Harrison Barnes shares thoughts heading into third NBA Finals

The NBA Finals get underway Wednesday night, and basketball fans in the state of Iowa will see a familiar face on the court. Former Ames High School superstar Harrison Barnes is in his second season with the San Antonio Spurs and 14th NBA season overall. He is the veteran on one of the youngest teams in the NBA and brings NBA Finals experience. (KCCI)

ACC Announces 2026 Bowl Season Schedule

The ACC, ESPN, and Bowl Season announced the 2026 bowl schedule Wednesday. The ACC’s 2026 postseason lineup includes 17 possible bowl destinations, highlighted by 15 which will be featured on ABC and ESPN. The confirmed dates, kickoff times and broadcast information are listed here with the Holiday Bowl to be announced at a later date. (The ACC)

Megan Streicher Earns Women's Golf All-America Honor

The Women's Golf Coaches Association named senior Megan Streicher an honorable mention All-America. She is the first UNC women's golfer to earn at least honorable mention All-America honors in multiple seasons since Casey Grice in 2012-13. Streicher set UNC's single-season scoring record this season with an average of 71.32 strokes per round. (GoHeels.com)

Erik Paulsen Carries Father's Legacy Into UNC Baseball's Omaha Chase

Erik Paulsen took up his post at first base, which gave him a perfect view of the green seats, almost all full, the Tar Heel dugout where his brothers in baseball cheered, and section 113 where his family sat. As he surveyed the scene he had one thought in his mind. "I was wishing my dad was in the stands," Paulsen said. The emotions began to pour in. (Inside Carolina)

Reese Brantmeier, Tatum Evans Earn Women's Tennis Academic All-America Honors

After another standout year in the classroom, UNC Women's Tennis standout Reese Brantmeier was tabbed First Team Academic All-America and Team Member of the Year. The Tar Heels also had another student-athlete on this year's team. Tatum Evans was named second team. Brantmeier earned Team Member of the Year for the second-straight year. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Preseason Ranking; Baseball Super Regional

Even after the addition of Alexandros Samodurov and confirmation of Matt Able, national pundits are still not ranking UNC Basketball and it doesn't make sense. Carolina Baseball is going to have to deal with USC's difficult pitching staff this weekend. How will Scott Forbes utilize his starting pitchers? (View Video)

Seven Tar Heels Headed To Hayward For NCAA Track & Field Championships

UNC Track & Field is sending seven student-athletes to the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon from June 10-13. The women's team is sending six women to the national championships, the largest number since 2011. This is the first since 2010-11 that Carolina has sent at least four women in back-to-back years. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Duke

Manny Diaz and Duke football lost 17 players to the transfer portal, while adding 19. Of the 19, nearly half are expected to slide into starting roles, including the quarterback. The Blue Devils landed San Jose State transfer Walker Eget, who's likely to take over Diaz's offense. Last season, Eget threw for 3,051 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. (TarHeel247)

Pitching staff grounds UNC Baseball in regional sweep

When UNC Baseball entered the NCAA Tournament, one question lingered: could their pitching staff provide the length necessary to navigate a postseason run? Over three games in the Chapel Hill Regional, the Tar Heels delivered the answer. North Carolina swept through one of the toughest regionals in the country and advanced to the Super Regional. (Daily Tar Heel)

Carolina's Culture Effect

As UNC Baseball continues its run to Omaha, Carolina Football under Bill Belichick is less than three months away from the year two opener, while Michael Malone continues to assemble the final pieces of the newest version of Tar Heel Basketball. Greg Barnes looks at how each coach handle the challenges of building and maintaining a winning culture. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Steve Newmark

Steve Newmark joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider podcast to discuss his deep-rooted ties to the Tar Heels and his strategic vision for the future as he transitions into his new role as the Director of Athletics for the University of North Carolina. (View Video)

UNC slugger Erik Paulsen honors late father with Regional MVP honor

UNC swept its way through the Chapel Hill Regional, with Erik Paulsen earning Most Outstanding Player Honors. For Paulsen, his honor means more than any random MVP selection. It highlights a promise he made to his late father, Erik, who watched every single game until transferring to Chapel Hill. Paulsen went 6-for-12 with six RBI and two runs. (USA Today)

How To Spend A Weekend In Chapel Hill, According To A Local

Pulling into Chapel Hill, is special, so drive up slowly. As you cruise along the main drag, Franklin Street, you’ll approach the heart of the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A leisurely pace will be rewarded by a canopy of ancient willow oaks lining the wide boulevard; they frame the sky, stretching their limbs out like old friends. (Southern Living)

UNC Shortstop Jake Schaffner Named Brooks Wallace Award Finalist

UNC Baseball star Jake Schaffner has been named one of the five finalists for the 2026 Brooks Wallace Award, the College Baseball Foundation announced on Tuesday. Named for former Texas Tech player Brooks Wallace, who passed away from leukemia at the age of 27, the award honors the nation's top shortstop. The winner will be announced June 13. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye's Celebrity Softball Classic delivers joy and major impact for children's hospital

If you thought the players were having fun at Drake Maye's inaugural Celebrity Softball Classic on Sunday night, there were kids in the sold-out crowd having an even better time – despite a little rain. The New England Patriots quarterback and his wife, Ann Michael Maye, hosted the event as the first activation of their MayeDay Family Foundation. (New England Patriots)

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