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Michael Malone to interview NBA, college basketball assistant coach Bryan Tibaldi

UNC Basketball coach is closing in on finalizing his coaching staff, and former NBA assistant Bryan Tibaldi is reportedly in Chapel Hill this week to interview for an assistant coach position. Tibaldi, 41, spent the past six years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, earning a promotion to assistant coach under Kenny Atkinson in September 2024. (USA Today)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Claims Seven All-America Nods From USA Lacrosse

UNC Women's Lacrosse has placed seven players on USA Lacrosse's All-America teams. The seven selections are tied for most of any team in the country. Sam Forrest, Chloe Humphrey, and Eliza Osburn were named first team, while Kate Levy took second-team honors. Kaleigh Harden, Addison Pattillo, and Brooklyn Walker-Welch made the third team. (GoHeels.com)

Tough Schedule Shouldn't Change UNC Football's Expectations

There has to be dramatic improvement from UNC Football's 4-8 record last year. Now that you’re playing a legitimate schedule, you still have to be better than 6-6 if you want to win the fan base back after what happened last year. If you can go 7-5, 8-4 against this schedule, there’s going to be a lot of hope for 2027 because it gives the Tar Heels momentum. (Inside Carolina)

Six UNC Men's Lacrosse Players Named USA Lacrosse All-America

Six UNC Men's Lacrosse players, highlighted by Brady Wambach's first-team All-America selection, have been named to USA Lacrosse All-America teams. Owen Duffy (second team), Ty English (second team), Dominic Pietramala (honorable mention), Mason Szewczyk (honorable mention) and Peter Thomann (honorable mention) were also honored. (GoHeels.com)

Breaking down the production UNC Basketball lost this offseason

The Tar Heels lost and to the NBA Draft, seven to the transfer portal, and two to graduation. As UNC Basketball works to complete its roster for the 2026-27 season, here is an overview of the production lost: 5,494 minutes played, 2,283 points (86% of UNC's points in 2025-26), 960 rebounds (76%), 485 assists (91%). (USA Today)

The Ultimate Teammate: Heather O'Reilly’s Lasting Impact on the USWNT

always wanted to win. Whether it was capturing two NCAA championships at UNC or lifting a FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, O'Reilly’s drive and dedication carried her to the top of podiums at every stage of her career. That career was recently recognized when O'Reilly was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. (US Soccer)

Extra Points: New Looks

Two storylines from UNC Football's spring practice were a new look on offense with first-year coordinator Bobby Petrino and the physical overhaul of the players now 15 months into the strength and conditioning regimen of Moses Cabrera. Petrino has four decades experience coaching quarterbacks, running offenses, and being a college and NFL head coach. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Golf No. 2 Seed In NCAA Bryan Regional

UNC is the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Men's Golf Bryan Regional, which will be played May 18-20 at Texas A&M's Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas. The No. 9 Tar Heels earned their 33rd NCAA regional appearance, including each of the last 11 NCAA Championships. Carolina has advanced out of the regionals in seven of the last eight NCAA Championships. (GoHeels.com)

NC State Transfer Matt Able Officially Signs With UNC Basketball

Another member of UNC Basketball's 2026-27 roster has made his commitment official, as NC State transfer has signed to become a Tar Heel next season, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed Thursday. Able’s signing comes two weeks after his commitment to Carolina on April 21. The Baltimore, Md. native is rated No. 31 overall in the transfer portal. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football spring practice observations under Bill Belichick, Bobby Petrino

The Tar Heels appear bigger, more athletic, and better equipped for a 12-game college football season. The quarterback group features Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr., Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill, freshman , and sophomore returner Au'Tori Newkirk. Veteran highlighted Bobby Petrino’s wishes to install a power-run game. (Yahoo! Sports)

Niall Sheils Donegan Named To Arnold Palmer Cup International Team

North Carolina junior golfer Niall Sheils Donegan was named to the international team for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup, which will be held July 3-5 at Tralee Golf Links in West Barrow, Ireland. Sheils Donegan is the seventh Tar Heel and the second UNC international to play in the Palmer Cup. Max Harris represented England in 1998,1999, and 2000. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Upsets No. 22 Clemson Behind Stellar Performance From Jil Livengood

UNC Softball earned a 4-2 upset victory over No. 22 Clemson in the first round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday (Highlights). Jil Livengood dominated, pitching four shutout innings and only allowing one hit. The freshman stepped up and gave Carolina exactly what it needed. UNC faces Duke in the quarterfinals Thursday at 5 p.m. on ACC Network. (GoHeels.com)

UNC transfer Neoklis Avdalas shares video of his Chapel Hill arrival

has arrived. The coveted transfer addition has made his arrival in Chapel Hill, set to embark on his new chapter of his college basketball career with the UNC basketball program. Avdalas shared some videos that certainly will have UNC fans excited to see him already on campus. Avdalas was the first transfer to commit to . (Keeping It Heel)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - What we know About UNC's Basketball Schedule

What kind of non-ACC basketball schedule will the Tar Heels face in 's first season as head coach in Chapel Hill? It's not entirely set, but most of UNC's opponents are, as Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Game Versus Winthrop Canceled

North Carolina Baseball's Wednesday night game against Winthrop has been canceled due to the impending weather conditions in Chapel Hill. After long talks between both coaching staffs and administration, both programs have agreed to forgo tonight's contest with the weather forecast and player safety in mind. The game will not be rescheduled. (GoHeels.com)
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May 7, 1989
Michael Jordan breaks the hearts of Cleveland Cavaliers players and fans by hitting "The Shot." With the Chicago Bulls trailing the Cavaliers in the final seconds of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, Jordan hangs in the air long enough to avoid Craig Ehlo's block attempt and knocks down the jumper for the win.
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Jamie Ortega sets the ACC career points record with 446 as No. 1 UNC scores 11 straight goals to defeat No. 2 Boston College, 16-9, for the 2022 ACC Women's Lacrosse Championship in Chapel Hill.
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