Rinky Hijikata Falls In Wimbledon Doubles Final
Fifth-seeded Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool ended former Tar Heel standout Rinky Hijikata's doubles run at Wimbledon when the British duo beat Hijikata and David Pel, 6-2, 7-6 (3), on Centre Court on Saturday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Hijikata and Pel saw their Cinderella run from alternate entry to the Wimbledon final come to an end. (
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It's the summer of Drake Maye
Drake Maye is having quite the offseason. The former UNC quarterback got hitched on June 21 and has since been enjoying his time away from the gridiron. First, Maye and his wife Ann decided to enjoy the first few days of their union in the Caribbean. The happy couple shared photos of them together on the beach, in the water and lounging on a boat. (
Keeping It Heel)
Video: THI Podcast - Why TCU is a tough opener for UNC Football?
North Carolina kicks off its
2025 football schedule on Labor Day weekend against visiting TCU in prime time on ESPN. The Tar Heels have been maligned for their "weak" schedule, but Andre Jones of THI explains that the Horned Frogs will be a tough out and are not to be taken lightly.
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Armando Bacot Scores 14 In NBA Summer League
Caleb Love put on a show in his NBA Summer League debut, and
Armando Bacot had his best performance in three games in Las Vegas ahead of playing each other Saturday. Bacot, in his third game after playing in two of Memphis’ three games in Salt Lake City, logged 14 points and a team-high six rebounds in the Grizzlies’ 92-78 loss to the Boston Celtics. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
What Happened: Did UCLA Prevent a Dominant Era for UNC Basketball?
UNC returned to the Final Four in 1972 for the fourth time in six years, further shaping North Carolina under
Dean Smith as an elite program. But UNC was hardly the dominant team in college basketball. That distinction belonged to UCLA, which won six of its seven straight national championships as part of a never-to-be-duplicated reign of 10 titles in 12 years. (
Inside Carolina)
Chansky’s Notebook: Growing Pains
Vance Honeycutt is still chasing bad pitches. North Carolina’s baseball superstar of 2024 signed a $4 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, and he is struggling with the few negatives he had as an All-American. The biggest problem that we watched as a long ball hitter was his habit of swinging at bad pitches and, consequently, striking out a lot. (
Chapelboro.com)
Cubs' Michael Busch returns to home state of Minnesota to play against Twins
There's just something about the 2016 class of Minnesota high school baseball players and making it to the Major Leagues. Former Simley Spartan
Michael Busch is at the top of that list. This week, the reigning NL player of the week is back home. "It's just been really cool. Kinda like a little reminder of how I grew up," said Busch. (
CBS News)
Jawad Williams returns home to Cleveland as Cavaliers' assistant coach
Former North Carolina forward
Jawad Williams has plenty of memories of his youth in Cleveland. His fondness for the city was fostered further when he returned as a young adult to play professional basketball. Now, he's ready to make more Cleveland memories after returning to help coach his hometown team. Williams grew up on Cleveland's East Side. (
Cleveland.com)
Alyssa Ustby stars as 3-on-3 team advances in Romanian tournament
Wearing No. 23,
Alyssa Ustby and fellow Tar Heel
Carlie Littlefield led Seattle 3XBA to a pair of blowout victories Friday at the FIBA 3-on-3 Bucharest 2025 tournament. In the second victory, 21-8 over host Kazakhstan, Ustby put on a Jordanesque performance, scoring 11 of Seattle’s points after her team won its Group B opener 21-5 over Bucharest. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC's Tight Ends
Last season, North Carolina's tight end position was deep, versatile, and proven. In 2025, it's quite the opposite, with lightly used
Jake Johnson joined by transfers Jordan Owens, Conner Cox, and Shamar Easter. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss UNC's tight ends and what to expect when the season opens.
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Former UNC All-American Rinky Hijikata Aiming For Wimbledon Doubles Title Saturday
Former UNC Tennis All-America Rinky Hijikata will vie for his second Grand Slam championship on Saturday when he and partner David Pel will play in the Wimbledon men's doubles final at 8 a.m. ET on ESPN. Hijikata and Pel beat the world's top-ranked team, Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9), in Thursday's epic semifinal. (
GoHeels.com)
Cam Johnson may become your new favorite Denver Nugget
Cameron Johnson said it's been a whirlwind uprooting his life in New York to move to Colorado. In fact, he may simply swap houses with his good friend
Michael Porter, Jr.. But on the basketball court, he knows he's walking into championship expectations. "The goal at the end of the day is to bring another championship back to Denver," Johnson said. (
Denver 7)
Evelyn Shores Signs With Angel City FC
Midfielder Evelyn Shores becomes the newest Tar Heel Women's Soccer standout to turn pro after signing with Angel City FC. Shores will forego her two seasons of remaining eligibility to join ACFC with fellow Carolina alumna
Savy King. After facing a season-ending injury her freshman season, Shores capped off her UNC career as a National Champion. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Old Takes And New Predictions
Hosts Isaac Schade and Pac Kilby dissect their wildly inaccurate forecasts for last season's UNC Basketball team. They also reflect on how preseason expectations shaped their perceptions of the team's journey. Discover why Trimble could be poised for a "big year" and hear hints about upcoming player previews.
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Tar Heel Women Win 2024-25 Capital One Cup
UNC set the standard in women’s sports in the last year with two national championships. After a school year defined by excellence and historic triumphs, UNC captured the 2024-25 Capital One Cup women’s title, a multi-sports award that goes to the top-performing women’s program based on all NCAA championships and major poll results. (
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