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Caleb Wilson Named ACC Men's Basketball Rookie Of The Week

North Carolina forward was named ACC Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week on Monday. Wilson averaged 20.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks in wins over ETSU and Ohio State. They were his third and fourth consecutive 20-point games. Wilson scored 16 of his game-high 20 points against OSU in the second half. (GoHeels.com)

Bobby Petrino Would Bring Brilliance, Baggage To UNC

Bobby Petrino, the man whose name evokes both offensive brilliance and controversy, is reportedly set to become UNC's next offensive coordinator under Coach . The news, first reported by On3’s Pete Nakos, comes with a jolt of intrigue for Tar Heels fans. A Carolina program that has made many off-the-field headlines, is creating even more. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Winning in Different Ways

UNC Basketball beat ETSU at home and gutted out a close one against Ohio State in Atlanta. 's return makes the Tar Heels' change in rotation and minute distribution a development to watch. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, Joey Powell dive into two distinctively different wins for North Carolina. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Is UNC Basketball's Swiss Army Knife

is UNC Basketball's glue guy, a 6-foot-10 Swiss army knife. Stevenson’s numbers may not show it, but his versatility makes him invaluable. He can play any position from small forward to center and defend big men as well as guards. He doesn’t care if he’s starting or coming off the bench or whether he’s playing at the three, four, or five. (USA Today)

UNC Quarterback Bryce Baker To Enter Transfer Portal

North Carolina quarterback plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Baker was a freshman at UNC this past season and didn’t see any action for the Tar Heels. Baker was a backup for starting QB . Baker played high school football at East Forsyth (NC), where he was a 4-star recruit and the No. 87 overall player in the 2025 class. (On3.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Bobby Petrino Set to be New UNC Offensive Coordinator

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina react to the news that Bobby Petrino is set to become UNC's new offensive coordinator. After Freddie Kitchens was relieved of his duties, makes the move to Petrino, widely considered one of the best offensive minds in football. (View Video)

UNC Football finalizing deal to hire Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator

Bobby Petrino has agreed to become the next offensive coordinator at North Carolina under coach , sources report. The move comes after the Tar Heels fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens earlier this month after one season. Belichick and Petrino do not have direct ties, but Petrino has ties to the current UNC Football coaching staff. (On3.com)

Seth Trimble Leaned on the Past to get to the Present

The 41 days it took for to go from breaking a bone in his left arm in a freak weight-lifting accident to playing a huge role in North Carolina beating Ohio State required patience, trust, and minimizing stress as best as he could. Aiding the 6-foot-3 senior guard's return after surgery on November 10 was that he'd been through this before. (TarHeel247)

How Tony Bradley became part owner of a Palm Beach pickleball team

found himself not only playing pickleball but watching professional pickleball games on TV. He also connected with , who had an interest in pickleball. That's how he became a partial owner of the Palm Beach Royals, an expansion team that will join Major League Pickleball, the premier U.S. pickleball league, in 2026 (MSN.com)

Video: Cam Johnson Mic'd Up At The Boys & Girls Club

Inside the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday, Denver Nuggets wing dribbled up holiday cheer, trading jump shots for cookie decorating, candle making, and one-on-one time with Denver area kids who don't often get to see their heroes up close. (View Video)

Rasheed Wallace inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Pistons NBA champion was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating his impactful career. “It’s awesome. It’s a privilege,” Wallace said. “I’m glad and thankful to be here. This is a very special moment to go with a special city.” Wallace credited his attitude and playing style for connecting with Detroit’s blue-collar spirit. (Click On Detroit)

Tar Heels in NFL: More history for Drake Maye; Omarion Hampton outduels Javonte Williams

On a day when outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back , made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally past the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth. Baltimore’s Tez Walker got a sack and forced a fumble playing on special teams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

How Seth Trimble’s return sparked UNC basketball in its win over Ohio State

Senior guard returned to action without missing a beat, immediately restoring elements North Carolina couldn’t replicate during his nine-game absence after breaking a bone in his left forearm. Trimble said he was deliberate in his recovery process, wanting to “really make sure” he was fully ready before returning. Well, mission accomplished. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Basketball's Increased Flexibility Paid off at Crunch Time

's reinsertion into the UNC Basketball lineup makes the Tar Heels deeper and more versatile and allows much more flexibility. "One-hundred percent. Having Seth back...and even have a bigger lineup, is something that we haven't had since he's been gone. Just the versatility of lineups put ourselves in a position to win." (TarHeel247)

Christmas 1970: James Taylor and Joni Mitchell in Chapel Hill

On Christmas Eve 1970 I had just turned twenty-one and was managing the Record and Tape Center at 456 West Franklin Street. As I was about to leave at 10:15 there was a knock on the door from two bundled up people. As I opened the door I saw James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, who were at the time the two most popular singer-songwriters in America. (Hippie Tipi)
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December 26, 1981
James Worthy (26), Sam Perkins (21) and Michael Jordan (19) combine for 66 points as No. 1 UNC beats No. 2 Kentucky, 82-69, in the N.J. Meadowlands. It’s the first and only time the two schools that rank 1-2 in all-time victories will play as the top two ranked teams in the AP poll.
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