Veteran Tar Heels Help UNC Newcomers Navigate Omaha Return

When the University of North Carolina arrived in Omaha for the College World Series in 2024, the experience seemed to pass in a blur. After entering the event with national title aspirations, the Tar Heels lost two of their first three games and were quickly headed back to Chapel Hill. Now, North Carolina is back in Omaha for the second time in three years. (TarHeel247)

What you need to know about the College World Series

Whether you’ve been to many College World Series tournaments here or are in Omaha, Nebraska for the first time, here’s a primer on what to know about CWS 2026. Local businesses have been preparing for CWS teams, families, and fans for some time and are ready to shine. Several downtown Omaha restaurants have expanded operations and hired extra staff. (WOWT.com)

Ex-UNC soccer player Sebastian Berhalter turned his father’s tough truth into World Cup breakthrough

Sebastian Berhalter’s path to the World Cup is not that of a young prodigy who had an easy way onto the U.S. men’s national team — despite what some might think of the son of storied former player and coach Gregg Berhalter. The midfielder will tell you his father was the one to tell him four years ago, before the 2022 World Cup, that he wasn’t good enough. (NBC News)

Video: Preparing For Magic - The Boshamer Stadium Grounds Crew

Get an inside look at the Boshamer Stadium grounds crew and their dedication to maintaining the playing surface for Carolina Baseball. The crew takes immense pride in their work, and their role on the diamond, in the outfield, and throughout the stadium is a vital part of the Tar Heels' success. (View Video)

Diamond Heels Adopting 'Business Trip' Mentality at College World Series

"If you want to come out here and you want to have success, my job as the head coach is to remind these guys why we are here," Scott Forbes said. Why the Diamond Heels are in Omaha is not to ride that Ferris wheel. It’s not for a photo op. It’s not even to help North Carolina out in the Jell-O Shot Challenge at Rocco’s. It’s to win baseball games. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: UNC Baseball Players Thursday Interviews at College World Series in Omaha

UNC Baseball is back at the College World Series after a one-year hiatus. The Tar Heels are the only team in the last three years to make it to Omaha twice. Grace Nugent, Tommy Ashley, and Spencer Haskell of Inside Carolina spoke to the Tar Heels on Thursday. (View Video)

UNC Football icon and philanthropist Don Stallings passes away at 87

Don Stallings, a former NFL player who turned towards business, has passed away at age 87. Fondly known as “Big D” and “Coal Bucket,” he received a scholarship to UNC for his exceptional skills. He was recruited by legendary football coach Jim Tatum. Stallings was a Tar Heel All-American and played on the offensive and defensive lines in the 1950s. (MSN.com)

Thursday's UNC Baseball College World Series press conference video and transcript

Complete transcript and video from No. 4-ranked North Carolina Baseball’s College World Series press conference on Thursday in Omaha before the Tar Heels’ 7:06 p.m. opener against No. 23 Ole Miss, with Coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, and shortstop Jake Schaffner. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026: Much More Than A Game

The University of North Carolina will host or participate in business, cultural, academic, athletic, and arts events in Dublin, Ireland, the week leading up to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, bringing more than a marquee matchup between UNC Football and TCU on Aug. 29. Executives, faculty, staff, and students from UNC will also visit Ireland. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: One Game

Tickets to this weekend's College World Series games in Omaha are some of the hottest baseball tickets in North Carolina history. Every player knows someone who needs an extra ticket or two, and everyone's family has flights to plan. And yet finding success amid all the distractions comes down to one very simple quest: winning one baseball game. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Defensive Line - The Superlatives

College football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC's defensive line scouting report while highlighting the group's superlatives: The Alpha, Mr. Consistency, the Breakout, and Players to Watch entering the 2026 Tar Heel Football season under Bill Belichick. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breakout Season For Jarin Stevenson? UNC Baseball's CWS Experience

Jarin Stevenson is the key returning player for UNC Basketball next season. If he takes a step forward, it will put the Tar Heels in great shape. Can Michael Malone unlock that? Plus, UNC is the only baseball team to make the College World Series multiple times the last three seasons. How beneficial will the prior experience be? (View Video)

UNC Baseball wants one thing - the national title. 'That's all we've talked about'

"This is a unique business trip. A lot of times on business trips, you may not love where you’re going to be, but we’re going to love where we are," Scott Forbes said. "But we also know what we’re going for. The better you play, the more you win, the longer you get to enjoy where you’re going to be. We’re going out there to try to win a national championship." (MSN.com)

The First 60 Days Part III: How Michael Malone Is Recruiting UNC Basketball's Future

UNC's recruitment of Kevin Thomas offered a glimpse into how Michael Malone has navigated his first months in college basketball, leaning on relationships connected to the Tar Heels. In Thomas' case, that meant through his agent, former Tar Heel player K.J. Smith, whose family ties to UNC include his father, Kenny Smith, and brother, Malloy Smith. (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball’s series-clinching win over USC most-watched Super Regional game on record

UNC Baseball's 4-3 victory Sunday in the deciding game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional was the most-watched Super Regional game on record, according to ESPN. The network said 1.3 million viewers watched the Tar Heels’ ninth-inning rally, helping the ESPN networks average 608,000 viewers for the Super Regionals, up 31% year-over-year. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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