UNC Football's Top Position Groups Entering Training Camp

With the start of training camp approaching, North Carolina is preparing for a pivotal 2026-27 college football season. Based on the reinforcements the Tar Heels have brought in this offseason, the UNC Football roster is light-years ahead of where it was last season. With that in mind, here are Carolina's top position groups entering training camp. (Sports Illustrated)

R.J. Davis has best game of summer ahead of Wilson’s battle Monday with Peterson

Tar Heels posted mixed results over the weekend in Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League following Caleb Wilson’s sensational debut Friday. After a quiet outing Saturday for San Antonio, R.J. Davis rebounded with his best game of the summer in a battle against Cormac Ryan and Pete Nance as the Spurs earned a 90-80 win Sunday over the Bucks. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jaydon Young Chose UNC, Chose the Challenge, and Is Ready to Compete

"We had plenty of options, but we decided to trust Coach Malone, and trust our work," Jaydon Young's father, Victor, said in April. "We are willing to fight and compete for everything. We always took this seriously. We're not opting out or running away. Having to earn everything, we are going to tackle that, accept the challenge, and face it head on." (TarHeel247)

Two more Tar Heels go in MLB Draft, but players not picked provide solid returnees

There were good surprises and bad surprises for North Carolina Baseball in the 2026 MLB Draft, but the latter should give the Tar Heels an impressive returning core from this past season’s College World Series finalists. Four Tar Heels went in the first three rounds for the first time, giving UNC eight players taken in the top three rounds since 2024. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Macon Winslow & Matthew Matthijs Round Out 2026 MLB Draft For Carolina

The second day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw University of North Carolina baseball's Macon Winslow and Matthew Matthijs selected to round out a six-person draft class for the Tar Heels. The junior catcher Winslow was a sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies while senior captain Matthijs was picked up by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round. (GoHeels.com)

What UNC baseball’s Owen Hull brings to Boston Red Sox

A physical, athletic, confident hitter, Owen Hull carries swagger to the plate in every appearance. Despite a slow start to his one-and-done season in Chapel Hill, Hull adjusted and became one of the top hitters in college baseball. He’s still a bit raw as a defender in the outfield, but his speed helps him and he possesses all of the tools to be a productive player. (MSN.com)

Carolina Baseball MLB Draft Day 2 Tracker

Macon Winslow: Round 6, No. 190 Overall, Philadelphia Phillies. Winslow earns his shot at the next level following his lone season in Chapel Hill, where he started 67 games for UNC. Matthew Matthijs: Round 17, No. 520 Overall, Seattle Mariners. The Greenville, N.C., native finished his UNC career with a 4.48 ERA and 153 strikeouts across 128.2 innings pitched. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Chicago Bulls - Caleb Wilson All-Access

Former North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson was asked during his NBA pre-draft interview is he's prepared to lead this Chicago Bulls team. "I feel like I'm your guy, honestly. I would love to play in Chicago. I'm a DAWG." Check out All-Access with this year's No. 4 overall draft selection. (View Video)

Is Cubs Reliever Trent Thornton Just Getting Lucky? Or is He the Right Person at the Right Time?

If Tuesday night’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles was any indication, the Cubs might start looking to Trent Thornton to pitch in higher-leverage opportunities going forward. The right-hander notched his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. This was in a game that was after an off day, which is to say that the bullpen was rested. (North Side Baseball)

What UNC baseball’s Jake Schaffner brings to Boston Red Sox

Jake Schaffner is a reliable contact hitter who can spray the ball around the park, using his speed and base running to create extra-base hits that otherwise could be singles. He isn’t known for his power at the plate, but Schaffner creates stability at the top of the lineup as a player who can hit and draw walks. He’s also a plus defender in the middle infield. (MSN.com)

Caleb Wilson had great 2-word message after going off against Cam Boozer

Former UNC forward Caleb Wilson had Chicago Bulls fans swooning with his message following a historic performance against Cam Boozer. The No. 4 pick on Friday got the chance to match up against Boozer, the player the Memphis Grizzlies selected one pick ahead of Wilson, in an NBA Summer League clash at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Larry Brown Sports)

Four Diamond Heels Selected On First Day Of 2026 MLB Draft

Shortstop Jake Schaffner became UNC Baseball's 27th first-round pick, highlighting the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft as four Tar Heels were selected. Schaffner, who was taken with the 20th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox, becomes the highest-selected UNC player since J.B. Bukauskas went 15th in 2017. The Heels now claim 27 first-round picks. (GoHeels.com)

How social media reacted to Caleb Wilson's summer league debut

Caleb Wilson's NBA Summer League debut was an historic one. On Friday, Wilson made his debut with the Chicago Bulls as they took on Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies. While the Grizzlies earned the win, Wilson scored 35 points, including 7 3-pointers to set a summer league record. That included a personal 9-0 run from him in the third quarter. (USA Today)

'Off the wall' or not, Red Sox confident in top MLB Draft pick, UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner

The Boston Red Sox knew there might be public backlash when they went outside the box with their first-round pick (20th overall) in the MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting North Carolina shortstop Jake Schaffner -- but they trusted their internal instincts and went for it anyway. The left-handed hitter was ranked No. 75 on MLB Pipeline’s prospect rankings. (MLB.com)

Al’s Burger Shack Hailed as ‘Best Cheeseburger in North Carolina’

The website Fast Food Club named Al’s Burger Shack in Chapel Hill as the best cheeseburger in North Carolina in a new list, which sought the best cheeseburger in every state. Al’s Burger Shack was founded on National Cheeseburger Day in 2013 and has resided at its location at 516 West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill ever since. (Chapelboro.com)

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