UNC Football icon and philanthropist Don Stallings passes away at 87

Don Stallings, a former NFL player who turned towards business, has passed away at age 87. Fondly known as “Big D” and “Coal Bucket,” he received a scholarship to UNC for his exceptional skills. He was recruited by legendary football coach Jim Tatum. Stallings was a Tar Heel All-American and played on the offensive and defensive lines in the 1950s. (MSN.com)

Thursday's UNC Baseball College World Series press conference video and transcript

Complete transcript and video from No. 4-ranked North Carolina Baseball’s College World Series press conference on Thursday in Omaha before the Tar Heels’ 7:06 p.m. opener against No. 23 Ole Miss, with Coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, and shortstop Jake Schaffner. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026: Much More Than A Game

The University of North Carolina will host or participate in business, cultural, academic, athletic, and arts events in Dublin, Ireland, the week leading up to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, bringing more than a marquee matchup between UNC Football and TCU on Aug. 29. Executives, faculty, staff, and students from UNC will also visit Ireland. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: One Game

Tickets to this weekend's College World Series games in Omaha are some of the hottest baseball tickets in North Carolina history. Every player knows someone who needs an extra ticket or two, and everyone's family has flights to plan. And yet finding success amid all the distractions comes down to one very simple quest: winning one baseball game. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Defensive Line - The Superlatives

College football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC's defensive line scouting report while highlighting the group's superlatives: The Alpha, Mr. Consistency, the Breakout, and Players to Watch entering the 2026 Tar Heel Football season under Bill Belichick. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breakout Season For Jarin Stevenson? UNC Baseball's CWS Experience

Jarin Stevenson is the key returning player for UNC Basketball next season. If he takes a step forward, it will put the Tar Heels in great shape. Can Michael Malone unlock that? Plus, UNC is the only baseball team to make the College World Series multiple times the last three seasons. How beneficial will the prior experience be? (View Video)

UNC Baseball wants one thing - the national title. 'That's all we've talked about'

"This is a unique business trip. A lot of times on business trips, you may not love where you’re going to be, but we’re going to love where we are," Scott Forbes said. "But we also know what we’re going for. The better you play, the more you win, the longer you get to enjoy where you’re going to be. We’re going out there to try to win a national championship." (MSN.com)

The First 60 Days Part III: How Michael Malone Is Recruiting UNC Basketball's Future

UNC's recruitment of Kevin Thomas offered a glimpse into how Michael Malone has navigated his first months in college basketball, leaning on relationships connected to the Tar Heels. In Thomas' case, that meant through his agent, former Tar Heel player K.J. Smith, whose family ties to UNC include his father, Kenny Smith, and brother, Malloy Smith. (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball’s series-clinching win over USC most-watched Super Regional game on record

UNC Baseball's 4-3 victory Sunday in the deciding game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional was the most-watched Super Regional game on record, according to ESPN. The network said 1.3 million viewers watched the Tar Heels’ ninth-inning rally, helping the ESPN networks average 608,000 viewers for the Super Regionals, up 31% year-over-year. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men's Basketball To Host Butler On Dec. 6

The Butler Bulldogs will travel to North Carolina for a Sunday, Dec. 6 contest. The game tips off a home-and-home series that was previously announced. Butler will host a return game against the Tar Heels at Hinkle Fieldhouse during the 2027-28 season. Tipoff time and TV assignment for the game in Chapel Hill will be announced at a later date. (Butler Sports)

Tomer Tarragano Earns All-America Honors In Men’s 10k

North Carolina's Tomer Tarragano (28:34.74) earned Second Team All-America Honors in the men's 10,000m as he finished in sixteenth at the 2026 NCAA Track & Field Outdoor Championships. Tarragano ran the second-fastest time in program history. For the second straight meet in a row, Tarragano has dropped his PR, this time by nearly 19 seconds. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball, Carolina Hurricanes Chasing Titles, Immortality

Immortality. That’s what UNC Baseball is chasing over the next two weeks at the College World Series. That’s what the Carolina Hurricanes are pursuing the next seven days in the Stanley Cup championship series. Regardless of what happens in the coming days, the 2026 Tar Heels and 2026 Hurricanes should be remembered as truly exceptional teams. (Chapelboro.com)

Where UNC ranks in ESPN's College Football Future Power Rankings through 2027

51. North Carolina Tar Heels: The roster continues to be a bit of a roller coaster under Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi. UNC has made clear gains in recruiting -- the team signed the nation's No. 14 class, including 10 SC Next 300 recruits and several key wide receivers and defensive tackles. But UNC also took some portal hits on defense. (ESPN)

Caden Glauber, Jason DeCaro Earn Perfect Game All-America Honors

UNC Baseball pitchers Caden Glauber and Jason DeCaro have been given All-America honors by Perfect Game. Glauber, who also was named Perfect Game's College Co-Freshman of the Year, earned first-team status while DeCaro made the third team. Glauber is the first Tar Heel freshman to earn All-America status since Aaron Sabato in 2019. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Army ROTC earns prestigious MacArthur Award

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Army ROTC program has been named a recipient of the prestigious Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award for the fifth time in its history, recognizing it as one of the top ROTC programs in the nation for excellence in leadership, training and overall performance. The MacArthur Award is a hallmark of excellence within the ROTC community. (UNC.edu)

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