What UNC baseball’s Ryan Lynch brings to San Diego Padres

After starting his career in the bullpen, Ryan Lynch became a key part of the rotation in the postseason as a freshman before earning a spot as a starter in his sophomore year. He has plus-velocity that reaches the high 90s and some solid off-speed stuff. Lynch is likely to experience both worlds as a long reliever with some spot starts at the next level. (MSN.com)

Chargers' Omarion Hampton: OC Mike McDaniel told me I remind him of Hall of Famer Terrell Davis

Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton is heading into Year 2 bolstered by some Hall of Fame praise. Hampton said that his new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel told him he reminds him of Terrell Davis. Davis had a short but spectacular peak for the Denver Broncos before eventually receiving his gold jacket in 2017. McDaniel recognizes the talent. (NFL.com)

San Antonio Spurs Guard RJ Davis Forcing Tough Roster Decision

R.J. Davis went undrafted out of UNC in 2025, but a strong rookie season with the G League's South Bay Lakers earned him a Summer League opportunity with San Antonio. Three games into his stint in Las Vegas, Davis has performed well enough to begin the conversation surrounding whether he deserves a two-way spot on the Spurs' 2026-27 roster. (Yahoo! Sports)

Gold Glove second baseman Gavin Gallaher returning to UNC for senior season

Second baseman Gavin Gallaher will remain at UNC for his senior season, bolstering a Tar Heel baseball program coming off a run to Omaha. The captain started all 69 games for Carolina and finished this past season batting .291 with an .865 OPS, collecting 84 hits, 12 home runs, and 64 RBI, while scoring 79 runs and stealing eight bases in nine attempts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Terrence Brown's Story Coming to the Big Screen

From finishing high school without a Division I offer to emerging as one of the most sought-after guards in the transfer portal, Terrence Brown‘s journey sounds like something out of a movie. On Thursday in Las Vegas, it becomes one. “Basketball State: The Story of Terrence Brown” will debut Thursday at the 2026 Summer League Film Festival. (Inside Carolina)

Hubert Davis in Las Vegas to see Caleb Wilson, other players in Summer League

Hubert Davis was in Brooklyn when Caleb Wilson was picked No. 4 in the NBA Draft, and he is back on the road this week in Las Vegas to watch Wilson and other players he coached at Carolina take the floor at the NBA Summer League. "We’ve got eight UNC guys that I coached, and it’s really important for me," Davis said during an ESPN interview. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Gavin Gallaher’s Return Gives UNC Baseball Infield Continuity

When Gavin Gallaher's name was not called during the 2026 MLB Draft, the disappointing result created some encouraging news for UNC Baseball. Gallaher will now remain in Chapel Hill for his senior season, providing coach Scott Forbes with another proven veteran as the Diamond Heels attempt another run at the program’s first national championship. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Softball Adds Maryland Transfer Bri Godfrey

UNC Softball coach Megan Smith Lyon has announced the addition of Maryland transfer Bri Godfrey. Godfrey comes to Chapel Hill after playing for Coach Smith at Marshall in 2023 and then two seasons at Maryland. In her career she has thrown 184.2 innings across 32 starts and 59 appearances. She has a 4.55 career ERA and has fanned 106 batters. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson puts on show in Summer League; Henri Veesaar has best game with 20 points

Caleb Wilson put on a show in what might have been his final Summer League game on a night when former UNC teammate Henri Veesaar had his best game of the summer. Wilson’s Chicago Bulls lost again, this time to the Utah Jazz 80-63 on Monday, but he put together a dazzling performance with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football Sets Training Camp Dates

With UNC Football just 46 days away from kicking off the 2026 season in the Aer Lingus Classic against TCU, preseason camp is just on the horizon. On Monday, the team announced they will begin camp on Thursday, July 30th in Chapel Hill, which is 30 days from the opener. The Tar Heels will be allowed up to 25 preseason practices in those 30 days. (Heel Tough Blog)

UNC Alumni Contribute $30.1 Billion to State’s Economy

In every corner of North Carolina, Tar Heels are leaving a large financial footprint. Alumni contributed a minimum of $30.1 billion in economic activity across the state in 2025, according to data released by the University. Alumni contributed $18.3 billion to the state’s gross domestic product and produced $1.1 billion in state and local tax revenue. (Carolina Alumni Review)

Gavin Gallaher Returning to North Carolina Baseball for Senior Season

UNC Baseball captain Gavin Gallaher will return to the Tar Heels for his senior season, a source with direct knowledge of the decision told TarHeel247 on Sunday night. Gallaher gives head coach Scott Forbes a top-of-the-order middle infielder who has established himself as one of the nation's best defenders while producing offensively and in the postseason. (TarHeel247)

What UNC baseball’s Jason DeCaro brings to Pittsburgh Pirates

A big-game pitcher at UNC, Jason DeCaro started his career as a 17-year-old thrust into a starting role as a freshman. He had more than 200 innings of work at UNC and consistently threw strikes, even though there’s plenty of room for improvement with his velocity and overall development. DeCaro projects as an eventual starter at the next level. (MSN.com)

UNC Field Hockey Coach Erin Matson to Appear on New ABC Series

UNC field hockey coach Erin Matson will be featured on the latest episode of the ABC series "The Champion’s Edge with Bonnie Bernstein." The series "highlights women excelling in their professional fields and spotlights the lessons they have learned as athletes that drive their successes." The Champion’s Edge airs weekend mornings nationwide. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson Shatters NBA Summer League Record

Caleb Wilson put the basketball world on notice, exploding for a record-setting 35 points in his NBA Summer League debut with the Chicago Bulls. We break down what his performance says about his future and what it means for UNC basketball. Plus, Michael Malone and the Tar Heels added veteran guard Angelo Brizzi. (View Video)

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