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No. 25 UNC Men's Soccer Opens Season At No. 5 Georgetown Thursday

UNC Men's Soccer visits No. 5 Georgetown on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). The Tar Heels open the season as the No. 25 team in Top Drawer Soccer's preseason rankings. North Carolina and Georgetown have met twice with the most recent encounter being a 0-0 draw that saw the Tar Heels advance in the NCAA Tournament on penalty kicks in 2010. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Announces Non-Conference Men's Basketball Schedule

A non-conference game in Greensboro against NC State, a return to Madison Square Garden to play Kentucky, and three matchups against teams that played in last season's NCAA Tournament highlight UNC's 2026-27 non-conference men's basketball schedule. Coach 's UNC debut will be against Southern California in a preseason contest. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Malone Embracing UNC-NC State Basketball Rivalry, Tobacco Road Traditions

UNC Basketball coach was on hand Wednesday in Greensboro for the announcement of UNC’s Dec. 15 non-conference matchup against NC State in the Tobacco Road Classic at First Horizon Coliseum. There, he offered his thoughts on the rivals coming together to ensure the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet twice in the 2026-27 season. (Inside Carolina)

Three Tar Heels Set For FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

U.S. Soccer announced the roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which features three current players and one alumna from the UNC Women's Soccer program. Tar Heels Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, Sealey Strawn, and Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) will take part with the national team at the Women's World Cup in Poland Sept. 5-27. (GoHeels.com)

UNC's New Starting Quarterback Offers Experience, Discretion

UNC Football coach may have tipped his hand on the Tar Heels’ 2026 starting quarterback choice earlier this year, when he summarized his philosophy on the position. "Eliminating negative plays is really more important than making the spectacular ones." UNC quarterback Jr., a sixth-year senior, fits that description well. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer Readies For First Road Match At Arkansas

No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer prepares for its first road test of the season as it takes on Arkansas Thursday in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available on ESPNU. Thursday's matchup will be the first time UNC and Arkansas will clash since 2023. Carolina owns a 5-1 all-time record against Arkansas and have outscored the Razorbacks 24-3. (GoHeels.com)

Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball

Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, largely appeared as a reserve in the NBA, never reaching the same level of dominance he did as a Tar Heel. In a recent interview, Hansbrough spoke extensively about his decision to play pro ball, then highlighted how going overseas helped him re-discover his love for the game. (USA Today)

Kane Kepley Continues To Impress In Cubs' Minor League System

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect has one of the more intriguing profiles that you’ll come across in minor league baseball. Chicago used their second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Kepley out of the University of North Carolina, and he's quickly established himself as one of the more interesting young players in the organization. (North Side Baseball)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's QB1 Billy Edwards, Jr.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season next weekend against TCU, why , Jr. gets the nod over and , and what the decision means for the Carolina offense. (View Video)

UNC's Lockermann, Nikolai, Zellefrow Named To Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Best XIs

UNC Men's Soccer standouts Nick Lockermann, Luca Nikolai, and Ryan Zellefrow were named to Top Drawer Soccer Best XIs, the outlet announced. Lockermann and Zellefrow were both named to the first team, while Nikolai earned a spot on the second team. Lockermann produced an illustrious career at Vermont before joining the Tar Heels this spring. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick's quarterback situations ranked: From Tom Brady to UNC's Billy Edwards Jr.

From Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe to Vinny Testaverde and several notable backups, UNC's Jr. now joins a fascinating list of 18 different starting QBs under spanning the NFL and college level. Slotting all of his signal callers in tiers, here's a glance at who Belichick has worked with as a head coach with varying levels of success. (CBS Sports)

UNC Football's Trip to Ireland 'Much More Than a Game'

UNC Football kicks off its season in Dublin, Ireland, playing Texas Christian University on Aug. 29 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. But the Tar Heel experience in Ireland will be “Much More Than a Game.” That’s what the University is calling the wide range of activities and events planned for students, fans, alumni, and faculty and staff going to Dublin. (UNC.edu)

Video: Michael Malone Wednesday Press Conference and Media Availability

UNC Men's Basketball basketball coach speaks with the media Wednesday to help introduce the inaugural Tobacco Road Classic, a two-year basketball event featuring UNC vs. NC State at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Malone also spoke individually to reporters about this season's Tar Heels. (View Video)

Michael Malone on Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov 'Everything is a Go'

"As far as I am aware, they're both cleared, they're in class, they're in workouts, and I think everything is a go," said of and . A program spokesperson said both players are fully cleared and participating in all team activities. Samodurov will be listed as a junior, but he has three years of eligibility. (TarHeel247)

UNC Men's Lacrosse Asst. Coach Dave Pietramala Named To 2026 IMLCA Hall Of Fame Class

North Carolina Men's Lacrosse assistant coach Dave Pietramala has been named to the 2026 Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame class. Named the Tar Heel defensive coordinator in the summer of 2023, Pietramala's assistant coaching resume includes stints at the Gilman School, Johns Hopkins, Penn, Loyola, and Syracuse. (GoHeels.com)
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