ESPN's College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings - Post-NBA Withdrawal Deadline
25. North Carolina:
Michael Malone has done a pretty impressive job building
UNC's roster.
Jarin Stevenson is back,
Matt Able probably will be a first-round pick after next season, Neoklis Avdalas also probably will play at the next level, and Terrence Brown is an ultra-productive guard. Alex Samodurov and Sayon Keita offer a very high ceiling at center. (
ESPN)
UNC Women’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Roster
Coming off its second straight Sweet 16, UNC Women's Basketball is primed for its next great team with the announcement of the 2026-27 roster. Carolina brings back nine Tar Heels from last season, while also adding one of the nation's top recruits and highly ranked portal additions. "Our roster was intentionally constructed to ensure immediate impact." (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Baseball earns no-stress Monday as USC, Texas A&M battle for right to face Tar Heels
With its third straight Super Regionals berth secured after going 3-0 at the Chapel Hill Regional, No. 4 North Carolina can sit back and watch two teams battle late Monday night for the right to play the Tar Heels. That is a welcome change for a college baseball program that had to fight through a deciding Monday game each of the previous two seasons. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Notre Dame
Even after a game against Clemson, there's no forgiveness in the
2026 UNC Football schedule. Following an off week, the Tar Heels welcome Notre Dame to Kenan Stadium on Oct. 3. The Fighting Irish enter 2026 with a chip on their shoulder after what they believed was a College Football Playoff snub. The Irish return much of their 2025 offense. (
TarHeel247)
Patriots QB Drake Maye looks forward to season-opening Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks
The last time
Drake Maye stepped on an NFL field in a game environment, he encountered one of the most frustrating days of his young career. When he aims to bounce back at the start of the 2026 season, the same opponent will greet him, as the New England Patriots are set to face the Seattle Seahawks in the Kickoff Game on Sept. 9. (
NFL.com)
Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson To Play With U-20 Women’s Soccer National Team
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup, head coach Vicky Jepsen has selected 20 players for a training camp in Spain June 1-9. The roster is highlighted by Aven Alvarez and Hope Munson from UNC Women's Soccer. Along with training, the national team will play a pair of matches against fellow World Cup competitor France on June 5 and 8. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Does Alexandros Samodurov Complete UNC Basketball's Frontcourt?
Michael Malone has landed another international frontcourt player in
Alexandros Samodurov. Does that mean the Tar Heels' frontcourt is now finished and ready to go? Or will there be more pieces added to the
UNC Basketball roster?
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Mon Jun 1
UNC Baseball Fired Up After Regional Sweep: 'Region of Death for Everybody Else'
When the NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket was revealed, pundits dubbed the Chapel Hill Regional the "Region of Death." And after Sunday’s clinching win, UNC's
Erik Paulsen had a message. "We knew it was the Region of Death for everybody else. We knew we were gonna play our game of baseball. And when we play our best, nobody can beat us." (
Chapelboro.com)
Newsletter: UNC Baseball To Super Regionals, Samodurov Commits, Able, Brown, and Thomas Sign
UNC Baseball advanced to the Super Regional and will host either Texas A&M or USC. It was a big week for Tar Heel Basketball following the commitment of
Alexandros Samodurov and signings of
Matt Able,
Kevin Thomas, and Terrence Brown. UNC Football lost a transfer QB, Volleyball heads overseas, and Sarah Gresham left it all on the field. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Sihan Sandhu's 68 Leads UNC Men's Golf Up The Leaderboard at NCAA Championship
Sihan Sandhu shot 4-under-par 68 to lead the North Carolina to one of the best rounds of the day as the Tar Heels climbed two spots into seventh place after day three of the 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championship on the North Course at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. UNC advanced to Monday's fourth and final round of stroke play. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Baseball Knocks Off ECU to Advance to Super Regionals - Highlights
In game six of the Chapel Hill Regional, No. 5 UNC Baseball came away with a slugging, 9-3 win over in-state foe East Carolina on Sunday night (
Box Score) with its third victory in three days. Check out the highlights.
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Mon Jun 1
UNC Baseball's Consistency Has It Knocking on Omaha’s Door Again
Sunday’s 9-3 victory over ECU added another feather to Forbes’ Carolina blue cap, sending the Tar Heels to the super regional round for the fourth time in five seasons while improving his NCAA Tournament record to 19-13 as head coach. Now, North Carolina sits two wins away from the program’s 13th trip to Omaha and its second under Forbes. (
Inside Carolina)
Carolina astronomers capture images of the cosmos
The difficulties associated with obtaining these rare glimpses of the cosmos make the stories behind them all the more mesmerizing. The UNC College of Arts and Sciences’ physics and astronomy department recently assisted with the capture of several astronomical objects and events that helped us learn more about the nature of our distant universe. (
UNC.edu)
Video: UNC vs. ECU Post-Chapel Hill Regional Final Press Conferences
North Carolina and East Carolina baseball coaches and players postgame press conferences following the Tar Heels' 9-3 victory over the Pirates on Sunday night at Boshamer Stadium in the Finals of the NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional.
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Sun May 31
Lucas: UNC Baseball vs. ECU Rapid Reactions (Regional Final)
What a weekend in Chapel Hill. UNC Baseball is on to the super-regional round after a 9-3 win over East Carolina. It's the first time since 2019 the Tar Heels have gone 3-0 in the regional. Sunday was a terrific example of this year's team. Timely hitting with great efforts on the mound and a solid defense. UNC is now 41-8 in Chapel Hill regional games. (
GoHeels.com)