Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 6 Overreactions After UNC Basketball Preseason Exhibition

UNC Basketball showcased surprising depth in an 18-point win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson turning heads. Despite quiet nights from Matt Able and Terrence Brown, Carolina delivered scoring from unexpected sources and dominated the glass, sparking conversation about just how far this Tar Heels squad can go. (View Video)

Quiet off the basketball court, Maxi Adams unleashes fury on court

Maximo Adams likes to start game days in a quiet place. With headphones on, calming music and a little meditation, the North Carolina freshman tries to clear his mind before stepping into the noisy arena. "Before the game, very calm," Adams said. "You gotta lock in. You gotta be very focused." That calmness doesn’t last long once he gets on the court. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC TE Shamar Easter Discusses the Big Play, His Role, and More

In a 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, Shamar Easter's one catch was the difference, as the junior tight end took it 75 yards to the house and gave the Tar Heels a lead they would not relinquish. "We already knew the play was going to hit, because at practice, we get the ball to who needs to get the ball. When we called the play, I was like, 'Yeah, it's gonna hit.'" (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels need to run the football vs. Duke, slow Nate Sheppard

UNC Football faces two challenges Saturday against Duke: contain one of the nation’s most productive playmakers and find a way to get its running game going against the Blue Devils’ stout defense. Duke’s Nate Sheppard has been difficult for every opponent to stop, while Duke ranks tenth nationally in run defense. The Tar Heels must solve both problems. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Weekly UNC Football Referendum

The ability for this UNC Football team to go to Duke and win, to host Syracuse and win, so that you’re 5-2 going into Miami, then that starts to convert some fans who said 6-6 is not good enough. That’s important because you’re convincing larger portions of the fan base to come back in. That’s important for support in general, but also the financial aspect. (Inside Carolina)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - 'A Tsunami of Scoring and Defense'

Bobby Bowden’s Seminoles had thwarted UNC at every turn in its attempt to break into the upper echelon of college football. Then came one afternoon in 2001. With the nation reeling from the September 11 attacks, UNC gave fans something to smile about in a stunning blowout of the No. 5 Noles. Chapelboro’s Kenny Dike remembers his experience. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC among 10 key men's college basketball non-conference matchups to watch in November

Georgia at North Carolina: The first true test of the Michael Malone era at UNC comes in the form of Mike White's sneaky good Bulldogs. The Tar Heels hope to make a statement that things are different, a welcome development after losing to Duke (regular-season finale), Clemson (ACC tournament), and VCU (NCAA tournament) to end the 2025-26 season. (ESPN)

Bill Belichick, UNC Football visit Duke with hopes of reclaiming Victory Bell

North Carolina (3-2, 1-1 ACC standings) will try to avoid a third straight loss against Duke in the annual "Battle for the Victory Bell" on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2. The last four games in the rivalry have been decided by one possession. (MSN.com)

No Doubt About it, Isaiah Denis' Performance was Personal

Hampered by a pinky injury that slowed his development and assimilation with the team last season, Isaiah Denis was healthy weeks into the season, but his opportunity never came. That's what made Friday so special for Charlotte native. He got his chance and produced, recording 14 points and 6 rebounds in UNC's 88-70 exhibition victory over USC. (TarHeel247)

Freshman Maximo Adams Injecting High Intensity, Effort into UNC Basketball Lineup

North Carolina got off to a sluggish start in Friday night's exhibition opener in Greensboro. Three minutes into Michael Malone’s debut at the helm, the Tar Heels found themselves trailing USC 10-3, prompting the first-year head coach to turn to his bench and send Maximo Adams to the scorer’s table. It was his energy and hustle that stood out most. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick says there’s more ownership, engagement from players this season

A year ago, Bill Belichick was still trying to get the UNC Football program moving. With Duke ahead Saturday, he said this season’s team is more engaged, and he sees the difference in the meeting room, at practice, and in the way his players approach the work. "It’s definitely better than it was last year," he said of video sessions with this group. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Christo Kelly, Shamar Easter, Greg Smith Monday Pre-Duke Press Conferences

North Carolina center Christo Kelly, tight end Shamar Easter, and defensive back Greg Smith speak with the media on Monday to discuss the Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, look ahead to Saturday's matchup against Duke in Durham, and more. (View Video)

UNC Softball: Meet the Transfers - Ariel Redmond

Ariel Redmond arrives at UNC after spending two seasons at Houston, where she developed into a consistent presence in the Cougars' lineup while gaining experience at all three outfield positions. As a sophomore, Redmond started all 51 games for the Cougars and finished with a .293 batting average, nine home runs, 20 RBI, and 36 runs scored. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, Cade Bennerman Monday Interviews

North Carolina Basketball freshman Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, and Cade Bennerman spoke with the media on Monday following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Video)

Takeaways on UNC's new roster in Michael Malone's preseason debut vs. USC

While North Carolina waits for an eligibility ruling on fifth-year senior Cameron Fens, it was freshman Maximo Adams who provided the most excitement for Tar Heels fans. Adams was UNC's first substitute, and in a 90-second span he grabbed a big offensive rebound, connected on a three, and then made a physical defensive stop on the other end. (CBS Sports)

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