History: The Smith Center's Grand Opening

Hollywood couldn’t have scripted the scene any better. It was Saturday, Jan. 18, 1986 and the North Carolina Tar Heels were hosting the Duke Blue Devils in the long anticipated unveiling of the Dean E. Smith Student Activities Center, better known as the Dean Dome. Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski boasted rosters that included 11 future NBA players. (Inside Carolina)

ESPN says 'technical issue' led fans to miss large chunk of UNC vs. Cal basketball game

The frustration of watching North Carolina fall behind by 20 points at Cal on Saturday wasn’t the only maddening experience for Tar Heels fans. ESPN’s insistence on scheduling college basketball games for two-hour windows frequently forces fans to either switch to another channel, stream online, or use the ESPN app to see the beginning of games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

What Can Be Learned from UNC's Two Opposing Defensive Halves At Cal?

Continuing its inexplicable defensive woes, UNC couldn’t have played worse in Saturday’s first half. After surrendering 45 first-half points at Stanford on Wednesday, the Tar Heels allowed 54 before halftime to a Cal team that scored 56 total in its previous game. But hopefully something can be gleaned from UNC's second-half comeback moving forward. (Inside Carolina)

Three Takeaways: UNC Women's Basketball handles Florida State, 82-55

Free throws continue to trend upward for UNC Women's Basketball. After closing the Miami game at the line, the Tar Heels followed it with another excellent performance Sunday, going 9-for-9. "There's something about this team," Courtney Banghart said. "You tell them they're not good at something and they have an unbelievable ability to focus on it." (TarHeel247)

Meet Drake Maye's Parents. All About the Patriots QB's Dad Mark and Mom Aimee

Mark Maye and Aimee Maye built a family rooted in athletics. The two first crossed paths at the University of North Carolina (UNC), where Mark played football for the Tar Heels from 1983 to 1988. They later married and went on to raise four sons — Luke Maye, Cole, Beau and Drake Maye — all of whom inherited their parents’ drive and love of sports. (People)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Cruises Past Florida State, 82-55 - Highlights

Taking on Florida State in Tallahassee on Sunday, UNC Women's Basketball grabbed the lead on the opening possession and never looked back, coming away with an 82-55 victory over the Seminoles. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Why Michael Busch may be Cubs' most important hitter entering 2026

His impressive breakout aside, the spotlight didn't shine on Michael Busch much in 2025. But as we look forward to 2026, Busch is set to become a more prominent figure for the team. In fact, he may be the most important hitter in the Cubs’ lineup. While others received more fanfare, it was Busch who finished 2025 as Chicago’s most productive hitter. (MLB.com)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 82, Florida State 55

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 82-55 victory over the Florida State Seminoles on Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee. (View Box Score)

Courtney Banghart sees ‘growth steps’ as UNC Women's Basketball blows out FSU

UNC Women's Basketball will likely lose the tag as the worst free-throw shooting team in the ACC after back-to-back perfect games from the line. The issues that loomed large in some close losses earlier this season were nowhere to be found in the Tar Heels’ 82-55 victory over Florida State on Sunday after extending their made free-throw streak to 19. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Art’s Angle: Not Good Enough

Three nights after Hubert Davis’ team was outscored 11-3 in the closing minutes, the UNC coach was asked how it could possibly be guilty of giving up 54 points in the first half of what was a must-win contest. "I don’t know," he answered. Those three words triggered widespread social media flak, from former star players to 80-year-old media alumni. (Chapelboro.com)

Tessa Dellarose Signs With Chicago Stars FC

Chicago Stars FC have signed Tessa Dellarose to a three-year contract running through the 2028 National Women’s Soccer League season. Dellarose signs her first professional contract after four years at UNC, where she co-captained the Tar Heels in 2024 and 2025. Dellarose took the pitch for 89 matches, recording six goals and 12 assists at UNC. (Chicago Stars)

UNC Men's Basketball moves up in NET rankings after Quad 1 loss at Cal

The NET rankings can be confounding, but that was good for UNC after it lost a second Quad 1 game in California. The Tar Heels’ NET ranking fell to a season-low 30 after Wednesday’s 95–90 loss at Stanford, but moved up to 29 after Saturday’s 84–78 defeat at California to fall to 3–4 in Quad 1 games. The Bears jumped 10 spots to 59 in the NET. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Interview With Former UNC Basketball Walk-On Jackson Watkins

Jackson Watkins secures his place in UNC Basketball history with clutch "biscuit" buckets in the Smith Center. From draining a free throw in front of Michael Jordan to nailing a dramatic three versus The Citadel, Watkins brings fans inside the thrills, superstitions, and camaraderie of UNC’s beloved walk-on tradition. (View Video)

UNC Track & Field Dominates Dick Taylor Challenge

UNC Track and Field dominated the final day of the Dick Taylor Challenge by winning nine events Saturday. If Carolina did not win the event, then it had at least one athlete take second or third on Saturday. Carolina had a fantastic showing in the men's mile as they swept from first all the way to twelfth as six Tar Heel runners made their track debuts. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball memories of first game at Smith Center might surprise some Tar Heels

It’s been 40 years since UNC Basketball played its first game at the Smith Center. On Jan. 18, 1986, the No. 1 Tar Heels had a dazzling debut against No. 3 Duke with a 95-92 victory in front of a crowd of 21,000 fans. Steve Hale had a career-high 28 points. But that matchup against the Blue Devils isn't what he remembers most about opening the new arena. (Yahoo! Sports)

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