Quarterback Gio Lopez, UNC football’s ‘pretty good golfer,’ impressing Tar Heel teammates

Described by North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly as a golfer who is "violent with the hips" and "hits it very hard" – evidenced by their shared experience at Topgolf during a long-drive competition – Gio Lopez comes to Chapel Hill as the favorite to be the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback in UNC’s debut season under head coach Bill Belichick. (MSN.com)

UNC Women’s Soccer Adds All-Big Ten Freshman Shaela Bradley

North Carolina Women's Soccer has added one of the top young players in the Big Ten last season in Rutgers transfer and All-Big Ten Freshman Shaela Bradley. A midfielder, Bradly was also tabbed All-North Region Fourth Team by the United Soccer coaches and the 12th-ranked freshman on the TopDrawerSoccer Postseason Top 100 Freshman list. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Jordan Sports Cards Continue to Rise in Value

In the years since the sports card boom settled down, values across the hobby have shifted in all directions. But through it all, Michael Jordan cards have continued their climb. From his 1986 Fleer rookie card to harder-to-find inserts from the 90s, interest doesn't seem to be dropping. The market has changed, but Jordan’s place in it seems as solid as ever. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: THI Podcast - Recent additions add meat to UNC's basketball schedule

North Carolina has added some intriguing opponents to its basketball schedule. So today, Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of Tar Heel Illustrated offer their takes on how the schedule has shaped up, noting the recent additions of Georgetown and Kentucky. (View Video)

Five Tar Heels To Represent The U.S. At PALA Women’s Championship

UNC Women's Lacrosse has had five Tar Heels selected to represent the United States in the Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Women's Championship this month in Auburndale, Fla. Current UNC players Sam Forrest and Chloe Humphrey will make their national team debuts alongside veterans Ally Mastroianni, Marie McCool, and Caylee Waters. (GoHeels.com)

Michael Busch flourishing, Zac Gallen struggling, others doing well in minor leagues

The three former UNC baseball players in the major leagues have had a mixed bag this season, including strong play from Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch and struggles for Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. The most impressive of the 26 Tar Heels in the minor leagues have been pitchers Cooper Criswell, Dalton Pence, and Austin Love. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Offers Qayden Samuels, Basketball Schedule, Jake Knapp, and more

Basketball recruiting heats up as Qayden Samuels receives a coveted UNC scholarship offer. Also, with the Kentucky game announced, how is the non-conference basketball schedule shaping up? Plus, Jake Knapp's National Pitcher of the Year award and the Tar Heels' impressive showing at track and field nationals. (View Video)

Physicality, fun, and freedom mark the Belichick boys' UNC defense

The Belichick era at UNC is in full swing, but it’s not just about legendary head coach Bill Belichick. He’s just one member of UNC’s football coaching staff with that last name, as sons Steve and Brian are coaching on the defensive side of the ball. Brian is the Tar Heels’ safeties coach, and Steve coaches linebackers while serving as defensive coordinator. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: The Carolina Roots of Shibumi Shades

Meet the University of North Carolina alumni who created the Shibumi Shade, a popular wind-powered beach canopy that's now a fixture on about 800 beaches globally, but has its origins in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

UNC Football Defense Preview 2025: The Belichicks Take Over the Tar Heel Defense

Okay, Belichicks. Go to work. Bill Belichick is one of football's all-time greatest defensive minds, and son Steve will handle the coordinator duties. UNC's defense was amazing at generating pressure in the backfield, and wasn’t bad on third downs, but suffered a few massive meltdowns. It’s possible the secondary will be the most settled part of the defense. (College Football News)

The 6 Best UNC Basketball Teams To Not Win A National Championship: Part 6

UNC Basketball has won the NCAA Tournament six times, but it was close to winning several more. In fact, some of the best teams in program history didn’t reach the title game or the Final Four. So, in a fun exercise, we present a six-part series noting the six best UNC basketball teams to NOT win a national championship. Today, the 2011-12 Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Daniel Bard’s remarkable MLB comeback just added a new chapter with the Mariners

Daniel Bard has one of the most impressive stories of perseverance in MLB history, and it’s continuing, as the free-agent right-hander is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners. Now nearly 40, Bard is getting what might be his final shot to finish his career on his own terms. What it is for Bard, simply, is an opportunity. (FanSided)

Makayla Paige Earns Silver In Fastest NCAA Championships 800m Race Ever

Makayla Paige (1:58.97), the women's 800m silver medalist, was part of the greatest NCAA Championships 800m race, as every finalist ran the fastest time a runner in final position has ever achieved during any NCAA Championships. Paige ran the fifth-fastest time in NCAA history, lowering her UNC record for the fourth time this season to finish second. (GoHeels.com)

Cole Anthony traded to Memphis Grizzlies in blockbuster deal

After playing his first five NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, guard Cole Anthony is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster trade. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four first-round picks, and the No. 16 pick in this year’s NBA draft are going from Orlando to Memphis in exchange for Desmond Bane. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball June Whiparound

The crew from Inside Carolina runs down a wide array of happenings around Carolina basketball. While none of these developments are necessarily headline-worthy, they are likely of interest and consequence for the coming season and good for a June discussion. (View Video)

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