Mack Brown to Mike Elko after he left for Texas A&M: 'You lied'

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown didn’t hold back about teams negatively recruiting against him when speaking with the media on Thursday at the ACC Kickoff event. Brown mentioned current Texas A&M head coach and former Duke head coach Mike Elko in particular as someone who used to negatively recruit against him. (On3.com)

Chapel Hill Friendly Gives Local Manchester City Supporters’ Club Chance to Welcome Team to NC

While it is normal to see a bunch of light blue filling out Kenan Stadium, fans dressed in the color were cheering on a different team than the Tar Heels on Tuesday night as Manchester City took on Celtic F.C. for a soccer friendly. Despite being based thousands of miles away from North Carolina, Manchester City has a dedicated following stateside. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC running back Omarion Hampton wants to become more versatile like Christian McCaffrey

"I just want to show that I’m an all-around back, like Christian McCaffrey," UNC running back Omarion Hampton said, referring to the San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back. "I want to catch the ball more, have more receiving yards and get better at pass blocking, because I know that is what they want in the NFL. Doing that, it will expand my game.” (Associated Press)

UNC Baseball Cape Catchup: Ruts, Teammate Battles and All-Star Break

One interesting dynamic in the Cape Cod Baseball League is that college teammates can face off against each other. It's rare for pitching assignments to matchup, but when it does it is a welcome coincidence. UNC hurlers Olin Johnson and Cam Padgett have gone head to head twice this summer. Here are some of the storylines from the Cape this week. (Inside Carolina)

100 days to men's college basketball: Top stories, players, games

In approximately 100 days, the 2024-25 college basketball season will begin. But it'll look different than we've seen before. Best nonconference matchups: North Carolina at Kansas (Nov. 8): Two of the most storied programs in college basketball go head-to-head, featuring two of the best returning players: UNC's R.J. Davis and Kansas' Hunter Dickinson. (ESPN.com)

Future Tar Heels To Swim For Team Israel At Olympic Games

Months before they will represent the Tar Heels in the pool during the NCAA season, incoming freshmen Martin Kartavi and Adam Maraana will represent their home country of Israel at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. Kartavi, a sprint specialist, will compete in the 50-meter freestyle, while Maraana will race in the 100-meter backstroke. "It's life-changing." (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Summer Mailbag; Defensive Improvement Needed in 2024

Taylor Vippolis and Evan Rogers from Inside Carolina discuss some of the biggest questions ahead of UNC's 2024 football season. This episode's question revolves around the need for defensive improvement under new Tar Heels defensive coordinator Geoff Collins. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: What To Expect From UNC Football In 2024?

North Carolina WILL run the football even more this season, according to Mack Brown, who wants more balance on offense but has to figure out how much his two or three quarterbacks will play even though Conner Harrell has more experience at UNC than Max Johnson, who transferred from Texas A&M, and Jacolby Criswell, who returned from Arkansas. (Chapelboro.com)

How Has UNC Basketball Fared in the One-and-Done Era?

The one-and-done era of college basketball has been a source of frustration in many ways for the North Carolina basketball program and its fans. As a national blueblood program, UNC hasn’t recruited as many one-and-dones as other programs it competes with on a national stage. But has the product suffered on the court? Let’s take an analytical look. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women's Basketball star Alyssa Ustby has jumped feet first into NIL era

UNC basketball star Alyssa Ustby says NIL deals allow the best of all words for college athletes like herself. The All-ACC forward has stayed true to her school, about to play a fifth season at UNC. And thanks to NIL, she’s making some side profits, working on the business side of things, and tapping her creative side with her own advertisement content. (Rochester Post Bulletin)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball offers Miikka Murinen, Jasper Johnson down to 5

UNC Basketball, on Wednesday, made their sixth offer in the class of 2026, this one going to Finnish power forward Miikka Muurinen, whose mom played for UNC. Jasper Johnson has cut his list to five, plus an interesting update concerning New Zealand’s Julius Halaifonua. And Tar Heels participate in ACC Football Kickoff and the Olympics. (View Video)

Denver RB Javonte Williams looks 'real sharp' as Broncos hit practice field

Former UNC running back Javonte Williams has already caught Coach Sean Payton's attention. Following the Denver Broncos' first acclimation practice, Payton was asked which players stood out. "Javonte looked real sharp." Payton said Williams has lost some weight and looked "trim" as he approaches being two years from a 2022 season-ending injury. (Denver Broncos)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Top 100 Players

With its long history of success, trying to put North Carolina Basketball into any confines can be a tough task. Inside Carolina analytics expert Adrian Atkinson takes the spotlight on this episode of the Coast to Coast show, as Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss Atkinson's recent list of UNC's Top 100 Basketball players. (View Video)

Six Incoming Tar Heels To Play In Women's Lacrosse Senior All-America Game

Before arriving in Chapel Hill, six incoming UNC women's lacrosse freshmen are set to participate in the Senior All-America Game on Saturday in Baltimore. The soon-to-be Tar Heels who earned the sports' most prestigious honor as Senior All-Americans include Tess Calabria, Charlotte Corkins, Kate Levy, Eliza Osburn, Addison Pattillo, and Lexi Zenk. (GoHeels.com)

Max Johnson on Omarion 'The Hammer' Hampton: 'He's a baller'

Max Johnson may be new at UNC, but the former Texas A&M quarterback has at least one proven veteran in the backfield with him in Tar Heel running back Omarion Hampton. "Yeah, we call him The Hammer. He’s a baller. He can do it all. He’s an incredible back. He understands the game and I’m looking forward to seeing how much he grows this year." (On3.com)

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