Three things to watch during UNC Football’s home game against Syracuse

UNC hopes to get its third win a row and fifth on the season Saturday at the expense of Syracuse. Currently 0-4 in the ACC, Syracuse’s two wins this season have come over New Hampshire by a lot and by one over UConn in OT. Thanks to injury, Syracuse has played four quarterbacks so far this season, which one starts against UNC is anyone’s guess. (Tar Heel Blog)

A workhorse and a journeyman, Angelo Brizzi’s competitiveness compels his play

It’s the bow on his college career. The final page. The closing curtain. Whatever you call it, this is it. Five teams, five seasons, four states. When asked about Angelo Brizzi, senior forward Jarin Stevenson’s first thought was the three-letter colloquial term for an older person. “Unc,” Stevenson said through a giggle. The graduate guard has bounced around. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Justin Jackson On UNC Basketball, Roy Williams, Hubert Davis, New Arena, And More

Justin Jackson, whose No. 44 hangs from the Smith Center rafters, joined the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast” to talk about this season’s UNC basketball team, playing for Roy Williams, his feelings about Hubert Davis, his view on a future arena, and much more. (View Video)

Pitcher Caden Glauber Ready to Take Next Step in Sophomore Season at UNC

Coming off a rookie season that earned national recognition, Caden Glauber is back for his sophomore season as he looks to build upon the breakout year that established him as one of the premier pitchers in college baseball. The honors included First-Team All-American, National Freshman of the Year, ACC Freshman of the Year, and First-Team All-ACC. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC vs. Syracuse Football Preview

Jason Staples, Greg Barnes, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's matchup with Syracuse on Saturday night in Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels face a 'Cuse team struggling to find an offensive identity at quarterback but have one of the nations best receivers in Umari Hatcher. (View Video)

Achol Akot is a ‘full-grown problem,’ but carries whimsy on and off the basketball court

Senior forward Achol Akot arrived in Chapel Hill after stops at UCF and Oklahoma State. At OSU, she ranked No. 2 in the Big 12, shooting 63.3 percent from the field. Akot’s first two years of her college career were spent at UCF, where in her last season she averaged 6.6 points per game. At OSU, she nearly doubled that. But it still wasn’t enough for her. (Daily Tar Heel)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Duke Recap, Syracuse Preview

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network to recap UNC's win over Duke, preview Saturday night's matchup against Syracuse, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.. (Listen To Podcast)

Banghart: UNC Women’s Basketball Enters Season With Enhanced Roster

For UNC women’s basketball, a new season is right around the corner, and it brings a familiar standard. The Tar Heels look to build on last season’s second straight Sweet 16 appearance, while finding out just how good this group can become. With a demanding schedule ahead, coach Courtney Banghart says the work begins with an experienced roster. (Chapelboro.com)

Kevin Thomas ready to win at the next level

After committing to LSU in October of 2025, Kevin Thomas thought he knew where he would spend his college basketball career as he chased his dreams of making the NBA. Then Tigers head coach Matt McMahon was fired and replaced by Will Wade. Suddenly Thomas had nowhere to go. Then Michael Malone texted. For Thomas, the decision was easy. (Daily Tar Heel)

Cole Anthony Wows Wyndham

Wednesday was a day to remember for a group of local basketball players with Melbourne United star Cole Anthony taking them through their paces at Wyndham’s Eagle Stadium. The clinic was the first one that Cole and his foundation, the 50 Ways Foundation, have run since he has been in Australia. Anthony said they were loving the opportunity. (Star Weekly)

Nicco Maggio Takes On Expanded Role Along UNC Defensive Line

As injuries have mounted across North Carolina’s defensive line, trial by fire has become a weekly reality for a handful of Tar Heels thrust into high-pressure situations as the team’s injury list continues to grow. After logging 25 snaps as a true freshman in 2025, Nicco Maggio has emerged as one of those young players taking on an expanded role. (Inside Carolina)

Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt continues hot streak in fall league

Vance Honeycutt’s sudden turnaround was no fluke. Coming off a spectacular finish to the 2026 season in Double-A, the Orioles’ outfield prospect has picked up right where he left off with three home runs and a 1.109 OPS over his first eight games in the Arizona Fall League. Honeycutt is among league leaders in walks, extra-base hits, and slugging percentage. (MSN.com)

Extra Points: Keep Up The Fight

Two days earlier, Jelani Thurman had caught five passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns, and Benjamin Hall had carried the ball 10 times for 36 yards in Kenan Stadium against Notre Dame. Now on Monday afternoon, 300 yards from the playing field, Thurman, Hall and eight of their teammates are making their rounds at UNC Children's Hospital. (GoHeels.com)

Wes Miller on coaching against UNC: 'It’s always special to go back'

Wes Miller returns Tuesday night to familiar surroundings to coach at the Smith Center, where he once played and helped UNC win a national championship. But instead of wearing Carolina blue, he’ll be trying to beat the Tar Heels in his first season as Charlotte’s head coach. The 7:30 exhibition homecoming carries special meaning for Miller. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Matt Able could have been drafted, now he’s trying to be great

When Matt Able started the draft process, he knew who he was — a leader, a playmaker and, in his opinion, the hardest working person in any gym. He identified areas of improvement, but the feedback he got was good. The decision came down to settling for good, likely the second round, or come back to college and try to be great. He chose great. (Daily Tar Heel)

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