NBA recognizes community work of Spurs' Harrison Barnes with award nomination
Spurs forward
Harrison Barnes embodies the biblical phrase John F. Kennedy famously used. "For of those to whom much is given, much is required." "I live my dream every day. I get to go play basketball," Barnes said, adding that he knows many people in San Antonio aren't so fortunate. "So if I'm able to live my dream, what am I doing to give back?" (
Yahoo! Sports)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball, Blue Bloods, and a Diamond Cup
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the proposed Diamond Cup, a multi-team college basketball event that would feature the blue bloods of the sport at neutral locations playing a round-robin type schedule.
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Thu May 21
Bella Devey, Lauren Malsom Selected For U-19 Women's National Team Camp
The U.S. U-19 Women's National Team has released the 20-player roster for their upcoming camp and matches in Frankfurt, Germany. Bella Devey and Lauren Malsom from the North Carolina Women's Soccer program are featured on the roster. The national team heads to Germany May 31-June 10 with matches against the hosts on June 5 and 9. (
GoHeels.com)
Jackie Manuel Selected for Inaugural NABC Flight School
The NABC on Wednesday announced the assistant men's basketball coaches and athletic administrators who have been selected to participate in the inaugural NABC Flight School presented by Nike on May 21. American University men's basketball associate head coach
Jackie Manuel is one of just 25 assistant coaches across the country invited to this event. (
American University Athletics)
Six Tar Heels Earn USILA Men's Lacrosse All-America Honors, Wambach And Duffy Tabbed First Team
Six UNC Men's Lacrosse players, highlighted by Brady Wambach and Owen Duffy's first-team All-America selection, were named to USILA All-America teams. In addition to Wambach and Duffy, Ty English (second team), Dominic Pietramala (third team), Mason Szewczyk (honorable mention), and Peter Thomann (honorable mention) were also honored. (
GoHeels.com)
Tipoff Time Announced For UNC Basketball's Dec. 19 CBS Sports Classic Matchup With Kentucky
Game organizers announced the game times for the 2026 CBS Sports Classic on Thursday. The Classic will return to Madison Square Garden in New York City on Dec. 19, 2026. North Carolina's matchup with Kentucky will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET, immediately following the noon game between Kansas and Ohio State. The games will be televised on CBS. (
GoHeels.com)
Two aces likely to face off in UNC Baseball's ACC quarterfinal game vs. Virginia Tech
It will likely be a battle of aces when No. 2 UNC meets Virginia Tech in the ACC Baseball Tournament quarterfinals Friday. UNC is expected to start All-ACC First Team pick
Jason DeCaro (10-2, 2.03 ERA), with the Hokies likely countering with All-ACC Second Team pick Brett Renfrow (5-4, 4.65 ERA). The No. 7-seed Hokies defeated Notre Dame on Wednesday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Baseball ACC Quarterfinal Game Time Moved To 11 AM Friday
Due to anticipated inclement weather, start times for Friday's quarterfinal games at the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship have been adjusted. No. 2 seed North Carolina will now take the field earlier in the day, as the Tar Heels face No. 7 seed Virginia Tech at 11 a.m. Previously purchased tickets for Sessions 7 & 8 (Friday's quarterfinals) remain valid. (
The ACC)
UNC Women’s Lacrosse Looking Forward to Rekindling Maryland Rivalry at Final Four
It’s hard to imagine that the Tar Heels and Terrapins were once a defining women’s lacrosse rivalry. UNC and Maryland faced off in three national title games in a four-year period between 2013 and 2016, with one of those decided in triple overtime. That thrilling contest in 2013 gave UNC its first title, a landmark event in coach Jenny Levy’s mission. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Matt Able Situation Explained. Should He Really Go To The NBA?
Andrew Jones and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk from TarHeel247 discuss the NBA Draft decision facing incoming UNC transfer
Matt Able as he continues working out for NBA personnel ahead of the draft. Able has until May 27 to withdraw from the draft if he wishes to play for the Tar Heels.
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Thu May 21
Bill Belichick Opens Up About UNC, Recruiting and College Football
Entering his second season with the Tar Heels, North Carolina Football coach
Bill Belichick sat down for a two-hour exclusive interview with FOX television recently. Belichick dove deeply into his personal life, coaching career, and his role with the Tar Heels. Here are the key takeaways Belichick emphasized about UNC, as well as the full video interview. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Women's Lacrosse coach built a dynasty. How her daughter is keeping it alive
Lacrosse, from the time Kate Levy was old enough to hold a stick, became the proving ground - the place she climbed from all-boys leagues to a second-team All-American at UNC. Now, Kate "Coast-to-Coast" Levy is a midfielder for the Tar Heels, who are preparing to bring that same edge to the Final Four as they defend their national title this weekend. (
MSN.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Non-Conference Preview, Roster Turnover
Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's chances in non-conference play and the NCAA Tournament, roster turnover, and the impact of newcomers like
Matt Able and, potentially,
Alexandros Samodurov.
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Thu May 21
Erin Matson Balancing Expectations, Growth as UNC Field Hockey Reloads for 2026
Across eight seasons at UNC, five as a player and now entering her fourth as head coach,
Erin Matson has been part of 159 wins and just 17 losses for a staggering .903 win percentage. It’s Matson's introspection and self-evaluation that has helped her navigate the challenge of succeeding Hall of Famer and 10-time national champion
Karen Shelton. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC projected as No. 4 national seed, set to host Chapel Hill Regional
It has been apparent for weeks that UNC will stay in Chapel Hill for a regional, and, if the Tar Heels advance, a super regional as well, with many projecting them as a top-five seed. That has not changed. D1Baseball has again projected UNC Baseball as a top-five seed. However, they have moved up from the No. 5 overall seed to No. 4 in their latest projections. (
USA Today)