Jason DeCaro masterful as UNC Baseball rolls past Virginia Tech, 8-1

The ace stuff was back for freshman right-hander Jason DeCaro. In a huge bounce-back game after a rough night at N.C. State, DeCaro was masterful in the best outing of his college career, as No. 15 North Carolina rolled to an 8-1 baseball victory Friday over Virginia Tech at Boshamer Stadium (Highlights). UNC leads the Coastal Division by three games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Alyssa Ustby returning to UNC Women's Basketball for fifth season

Co-captain Alyssa Ustby is returning to the UNC women's basketball team for a fifth season. Ustby announced Friday on an Instagram post that she’ll play for Carolina next season as a graduate student after four outstanding seasons for the Tar Heels, including being named first-team All-ACC as a junior and second-team All-ACC as a sophomore and senior. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: West Charlotte native Tez Walker discusses adversity on journey to NFL Draft

West Charlotte graduate Tez Walker has endured as much adversity as he has success after suffering injures and finding himself at the center of a national story involving his eligibility to play at UNC. Walker now has a new journey ahead as he has his sights set on the NFL and is expected to hear his name called during this weekend’s draft. (View Video)

Drake Maye gets to meet Cam Newton, his childhood hero, at NFL draft

Drake Maye, the young, talented quarterback who caught national attention over the past two years as UNC’s starting quarterback, is the newest member of the New England Patriots. Moments before he heard his name called, Maye met his childhood hero, Cam Newton, the former national champion at Auburn and first selection in the 2011 NFL draft. (Tar Heels Wire)

Carolina Baseball To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 1984 ACC Champions

UNC will host a 40th anniversary reunion of the 1984 ACC Championship team at Boshamer Stadium on Saturday, April 27. Weekend festivities include an alumni tailgate and a pregame ceremony. Former head coach and ABCA Hall of Famer Mike Roberts will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the afternoon's 2 p.m. game against Virginia Tech. (GoHeels.com)

The history of first-round NFL Draft picks from North Carolina

North Carolina has a track record of producing talented football players who are good enough to make it to the NFL. 54 players from the Tar Heel state have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. This is our list of all of them. UNC: 2013 — Jonathan Cooper (No. 7 overall, Arizona Cardinals), 2014 — Eric Ebron (No. 10 overall, Detroit Lions). (High School OT)

5 things to know about new Patriots quarterback Drake Maye

The Drake Maye era has arrived in Foxborough. The Patriots used the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select the 21-year-old quarterback out of UNC. Maye has earned high marks from NFL scouts over the last two years — with his elite arm strength, pro-ready frame, and athleticism painting the picture of a prospect who could become a franchise fixture at QB. (Boston.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Maye Day Unspoiled

Drake Maye’s size makes him a prototypical NFL quarterback, a similar frame as Tom Brady with better speed and arm strength coming out of college. And Maye likely will spend his rookie season learning the pro game under veteran QB Jacoby Brissett. Maye has family and Carolina pedigree in star QB father Mark and All-ACC basketball brother Luke. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Seth Trimble Interview; Basketball Portal; UNC Football Spring Practice

Transfer portal season continues as the UNC men's basketball roster evolves (7:44). Spring football is complete (26:54). And Seth Trimble joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to discuss entering the transfer portal and deciding to remain at UNC (31:45). Plus: Two more ACC Championships (1:03:57), and much more. (Listen To Podcast)

No. 15 UNC Baseball Hosts Virginia Tech For Weekend Series

Following a non-conference win over Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, No. 15 UNC Baseball returns to conference play this weekend against ACC Coastal Division foe Virginia Tech at Boshamer Stadium. All three games will stream on ACC Network Extra with Friday's opener at 6 p.m. Games two and three will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

Report: UNC Men's Basketball To Host LaSalle In December

The UNC men's basketball schedule continues to take shape with a report that the Tar Heels will play a Dec. 14 home game against La Salle. UNC is 2-1 against the Explorers, who went 16-17 last season. Several parts of the schedule already are known, including the season opener at Kansas on Nov. 8 at Allen Fieldhouse, and the Nov. 22 game at Hawaii. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Patriots' new QB 'not going to be Tom Brady,' 'just going to try to be Drake Maye'

After all the trade speculation had subsided, the New England Patriots stayed put at No. 3 and selected a quarterback in the first round for the second time since the Tom Brady era's end. Not long after he became a Patriot on Thursday night, Drake Maye made it clear that he's not looking to be the next Brady, though, he just wants to set his own path. (NFL.com)

UNC Hospitals Named One of World’s Best Hospitals in 2024

UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill earned a spot on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2024” list. It’s one of three UNC Health institutions named to the list, along with UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Fourteen hospitals in the state of North Carolina are included on the list, and UNC Hospitals ranked third among that group. (Chapelboro.com)

Drake Maye Selected Third Overall By New England Patriots

UNC quarterback Drake Maye was selected third overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Maye becomes Carolina's 25th first-round draft pick, which is the most in the state. He also becomes the Tar Heels ninth first-round pick since 2008, which ranks third among ACC schools. "This is a dream come true," said Maye. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye Drafted No. 3 Overall By New England Patriots

Drake Maye didn't have to wait long for his name to be called by commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday in Detroit. The New England Patriots picked him at the top of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, with the No. 3 overall selection. He's the first UNC player to be taken during the first round since quarterback Mitch Trubisky went No. 2 in 2017. (Inside Carolina)

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