UNC Baseball's $9 Million Gift Highlights UNC's Financial Model for Supporting its 28 Sports

A $9 million gift to the UNC Baseball operating endowment was announced last month. The anonymous donor challenged fans and supporters to match the amount, and more than $2.2 million has been raised. Beyond its size, the gift offers a glimpse into how the athletic department plans to sustain its 28 varsity programs in this era of college athletics. (Inside Carolina)

RJ Davis’ rise to G League stardom

"Everybody’s known me for scoring. Coming into training camp for the Lakers and South Bay, I wanted to show that I’m more than just scoring, that I can be a playmaker, especially for my size," R.J. Davis said. "You’re going to be playing with guys that know how to score as well. So just trying to fit that role of being a playmaker, being a role player." (Clutch Points)

Takeaways from UNC Baseball's Series Sweep of Indiana

One of the surprising stories from UNC Baseball's weekend sweep of Indiana comes from the bottom half of Coach Scott Forbes' batting order. Colin Hynek, the Georgia State transfer slotting in at designated hitter, finished the series with a brilliant .500 batting average and a 1.415 OPS. He drove in four runners, second on the team through three games. (TarHeel247)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Remembering James Spurling, UNC vs. NC State Basketball Preview

A different show as our main focus is remembering our friend James Spurling by re-running his interview from 2019 (11:53). James' Celebration of Life was Sunday in Chapel Hill. Also: UNC vs. NC State basketball preview (5:48), Olympic Sports update from a busy weekend (38:11), and more (44:31). (Listen To Podcast)

Retired catcher Jacob Stallings returns to Pittsburgh Pirates in new role

Former North Carolina and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings has joined the Pirates' baseball operations department. Details about his job are being worked out, but he expects to work with the club's minor league affiliates, specifically helping to develop catchers. Stallings was selected by Pittsburgh in the seventh round of the 2012 MLB draft. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Roller Coaster Continues

Last week's emotional pinnacle of beating Duke quickly cratered at Miami as UNC idled its way to a road loss. The mood plunged even deeper upon news that Caleb Wilson would miss time with a broken bone in his left hand. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Joey Powell, and Sean Moran discuss it all. (View Video)

Tar Heels in pros: RJ Davis leads team at G League All-Star event; double-doubles for Sharpe, Ingram

R.J. Davis continued his outstanding season Sunday in the G League's Up Next event in Los Angeles as part of NBA All-Star Weekend, leading his team to the championship of the four-team tournament. Harrison Ingram had two more monster double-double games in the G League. And Day'Ron Sharpe produced his fourth double-double of the season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

When Tar Heels Needed Zayden High, He Was Ready

"Stick through the hard times," Zayden High said, when asked what he's learned over the past year. Obviously, you guys know I haven't been playing as much, but I kept my head down. When your number is called, your job and responsibility is to be ready. I can't tell you when it will, where or the manner in which, but your responsibility is to be ready." (TarHeel247)

UNC Men's Tennis Sweeps Doubleheader Over Campbell & NCCU

UNC Men's Tennis ran its winning streak to four by sweeping Campbell and North Carolina Central in a doubleheader Sunday on the Cone-Kenfield Indoor Courts at the Chewning Tennis Center. Carolina blitzed the Fighting Camels, 4-0, in under two hours in the first match, then topped the Eagles, 5-0, in the nightcap. The Tar Heels improved to 7-2. (GoHeels.com)

No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse Cruises Over Iona, 23-7

A balanced effort paced the No. 8 North Carolina men's lacrosse team over Iona, 23-7, Sunday in nonconference action (Highlights). Owen Duffy led the Tar Heels with three goals and five assists and has recorded a point in all 30 career games. In total, 17 players scored a goal with five recording multiple goals. With the win, Carolina improves to 3-0. (GoHeels.com)

For Tift Merritt, Time and Patience Have Made the Difference

Tift Merritt never thought she’d end up back in her hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. For about 15 years she toured through America and Europe to support a number of exceptional albums, particularly 2004’s Tambourine. Released on Lost Highway Records, that R&B-influenced LP earned a GRAMMY nomination and elevated her profile. (The Bluegrass Situation)

UNC Women's Basketball befuddled in loss at Duke after dominant inside play nets no FT attempts

The number was astounding, and Coach Courtney Banghart carefully danced around it so she didn’t draw a fine. But she clearly was unhappy. The number was zero. That’s how many times No. 11 UNC Women's Basketball got to the free throw line in its 72-68 loss Sunday at Duke, only the third time this century that an ACC team never got to the line. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 68, Duke 72

View the complete box score from the No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 72-68 loss to the No. 11 Duke Blue Devils on Sunday afternoon in Durham. (View Box Score)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball Not Perfect, Still Sweeps Indiana

Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Baseball's sweep of Indiana in Boshamer Stadium on opening weekend. The Diamond Heels were not perfect, but strong starting pitching and late timely hitting to complete the sweep provided an early baseline for coach Scott Forbes and his team. (View Video)

Zac Gallen returns to Diamondbacks on one-year deal

The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, the club announced. The agreement is worth $22 million, the same value as the qualifying offer Gallen rejected in November, and $14 million is deferred. Gallen reportedly declined multi-year offers from other teams to remain with the club. (MLB.com)

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