UNC Women's Soccer Jumps Six Spots to No. 1

UNC Women's Soccer jumped six spots to No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll after the Tar Heels extended their win streak to six with two victories last week. It’s the first time UNC has been No. 1 since the preseason poll last season and the 38th time in the top spot. The Tar Heels handed then-No. 2 Duke its first loss of the season on Thursday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC Basketball Repeat a Perfect Home Schedule?

Can UNC Basketball replicate its perfect home record this season, or will a tougher Smith Center schedule prove too much for a retooled Tar Heel squad under a new coach? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams break down North Carolina's chances. (View Video)

UNC ranks as nation’s best value for in-state students

UNC ranks among the top five public universities in the country in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for the 25th straight year. Carolina also ranks as the country's best value for in-state students, reflecting Carolina’s commitment to ensuring North Carolina students have access to an exceptional education at an affordable cost. (UNC.edu)

Saints tackle Asim Richards was ready for the moment in win over Ravens

Former UNC offensive lineman Asim Richards didn't have extensive work with the Saints' starters in the offseason, but he said the totality of preparation put him in position to contribute. "That's what training camp is for, that's what practice is for. You've got to lock in. You prepare like you're playing the game, you won't be unprepared for the moment." (New Orleans Saints)

UNC Softball: Meet the Transfers - Riley Hwang

Former Rutgers infielder Riley Hwang arrives at UNC after spending her first two seasons at Rutgers, where she established herself as a productive hitter and an experienced option at shortstop. Across 105 games with the Scarlet Knights, including 76 starts, Hwang hit .318 with nine home runs and 42 RBI. Her biggest jump came during the 2026 season. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: TarHeel247 - UNC Basketball Practice Begins

North Carolina Basketball starts practice for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, and to get people going, David Sisk and Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 discuss all aspects of Michael Malone's Tar Heels, answers questions from viewers, and much more. (View Video)

Why UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes' contract extension was 'priority' for Tar Heels

UNC is the only college baseball team to make it to Omaha two of the last three years, and coach Scott Forbes has led the Tar Heels to six straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Forbes "has been an integral part of Carolina baseball’s sustained excellence during his more than two decades with our program,” athletics director Steve Newmark said. (MSN.com)

UNC Football's collapse at Clemson looms larger with difficult schedule ahead

The loss to Clemson on Saturday was a critical blow as North Carolina (2-1, 0-1 ACC Standings) missed a prime opportunity to enter October undefeated before its schedule intensifies with a brutal upcoming slate featuring four ranked opponents and four road games. UNC hosts No. 4 Notre Dame on October 3, followed by a demanding five-game run. (USA Today)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Let There Be Light!

As hard as it is to believe now, Kenan Stadium existed for more than a half-century without permanent light fixtures. As UNC football historian Lee Pace recounts, that lack of modern technology went back to an "old wives’ tale" about the stadium mythos. There’s only one problem: that tale turned out to not be true. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball Opens Practice Tuesday for 2026-27 Season

Welcome back, North Carolina Basketball. After months of roster building, recruiting, and team-bonding, Year One of the Michael Malone coaching era begins on Tuesday as the Tar Heels meet for their first official practice, just six weeks away from their first regular-season game. Malone is UNC's first outside-the-family hire in more than seven decades. (TarHeel247)

UNC Women’s Tennis Continues Strong Showing At ITA All-Americans

UNC Women's Tennis began singles play in the Qualifying Draw of the ITA All-American Championships on Monday at Cary Tennis Park. Four Tar Heels earned wins to advance to the next round. Alanis Hamilton recorded a straight-set win over her opponent from Iowa State. Anna Frey earned a dominant, straight-set win over 17-seed Vilma Krebs Hyllested. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - First Day Of Basketball Practice Full Of Opportunity

The Tar Heels tip off basketball practice Tuesday with a chip on their shoulder after national analytics grade them a C-minus. Can Coach Michael Malone’s revamped squad prove the doubters wrong? Isaac Schade breaks down how UNC could outperform its below normal preseason rankings. (View Video)

Where Michael Malone’s first team falls in preseason rankings as practice starts

As UNC Basketball officially opens practice Tuesday in its first season under Coach Michael Malone, the unofficial preseason rankings give the Tar Heels a modest but respectable starting point. Blue Ribbon Yearbook slotted Carolina at No. 25 in its national rankings that Chris Dortch compiled, as did Gary Parrish in his "Top 25 And 1" for CBS Sports. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Atlanta Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar expected to miss season with torn ACL

Atlanta Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar is expected to miss the 2026-27 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee. Veesaar suffered the injury during a workout on Sept. 15 and will undergo surgery in October. The 7-foot center was drafted by the LA Clippers and traded to Atlanta. He averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds his senior season at UNC. (ESPN)

PJ Hairston Speaks Out After Missing UNC Basketball Alumni Weekend

Former UNC Basketball star P.J. Hairston stirred the pot last week with a social media rant, saying he wasn't invited to alumni weekend and was "hurt" he couldn't join the nearly 300 Tar Heel alumni in Chapel Hill. He addressed those comments and expanded on his feelings in a recent podcast appearance. "We're supposed to be a family," Hairston said. (TarHeel247)

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