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Vance Honeycutt not hiding from rough start in minor leagues

Vance Honeycutt didn’t hesitate when asked about his first full professional season and what he’s learned about himself. "This game punches you in the face," the 22-year-old outfielder said. "Learn how to respond, how to deal with it. Being able to work through that and come out the other side a better player, a better person, and just trying to do that." (MSN.com)

THT Newsletter: Primetime for UNC Football, Seth Trimble's Sweet Move, Recruiting Visits

The long wait is over. North Carolina Football kicks off the Bill Belichick era in primetime on Monday night on ESPN. Dozens of recruits and commits will be on hand, and perhaps Michael Jordan, too. Plus: UNC point guard Kyan Evans, a basketball reunion, Roy Williams honored, Olympic sports' dominant weekend, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Chicago Cubs Second Rounder Kane Kepley Getting Some Buzz

Baseball America looked at the top-30 org prospects who have made their debuts since the draft, and Cubs second round outfielder Kane Kepley came in for some especially high praise: “Kepley has arguably been the most impressive debut hitter thus far. His plate discipline was a standout trait for him as North Carolina’s leadoff hitter this spring." (Bleacher Nation)

UNC Baseball Announces Fall Schedule

UNC Baseball released its 2026 fall schedule Friday, with the first team practice set for Wednesday, Sept. 3. The Tar Heels return 17 lettermen while welcoming 16 newcomers to Boshamer Stadium. The team will host junior college powerhouse Walters State on Friday, Oct. 3 ahead of the annual intrasquad Fall World Series beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7. (GoHeels.com)

THT Newsletter: 5-Star Basketball Visit, Game Week (and a Hulu Docuseries) for UNC Football

UNC Basketball hosted an official visit for 5-star wing Anthony Thompson, Carolina Football announced an upcoming season-long docuseries on Hulu. Plus: Tar Heels are fighting for NFL roster spots, Carolina's projected basketball starting lineup, recruits put on a show in L.A., an all-time great UNC Basketball cover, Olympic sports roundup, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Bubba Cunningham Chats with the media

For someone who is in his last few months as North Carolina's Athletic Director, Bubba Cunningham isn’t keeping quiet. On Wednesday, two more interviews were released. One was done live with 99.9 The Fan’s Adam Gold, and the other was recorded on Tuesday with the Ovies and Giglio Podcast. Both interviews went on without interruption. (Tar Heel Blog)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Big Deal, Another 5-Star Official Visitor, Football Training Camp

Caleb Wilson has signed a multi-million dollar deal with New Balance. (Does he make more than Hubert Davis now?) There’s a big basketball official visitor this weekend and another one added to the calendar. Plus: Professor Hansbrough, UNC women's basketball goes international, men's hoops conditioning test, big soccer weekend, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Diamond Heels In The Minor Leagues Update

Former UNC outfielder Kane Kepley is batting .351 with a .520 on-base percentage in his first 10 games for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Austin Love is 5-1 with a 1.83 ERA for the Springfield Cardinals, but has stayed in Double-A all season. Vance Honeycutt is batting .177 after an 0-for-21 stretch with the Aberdeen IronBirds. He has 4 homers and 150 strikeouts. (Salisbury Post)

Chansky’s Notebook: New Pathways

The athletic director knows where the money is. Bubba Cunningham said last week that UNC’s first revenue share is splitting up the $20.5 million with 65 percent to football, 35 percent to men’s basketball, and if any leftovers, women’s hoops and baseball might get some of the pie. But Courtney Banghart’s and Scott Forbes’ programs will benefit regardless. (Chapelboro.com)

Plunked but productive: hot Kane Kepley bringing his brand of grit to Chicago Cubs system

The Carolina League is learning that it’s not a good idea to pitch inside against Kane Kepley, the scrappy 5-8, 180-pound former Tar Heel center fielder. In 61 games at UNC last spring, he was hit by 27 pitches, the second-highest season total in program history. Kepley doesn’t mind if his style of play leaves him bruised — it’s almost like a badge of honor. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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