Caleb Wilson Says Baseball Was His First Love, But A Growth Spurt Changed Everything

Before Caleb Wilson became a basketball superstar, his heart actually belonged to another sport — baseball. Wilson said of basketball, "It actually wasn't my favorite sport at first. It was baseball. My dad inspired me to do it." When asked why he chose to stick with dribbling balls over hitting them with a bat, Wilson explained, "Well, I just got really tall." (People)

Chloe Humphrey Earns CSC First-Team Academic All-America Honor

UNC Women's Lacrosse attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named first-team Academic All-America on the 2025-26 Women's At-Large team. The only lacrosse player to make the at-large first team, Humphrey holds a 3.56 GPA while majoring in business. Humphrey ranks third on UNC's all-time points list with 277 and her 199 goals rank second all-time. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Top 10 Games Of The Last Decade - Luke Maye's Shot

Where does Luke Maye’s iconic shot against Kentucky rank? Host Isaac Schade unveils his top UNC Basketball games from the past ten years, spotlighting unforgettable moments like Zion Williamson’s infamous shoe blowout and Cormac Ryan’s 31-point barrage against Duke. (View Video)

Day'Ron Sharpe Re-Signs With Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed center Day'Ron Sharpe to a multi-year contract. Sharpe appeared in 62 games during the 2025-26 season and averaged career highs of 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. The 24-year-old ranked fourth among NBA players with 2.7 offensive rebounds per game off the bench last season. (Brooklyn Nets)

2026 ACC college football preview, predictions, top transfers and more

Bill Belichick bears the burden of proof, but it's not hard to see potential if UNC's defense is a top-40 unit and Bobby Petrino engineers at least average output. But for reasons good or bad, the Tar Heels will likely be a main character early in the season again: They face TCU in Ireland in Week 0, visit Clemson in Week 3, and host Notre Dame in Week 5. (ESPN)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - UNC Basketball Offseason Updates

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the evolving atmosphere and culture surrounding the UNC men's basketball program during the offseason, the early impact of new head coach Michael Malone and his staff, summer workouts, team chemistry, and more. (View Video)

Back with the Washington Commanders, Dyami Brown vows it’s a 'new me'

Former North Carolina receiver Dyami Brown, after a season in Jacksonville, has returned to Washington for a second stint. Brown is projected to be a second-string option and should be able to get some targets. By the end of quarterback Jayden Daniels’s rookie season, they had chemistry, so Brown’s sixth NFL season has a chance to be his best. (NBC Sports)

RJ Davis scores 18 against former team; tough shooting games for Veesaar, Powell

R.J. Davis scored 18 and finished with a team-best +10 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88-84 victory in San Francisco. The former UNC All-American is averaging 16.5 points through two games. Henri Veesaar scored two and had seven rebounds Monday in Atlanta’s 82-77 win over Oklahoma City. Drake Powell’s shooting struggles in Sacramento continued. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Former UNC Standout Eddie Pope Ranked No. 6 On List Of Best American Soccer Players Of All Time

Quiet and unassuming, but athletic, intelligent, and with technical ability aplenty, Eddie Pope was one of the most complete defenders America has ever produced, which were spent entirely in MLS. For the USMNT, he started each of 82 games he played between 1996 and 2006, playing a key role in the historic run to the last eight at the 2002 World Cup. (Sports Illustrated)

3 big takeaways from UNC Basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule

Last season, UNC Basketball had a challenging yet manageable non-conference schedule. However, that changes this season with new coach Michael Malone at the helm — not just with who UNC plays, but when and where. Marquee names, high-stakes neutral sites, and even a familiar in-state annoyance are scattered across the early calendar. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Top 10 Games Of The Last Decade

UNC Basketball crushed NC State with a historic 51-point blowout. Isaac Schade spotlights wins 10-8 of UNC’s top 10 games from the last ten seasons. Relive the Tar Heels’ explosive first half against Tennessee, their electrifying rally over Kansas, and Caleb Love’s performance vs. UCLA. (View Video)

Jordan Shipp Is WR1, but 2026 UNC Pass-Catchers Could Surprise

The Tar Heels have a fun group wide receivers on their hands this season. We all know about standout Jordan Shipp, who will almost certainly be an All-ACC wideout should he stay healthy this season. However, opportunities for Nathan Leacock and transfers Mason Humphrey and Trech Kekahuna make for an enticing crop of pass catchers in Chapel Hill. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Angelo Brizzi Scouting Report

With Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi committing to UNC Basketball last week, college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk and Jacob Turner of 247Sports dive into the well-traveled veteran guard's game. (View Video)

Pete Nance Waived By Milwaukee Bucks

With the Milwaukee Bucks having 17 rostered players, cuts were going to have to happen at some point, and former North Carolina forward Pete Nance is the first casualty. Nance was always the most obvious player to cut because of his non-guaranteed $2.5m contract, which would have become guaranteed if they kept him past Saturday. (Brew Hoop)

Top 10 UNC victories during the 2025-26 school year

From trips to California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia, and New York to an 11-day stay in Omaha, Tar Heel Tribune covered the ups and downs of UNC teams in many cities. Two highlights for the basketball teams were the huge home wins over Duke, and half the games on this list could have been from the Tar Heels in the College World Series. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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