Longtime UNC football journalist, sideline reporter Lee Pace announces retirement

Longtime football reporter Lee Pace, who covered UNC on the sidelines for 22 years, is retiring. For context on how long Pace spent within the program, his first year covering UNC football came in 2004 during the John Bunting days. Pace witnessed the Butch Davis, Everett Withers, Larry Fedora, and Mack Brown 2.0 eras, plus Bill Belichick's first year. (USA Today)

Folger Boaz Returning to UNC Baseball for Senior Season

UNC pitcher Folger Boaz plans to return to Chapel Hill for his senior season rather than begin his professional career, a source close to the situation confirmed to Inside Carolina on Wednesday. The decision comes after indications throughout the season and leading up to this month’s MLB Draft suggested Boaz was strongly considering beginning his pro career. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball Legend Ty Lawson Arrested in Colorado for Shoplifting

Former UNC star Ty Lawson was arrested last week after reportedly stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, FOX31 KDVR in Denver reported Wednesday. He faces a misdemeanor charge of theft (less than $300) for shoplifting. The officer noted that Lawson smelled of alcohol, and he was booked into the Douglas County Jail. (TarHeel247)

Five UNC Football Players Named To East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List

Five UNC Football players have been named to the 2027 Shriners Children's East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List, which recognizes the nation's top NFL Draft-eligible players. Defensive back Kaleb Cost, defensive linemen Melkart Abou Jaoude and Donovan Hoilette Jr., quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and wide receiver Mason Humphrey were selected. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball's Summer Work Bolsters 2027 Roster

Spencer Haskell, Monty Taylor, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina look into the roster work that head coach Scott Forbes and the UNC Baseball coaching staff have powered through since the end of the 2026 season a month ago. (View Video)

UNC Football Players Name Teammates to Watch in 2026

At Friday’s ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, UNC's Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude, and Christo Kelly highlighted several Tar Heel teammates they believe are primed to make a greater impact this season. Here’s who caught their attention: "On offense, I’d say Demon June. He’s grown a lot more. June is gonna be a great player. He’s gonna help us out a lot." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Capitol Tour With Elizabeth Adkins

North Carolina alumna Elizabeth Adkins (Class of 2018) serves as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Follow along as Adkins takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day duties and a walk to the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (View Video)

'Throwback' rookie Caleb Wilson giving Chicago Bulls renewed hope

Kevin Garnett folded himself into a baseline seat at the Thomas & Mack Center Thursday. This was a week into the 2026 NBA Summer League, which meant some of the most ballyhooed lottery picks already had been shut down, their coaches having seen enough after two or three games. Not the guy Garnett wanted to see, though. Not Caleb Wilson. (NBA.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Special Mention

UNC has been praised by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association by earning a spot on the 2025-26 Academic Top 25 Honor Roll as a special mention. The WBCA highlights college women's basketball programs that boast the highest GPAs among student-athletes on their rosters this past season. As a team, the Tar Heels earned a collective 3.442 GPA. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Latest On Sayon Keita

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest on UNC Basketball incoming freshman Sayon Keita, the reasons behind his delay in arriving at Carolina, expectations upon his anticipated arrival in August, and more. (View Video)

Houston Texans fullback British Brooks unique position entering training camp

British Brooks fills one of the most specialized roles on Houston’s roster. Part running back, part fullback, part wingback, Brooks gives offensive coordinator Nick Caley the versatility that makes the system function. Brooks’ utility is essential on a 53-man roster. His blocking, special teams ability, and running capabilities allow the offense to be flexible. (Yahoo! Sports)

Caleb Wilson earns first-team NBA All-Summer League honor

Caleb Wilson capped off standout play in Las Vegas by earning a spot on the NBA’s All-Summer League First Team. The Chicago Bulls forward, who left UNC after one season and was selected fourth in the 2026 NBA Draft, put together one of the most talked-about runs this month. He finished his four-game slate averaging 23.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Red Sox sign top Draft pick Jake Schaffner using 'off the wall' strategy

Less than a week after the Red Sox selected Jake Schaffner with a first-round Draft pick they knew would be viewed as “very off the wall,” the club officially signed the North Carolina Tar Heels shortstop on Friday. Per MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis, the elite contact hitter with plus-speed signed for $2 million -- well below the slot value of $4,373,900. (MLB.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones from Tar Heel 247 joins host Brit Whitmire and publisher R.L. Bynum to discuss the latest developments in UNC sports, including the hiring of athletic director Steve Newark and basketball coach Michael Malone, the Tar Heels' football season outlook, and more. (View Video)

In The End, Michael Malone Had Carolina On His Mind

Michael Malone was the first phone call that Steve Newmark made when looking for UNC's next basketball coach after the school parted ways with Hubert Davis in March. Malone was the only unemployed coach that Carolina had on its radar. But he also checked so many of UNC's boxes. "He knows everything about Carolina Basketball," said Newmark. (TarHeel247)

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