No. 4 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Rolls Over No. 18 James Madison, 14-2, To Open Season
The long-awaited return of several key players and the start of a highly-anticipated season lived up to the hype for No. 4 North Carolina women's lacrosse, which posted a decisive 14-2 victory over No. 18 James Madison on Friday night at Dorrance Field (
Highlights). Ashley Humphrey had a game-high five points behind three goals and two assists. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball General Manager Discussion
Jones Angell of the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas from GoHeels.com discuss the news announced by
Hubert Davis on his radio show this week that the North Carolina men's basketball program will be hiring a General Manager as well as some additional basketball staff members.
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UNC's Hampton Roberts Fires Record 11-Under Par 61 To Take Lead in Hawaii
UNC sophomore Hampton Roberts made 10 birdies in his final 13 holes Friday in the second round of the Amer Ari Invitational at the North Course at the Mauna Lani Resort in Hawaii. The Cary, N.C., native made 12 birdies and only one bogey in tying UNC's all-time 18-hole record (61) and set a new mark for the lowest score to par ever by a Tar Heel (-11). (
GoHeels.com)
The shared roster flaw behind disappointing seasons for tourney mainstays UNC, Indiana, Cincinnati
Point guard and center are arguably the two most important positions in the game of basketball. Sputtering North Carolina, whose NCAA Tournament hopes are already on life-support, has garnered just 19 combined 3-pointers from starting point guard
Elliot Cadeau and its big-man platoon of
Jalen Washington and
Ven-Allen Lubin. (
CBS Sports)
UNC System Limits UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees’ Authority Over Athletics
The head of the UNC System told UNC-Chapel Hill trustees last month to stay in their lane and out of negotiations around Tar Heel athletics. "Instances continue where members of the board appear to act independently of their campus’ administration in matters squarely within the responsibility of the chancellor," UNC System President Peter Hans wrote. (
The Assembly)
Cam Johnson to compete in NBA 3-point contest
The Brooklyn Nets’
Cameron Johnson, on pace for career-highs in several categories, will be one of eight players in the 3-Point Contest on NBA All-Star weekend. The former Carolina Basketball star scored 17 points and three 3-pointers in Brooklyn’s 119-112 Wednesday loss to Washington in his return after missing six games with a right ankle sprain. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
James Taylor Charts Three New Albums Simultaneously
James Taylor enjoyed a hugely successful run on music charts throughout the '70s, and in some places, he retains a huge following. The singer-songwriter doesn’t churn out albums and singles like he used to, but in the right moment, some of his older collections can become hits once more. This week was a big one for Taylor on the U.K. charts. (
Forbes)
Video: Justin Jackson - Former Players Perspectives On The State Of UNC Basketball
Former ACC Player of the Year and 2017 national champion
Justin Jackson addresses the criticisms that former North Carolina basketball players have raised against the current team, balancing that with keeping the Tar Heels' coaching staff accountable as well.
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Chansky’s Notebook: Talk is Cheap
Bill Belichick and his staff over the years were known as savvy evaluators to the point where players like Julian Edelman, a small college star quarterback, turned into a world championship slot receiver. There are some of those in the Carolina class of 2025 that will likely end up playing any possible position that best fits their athletic abilities and intelligence. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Desperation time as UNC Basketball hosts Pitt on Saturday
Can the UNC men's basketball team bounce back against Pitt? With a recent loss to the Panthers still fresh, the Tar Heels are gearing up for a rematch on Saturday. Isaac Schade and guest Coach Bill Robinson focus on the Carolina's defensive adjustments and offensive consistency.
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Preseason All-American Peter Thomann To Miss 2025 UNC Men's Lacrosse Season
UNC Men's Lacrosse sophomore defenseman Peter Thomann will medically redshirt the 2025 season. The Merrick, N.Y. native will miss the upcoming season, after suffering a lower-body injury during the preseason. Named a Preseason All-ACC and USA Lacrosse Preseason All-America honoree, Thomann started all 14 games as a freshman last season. (
GoHeels.com)
US national team veteran Crystal Dunn joins Paris Saint-Germain
U.S. national team veteran
Crystal Dunn has signed with Paris Saint-Germain through the 2027 season. The move comes less than a week after Dunn parted ways with Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 32-year-old Dunn was signed as a free agent by Gotham FC in 2023. She played one season with the club, appearing in 23 matches. (
Associated Press)
Carolina Insider Podcast: Basketball Updates; Football Signing Day; Alyssa Ustby, Ethan Strand Join
UNC Basketball hits the regular-season home stretch amid talk of potential staff additions (5:56). UNC Football signed 19 new players on Signing Day (34:48). Ethan Strand, who just ran the fastest mile in NCAA history, joins (39:20). And
Alyssa Ustby discusses UNC Women's Basketball's terrific season (55:06).
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Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Marissa White On Women's Lacrosse Tewaaraton Award Watch List
North Carolina women's lacrosse standouts Brooklyn Walker-Welch and Marissa White have been named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List. The Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female college lacrosse players in the United States. The Tar Heels begin their 2025 season on Friday, Feb. 7, at Dorrance Field against James Madison. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Creating General Manager Position
This week,
Hubert Davis confirmed on his
weekly radio show that staff addition(s) are coming, and he mentioned the specific need for a General Manager. The Inside Carolina crew discusses what the role may look like, what it means for the program, and why this is a major waypoint in UNC Basketball history.
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