UNC Football Opens Fall Camp

Football is back. No, there aren't wins and losses yet, but the Tar Heels will take the practice field Thursday morning for their first fall camp practice as they ramp up for the 2026 season opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29 — now less than a month away. North Carolina will do so with a gray cloud still hanging over the program. (TarHeel247)

Best-selling novelist, UNC alum Sarah Dessen reflects on her ‘Change of Plans’

At Carolina, Sarah Dessen initially chose psychology as her major. But after she took a creative writing class with the late Doris Betts, she was hooked. “I always tell students to follow what interests you, to take all kinds of classes,” Dessen said. “In Doris’ class, I knew this was what I wanted to do.” Dessen’s previous books have sold millions of copies worldwide. (UNC.edu)

For Michael Busch, stronger plate discipline has come with an interesting tradeoff

After a 34-homer season in 2025 while mostly serving as a platoon bat for the Chicago Cubs, Michael Busch appeared to be on the verge of establishing himself as one of MLB’s premier first basemen -- a key cog in a lineup vying for its second straight postseason appearance. However, he’s gone about his production in a very different way than in 2025. (MLB.com)

UNC’s Michael Lombardi faces evisceration from national analysts

UNC's decision to place football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave has intensified scrutiny of Bill Belichick's first year in Chapel Hill, with national analysts calling Lombardi's tenure one of the biggest failures of the Tar Heels' new era. "He should be getting his paycheck with a ski mask on," The Athletic's Ralph Russo said. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kevin Thomas' Potential Impact On UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal freshman shake-up as high-upside wing Kevin Thomas looks ready to contribute sooner than expected. Is the talented small forward flying under the radar or about to make an immediate impact for the Tar Heels? (View Video)

UNC's Gabby White To Join Nigerian Women's Basketball National Team On Exhibition Tour In China

Building her resume on the international stage, UNC's Gabby White is set to join the Nigerian National Team on an exhibition tour across China, playing multiple games from August 4-15. Before heading to Asia, White will attend training camp in Chicago from July 29-August 3. Nigeria is ramping up towards the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. (GoHeels.com)

Ranking the top 5 wide receivers in UNC Football history

Whenever a program produces great quarterbacks, big-time receivers follow. UNC is often linked with star running backs and, more recently, high-powered passing games, but the Tar Heels have also turned out some of the most dynamic receivers in college football. 5. Quinshad Davis; 4. Dyami Brown; 3. Josh Downs; 2. Hakeem Nicks; 1. Ryan Switzer. (USA Today)

UNC Track & Field Announces Addition Of 10 Transfers

UNC Track & Field welcomes 10 transfers ahead of the 2026-27 season. The transfer class features five pole vaulters from High Point University, reuniting with Assistant Coach Scott Houston, along with five transfers from Nebraska, Belmont, Furman, Princeton, and Duke. The Tar Heels also welcome three throwers and two distance athletes. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's Balanced Approach at UNC

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss Michael Malone's hiring and its impact within the Tar Heel Basketball Family, Malone's creative staffing approach, blending new and old voices, emphasis on alumni outreach, the need for in-state talent on UNC's roster, and more. (View Video)

Andrew Miller changed how bullpens were used after 2016. It started with a bold trade by the Indians

There’s a moment every baseball season when you know a team means business. For the 2016 Indians, that moment arrived when the front office shipped four promising prospects to the Yankees in exchange for reliever Andrew Miller. It wasn’t just a bold move — it turned out to be a seismic shift that would reshape the way baseball is played. (MSN.com)

UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better

Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach Courtney Banghart says that her reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone Keeps UNC Basketball Team-Bonding Tradition Alive With Outer Banks Trip

One of the most important traditions Hubert Davis established during his tenure as UNC's head coach had little to do with basketball. Each summer, the Tar Heels traveled to the Outer Banks for a team retreat. With Michael Malone now leading the program, there was no guarantee the tradition would continue. Thankfully, Malone recognized its value. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Wrestling Releases 2026-27 Home Schedule

UNC Wrestling fans' first opportunity to see the Tar Heels this season will take place on November 6 for the Blue and White Showcase, followed by North Carolina's home opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 21. In December, UNC will meet App State at Chapel Hill High School on Dec. 20. The Tar Heels will host three ACC matches this season. (GoHeels.com)

Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy marches on with familiar formula

Vince Carter and crew have made tweaks through the decades. “You have to change some things so it’s not boring (for the returners),” he said. But the principles of the annual Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy remain the same. This year’s camp started July 27 and wraps up July 30 at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

Everything you need to know from UNC sports this summer

While the crowds departed Chapel Hill in May, the headlines didn’t. From deep tournament runs to historic draft success, North Carolina athletics delivered memorable moments all summer long. Here’s a recap of everything you missed in UNC athletics after the spring semester wrapped up. In May, UNC’s spring sports teams took on the postseason. (Daily Tar Heel)

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