A new UNC basketball arena could cost over $700M. Here's why and how much the program could make.

For months, the contentious debate over the future basketball arena for the North Carolina men’s basketball team has been fueled, in the absence of numbers, by emotion. But in meeting after meeting after meeting over the past few weeks North Carolina officials have begun to explain, in detail, the hard dollars and cents behind the Tar Heels’ arena options. (WRAL.com)

Cubs' first baseman Michael Busch aims to be more consistent in 2026 season

Michael Busch has been consistent for the Cubs the last two seasons. He followed up, hitting 21 home runs with a breakout year last year, leading a potent offense with 34 homers and 90 RBI. Consistency is key for Busch, which is something he learned from his game last season. Busche said he is working on being a consistent hitter no matter who he faces. (CBS News)

Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, Seth Trimble Earn All-ACC Basketball Honors

UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson earned first-team All-ACC Men's Basketball honors and red-shirt junior center Henri Veesaar made the second team, the ACC announced Monday. Wilson received the second-most votes for the first team and was also a selection to the All-Rookie Team. Senior guard Seth Trimble made honorable mention All-ACC. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Tyler Hansbrough

North Carolina Basketball legend Tyler Hansbrough joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider podcast to recap the Tar Heels' loss at Duke, look ahead to the post-season, and much more. (View Video)

UNC Men's Basketball falls to No. 19 in AP Top 25 poll after splitting two games

North Carolina dropped two spots to No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll after splitting its final two regular-season games last week. The Tar Heels open play in the ACC tournament with a quarterfinal game at 9:30 p.m. Thursday as the No. 4 seed against either No.5-seed Clemson, No. 14 Virginia Tech, or No. 13 Wake Forest. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Inside Out Or Else For UNC Basketball

UNC doesn't have Caleb Wilson moving forward. The ball has got to go through Henri Veesaar. He’s the best player and a very good passer, so there’s no reason not to force feed him the ball. Now, the flip side, he’s got to do a better job of establishing position. Sometimes he allows teams to push him out from the block and Duke was able to do that. (Inside Carolina)

Reese Brantmeier Named 2026 Hurd Award Champion

Reese Brantmeier now joins Fiona Crawley and Jamie Loeb as UNC women's tennis players to receive the Universal Tennis Foundation Hurd Award. The Hurd Awards are $100,000 grants given every year to one male and one female American collegiate Tennis player. The grant is given to help assist in the player's transition to professional tennis. (GoHeels.com)

Mitch Trubisky Signs Two-Year Deal With Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans have kicked off their stint in free agency with the signing of backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky. After a reliable run with the Buffalo Bills, Trubisky's move to Nashville signifies a more high-profile position. The two-year agreement will see Trubisky step into a veteran role on the sideline, accompanying franchise face Cam Ward. (Sports Illustrated)

Chansky’s Notebook: The Case

With Selection Sunday on the horizon, UNC Women's Basketball is on a different kind of Tournament bubble. The Tar Heels currently project as either a 5-seed in the tournament or a 4-seed. That may not sound like much of a difference until you consider a 4-seed gets to host first- and second-round matchups at its home gym, while the 5-seed has to travel. (Chapelboro.com)

Javonte Williams re-signing with Dallas Cowboys is 'huge'

Javonte Williams is staying put with the Dallas Cowboys on a three-year deal signed in February. "It was huge," quarterback Dak Prescott said. "I sent him some messages, obviously. I let him know how much I appreciate him and having him back. I'm glad they were able to get the deal done. He's a huge part of our success and what we're gonna do." (Dallas Cowboys)

UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi decries ‘fake’ rumors and stories, attacks on Tar Heel program

Michael Lombardi used his return to ESPN’s "The Pat McAfee Show" to criticize what he described as "fake stories" that circulated throughout Bill Belichick’s turbulent first season in Chapel Hill. Lombardi shared his surprise that Belichick wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and expressed his frustration with the "attacks" on UNC’s program. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Bad Break, Malloy Smith Commits, Luka Catches Fire, Heels Fall at Duke

UNC Basketball experienced a big win and a big loss, landed a commitment from combo guard Malloy Smith (son of Kenny Smith), Caleb Wilson broke his other thumb, Armando Bacot is safe in the Middle East, Baseball and Softball split ACC series, UNC alumnae won the SheBelieves Cup, Women’s Hoops awaits their Tournament fate, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Cole Holcomb To Re-Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers For 2-year, $5M Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly bringing back linebacker Cole Holcomb on a two-year, $5-million deal. Holcomb signed with the Steelers on a three-year deal in March 2023 but suffered a multi-ligament knee injury in his debut season with Pittsburgh. He missed the remainder of the 2023 season and the entire 2024 season. He returned in 2025. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Out-Efforted?

UNC Basketball fell to Duke after a pivotal injury sidelined Caleb Wilson for the season, but is effort now the Tar Heels’ biggest concern? Isaac Schade breaks down how Henri Veesaar’s candor about being "out-efforted" sets the tone for a critical week. (View Video)

UNC Teammates React to Caleb Wilson’s Season-Ending Injury

When Caleb Wilson learned he needed surgery, he was crushed. He realized that his time as a Tar Heel was over. He couldn't play at Duke. No ACC Tournament. And no March Madness. "It was a dream for him to play in the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament," coach Hubert Davis said. "My heart is broken that he won't be able to do that." (TarHeel247)

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