New ESPN documentary to highlight Stuart Scott’s life, legacy

The phrase “boo-yah” did not enter the lexicon without resistance. At a time when the sports broadcasting vernacular was bound by the constraints of Merriam and Webster, Stuart Scott pushed the boundaries. The catchphrase he brought to ESPN from Chicago went mainstream at the peak of SportsCenter’s cultural caché. (The Big Lead)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Pushed, Beaten by Michigan State

In classic Big Ten style, Michigan State pushed around North Carolina physically, winning 74-58 on Thanksgiving. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington, Tommy Ashley and former Tar Heel guard Dewey Burke break down UNC's loss and the issues exposed for Hubert Davis’ team against the Spartans. (View Video)

With ‘Jordan Rules’ applied to Caleb Wilson, Spartans’ physical play too much for Tar Heels

When outside shots failed No. 16 North Carolina, the Tar Heels fell out of their comfort zone, and No. 11 Michigan State pounced. With the Spartans collapsing to shut off driving lanes and the Tar Heels’ ball movement not as good, Michigan State took control. The Spartans were more physical and used a late 9-0 run for a 74-58 victory on Thursday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson, Luka Bogavac Post-Michigan State Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis joins Caleb Wilson and Luka Bogavac in speaking with the media following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday night at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. (View Video)

Box Score: Michigan State 74, North Carolina 58

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. (View Box Score)

Lucas: UNC vs. Michigan State Rapid Reactions

Frustrating second half for North Carolina as Michigan State won 74-58 in Fort Myers. UNC didn't make a field goal the final four minutes and remains without a multi-game Thanksgiving week event title since Maui in 2016. The Spartans shot a blistering 59.3 percent from the field in the second half. UNC hit 45.8 percent but forced some three-pointers. (GoHeels.com)

Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 11 Michigan State to victory over No. 16 North Carolina with 19 points

Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points and No. 11 Michigan State pulled away to beat No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 In the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday. Fears, who came in leading the nation in assists, added seven assists. Caleb Wilson led North Carolina with 18 points, Henri Veesaar had 13 and Luka Bogavac added 11, but the Tar Heels shot just 38%. (Associated Press)

North Carolina Takes First Loss, Falls To Michigan State In Fort Myers Tip-Off

The perfect start to the season is over for UNC after a six-game win streak. The Tar Heels took their first loss of the season to No. 11 Michigan State on Thursday, losing 74-58 inside Suncoast Credit Union Arena. UNC set a season low in points in the loss. UNC struggled shooting from the perimeter, making just 4-of-23 attempts from three-point range. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Faces Tough Test Against Michigan State

UNC Men's Basketball faces their toughest challenge yet: can Hubert Davis’ squad prove they’re tough enough to handle Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans on Thanksgiving Day? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson break down the high-stakes matchup. (View Video)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 83, South Dakota State 48

View the complete box score from the No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball team's 83-48 victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Thursday at the Cancun Challenge. (View Box Score)

Indya Nivar’s historic triple-double leads No. 12 UNC in rout of South Dakota State

On Thanksgiving, No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball has to be thankful for the versatility of senior guard Indya Nivar. Nivar registered the second triple-double in program history with 13 points, 12 rebounds, while tying a 40-year-old program record with 10 steals as the Tar Heels rolled to an 83–48 victory over previously undefeated South Dakota State. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Feast Week, Football 'Flip Season,' Dylan Mingo Trims List

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re enjoying some well-earned down time with friends, food, family, and Tar Heel sports. This weekend, we’ve got men’s and women’s basketball playing big games in the tropics, Football keeps flipping recruits and now heads to Raleigh for a tough night game, 5-star Dylan Mingo trimmed his list, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball Set For No. 11 Michigan State On Thanksgiving - Pregame Notes

UNC and Michigan State, a pair of nationally-ranked, 6-0 teams, play for the third year in a row, this time on Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m. in the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off. The game will be televised on FOX. The Tar Heels are 13-5 all-time against Michigan State, although the Spartans won the previous meeting, 94-91 in overtime last November in Maui. (GoHeels.com)

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Sees Big Challenge In Facing Tar Heels

Tom Izzo and North Carolina are no strangers on the basketball court, and it happens again Thursday in the ninth different venue this century. UNC won eight of those games, including in the 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2024 NCAA Tournaments. The Spartans won a year ago in Maui, but the Tar Heels are quite different from the team Izzo faced last season. (TarHeel247)

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball Opens Cancun Challenge With Thanksgiving Hoops vs. South Dakota State

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball faces South Dakota State on Thursday in its first of three games in the Cancun Challenge. The Tar Heels are 10-2 in multi-team event games under Courtney Banghart, taking on the Jackrabbits at 11 a.m. ET on FloHoops. The reigning Summit League champions are 5-0, coming off a 72-63 victory over Gonzaga. (GoHeels.com)

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