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UNC Men's Lacrosse Trio Named To Preseason All-ACC Team

The North Carolina Men's Lacrosse trio of Owen Duffy, Dominic Pietramala, and Brady Wambach were named to the 2026 Preseason All-ACC Men's Lacrosse Team on Tuesday. Duffy ranked second on the Tar Heels with 34 goals a season ago, leading the Tar Heels with 27 assists and 61 points. Pietramala led Carolina and the ACC last season with 48 goals. (GoHeels.com)

What’s improved and what hasn’t for UNC Basketball after statement week

UNC Basketball is coming off a huge week that saw it defeat Notre Dame convincingly and a Virginia team that is one of the best in the country. While Carolina is 16-4 and 4-4 in the ACC standings, a lot of questions have been answered. However, there are still questions remaining. Let’s look at what has improved for the Tar Heels and what still needs work. (USA Today)

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady launching ‘Cousins’ podcast

and Tracy McGrady are launching a weekly podcast. The NBA Hall of Famers and real-life cousins will premiere Cousins on Jan. 28 through AMP Sports’ podcast network. The show will cover current NBA games, stories from their playing careers, and feature guests from sports and culture. Episodes drop weekly on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. (Awful Announcing)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's 2026 Football Schedule Tougher, But Provides Opportunities

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the 2026 UNC Football schedule released Monday, the daunting test beginning with TCU in Ireland, two early open dates, and nine game in nine weeks to end the season with the toughest run for Tar Heel Football since 2010. (View Video)

Tar Heels Sweep ACC Women's Tennis Weekly Honors

The ACC announced women's tennis weekly awards Tuesday. was named Player of the Week, and doubles pair Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton were named Doubles Team of the Week. This marks the first weekly award for both this season. Brantmeier is ranked no. 1 in singles after winning the NCAA Singles National Championship. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson Seizing Each Chance To Prove Doubters Wrong, Motivate Himself

had a message for Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry in the handshake line Wednesday night: Thank you. In the summer of 2024, Shrewsberry was an assistant coach on the USA Basketball U18 AmeriCup team that ultimately cut Wilson. On Wednesday, Shrewsberry watched up close what he missed out on, as Wilson tallied 22 points. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Seth Trimble on UNC’s Grit, Leadership, and the Virginia Comeback

North Carolina guard joins ACC Insider to discuss UNC’s comeback win at Virginia, leadership inside the Tar Heels' locker room, what the victory revealed about the team’s identity, defensive toughness, and the growth of teammates like and . (View Video)

Sources: Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. In voting this month, Belichick fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility. "Six Super Bowls isn't enough?" Belichick asked, referring to the championships he won as coach of the Patriots. (ESPN)

UNC students sled, ski and play in the snow: 'The vibe is joyous out here'

In true North Carolina snow day fashion, the streets of Chapel Hill were alive with groups of people sledding on cardboard slabs, attempting to make snowballs with clumps of ice and begrudgingly getting full-priced blue cups at He’s Not Here — which remained open throughout the storm. As the day went on, temperatures remained under freezing. (Daily Tar Heel)

Tar Heels Have Found Something After Halftime Lately

Ever since North Carolina got its formal wake-up call at halftime of its loss at California, the Tar Heels have decidedly outperformed its opponents after the intermission. And at no time was it more impressive than UNC's second half in its 85-80 victory over Virginia on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena. said that "Pride" is the key ingredient. (TarHeel247)

Indya Nivar Named To Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Watchlist

Elevating her game and establishing herself as a defensive force, 's efforts have been recognized as the North Carolina guard has been named to the 2026 Naismith Women's College Defensive Player of the Year Watch List. Nivar is one of 25 nationally and one of five from the ACC to be named as a finalist for this season's prestigious award. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Top 5 Regular-Season Wins Under Hubert Davis

How does UNC Basketball's road upset of Virginia stack up? Isaac Schade ranks the top five regular-season wins of the era, spotlighting iconic matchups like the Coach K farewell upset at Duke and statement victories against Kansas and Tennessee. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Sophomore Slippage

The strength of schedule has not come out, but the 2026 UNC Football schedule is certain to be in the top 20. The opening game is once again TCU, which will be favored in Dublin on Aug. 29. This season, the Tar Heels trade their other three non-conference opponents for East Tennessee, Notre Dame, and UConn. They combined to go 27-10 last season. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Scouting UNC Football's Transfer Portal Class - Washington, Thurman, Jackson, McRoy, Willie

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at tight ends Jordan Washington and Jelani Thurman, running back Kaleb Jackson, offensive lineman Shaq McRoy, defensive back Ade Willie, and what these transfer portal signees will bring to UNC Football in 2026. (View Video)

UNC Basketball finally finds scoring help as role players emerge in ACC play

One of the biggest things UNC Basketball has struggled with is finding players other than , , and who can consistently contribute offensively. Finding another player to step up has been an issue. But that seems to have been resolved, at least for now. Here are three role players who have stepped up as of late. (USA Today)
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