New England Patriots QB Drake Maye Honored With Pair of ESPY Nominations

Despite being several months removed from his debut in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye's sparkling 2025 NFL season continues to be recognized. The New England Patriots quarterback has been announced as a finalist for two ESPY awards this week. He is one of four nominees for the 2026 ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best NFL Player. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Softball Adds Rutgers Transfer Riley Hwang

UNC Softball head coach Megan Smith Lyon announced the signing of infielder transfer Riley Hwang, who comes to Chapel Hill after two seasons with Rutgers as a career .318 hitter across 105 games. Hwang has nine home runs and 42 RBI while playing shortstop. She is fresh off the best season of her career, hitting .346 with eight home runs, and 36 RBI. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson doesn't shy away from striving to be the best ever

Caleb Wilson left no doubts Friday that he intends to turn around a lackluster Chicago Bulls franchise. Wilson made it clear that he looks to lead a rebound in the Windy City. The incoming rookie also didn't shy away from earlier statements about being the best player ever in an organization that Michael Jordan turned into professional sports royalty. (TarHeel247)

Maria Gakdeng To Continue Professional Basketball Career In Spain

Former UNC center Maria Gakdeng has signed with Spanish club Celta Zorka for the 2026-27 season after an impressive rookie campaign in Hungary. Gakdeng averaged 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game with Tarr KSC Szekszard, earning All-Defensive Team and All-Imports honors while helping the club reach the Hungarian Cup final. (AfroBasket.com)

Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN

A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Rinky Hijikata, Mac Kiger Set To Play In Wimbledon Doubles Main Draw

Former UNC Men's Tennis stars Rinky Hijikata and Mac Kiger are set to play in the main draw of the Wimbledon Doubles bracket starting early next week. Hijikata and Kiger were members of the 2021 Tar Heel team that won the ITA Indoor National Championships, and both have enjoyed stellar professional success after leaving UNC for the pro ranks. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball Summer Updates

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com update what they've seen from UNC Basketball this summer as the new Tar Heels arrive on campus for summer workouts, camps, and classes. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: What Happened to Henri?

Caleb Wilson went No. 4 to the Bulls as the new Michael Jordan. But the Tar Heels’ next best player got a raw deal along with the team. If anybody truly knows what happened to Henri Veesaar, call me. The predicted number one value in the second round of the NBA Draft fell all the way to No. 52, with Atlanta after trading with the Clippers for Veesaar. (Chapelboro.com)

Diamond Heels' Scott Jackson Named ABCA DI National Assistant Coach Of The Year

North Carolina Baseball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Scott Jackson has been named ABCA/Soldier Sports DI National Assistant Coach of the Year. Jackson is the first Tar Heel to win the award, chosen by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association. The Charlotte native just concluded his 10th season with the UNC coaching staff. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Lands Costal Carolina Transfer Pitcher Scott Doran

UNC Baseball added another relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels. Doran announced his decision Friday night. Last season as a sophomore, he was 4–2 with two saves and a 4.76 ERA in 28 1/3 innings, striking out 39 while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC alum, former Tar Heels soccer player Jenny Chiu hosts FIFA World Cup TV series

Jenny Chiu ’17 always aimed to become a soccer star. And she has — just not in the way she imagined. As 48 countries compete in the FIFA World Cup this summer, Chiu’s presence can be felt across the globe. The UNC Hussman alumna is the host and face of the TV show “Stories From the Cities,” FIFA’s official documentary series for the World Cup. (UNC.edu)

Seth Trimble Signs With Washington Wizards

Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble signed a free agent contract with the Washington Wizards on Friday. Trimble was not selected in the NBA Draft this week, freeing him to negotiate with interested organizations. The 6-foot-3 native of Wisconsin took part in the Portsmouth Invitational in April and later worked out for multiple NBA teams. (TarHeel247)

Five Fast Facts: Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Cole Holcomb

Former UNC walk-on linebacker Holcomb originally signed with the Steelers in 2023 as an unrestricted free agent. Holcomb has appeared in 72 career games, starting 59. He has 464 tackles, 282 solo stops, and 19 tackles for a loss. He has added four and a half sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, eight forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. (Pittsburgh Steelers)

UNC's Reese Brantmeier Named ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year

North Carolina's Reese Brantmeier has been named 2026 ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second straight season. The two-time ACC Player of the Year, Brantmeier claimed the NCAA National Singles Championship title in the fall before helping lead the Tar Heels to their second-straight NCAA Elite Eight appearance in the spring. (The ACC)

Caleb Wilson has eyes set on being 'better than Mike' with Chicago Bulls

After the Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, he became the first UNC player picked by the Bulls in the top five since Michael Jordan in 1984. Naturally, a reporter had to find out what Wilson thought of the parallels. "I’m writing my own story, honestly," Wilson said. "I want to be better than Mike." (MSN.com)

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