paulsen spoke with the media. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. VCU Chapel Hill Regional Rapid Reactions

Huge Friday night for UNC pitching, as Ryan Lynch, Walker McDuffie, and Matthew Matthijs combined for the Heels' first NCAA Tournament shutout since last year's opener against Holy Cross. This one was an 8-0 victory over VCU. It's just the third NCAA Tournament shutout of the Scott Forbes era. UNC now advances to face ECU Saturday at 5 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

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