College Football Transfer Portal Opens, 3 Tar Heels Have Entered So Far

The college football transfer portal opens Tuesday, April 16 and closes April 30. With UNC's spring game this Saturday, expect some decisions next week with any current Tar Heels that decide to enter. As of now, three Tar Heels intend on entering: Offensive lineman D.J. Geth, defensive back Ayden Duncanson, and defensive back Lejond Cavazos. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Michael Busch homers in 5th straight game, tying most by Cub

Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch homered for the fifth straight game Monday, matching the longest streak by a Cubs player since 1900. Busch led off the second inning with his sixth home run this season, a 419-foot drive to center field off Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly. The first baseman is batting .327 with 12 RBI and a .731 slugging percentage. (ESPN.com)

North Carolina's Young Wide Receivers Taking Advantage of Extra Spring Reps

Nate McCollum is the most experienced wide receiver that North Carolina has available for the spring, and the young wideouts on the team don't have a problem reminding him. "It's fun, man," McCollum said on Saturday. "They play a lot. They call me 'Unc.' I'm the old man out there." McCollum said he learns from the young players and vice versa. (Inside Carolina)

UNC’s Aranza Vazquez Montaño Named ACC Diver of the Year; Yaidel Gamboa Diving Coach of the Year

UNC senior diver Aranza Vazquez Montaño was named ACC Women’s Diver of the Year on Monday, and UNC diving coach Yaidel Gamboa was named ACC Women’s Diving Coach of the Year. For both, it’s the second year in a row they have won the honor. Vazquez Montaño has four national titles as a Tar Heel, the only four titles in UNC program history. (Chapelboro.com)

This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes: Near Perfect Weekend, Rivalries Ahead

UNC played dominant baseball this past weekend, resulting in a record-setting home sweep of Notre Dame. School records for consecutive home wins (27) and home wins to open a season (23) have the Tar Heels at 29-7 overall, 14-4 atop the ACC’s Coastal division heading into a tough week of play. Head coach Scott Forbes breaks down the week. (Inside Carolina)

Pro Heels: NWSL Week Four Roundup

The fourth week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Savy King recording a game-winning assist and Crystal Dunn making her 150th NWSL appearance. Avery Patterson earned her third professional start for the Houston Dash, as the Dash welcomed back Kealia Ohai in honor of their 10th anniversary as a club. (GoHeels.com)

UNC defensive back Lejond Cavazos entering transfer portal

North Carolina cornerback Lejond Cavazos intends to enter the transfer portal with two remaining seasons of eligibility. Cavazos, a former top recruit out of IMG Academy, missed all but one game of the 2023 season with an injury. He started multiple games down the stretch for the Tar Heels in 2022 and was expected to play a big role this season. (247 Sports)

Michael Busch homers in his 4th straight game to power Cubs past Mariners

Rookie Michael Busch homered for the fourth straight game, Javier Assad struck out six, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Busch’s two-run home run put the Cubs up 3-0 and helped them to their second straight victory to take the series from the Mariners. The franchise record for consecutive games with a home run is five. (Associated Press)

Chansky’s Notebook: A Little Luck Will Help

Hubert Davis has established himself as the leader of the UNC basketball program with what the Tar Heels did in two of his three seasons at the helm. But there was a lot of good fortune through his learning curve. Now, Davis and his staff can prove they truly know what they are doing with the sport in flux due to the transfer portal and NIL money. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Baseball Notebook: Runs Rule, But Pitching Dominates Weekend

UNC Baseball set the school record for consecutive home wins, with the 27th victory coming in Sunday’s 10-3 win over Notre Dame. The 2024 season has opened with 23 straight victories at home, setting another record in Boshamer Stadium. "You want to be good at home and I feel like we've always been good here," head coach Scott Forbes said. (Inside Carolina)

ESPN announces 30 for 30 documentary on UNC alum Stuart Scott

ESPN Films will produce a 30 for 30 documentary on the extraordinary life of UNC alum Stuart Scott, who had many fans of the unique style he brought to "SportsCenter" but lost his battle with cancer at the age of 49 in 2015. ESPN did not announce an air date. A Chicago native who grew up in Winston-Salem, Stuart graduated from Carolina in 1987. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Sources: UNC Football adding former FCS special teams coordinator Nick Newsome

Nick Newsome, who has previous ACC experience from time at Georgia Tech and also learned under FCS coaching veteran Jason Simpson at UT Martin, is joining the staff at North Carolina, per sources. Newsome is set to join Mack Brown's Tar Heels as an analyst; specifically, Newsome is going to work with UNC's defensive backs, sources report. (Football Scoop)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - No decision yet from Harrison Ingram? Kentucky transfer Adou Thiero

We’ve heard nothing from Harrison Ingram, and the UNC fan base is getting antsy. No news on coming back to school or entering the draft or anything else. Why might that be? If Ingram does decide to leave, the Tar Heels need to have already put some "insurance plans" in place. One intriguing possibility is Kentucky transfer Adou Thiero. (View Video)

Michael Jordan's Game-Worn Sneakers from 1996 NBA Finals Sell for $482,600 at Auction

Michael Jordan's game-worn shoes from Game 5 of the 1996 NBA Finals between the Bulls and SuperSonics were sold on Friday. According to Darren Rovell, the pair of shoes were auctioned off by Sotheby's and sold for $482,600. Jordan's game-worn shoes from the finals have always carried a hefty price tag and have become iconic pieces of sports memorabilia. (Bleacher Report)

‘You don’t see it every day’: Crowds gather at Morehead Planetarium to watch eclipse in Chapel Hill

Crowds of people spent the day at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill to take in the solar eclipse. By midafternoon, the moon started to pass in front of the sun, fascinating the crowd gathered in front of the planetarium. “This is the place to be for astronomy in the Triangle,” said Nick Eakes, an astronomy educator with the planetarium. (WNCN)

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