James Blizzard is living out his Carolina dream

When James Rolf Blizzard ’24 was 5 years old, his dad took him to a Carolina basketball game at the Smith Center. There Rolf Blizzard ’95, ’97 (MPA) introduced his son to his world as a former UNC basketball manager. After seeing the jerseys and championship banners in the rafters, James Blizzard decided he wanted to apply to Carolina and play basketball. (UNC.edu)

UNC football, 'balling in Carolina blue,' racks up sacks with potent pass rush vs Stanford

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick has consistently referred to Melkart Abou-Jaoude as one of the Tar Heels’ hardest workers. And, like Gio Lopez, Belichick says Tyler Thompson is “a hard guy to block in practice” on a day-to-day basis. “He’s really worked hard on his pass rush. He’s gotten a lot stronger,” Belichick said. “He’s explosive, he’s strong.” (MSN.com)

Houston Texans re-sign rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to practice squad

The Houston Texans signed rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to the practice squad. Huzzie was waived last week from the 53-man roster after being activated from the non-football injury list. A North Carolina standout, Huzzie is a 5-foot-10, 193-pounder who had two interceptions in a win over Pitt last season and returned two punts for 82 yards and a touchdown. (Click2Houston)

UNC Women’s Soccer Set For NCAA Tournament

The NCAA announced the 2025 Soccer Tournament bracket Monday. UNC Women's Soccer will travel to Knoxville to face the No. 3 seed Tennessee in the first round on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. This weekend's tournament opener will be a rematch between the Tar Heels and Vols. Carolina opened the 2025 season on the road at Tennessee where they fell 2-0. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Luka Bogavac

North Carolina junior shooting guard Luka Bogavac joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com in the Carolina Insider podcast studio to discuss his first game as a Tar Heel, his overseas experience, adjusting to a new team and a new country, and much more. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball Ranked No. 11 In AP Poll

UNC retained its spot at No. 11 in the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll after winning twice last week. It’s the first time North Carolina has been in the top 11 for two straight weeks since last season, when it was No. 9 on Feb. 17 and No. 8 on Feb. 24. The longest previous such streak was five consecutive weeks from Nov. 21 to Dec. 19 in 2023. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Roy Williams had pre and post-game advice for Hubert Davis in the UNC win

This is a win that North Carolina basketball fans are going to enjoy for quite some time. While some haters thought Kansas was going to just make their way to Chapel Hill and post a statement win, the opposite was the case. If you thought you were happy, imagine how Roy Williams was feeling. Watch Hubert Davis and Williams share an incredible moment. (Keeping It Heel)

Khmori House Named ACC Linebacker Of The Week

After a career-high 13 tackles in a stout defensive effort against Stanford, UNC linebacker Khmori House has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week. House turned in his best game as a Tar Heel to lead Carolina to a 20-15 win against Stanford. He also tallied his first interception of the season. His 13 tackles are sixth most by an ACC player this year. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: Nyla Brooks Getting Shots Up, Reniya Kelly's Minutes & More

Through two games, UNC freshman Nyla Brooks is second on the team in points per game. Brooks felt she was able to display most of her abilities in her debut, saying her teammates did a good job setting her up. "Practicing with my teammates, building that chemistry. They know where to find me. Getting to the paint and kicking it out, just let it fly." (Inside Carolina)

Caleb Wilson Named ACC Co-Player And Rookie Of The Week

UNC's Caleb Wilson, a 6-10 freshman from Atlanta, made a splash in his first two games as a Tar Heel, pouring in 22 points against Central Arkansas and 24 against Kansas. On Monday, the ACC named him the ACC Co-Player and Co-Rookie of the Week. Wilson totaled 24 points with seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals in Friday's win over Kansas. (GoHeels.com)

UNC to Honor Military Service of Football Alumni with Wall Inside Kenan Football Center

UNC Athletics proudly announces a tribute to Tar Heel football alumni who have served in the United States Armed Services. The "Honoring Our Military" wall inside the Kenan Football Center Hall of Honor will be unveiled on Tuesday, November 11, at 2:15 p.m. The new installation stands as a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness. (TarHeel247)

Is UNC back?! Judging 6 overreactions from opening week of men's college basketball

Seth Trimble suffering a broken forearm during a team workout on Sunday following Friday's victory over Kansas adds a considerable wrinkle. It's clear that Caleb Wilson, who outplayed ESPN's projected No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson and projected No. 2 pick AJ Dybantsa, belongs in the conversation about the top selections in next summer's NBA Draft. (ESPN.com)

UNC jumps to No. 18 in AP men’s college basketball poll after beating Kansas

North Carolina jumped seven spots to No. 18 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll released on Monday. The jump for UNC comes after rolling to a 94-54 victory Monday over Central Arkansas, then getting a signature 87-74 win Friday over Kansas, which fell six spots to No. 25. UNC moved up five spots to No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football vs. Stanford: Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions

In the old days, UNC's next three games would carry huge weight as the Tar Heels are about to play each of the other Big 4 schools, and considering how inconsistent each of those three squads have been, Carolina has a reasonable chance to end the season on a win streak. Will it matter? Let’s talk about that in our winners, losers, and honorable mentions. (Tar Heel Blog)

The Monday Huddle: A Hard-Fought Win For UNC Football

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi On Wake Forest: "Wake did something and lot of teams aren’t able to do: they beat Virginia in a close game in Charlottesville. This will be a tough challenge for us. They’re a physical team, they’re really well-coached, and they play with great physicality. They remind you a lot of how Stanford played defense." (Chapelboro.com)

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