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North Carolina Moves Up To No. 14 In AP Men's College Basketball Poll

After Saturday’s narrow win over Wake Forest, UNC rose three spots to No. 14 in this week’s AP Men's College Basketball Poll. North Carolina ranks second among five ACC teams in this week’s poll, behind No. 6 Duke, and ahead of No. 16 Virginia, No. 20 Louisville, and No. 22 Clemson. The Tar Heels visit Stanford on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Basketball faces another elite ACC scorer in Stanford freshman Ebuka Okorie

North Carolina’s struggles defending high-level scorers continue to mount as another elite ACC guard awaits. After SMU’s Boopie Miller dropped 27 points on the Tar Heels and Wake Forest’s Juke Harris and Nate Calmese each scored 28 points, UNC faces one of the league’s most explosive freshmen at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday: Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Transfer QB Billy Edwards, Jr. Looks to Make Big Impact at UNC

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr., the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the UNC football team, the need for a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season, and 's thoughts on what the Tar Heels are getting in Edwards. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: A Star is Born

was shaky good in his NFL playoff debut. In his second season, Maye has already established himself as the best quarterback UNC Football has ever produced. The third pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Maye improved so dramatically in his second season while leading the Patriots into the playoffs that he is one of the favorites to win NFL MVP. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Hubert Davis Monday Pre-Stanford ACC Basketball Coaches Conference Call

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with reporters on Monday as part of the weekly ACC Basketball Coaches call to discuss the Tar Heels' victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, UNC's road matchup against the Stanford Cardinal on Thursday, and more. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Ranked No. 11 in 2026 D1Baseball Preseason Poll

The Diamond Heels are ranked No. 11 in D1Baseball.com’s 2026 preseason poll, which was released Monday morning. North Carolina returns several key contributors from last season’s team which won the ACC Tournament championship and reached the NCAA Super Regionals. Starting pitcher returns for his third season in Chapel Hill. (Chapelboro.com)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Survives Wake, 5-Star PG Offered, Football Transfer Portal Update

UNC Basketball’s defensive deficiencies reared their head again in a narrow win over Wake Forest, 5-star PG received a UNC offer, there was major movement in the Football transfer portal, and are headed to the NC Sports HOF, and Women’s Basketball had a rough showing against Notre Dame. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Football rebuilds quarterback personnel as Bobby Petrino takes control of offense

’s hiring of Bobby Petrino, who brought offensive genius but also some baggage, became official Friday. The move formalized a philosophical shift, and the quarterback group was reconstructed. UNC went from relying on a 5-11 quarterback in Lopez, who often struggled to see over the line, to four quarterbacks 6-3 or taller with stronger arms. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Identity Crisis, Contenders or Pretenders?

UNC Basketball narrowly escaped with a win over Wake Forest on Saturday as and emerged as statistical powerhouses. Is this season's inconsistency threatening the Tar Heels' championship aspirations? (View Video)

500 Wins Later, the Smith Center Remains the Heartbeat of UNC Basketball

North Carolina's practice at the Smith Center had just ended. , an assistant coach, donned Carolina blue Jordan-branded shoes, UNC shorts, and a quarter-zip with its logo. The building around him was on the brink of another milestone. The former National Player of the Year and 2005 National Champion reminisced on his playing days. (TarHeel247)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - What's 'Real' for UNC Basketball?

After a week off during which UNC Basketball had time to work on itself, the Tar Heels dealt with more of their recent issues in hanging on to eke past Wake Forest. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell try to decipher how much of UNC's 14-2 record is legitimate and how much is a mirage. (View Video)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Tyler Zeller on UNC vs. Wake, Stanford preview, Bobby Petrino hired

UNC Basketball beat Wake Forest for the 500th win in the Smith Center (2:38). discusses the win and the challenges of the upcoming West Coast trip (12:09). Plus: UNC vs. Stanford preview (34:03), Bobby Petrino hired as UNC Football's new offensive coordinator (38:31), and talks Texas Ping Pong (1:07:05). (Listen To Podcast)

Two games, one long week: UNC Basketball braces for Bay Area grind

The trip is only for two games, but for East Coast ACC teams, it can feel like a weeklong slog. When No. 17 UNC tips off at Stanford at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, it steps into a pattern that has already tested other ACC programs. The late start will follow a cross-country trip to an unfamiliar gym, then they turn around to play at California three days later. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 3 UNC Women’s Tennis Blanks Campbell, 7-0

No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis claimed a dominant 7-0 win over Campbell to open the 2026 season on Sunday. The Tar Heels started the day with doubles action picking up two 6-0 wins to clinch the doubles point. In singles, Tatum Evans got UNC started with a straight-set win. Singles action also featured freshman Anna Frey's first career win, 6-1, 6-0. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball Marks 500th Win at the Smith Center In Victory Over Wake Forest

UNC Basketball added another milestone to its storied history Saturday, earning its 500th win at the Smith Center with an 87-84 victory over Wake Forest. For the current Tar Heels, the number was staggering, but the meaning behind it ran deeper. "It's crazy," freshman said. "I want to be part of history, so being able to do that is great." (TarHeel247)
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