UNC's Parker Wolfe Breaks 47-Year-Old Penn Relays 5,000m Record

Parker Wolfe (13:31.09) made a statement in his outdoor season debut on Thursday as he set the Penn Relays meet record in the men's 5,000m. North Carolina swept the podium as Ethan Strand 13:31.13, third all-time) and Colton Sands (13:31.62, fifth All-Time) both moved up the Carolina record book. All three went under the 47-year-old meet record. (GoHeels.com)

Omarion Hampton Drafted by the Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft

For the second consecutive year, the University of North Carolina has produced a first round draft pick, as running back Omarion Hampton was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 22nd pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. During his junior campaign in 2024, Hampton rushed for a career-high 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns on 281 attempts. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Why Omarion Hampton is Fired Up To Join the Los Angeles Chargers

Omarion Hampton could hardly put into words the feeling on Thursday night. But the North Carolina product couldn't be more excited to make the cross-country move to the West Coast. "It just feels unreal right now, just thinking about everything," Hampton said. "I'm just really excited." He later added: "You can't get better than L.A." (Los Angeles Chargers)

Omarion Hampton Selected by Los Angeles Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft

Running back Omarion Hampton's decision to remain on board at North Carolina last offseason rewarded the Tar Heels with another All-America season of monster production, all at a significant bargain in this age of NIL. And on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers made him a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 22 overall selection. (Inside Carolina)

Former UNC Basketball Assistant Coach Steve Robinson Retires After 42 Seasons

Former UNC men's basketball assistant coach Steve Robinson has announced his retirement following 42 years as a coach. In his career, Robinson advanced to the NCAA Tournament 31 times, won three national titles, made it to the Final Four eight times, won 18 conference regular-season titles, and eight conference tournament championships. (Arizona Wildcats)

UNC Women’s Soccer Adds Top JUCO Goalie Emilie Maihs For 2025

UNC Women's Soccer has added one of the top junior college goalkeepers Emilie Maihs for the 2025 season. Maihs, who played her freshman season at Otero College in Colorado, has three seasons of eligibility remaining. A native of Bevergern, Germany, Maihs began her soccer journey playing with the boys of her hometown club, FC Stella Bevergern. (GoHeels.com)

Diving Into UNC's History with First Round NFL Picks

Here’s a look at North Carolina’s first-round NFL Draft picks, which dates back to 1965: Nine of the Tar Heels' first-round picks have gone on to become Pro Bowl selections. Four first-round picks out of UNC became Super Bowl Champions (Lawrence Taylor, Harris Barton, Hakeem Nicks, Sylvester Williams). They have combined for seven Super Bowls. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Reese Brantmeier Named ACC Women's Tennis POY, Six Tar Heels Earn All-ACC Honors

Led by ACC Player of the Year Reese Brantmeier, six UNC Women's Tennis players were named to the 2024-25 All-ACC teams. Tatum Evans and Theadora Rabman earned second-team honors in singles. Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton earned first-team All-ACC honors in doubles, while Carson Tanguilig and Susanna Maltby made doubles third team. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football 2025 NFL Draft Overview

The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday evening in Green Bay, Wis. with the first 32 picks. Rounds two and three take place Friday, with the draft concluding on Saturday afternoon with rounds 4-7. North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton is trending in the first round in recent mock drafts, appearing as high as No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Chansky’s Notebook: Rolling the Dice

Drake Powell has yet to prove he is an NBA keeper. Like some UNC players who tinkered with the NBA Draft in recent years, Powell is far from a sure thing as a pro. Does he have the size, athletic ability, and potential? Sure. He also has the potential to be another Harrison Ingram, who entered the draft, stayed in and was picked in the second round. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: UNC DB Alijah Huzzie 2025 Pre-NFL Draft Tape

Former UNC defensive back and NFL Draft hopeful Alijah Huzzie proved to be a big play waiting to happen as he patrolled the defensive backfield and returned punts for the Tar Heels. Huzzie finished his career at Carolina with 3 picks and allowed only 22 catches on 48 targets during the 2024 season. (View Video)

Omarion Hampton Leads UNC’s 2025 NFL Draft Prospects

Last April, when UNC quarterback Drake Maye became the No. 3 overall selection in the NFL Draft, the American television audience consisted of more than 12 million people. This year, two-time All-American UNC running back Omarion Hampton will experience a similarly bright spotlight when he hears his name called, possibly as another first-round pick. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Football 2025 NFL Draft Projections

The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, running from April 24-26. As 257 players will hear their name called, signaling their entrance into the NFL, a handful of Tar Heels will hope to be among those drafted. Here’s a breakdown of where each former Tar Heel is projected to go in the 2025 NFL Draft. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Eric Montross Public Service Award, honoree Tylee Craft represent legacies of service

The Carolina Center for Public Service couldn’t have presented the first Eric Montross Public Service Award to a more appropriate recipient. Like the award’s namesake, honoree Tylee Craft also died of cancer. But both athletes shared more than a fatal illness; they were also tireless patient advocates, raising awareness and funds to fight cancer. (UNC.edu)

Video: IC Podcast - Drake Powell to NBA Draft; What Now?

North Carolina freshman Drake Powell announced his intention Wednesday to enter the NBA Draft. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley discuss Powell’s decision to make the jump after one season at UNC and what’s next for Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels as roster reconstruction continues. (View Video)

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