The Omaha Diaries, Day 4: Scenes from Rocco’s

Just a few steps away from Charles Schwab Field, the centerpiece of the College World Series in Omaha, sits Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina. And if the ballpark is the heart of the event, Rocco’s is the liver. The name Rocco’s might not ring a bell, but you’ve surely seen it before. Every year, it hosts a Jell-O shot contest for all eight College World Series fanbases. (Chapelboro.com)

Makayla Paige Runs Top-10 800m Time In NCAA History, 3 Other UNC All-Americans

Makayla Paige ran a top-ten time in NCAA history at the NCAA Championships, closing her illustrious career with a fourth-place finish in the fastest 800m race in history. Sydney Masciarelli earned All-America honors in her 3,000m steeplechase finals debut, while Brynn Brown and Vera Sjoberg won Second Team All-America honors in the 5,000m. (GoHeels.com)

West Virginia Baseball Ready For North Carolina In College World Series

The two schools will now meet at 7 p.m. Sunday (ESPN) with a berth to the national semifinals on the line for the winner. The loser will fall into the loser’s bracket and will be forced to win three more times for a shot at the national championship series. “I think from day one, in the fall, you kind of know how much you want to win,” WVU outfielder Armani Guzman said. (The Intelligencer)

CWS Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers - North Carolina Tar Heels

Offensively, this is a matchup between two teams that can pressure an opponent in different ways. UNC enters Sunday with a .292 average, .896 OPS, 82 home runs, 357 walks and 113 hit batters. West Virginia is 46-15 with a .307 average, .876 OPS, 130 doubles, 19 triples and 116 stolen bases. North Carolina has shown more home-run punch. (Blue Gold News)

UNC Baseball Balancing Work, Relaxation During Omaha Off Day

Coach Scott Forbes was so pleased with his team’s performance against Ole Miss that he let the players sleep in Saturday morning. But that’s not exactly newsworthy. Forbes has his players’ health and wellness down to a science, and that includes sleep. “Minimum of eight hours,” Forbes said. “But a lot of times, I want them to try and get in nine, ten hours.” (Chapelboro.com)

Carrburritos Announces Move to Former Elmo’s Diner Location in Carr Mill Mall

A Carrboro staple is making a big move after nearly 30 years in business. Carrburritos, a popular burrito restaurant, will take over the Carr Mill Mall suite previously occupied by Grata Diner. The space is famous for being the former home of Elmo’s Diner, which closed in 2020. Carrburritos has operated out of its Rosemary Street location since 1997. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC baseball set for test vs West Virginia pitcher Maxx Yehl at CWS

It didn’t take Gavin Gallaher long to move on from UNC baseball’s win against Ole Miss in the 2026 College World Series. As the Tar Heels (51-12-1) enjoyed breakfast at the Hilton Omaha on Saturday, ahead of their afternoon practice, UNC’s co-captain was already asking UNC hitting coach Jesse Wierzbicki about West Virginia pitcher Maxx Yehl. (MSN.com)

How UNC is Spending Its First Off Day in Omaha

Unlike the Regional and Super Regional rounds of the NCAA Tournament, in Omaha, there's at least one day between games. Sometimes two, or even three. After UNC beat Ole Miss 6-2 in Game 1 of the College World Series on Friday, the Tar Heels are going through their first off day in Omaha on Saturday before they face West Virginia on Sunday. (TarHeel247)

Patience helps UNC spectacularly shake struggles with runners in scoring position

In spectacular fashion in the pivotal late innings on Friday night, No. 4 North Carolina broke out of its plate struggles with runners in scoring position. The Tar Heels’ rally for a 6–2 victory over No. 23 Ole Miss has them in the winners bracket of their pod and in good position as they await a 7:09 p.m. battle with No. 9 West Virginia on Sunday (ESPN). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Early Vibe on the Basketball Tar Heels

As UNC nears completion in building its 2026-27 basketball roster, a growing vibe has surfaced about some aspects of Michael Malone's first Tar Heels squad. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the defensive potential and the "edge" this team will bring to the basketball court. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Exudes Toughness in Win vs. Ole Miss: 'Never Out of the Fight'

Friday marked the second straight game UNC won after trailing in the seventh inning or later. Carolina wasn’t intimidated by the 2-1 deficit or the stage in Omaha; the Tar Heels stared down elimination against USC in front of the largest Super Regional TV audience ever last weekend and hadn’t flinched. 24,000-plus at Charles Schwab Field? Small potatoes. (Chapelboro.com)

Gavin Gallaher gets his moment for UNC baseball at College World Series

Jake Schaffner is in his first season with UNC baseball, but the North Dakota State transfer knows what Gavin Gallaher has become known for as a Tar Heel. Just outside of the Tar Heels’ locker room at Charles Schwab Field after a 6-2 win against Ole Miss in the College World Series on Friday, Schaffner broke down Gallaher’s latest “big moment.” (USA Today)

Video: Scott Forbes, Gavin Gallaher, Tyler Howe Saturday College World Series Interviews

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, and outfielder Tyler Howe speak with the media on Saturday following the Tar Heels' 6-2 victory Friday over the Ole Miss Rebels at the College World Series in Omaha. (View Video)

On College Baseball's Biggest Stage, Two Freshmen Came Through for UNC

Ace Jason DeCaro and postseason hero Gavin Gallaher were expected to lead the Tar Heels on the sport's biggest stage. And they did exactly that in UNC's 6-2 win over Ole Miss on Friday. But while the veterans provided some of the biggest moments, freshmen Caden Glauber and Tyler Howe played critical roles in helping UNC move to the winners' bracket. (TarHeel247)

Mitch Trubisky calls joining Titans to reunite with Brian Daboll a ‘no-brainer’

Mitch Trubisky had so much fun working with Brian Daboll in Buffalo that his decision on where to go this offseason in free agency was a "no-brainer." Yes, the quarterback could stay in Buffalo backing up Josh Allen. Or, Trubisky could reunite with Daboll in his role as the Titans’ new offensive coordinator in Tennessee and help mentor quarterback Cam Ward. (Associated Press)

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