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Reese Brantmeier, Jason DeCaro, Ryleigh Heck Earn UNC’s 2026 Patterson Medals

Two NCAA champions and a hard-throwing All-America ace on two College World Series teams are the winners of the 2026 Patterson Medals, UNC's most prestigious honor for athletics excellence. Women's tennis NCAA champion Reese Brantmeier, field hockey national champion Ryleigh Heck, and right-handed pitcher Jason DeCaro are this year's recipients. (GoHeels.com)

Red Sox top two draft selections pick up where they left off at UNC in debut weekend

Jake Schaffner and Owen Hull barely let their Tar Heels touch the ground before making an immediate impact in the Red Sox system. Boston’s top two draft picks, both UNC products, joined High-A Greenville (S.C.) this weekend for their professional debuts. And the tandem jump-started the offense en route to big wins over Asheville at McCormick Field. (MLB.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Explores Wild New Portal Window, Football Opens Camp Amid Investigation

UNC Football kicked off training camp this past week, but the headlines weren’t about touchdowns. Basketball had its own bombshell: a court ruling reopened eligibility for a whole class of players, and Michael Malone wasted no time chasing two experienced transfers. Plus, the latest on UNC Baseball, Women's Basketball, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Former UNC baseball All-American Scott Bradley let go as Princeton head coach after 28 seasons

Former Seattle Mariners catcher Scott Bradley was let go by Princeton University after serving as head coach of the Tigers for 28 years. While this year's version of the Tigers went just 15-27, Bradley won seven Ivy League titles and made seven different trips to the NCAA Tournament. As a player, Bradley spent parts of nine seasons in the big leagues. (RoundTable.io)

UNC, N.C. State Baseball to Renew 'Battle at the DBAP' This Fall

UNC Baseball and NC State will meet again this fall in an exhibition game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Oct. 16. The 2026 matchup marks the second straight year the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet for a fall exhibition in the Bull City after the rivals squared off in the inaugural “Battle at the DBAP” on Oct. 16, 2025 with North Carolina claiming a 3-1 win. (Inside Carolina)

What will Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull bring to Red Sox? UNC coach offers insight

With the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Red Sox selected UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner. They followed that up by picking Schaffner's teammate and close friend, outfielder Owen Hull, at No. 67. We wanted to learn more about what Boston's top two selections will bring to the organization, so we chatted with UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes. (NBC Sports)

Video: This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes - No Rest as UNC's Quest Continues

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss the 2026 season, the chaotic weeks since the College World Series ended, the recruiting plan to restock the Tar Heel roster, the joy watching players chase their professional dreams, and more. (View Video)

For Michael Busch, stronger plate discipline has come with an interesting tradeoff

After a 34-homer season in 2025 while mostly serving as a platoon bat for the Chicago Cubs, Michael Busch appeared to be on the verge of establishing himself as one of MLB’s premier first basemen -- a key cog in a lineup vying for its second straight postseason appearance. However, he’s gone about his production in a very different way than in 2025. (MLB.com)

Andrew Miller changed how bullpens were used after 2016. It started with a bold trade by the Indians

There’s a moment every baseball season when you know a team means business. For the 2016 Indians, that moment arrived when the front office shipped four promising prospects to the Yankees in exchange for reliever Andrew Miller. It wasn’t just a bold move — it turned out to be a seismic shift that would reshape the way baseball is played. (MSN.com)

Everything you need to know from UNC sports this summer

While the crowds departed Chapel Hill in May, the headlines didn’t. From deep tournament runs to historic draft success, North Carolina athletics delivered memorable moments all summer long. Here’s a recap of everything you missed in UNC athletics after the spring semester wrapped up. In May, UNC’s spring sports teams took on the postseason. (Daily Tar Heel)

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