Former UNC track star Ethan Strand wins in his professional race debut

Former UNC track and field star Ethan Strand made his professional debut on Saturday, competing in the International Mile race in the 2025 Prefontaine Classic. The result was about what anyone who’s followed Strand at UNC expected. Strand won the race with a time of 3:48.86. His time was a personal best for an outdoor mile. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Overhaul Complete

Coach Bill Robinson breaks down the Tar Heels' offseason moves, highlighting Luka Bogavac's potential as the "biggest missing piece" and Henri Veesaar's unique skill set. The discussion covers UNC's significantly improved size, from Jonathan Powell's 6'6" frame to Caleb Wilson's 6'9" presence. (View Video)

Who are UNC's Basketball's Backup Big Men in 2025-26?

North Carolina ideally will have four players for the 4 and 5 spots. Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson are locked in. As long as Luka Bogavac makes it to campus, UNC should keep Jarin Stevenson in the 4 spot instead of the 3. Zayden High could be more comfortable in that backup center position. Stevenson is more comfortable in that backup 4 spot. (Inside Carolina)

11 Tar Heels playing in Summer League games in Las Vegas — when and how to watch

There were good NBA Summer League moments from the Grizzlies’ Armando Bacot, Spurs’ Harrison Ingram, and Lakers’ R.J. Davis. Others playing will be Leaky Black (Washington Wizards), Garrison Brooks and Dawson Garcia (Detroit Pistons), Caleb Love and Justin McKoy (Portland Trail Blazers); and Pete Nance and Cormac Ryan (Milwaukee Bucks). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Former UNC Women's Basketball Standouts Team Up For Seattle 3XBA

As women's 3x3 basketball takes rise globally, former Tar Heel standouts Carlie Littlefield and Alyssa Ustby are in on the action, joining the Seattle 3XBA Team for the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series in Bucharest, Romania this weekend. 3XBA launched in 2024 to provide opportunities on the women's FIBA 3x3 Tour as the game of 3x3 grows at a rapid rate. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick, Four Tar Heels Set For ACC Kickoff July 24

UNC Football coach Bill Belichick, receiver Jordan Shipp, defensive backs Thaddeus Dixon and Will Hardy, along with quarterback Gio Lopez will preview the 2025 football season at ACC Kickoff July 24 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Belichick and the four players will meet with media and television broadcast partners throughout the day Thursday. (GoHeels.com)

UNC men’s lacrosse finds inspiration in 9-year-old teammate

UNC Men's Lacrosse has an extra teammate cheering them on from the sidelines — 9-year-old Noah Clifton. Noah was born with a gap between his trachea and esophagus and other anomalies. Noah can’t go to school or play sports, but his parents wanted him involved in something. A friend whose son was in Team IMPACT told them about the program. (UNC.edu)

Brooklyn Nets Announce Signing Of Drake Powell

The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Drake Powell, the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, to a multi-year contract. Powell (6'5, 200) spent one season at North Carolina, appearing in 40 games (27 starts). The 19-year-old earned UNC's Defensive Player of the Year award and helped lead the Tar Heels to the NCAA Tournament. (Brooklyn Nets)

Where Bill Belichick ranks among 136 college football coaches for 2025 season

18. Bill Belichick, UNC: We're splitting the difference because we're intrigued to see how Belichick makes the Xs and Os adjustments on the field for the Tar Heels. Mack Brown was No. 21 on this list last season. Will offseason headlines spill into the season? This feels like the right spot for Belichick – one spot ahead of the elder statesman of FBS coaches. (Sporting News)

Video: THI Podcast - Is This Seth Trimble's Team?

Is this now Seth Trimble's team? Entering the 2025-26 UNC Basketball season, Trimble has clearly established himself as the Tar Heels' veteran leader. Andrew Jones of THI discusses Trimble's role this season, his leadership similarities to former Carolina standout and 2005 national champion David Noel, and more. (View Video)

Breaking Down UNC's Running Backs

The Alpha: "For me, it's Davion Gause. He's the returnee. He had 67 carries last year behind Omarion Hampton, with 4.8 yards per carry, 3.57 yards per per carry after contact, which is healthy. He was overall above average as a freshman running back, and really handled himself well, broke a lot of tackles -- 13 missed tackles forced on 67 carries." (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - Catching up with UNC Football Great Greg Ellis

UNC Football fans remember Greg Ellis as an anchor of elite Tar Heel defenses in the 1990s. Ellis went on to a standout 12-year career in the NFL and joined Inside Carolina's Joey Powell to discuss being successful in the League, molding young minds, and how he's helping combat the social stigma around mental health issues. (View Video)

Tre Boston Foundation holds annual football camp

Tre Boston is one of the greatest football players ever to play at North Fort Myers High School, starring at UNC before a seven-year career in the NFL. When his playing days were over, He didn’t forget where he came from. Instead, he has given back to those who are not as fortunate as him. Boston does this through his Beyond Belief Foundation. (Pine Island Eagle)

Coker Arboretum provides tranquility, history

At the intersection of East Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Street lies the Coker Arboretum, a lush green escape from the rest of UNC’s bustling campus. This five-acre patch of land is maintained by the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The garden features a variety of plants native to regions such as the United States, Europe, China and Japan. (Daily Tar Heel)

Lawrence Taylor named best No. 2 NFL Draft pick ever

At UNC, Lawrence Taylor was a Unanimous All-American in 1980. As a pro, he won two Super Bowls and accumulated 142 sacks in 13 seasons. He was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a 10x NFL All-Pro and a member of the NFL's 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time teams. Taylor was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. (Keeping It Heel)

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