Michael Busch Swings Smarter, Not Harder

What do you think Michael Busch could do to improve his performance in 2025? My immediate answer: Swing faster and hit more homers. Hey, check it out! Busch has already hit 18 homers this year in just over half a season. He’s on pace to shatter his performance last season in pretty much every statistic. He’s hitting .297/.382/.562 with a 165 wRC+. (FanGraphs.com)

Excellence Unveiled: Karsen Kitchen

In the sixth installment of Excellence Unveiled, listen to Karsen Kitchen, class of 2025, discuss her 20-minute journey aboard a Blue Origin rocket and her organization Orbitelle, which hopes to help and support more women finding careers in the space industry. "Last August, I had the chance of becoming the youngest woman to go to space." (Chapelboro.com)

Alyssa Ustby, Carlie Littlefield put unbeaten Seattle 3 wins away from 3×3 title in Romania

It’s on to the quarterfinals for Alyssa Ustby, Carlie Littlefield, and the Seattle 3XBA team at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series in Bucharest, Romania. Led by those two former UNC Women's Basketball standouts, Seattle cruised through Pool D Saturday with dominant wins, 21-8 over Benin and 21-11 over the Philippines, to improve to 4-0 in the tournament. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Roy Williams, Former UNC Basketball Stars Gather During NBA Summer League

From Jerry Stackhouse, who played in Chapel Hill from 1993-95, to R.J. Davis, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on an Exhibit 10 contract, the UNC Basketball family is strong. Armando Bacot, Brandon Robinson, Garrison Brooks, Theo Pinson, Cormac Ryan, and General Manager Jim Tanner also reunited in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. (Sports Illustrated)

Rinky Hijikata Falls In Wimbledon Doubles Final

Fifth-seeded Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool ended former Tar Heel standout Rinky Hijikata's doubles run at Wimbledon when the British duo beat Hijikata and David Pel, 6-2, 7-6 (3), on Centre Court on Saturday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Hijikata and Pel saw their Cinderella run from alternate entry to the Wimbledon final come to an end. (GoHeels.com)

It's the summer of Drake Maye

Drake Maye is having quite the offseason. The former UNC quarterback got hitched on June 21 and has since been enjoying his time away from the gridiron. First, Maye and his wife Ann decided to enjoy the first few days of their union in the Caribbean. The happy couple shared photos of them together on the beach, in the water and lounging on a boat. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: THI Podcast - Why TCU is a tough opener for UNC Football?

North Carolina kicks off its 2025 football schedule on Labor Day weekend against visiting TCU in prime time on ESPN. The Tar Heels have been maligned for their "weak" schedule, but Andre Jones of THI explains that the Horned Frogs will be a tough out and are not to be taken lightly. (View Video)

Armando Bacot Scores 14 In NBA Summer League

Caleb Love put on a show in his NBA Summer League debut, and Armando Bacot had his best performance in three games in Las Vegas ahead of playing each other Saturday. Bacot, in his third game after playing in two of Memphis’ three games in Salt Lake City, logged 14 points and a team-high six rebounds in the Grizzlies’ 92-78 loss to the Boston Celtics. (Tar Heel Tribune)

What Happened: Did UCLA Prevent a Dominant Era for UNC Basketball?

UNC returned to the Final Four in 1972 for the fourth time in six years, further shaping North Carolina under Dean Smith as an elite program. But UNC was hardly the dominant team in college basketball. That distinction belonged to UCLA, which won six of its seven straight national championships as part of a never-to-be-duplicated reign of 10 titles in 12 years. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Growing Pains

Vance Honeycutt is still chasing bad pitches. North Carolina’s baseball superstar of 2024 signed a $4 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, and he is struggling with the few negatives he had as an All-American. The biggest problem that we watched as a long ball hitter was his habit of swinging at bad pitches and, consequently, striking out a lot. (Chapelboro.com)

Cubs' Michael Busch returns to home state of Minnesota to play against Twins

There's just something about the 2016 class of Minnesota high school baseball players and making it to the Major Leagues. Former Simley Spartan Michael Busch is at the top of that list. This week, the reigning NL player of the week is back home. "It's just been really cool. Kinda like a little reminder of how I grew up," said Busch. (CBS News)

Jawad Williams returns home to Cleveland as Cavaliers' assistant coach

Former North Carolina forward Jawad Williams has plenty of memories of his youth in Cleveland. His fondness for the city was fostered further when he returned as a young adult to play professional basketball. Now, he's ready to make more Cleveland memories after returning to help coach his hometown team. Williams grew up on Cleveland's East Side. (Cleveland.com)

Alyssa Ustby stars as 3-on-3 team advances in Romanian tournament

Wearing No. 23, Alyssa Ustby and fellow Tar Heel Carlie Littlefield led Seattle 3XBA to a pair of blowout victories Friday at the FIBA 3-on-3 Bucharest 2025 tournament. In the second victory, 21-8 over host Kazakhstan, Ustby put on a Jordanesque performance, scoring 11 of Seattle’s points after her team won its Group B opener 21-5 over Bucharest. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC's Tight Ends

Last season, North Carolina's tight end position was deep, versatile, and proven. In 2025, it's quite the opposite, with lightly used Jake Johnson joined by transfers Jordan Owens, Conner Cox, and Shamar Easter. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss UNC's tight ends and what to expect when the season opens. (View Video)

Former UNC All-American Rinky Hijikata Aiming For Wimbledon Doubles Title Saturday

Former UNC Tennis All-America Rinky Hijikata will vie for his second Grand Slam championship on Saturday when he and partner David Pel will play in the Wimbledon men's doubles final at 8 a.m. ET on ESPN. Hijikata and Pel beat the world's top-ranked team, Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9), in Thursday's epic semifinal. (GoHeels.com)

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