Melkart Abou Jaoude Named To Senior Bowl Top 300 List

North Carolina defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named to the Senior Bowl Top 300 List. The Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage of the NFL Draft process. Last season, Abou Jaoude was a Second Team All-ACC selection, after ranking fifth nationally in sacks with 10.5. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Trio Cleared To Play!

UNC Basketball scores a huge offseason win as Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, and Cameron Fens all receive eligibility clearance. Suddenly, Coach Michael Malone’s frontcourt depth looks formidable. Does this early roster stability set the Tar Heels up for a stronger season? (View Video)

Michael Malone’s first non-conference basketball schedule features plenty of challenges

Coach Michael Malone’s first North Carolina basketball team will get early measuring sticks before ACC play begins, with a non-conference schedule that mixes exhibition tune-ups and high-profile showcase games. UNC released the entire Tar Heels men’s basketball non-conference schedule on Thursday, although most of it was already known. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Samo and Sayon Cleared, Michael Malone Q&A

Andrew Jones and college basketball analyst David Sisk of TarHeel247 discuss the latest in UNC Basketball and recruiting, including the big news that Tar Heel centers Alexandros Samodurov and Sayon Keita have been cleared to play, UNC's non-conference matchup against NC State, the potential of Maximo Adams, and more. (View Video)

No. 25 UNC Men's Soccer Opens Season At No. 5 Georgetown Thursday

UNC Men's Soccer visits No. 5 Georgetown on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). The Tar Heels open the season as the No. 25 team in Top Drawer Soccer's preseason rankings. North Carolina and Georgetown have met twice with the most recent encounter being a 0-0 draw that saw the Tar Heels advance in the NCAA Tournament on penalty kicks in 2010. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Announces Non-Conference Men's Basketball Schedule

A non-conference game in Greensboro against NC State, a return to Madison Square Garden to play Kentucky, and three matchups against teams that played in last season's NCAA Tournament highlight UNC's 2026-27 non-conference men's basketball schedule. Coach Michael Malone's UNC debut will be against Southern California in a preseason contest. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Malone Embracing UNC-NC State Basketball Rivalry, Tobacco Road Traditions

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone was on hand Wednesday in Greensboro for the announcement of UNC’s Dec. 15 non-conference matchup against NC State in the Tobacco Road Classic at First Horizon Coliseum. There, he offered his thoughts on the rivals coming together to ensure the Tar Heels and Wolfpack meet twice in the 2026-27 season. (Inside Carolina)

Three Tar Heels Set For FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

U.S. Soccer announced the roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which features three current players and one alumna from the UNC Women's Soccer program. Tar Heels Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, Sealey Strawn, and Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash) will take part with the national team at the Women's World Cup in Poland Sept. 5-27. (GoHeels.com)

UNC's New Starting Quarterback Offers Experience, Discretion

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick may have tipped his hand on the Tar Heels’ 2026 starting quarterback choice earlier this year, when he summarized his philosophy on the position. "Eliminating negative plays is really more important than making the spectacular ones." UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., a sixth-year senior, fits that description well. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer Readies For First Road Match At Arkansas

No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer prepares for its first road test of the season as it takes on Arkansas Thursday in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available on ESPNU. Thursday's matchup will be the first time UNC and Arkansas will clash since 2023. Carolina owns a 5-1 all-time record against Arkansas and have outscored the Razorbacks 24-3. (GoHeels.com)

Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball

Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, Tyler Hansbrough largely appeared as a reserve in the NBA, never reaching the same level of dominance he did as a Tar Heel. In a recent interview, Hansbrough spoke extensively about his decision to play pro ball, then highlighted how going overseas helped him re-discover his love for the game. (USA Today)

Kane Kepley Continues To Impress In Cubs' Minor League System

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kane Kepley has one of the more intriguing profiles that you’ll come across in minor league baseball. Chicago used their second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Kepley out of the University of North Carolina, and he's quickly established himself as one of the more interesting young players in the organization. (North Side Baseball)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's QB1 Billy Edwards, Jr.

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's choice for the starting quarterback as the Tar Heels open the 2026 season next weekend against TCU, why Billy Edwards, Jr. gets the nod over Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess, and what the decision means for the Carolina offense. (View Video)

UNC's Lockermann, Nikolai, Zellefrow Named To Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Best XIs

UNC Men's Soccer standouts Nick Lockermann, Luca Nikolai, and Ryan Zellefrow were named to Top Drawer Soccer Best XIs, the outlet announced. Lockermann and Zellefrow were both named to the first team, while Nikolai earned a spot on the second team. Lockermann produced an illustrious career at Vermont before joining the Tar Heels this spring. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick's quarterback situations ranked: From Tom Brady to UNC's Billy Edwards Jr.

From Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe to Vinny Testaverde and several notable backups, UNC's Billy Edwards Jr. now joins a fascinating list of 18 different starting QBs under Bill Belichick spanning the NFL and college level. Slotting all of his signal callers in tiers, here's a glance at who Belichick has worked with as a head coach with varying levels of success. (CBS Sports)

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