How Cubs first baseman Michael Busch 'earned' everyday role, at-bats against left-handed pitchers

Michael Busch was the Chicago Cubs’ best hitter in the playoffs last season. He hit four home runs and had a .296 batting average, combining frequent contact and power. Now Busch is in the late stages of a progression for talented left-handed hitters. Many have to prove themselves in the big leagues before getting the chance to face lefty pitching. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Chloe Humphrey Wins Second Straight Women's Lacrosse National Player of the Week Honor

University of North Carolina women's lacrosse attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week and ACC Offensive Player of the Week, the organizations announced on Tuesday. Humphrey had a monster week, posting 12 goals, four assists, and nine caused turnovers in ranked wins against No. 11 Clemson and No. 21 Pitt. (GoHeels.com)

UNC junior builds algorithm to aid disaster recovery

When Esha Singaraju first arrived on campus in 2023, she wasn’t sure what path she wanted to follow. One class unexpectedly shaped her academic journey: Environmental Law and Policy, taught by Carolina law professor Donald Hornstein. She is now a junior studying computer science and environmental studies in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. (UNC.edu)

Tyler Howe's heroic hitting revives UNC baseball in third-game walk-off against Virginia

Tyler Howe has been in and out of the lineup, playing here and there when called upon by head coach Scott Forbes. The Huntersville, N.C., native had five at-bats during the second game of North Carolina's Saturday doubleheader against Virginia, but none of them were as important as his third and fifth. Third, a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: IC Podcast - The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament and the Carolina Brand

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's recent history in the ACC tournament, the often-referenced Roy Williams point about the ACC Tournament being a mere cocktail party, UNC's lack of success in the tournament the past quarter century, and more. (View Video)

A UNC Basketball connection inside the Carolina Hurricanes

Wondering how six members of the Carolina Hurricanes ended up at the UNC vs. Louisville basketball game? The answer is former team manager Mallory Wilmoth. "I texted [UNC Director of Operations Eric] Hoots, and was like 'Hey, I’m going to see if we can get some guys to come to this game.' Hoots goes ‘say the word and we’ll take care of you.'" (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Meet Luka Bogavac...In Serbian

Get to know North Carolina Basketball sharpshooter and Montenegro native Luka Bogavac like never before with his first American interview conducted in Serbian (with subtitles) by Draggan Milhailovich. (View Video)

Emily LeGette Takes Home Three Softball National Player-Of-The-Week Awards

Emily LeGette brought home three Softball National Player-of-the-Week honors Tuesday, becoming the first ACC player to win Louisville Slugger/NFCA Player of the Week in the same year. She also brought home D1Softball Player of the Week and Softball America Star of the Week. Over four games last week, she clubbed five home runs with 15 RBI. (GoHeels.com)

This Week in UNC Baseball: Pushing Forward, Heading West

UNC Baseball's first ACC series against Virginia ended in dramatic fashion as Tyler Howe tied the game in the bottom of the ninth and won it in the 12th inning. Coach Scott Forbes discusses the past weekend, the lessons learned, and the week ahead with a Bucknell visit Tuesday and a trip to Berkeley, Calif. to face the Golden Bears this weekend. (Inside Carolina)

Dre Bly joins South Carolina Gamecocks football coaching staff as defensive assistant

Former UNC cornerback and assistant coach Dre Bly has been added to the South Carolina football coaching staff as a defensive assistant. Bly spent 2025 as an assistant defensive backs coach for the New York Jets. In 2024 he served as a defensive analyst for the Charlotte 49ers. In 2023, Bly worked as the cornerbacks coach for the Detroit Lions. (South Carolina Athletics)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Zeller on how UNC Basketball moves forward without Caleb Wilson

Former UNC Basketball standout Tyler Zeller joins Isaac Schade to discuss how the Tar Heels' identity shifts in Caleb Wilson’s absence, the increased roles for Henri Veesaar and Seth Trimble, the need for dominant defensive rebounding, fewer turnovers, and more. (View Video)

UNC Baseball To Host Bucknell Tuesday

The Diamond Heels host Bucknell in a Tuesday afternoon clash ahead of UNC's first weekend road trip. It will be the first meeting between these programs, the second new team to go into the UNC record book after opening the season with Indiana. Bucknell is no stranger to ACC competition though, picking up wins over Virginia Tech and Pitt in 2025. (GoHeels.com)

Ryan Switzer joins Oregon Ducks football coaching staff as offensive analyst

The Oregon Ducks and coach Dan Lanning are adding an exciting former NFL receiver to their football coaching staff. The Ducks adding Ryan Switzer as an offensive analyst is a quietly interesting move because of both his recent coaching trajectory and his NFL background at the receiver position after being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys out of UNC. (Sports Illustrated)

Inside No. 1 Lacrosse Recruit James Holbrough's Commitment to UNC

James Holbrough, the No. 1 high school lacrosse recruit in the class of 2027 per Inside Lacrosse, will be a Tar Heel. The five-star attackman is one of six 2027 Tar Heel recruits ranked inside the top 20 in the nation. In two springs from now this will further bolster head coach Joe Breschi’s team, which currently ranks No. 5 in the country with a 6-1 record. (Inside Carolina)

Derek Dixon's Season-High Scoring Performance Overshadowed

Lost amid UNC Basketball's loss to Duke on Saturday night was the impressive performance by Derek Dixon in his first trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium. The freshman guard not only scored a season-high 17 points, but did so without committing a turnover on a night where the Tar Heels posted a season-worst 14 giveaways, a primary reason they lost. (On3.com)

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