Why Spurs' Harrison Barnes garners praise despite limited minutes

Harrison Barnes, who helped Golden State win a championship in 2015, came into the playoffs with career postseason averages of 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 27.7 minutes over 86 games. In 2026, he's averaged 2.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 9.7 minutes. "Everybody's got to be ready, everybody's got to step up and do what is asked of them," Barnes said. (MSN.com)

UNC Baseball to 'Pitch Off' in Regional Opener, Ryan Lynch to Start Against VCU

Scott Forbes is mixing it up. When No. 5 national seed Tar Heels open NCAA Baseball Tournament play Friday against VCU, it will be sophomore right-hander Ryan Lynch toeing the rubber at Boshamer Stadium — not UNC's usual Friday starter, Jason DeCaro. Friday night will mark the first time since 2023 that Forbes has saved his ace for game two. (Inside Carolina)

Four Tar Heels Selected To U-18 Women’s Soccer National Team

The U.S. U-18 Women's National Team has released the 20-player roster for their upcoming trip to Eastern Europe. The team is set to compete in the Bulgarian Nations Cup, featuring a first meeting between the USWNT and Benin WNT. Scottie Antonucci, Riley Kennedy, Cali O'Neill, and Peyton Trayer will represent UNC Women's Soccer on the roster. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Questions Remain

UNC Basketball seems just about set in the backcourt, but the Tar Heel big men don't have much size in terms of weight. Is Coach Michael Malone specifically targeting slender post players, or is the 2026-27 roster coming together that way? (View Video)

In Michael Malone’s first season, UNC Basketball doesn’t face Clemson, meets Louisville twice

North Carolina Basketball’s first season under Michael Malone will feature a familiar anchor and a fresh twist, with no game against Clemson. The ACC announced Thursday the matchups for the league’s 18-game men’s basketball schedule for the 2026-27 league season, which begins in late December and runs through the first Saturday of March. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Scott Forbes, Jason DeCaro, Gavin Gallaher Pre-Chapel Hill Regional Press Conference

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and second baseman Gavin Gallaher speak with the media on Thursday afternoon ahead of this weekend's NCAA Baseball Tournament Chapel Hill Regional, which also features VCU, Tennessee, and East Carolina. (View Video)

$1M dreams kick off in Cary: The Soccer Tournament brings global clubs, local hopefuls

It’s a soccer-heavy summer in America, and The Soccer Tournament is capitalizing on the buzz. The fourth edition of the 7-on-7 event opened Wednesday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The U.S. Women are trying to win the tournament for the third year in a row. Heather O'Reilly, who played at UNC and for the North Carolina Courage, leads the effort. (WRAL.com)

Terrence Brown's Humbling Journey Led Him to North Carolina

Watch Terrence Brown play, with his dunks, acrobatic layups, and no-look passes, and you think you’ve got him figured out. He’s a talented basketball player. But you think he probably was highly rated coming out of high school with offers from schools across the country. Except, that’s not the case. There’s a lot more to his story if you take a longer look. (Inside Carolina)

Bray, So No One Misses It

When you leave a lasting imprint on a program, it doesn't take much for a community to decide it's time to honor you. So when that moment came, Joe Bray wasn't behind the camera lens where he'd spent the last nearly 30 years. He was standing in front of it. On the mound. On the field. The setting where so many of his own memories had been made. (GoHeels.com)

ACC Announces Men's Basketball Conference Opponents For 2026-27

UNC Men's Basketball will play home-and-away games in 2026-27 against Duke and Louisville. North Carolina will play seven ACC opponents only in Chapel Hill and another seven only on the road. The Tar Heels are not scheduled to play Clemson in the regular season. This season marks the first time the Tar Heels will not play at NC State since 1947. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Caleb Wilson comparisons and NBA Draft analysis from Brendan Haywood

Chase Hughes and Chris Miller look back on some of the best NBA players to come out of UNC, hear from Caleb Wilson on why his game will translate at the professional level, plus draft prospect insight and playing career stories from former Tar Heel and Wizards big man Brendan Haywood. (View Video)

Tomer Tarragano Qualifies For NCAA Championships In Men’s 10,000m

Tomer Tarragano (28:53.36) closed out the first day of the NCAA East Preliminary Round by qualifying for the 2026 NCAA Championships in the men's 10,000m. Fresh off a bronze medal at the ACC Championships, Tarragano ran a personal best, moving up to fifth all-time at UNC and finishing 12th. Tarragano is the third Tar Heel ever to qualify in the 10k. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Clemson

Rising junior Christopher Vizzina will likely start at quarterback for Clemson. The Tigers retained lead receivers Bryant Wesco and T.J. Moore, who combined for 150 yards, and three touchdowns against UNC's secondary. Defensively, Clemson could start multiple transfers, and their home-field advantage in Death Valley will make life tough for the Tar Heels. (TarHeel247)

Video: The Glad, Mad, and Sad of Being a UNC Athletic Director

Join an engaging "fireside chat" featuring Dick Baddour, Bubba Cunningham, and Steve Newmark, moderated by longtime historian, statistician, and UNC alumnus Freddie Kiger. Hear thoughtful reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and candid perspectives on the issues making headlines today. (View Video)

The Challenge of Maintaining Tobacco Road Basketball Rivalries

College basketball rivalries begin with success. Sustained success with ties to the past. It’s easier said than done especially in the current era with so much movement season to season. You don’t have those ties to what the programs are all about, even three or four years ago. That makes it challenging when you try to keep tradition and rivalries afloat. (Inside Carolina)

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