UNC volleyball team looks to find first winning season since 2016

The UNC volleyball team has been struggling to find consistent playmakers since a stellar 2016 season that saw it go 29-4. The Tar Heels are looking for a fresh start after going 22-33 over the past two seasons, including a disappointing record of 8-19 last year. A lack of chemistry could be the reason UNC hasn't found a winning formula recently. (Daily Tar Heel)

Journeyman Wayne Ellington brings veteran leadership to Knicks

Wayne Ellington has learned to take little for granted in the NBA since he was a first-round pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA Draft. It began an odyssey throughout the league that has landed him in his latest stop, with the Knicks. In the first hours of free agency the Knicks secured a two-year deal with Ellington, making them his ninth team. (Newsday)

No. 2 UNC Women's Soccer Hosts Duke Sunday

The North Carolina women's soccer team will host Duke on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the new UNC Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium. The game is part of the annual Carolina Nike Classic at UNC. Sunday's match against the Blue Devils is a non-conference game and will feature a halftime ceremony honoring alumni who have led the program to 22 national championships. (GoHeels.com)

Brice Johnson brings Hoop-A-Thon to Chapel Hill

Even college basketball's great rivalry can't divide Nolan Smith and Brice Johnson from their shared passion. When Smith started his now annual Hoop-a-Thon in 2017 to raise money for Teen Cancer America, Johnson immediately sought the assist. "My mom passed away from cancer," said Johnson, 2016 First Team All-American for UNC. (WRAL Sports Fan)

Kings' Harrison Barnes makes final Team USA roster for FIBA World Cup

Team USA will feature one member of the Sacramento Kings after all in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, as the final roster was made official on Saturday. Harrison Barnes has started two of the three games during Team USA’s training trip in Australia, which included the program’s first international loss in more than a decade Friday night. (NBC Sports)

Carolina scientists discover new method for developing tracers used for medical imaging

In an advance for medical imaging, scientists from University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a method for creating radioactive tracers to better track pharmaceuticals in the body as well as image diseases, such as cancer, and other medical conditions. The researchers reported in the journal Science. (UNC.edu)

UNC Volleyball Tops Coastal Carolina in Exhibition

A balanced Tar Heel offense paved the way for UNC's 3-1 exhibition volleyball win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels won the first three sets and the Chanticleers won the fourth. Through three sets, freshman Parker Austin led UNC's offense with double-digit kills. UNC faces Minnesota in the opener at 6:30 p.m. Friday. (GoHeels.com)

UNC field hockey beats Duke in exhibition game in penalty shots

The North Carolina field hockey team won its exhibition game against Duke in penalty shots on Saturday afternoon in Durham. The game was tied at 4-4 through two overtime periods before the Tar Heels outshot the Blue Devils 3-2 in the penalty period. UNC senior midfielder Catherine Hayden scored the first goal of the game against the Blue Devils. (Daily Tar Heel)

Coby White may be goofy but he has serious expectations for his rookie season

Coby White’s hair complements his personality. His older brother, Will, called him ‘‘goofy.’’ ‘‘You’re right,’’ Coby said, gesturing to Will. ‘‘I like to laugh and I like to have fun. You can’t go through life being serious all the time.’’ White knows to dial back his daffiness when he’s on the court. And the 19-year-old has high expectations for his first NBA season. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Harrison Barnes Scores 20, but USA Basketball Falls to Australia in Exhibition

After more than a decade of dominance, Australia stunned the USA 98-94 in a tune-up exhibition game before the FIBA World Cup. It was the first loss since 2006 for the American national team in a major competition. Overshadowed in the loss was a terrific night for Harrison Barnes, who scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds, hitting 7 of 12 attempts. (Heels Maven)

Tar Heel Firsts: Mack Brown’s 1988 debut as UNC coach

On September 3, 1988, Mack Brown made his debut as UNC coach. That day the Heels were tasked with taking on #19 South Carolina in Columbia. The Gamecocks were in the sixth year of coach Joe Morrison’s tenure, and coming off just the third 8+ win season in school history. The home team was the favorite, and quickly went up 10 points in the first quarter. (Tar Heel Blog)

Three Phoenix teachers received surprise from Suns rookie Cameron Johnson

Three teachers in Phoenix got a big surprise as Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson stopped by their classroom with a school supply donation. The teachers at Edison Elementary got $2,000 each for school supplies, courtesy of the Phoenix Suns and Coca Cola. "I am so overwhelmed and just delighted. Thank you all so much!" said one of the teachers. (FOX 10 Phoenix)

Video: The Rookie & The Vet - Anthony Harris and Leaky Black

In this installment of UNC Basketball's "The Rookie & The Vet", Tar Heel do-it-all guard Leaky Black sits down for a series of questions and answers with freshman Anthony Harris, who discusses a range of topics including his recovery from knee injury, his best move, why he chose Carolina, and more. Read More...

Want to shoot hoops with Brice Johnson and Tar Heels at the Smith Center? Here's how

Only a select few have been able to take the court in the Smith Center to help UNC knock off Duke. Thanks to Brice Johnson, everyone will have an opportunity to lift the Heels to victory over the Blue Devils on Saturday morning in the Teen Cancer America Hoop-a-Thon. For $25, fans will get a t-shirt and two minutes to take the floor in the Smith Center's practice facility. (Heels Maven)

Air Jordan 3 “UNC” Slated for March Madness

Playing football at the University of North Carolina sure has its perks as back in January 2018 we saw for the first time the Air Jordan 3 UNC PE. Unveiled to the tune of Big Sean & Metro Boomin’s “Pull Up ‘n Wreck,” a video from @UNCEquipment showcased a shoe that would have Julius Peppers and Dre Bly lobbying for an extra year of eligibility. (Nice Kicks)

UNC Volleyball Signs 8-Year-Old Team Impact Athlete

On Saturday, coach Joe Sagula signed 8-year-old Kelsie Houston through Team Impact to the Tar Heel volleyball team. Kelsie was diagnosed at birth with cystic fibrosis, a chronic, progressive, and incurable disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. Through Team Impact, Kelsie will become an official member of the UNC volleyball team. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football Preseason Camp Wrap Up: Leadership, Standouts & Conditioning

"What impresses me the most is his football IQ," wide receiver Rontavius Groves said of freshman quarterback Sam Howell. "He knows where the ball needs to go. How the ball needs to get there. He puts guys in position --- the way he throws the ball, he is going to throw you open. He is athletic. He has a strong arm. His work ethic put him over the top." (Inside Carolina)

Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Sweet 16

People ask me about the best teams for the 2019-20 season. I have put together my early Sweet 16. However, injuries, transfers, and eligibility issues could change a team's outlook. 8.North Carolina: Roy Williams lost several key players, but he has one of the top diaper dandies in Cole Anthony. Expect more from Garrison Brooks and Brandon Robinson. (ESPN.com)

Audio: Mavs' Justin Jackson Discusses Summer Gains, Season Goals, And More

The Dallas Mavericks are about to count on Justin Jackson in a big way, and he's ready for the challenge. Jackson joins "The Step Back: A Mavs Podcast" to discuss why he wears No. 44, gaining muscle and transforming his body this summer, his goals for the 2019-2020 NBA season, learning from Dirk Nowitzki in a short period of time, and more. (105.3 The Fan)

UNC Field Hockey Voted ACC Pre-Season Favorite

North Carolina has been selected to repeat as the Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey champion and two Tar Heels – senior Yentl Leemans and sophomore Erin Matson – have earned Preseason All-ACC honors in a vote of the league's head coaches. The Tar Heels open the 2019 season Aug. 30 at Michigan as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. (GoHeels.com)

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