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Video: Bill Belichick Friday Football Training Camp Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach speaks with the media on Friday morning as the Tar Heels continue preparations for their season-opening game against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin, Ireland. (View Video)

No. 8 UNC Women's Soccer rolls to 4-0 season-opening win over Fairfield

Thunder from the back line ignited No. 8 UNC Women's Soccer to an impressive opening-night victory. Two sophomores delivered braces as the Tar Heels cruised to a 4-0 victory Thursday over Fairfield at Dorrance Field in the opener. On a toasty summer evening, UNC outshot the Stags 24-3 and scored the most opening-match goals in six seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Men's Soccer Falls To Maryland In Final Exhibition Match, 2-1

UNC Men's Soccer finished off its exhibition season with a 2-1 defeat at Maryland on Thursday. The Tar Heels' equalizer that came in the 73' when Riley Berge headed home a Luca Nikolai cross. But, Maryland managed to blast one home in the 83' to give the Terps the 2-1 win. UNC opens its regular season next Thursday when they visit No. 5 Georgetown. (GoHeels.com)

Minor League Baseball returns to the Field of Dreams, as does former Tar Heel infielder Aaron Sabato

For Saint Paul Saints player and former UNC first baseman , it is a return trip. Sabato previously played at the Field of Dreams in 2022 as a member of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. “I mean, it kind of puts stuff into perspective of how much the game brings people together and how much you can give back to the community,” Sabato said. “ (KCRG)

Can we talk about the Mack Brown 2.0 era correctly?

Between the mediocre record that was celebrated in 2019, the chance to get into the playoff that was dropped because of a weird performance in Tallahassee in 2021, the Virginia Tech faceplant, the Georgia Tech stumble, the Virginia stumble, and more, had shown he couldn’t actually coach the team to the level we had hoped for. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble Headed To Louisville

’s transfer to Louisville sends shockwaves through UNC Basketball. Will Tar Heel fans embrace him when he returns to Chapel Hill in a Cardinals uniform? Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson break down the NCAA eligibility chaos, NIL uncertainties, and why the real blame lies with the NCAA. (View Video)

Coach Carlos Somoano Previews 2026 UNC Men's Soccer Season, Discusses Rule Changes

UNC Men's Soccer coach Carlos Somoano, who is entering his 16th season at Carolina and earlier this year agreed to a three-year contract extension, shared his excitement for the Tar Heels’ 2026 season and discussed some NCAA rule changes. That includes a proposal which would spread the college soccer season across both fall and spring semesters. (Chapelboro.com)

Peyton Seelmann Named To Butkus Award Watch List

UNC junior has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, presented to the nation's top collegiate linebacker. The Mechanicsville, Virginia, native is in his first season with the Tar Heels after joining the program in January 2026 following two seasons at Richmond. Seelmann was a First Team All-Patriot League selection last season. (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels Kick Off NFL Preseason This Weekend

Every team with a Tar Heel in NFL training camps plays its preseason opener this weekend, with stars such as or unlikely to play. In contrast, others will take snaps attempting to solidify their roster positions. You can watch former UNC players on NFL Network on Thursday and Saturday. Thursday is the busiest night. (Tar Heel Tribune)

What to Know About UNC’s Proposed LLC and Associated Entity

UNC is taking another step toward creating an entity designed to give its athletic department more flexibility to generate revenue and commercialize its assets. Athletics Director Steve Newmark presented details of the proposed entity, which would be structured as an LLC and classified as an Associated Entity, on Tuesday at a UNC Board of Trustees Meeting. (TarHeel247)

UNC Women’s Tennis Releases Fall Schedule

Coach Brian Kalbas and the UNC Women's Tennis team return to Chapel Hill as they prepare for the 2026 fall season. The team released the fall schedule Wednesday, whicj features one home invitational and several road tournaments en route to the NCAA Individual Championships. UNC opens the fall season Sept. 11-13 in two different locations. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football players raise funds, awareness through weightlifting

Strength and conditioning are key to every athlete’s development. UNC Football players recently turned their workouts into a show of support for the rare disease community through the annual Lift for Life event at Kenan Stadium. Tar Heels took part in the bench press in the weight room, conditioning drills, and other workouts to raise funds and awareness. (UNC.edu)

Meet UNC Women’s Soccer 2026 Newcomers

UNC Women's Soccer Coach Damon Nahas and staff brought in TopDrawerSoccer’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class for 2026. In addition to the top-ranked freshman class, the Tar Heels also brought in three transfers for this season. TopDrawerSoccer ranks this transfer class No. 4 nationally. It addresses three key needs with experienced, proven players. (Heels on Franklin)

Treading his own path: Cole Anthony is embracing the unprecedented

It's nearly impossible to find parallels to 's decision to sign with Melbourne United. Before Anthony, every player who's joined an NBL team after a flourishing NBA career has done so in the twilight of their playing days, or once the opportunities in the best basketball league in the world have dried up. That's why Anthony's signing is so striking. (ESPN)

Carson Bertagnole, Niall Sheils Donegan Win Round-of-64 Matches At U.S. Amateur

UNC's Carson Bertagnole and Niall Sheils Donegan won their round-of-64 matches Wednesday in the United States Amateur at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Bertagnole won the 15th and 16th holes to defeat Tyson Shelley of BYU 3&2, while Sheils Donegan won four of the first five holes and went on to eliminate Wheaton Ennis of Texas A&M 4&3. (GoHeels.com)
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Thursday, August 13
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Sunday, August 16
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Quinnipiac logoQuinnipiac
1:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Thursday, August 20
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6:30 PM Fayetteville, Ark.
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7:30 PM Washington, D.C.
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Saturday, August 22
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High Point logoHigh Point
2:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
Sunday, August 23
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1:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
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