UNC dominates Cal to finish sweep of weekend Bay Area field hockey trip
North Carolina used a suffocating defense to finish off a weekend sweep in the Bay Area. The Tar Heels continued their dominance of California with a 4–0 field hockey victory Sunday over the No. 17 Bears at Underhill Field in Berkeley, Calif., allowing only one shot, which wasn’t on goal. Coach
Erin Matson said the defense was the difference. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
A guide to the most iconic UNC campus characters
The beloved campus crossing guards by South Road have left the most positive effect on my time at UNC out of any of the campus characters. Sherita “Miss Rita” Baker and Hasan “Whiz” Wilson consistently make the kindest remarks as they let me cross the street, successfully lifting my mood. Baker always wishes me an amazing rest of my day. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Jarin Stevenson Learning to Take It Personally
Jarin Stevenson will never be the loudest one in the room. He's quiet in nature. When he sat down in front of the microphone Thursday at the Smith Center for his preseason media availability — a task that's not easy for him — he wore a shirt with a simple message: "And I took that personally." Maybe that's a sign that Stevenson is turning a corner. (
TarHeel247)
Harrison Barnes, RJ Davis head to Spurs training camp with different challenges
Two Tar Heels enter San Antonio Spurs training camp at opposite ends of their careers. The Spurs' 21-man training camp roster includes
Harrison Barnes, a 14-year veteran entering his third season in San Antonio, and
R.J. Davis, who is fighting for a foothold in the NBA after a standout rookie season in the G League and a solid Summer League performance. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Chazz Surratt - From college quarterback to NFL linebacker
Seahawks linebacker
Chazz Surratt joins Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton to discuss Seattle's Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center ahead of Week 3 at the Washington Commanders.
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Sun Sep 27
RJ Davis Signs With San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have put out a press release announcing their 21-man roster for training camp, which includes former UNC guard
R.J. Davis. After spending last season with the Lakers’ G League squad, Davis suited up for San Antonio’s Summer League team in July and subsequently had his NBAGL returning rights traded to the Austin Spurs. (
Hoops Rumors)
Antawn Jamison memories: pickup game with MJ, Dean-Barnes confrontation, bond with Guthridge
"When I say those pickup games (at the Smith Center) were like Game Six of the NBA Finals, I mean we’re calling off screens, we’re diving on the floor for loose balls, and (
Michael Jordan) just demanded so much attention to detail,"
Antawn Jamison said. "You know why he’s the greatest to ever do it, because I never played a pickup game like that before." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC vs. Notre Dame Football Game Scheduled For Noon Kickoff On ESPN
The Notre Dame and North Carolina football game on Saturday, Oct. 3, will kick off at noon at Kenan Stadium and air on ESPN. It will be the first meeting between the programs since 2022, when the Fighting Irish earned a 45-32 victory in Chapel Hill. UNC enters the matchup 2-1 on the year, while Notre Dame is 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in this week's polls. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Men’s Soccer Takes Care Of Lipscomb, 3-1, Saturday Night
UNC Men's Soccer claimed a 3-1 victory over Lipscomb on Dorrance Field on Saturday (
Highlights). The Tar Heels used two goals in two minutes to open the second half, cementing the win. Ryan Zellefrow opened the scoring off a cross from Bertil Rygaard Hansen. Then, Joschi Schelb and Zellefrow combined with Schelb slotting home past the keeper. (
GoHeels.com)
Minnesota Twins Prospect Retrospective: Aaron Sabato
There was a time when
Aaron Sabato had one of the biggest offensive upsides in the Minnesota Twins organization. The Twins selected Sabato 27th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft out of UNC, betting on a powerful college bat that had produced at one of the highest levels of amateur baseball. The journey did not go exactly as planned. (
Twins Daily)
Asheville High Hall of Fame includes 'Choo Choo' Justice, Buzz Peterson
Asheville High Athletics have announced the creation of the Asheville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The first class includes 26 members.
Charlie Justice, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played at UNC and in the NFL for Washington, headlines the class.
Buzz Peterson was named North Carolina basketball player of the year in 1981. (
MSN.com)
UNC Basketball Staff Spotlight: How Bryan Tibaldi Could Impact Michael Malone’s Tar Heels
Michael Malone's coaching staff at UNC is built around a mix of experience. There are coaches with deep college backgrounds, former Tar Heels and others who have spent years in the NBA. Bryan Tibaldi falls into that last group, but his experience goes beyond just the pro level. Tibaldi has spent time coaching in both college and the NBA. (
Tar Heel Blue)
Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Culture Shock
Moving to a faraway place will always bring its share of challenges. For Art Chansky, who moved to Chapel Hill to attend UNC after growing up in the northeast, those challenges included getting used to a southern way of living — and watching college football. Chansky remembers his first time visiting Kenan Stadium for a football game. (
Chapelboro.com)
Benjamin Hall's Breakout Adds New Dimension to Tar Heels' Running Game
Saturday at Clemson, UNC running back
Benjamin Hall forced 10 missed tackles en route to a career-high 130 rushing yards. The performance marked a significant contrast to his first two games, when Hall forced just one missed tackle. Across the entirety of the 2025 season, he forced 12. The Tar Heels' struggles to break tackles aren’t new, either. (
Inside Carolina)
Jaydon Young Embraces Fatherhood Amid UNC Baskeball Overhaul
The offseason consisted of almost nothing but change for the UNC Basketball program, including a head coaching switch, five staff additions, and 11 new players. But for returning senior
Jaydon Young, the biggest shakeup occurred beyond the Smith Center. In early September, Young announced the birth of his daughter, making him a first-time father. (
TarHeel247)