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Caleb Pickrell Now Listed as North Carolina’s Tight Ends Coach

Former offensive assistant Caleb Pickrell is now officially listed as North Carolina’s tight ends coach in his profile page on the school’s website. Pickrell has spent the past four seasons in Chapel Hill as an offensive assistant and analyst. He worked with the offensive line in 2022 before transitioning to assist with the tight ends over the last three seasons. (Inside Carolina)

Kim English Changes Mind, Leaving UNC Basketball Coaching Staff

After accepting a position on ’s UNC Basketball staff earlier this week, former Providence head coach Kim English has decided not to take the job. English arrived and began working in Chapel Hill this past Wednesday, becoming the second outside addition to Malone’s staff, joining Chuck Martin, who arrived from Arkansas last week. (Inside Carolina)

UNC gets good pitching but not enough offense to pull off sweep of Georgia Tech

Two sights have been rare at Boshamer Stadium this season: UNC batting in the ninth inning and its offense struggling to score runs. After decisive wins in the first two games against No. 2 Georgia Tech, the No. 3 Tar Heels couldn’t come up with enough big hits in a 5–2 loss Sunday in the series finale. Excellent pitching gave UNC a chance until the end. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Catching Up with Former Oriole and Diamond Heel B.J. Surhoff

Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk with former Oriole about the 25th anniversary of the Pathfinders for Autism organization he and his wife Polly founded and more. Surhoff was a catcher at UNC from 1983-85 and earned first-team All-America honors in back-to-back seasons. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1985 MLB Draft. (Press Box)

Masters 2026: How former UNC golfers Ben Griffin, Ryan Gerard finished in debut

Former UNC golfers and finished among the top 40 players in the 2026 Masters Tournament. Nearly a decade after they were teammates with the Tar Heels in the 2017-18 season, Griffin and Gerard made their debut at Augusta National Golf Club. A 29-year-old Chapel Hill native, Griffin tied for 33rd at even par for the tournament. (MSN.com)

UNC Baseball Unleashes Offensive Barrage in Game Two 14-4 Rout of No. 2 Georgia Tech

There's hot at the plate. There's on fire. And then there's . The North Carolina junior centerfielder has recorded a hit in 18 of his last 19 games and carries an ACC-leading .463 batting average in ACC play. After three walks loaded the bases with two outs, Hull stepped to the plate and crushed a hanging slider for his first college grand slam. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Isaiah Denis returning to UNC. What about Henri Veesaar and others?

becomes the second Tar Heel to pull out of the transfer portal and return to UNC this offseason, joining . Meanwhile Kyan Evans has committed to Minnesota. So, what's next? UNC needs to retain and start landing portal players! (View Video)

Heather O'Reilly, Tobin Heath reflect on 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame induction

will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in May and admitted that up until this, "there’s probably nothing in my career that I’ve ever been like, 'Oh my gosh, what an honor.'" Heather O’Reilly found out she was nominated for the Hall of Fame after showing up at UNC to presumably participate in a celebration of Heath’s career. (The IX Sports)

Seth Trimble Takes Next Step At Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Across three games at the Portsmouth Invitational, made the most of his opportunity. Trimble averaged 14 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while shooting an efficient 55 percent from the field, helping his team to a 2-1 record while saving his best for last. In Saturday’s finale, Trimble stuffed the stat sheet, pouring in 20 points. (Inside Carolina)

Offensive Lineman Christo Kelly has 'Deeper Sense of Gratitude' in his Final Spring

Finally healthy and rolling through spring practice, North Carolina offensive lineman cannot wait for the games to arrive. "Feel great. A hundred percent. It was obviously a tough go last year. It was tough waking up every day wanting to give everything I have to this team, seeing how much guys put it. And just not being able to go is tough." (TarHeel247)

James Matan's Overtime Goal Lifts No. 3 UNC Men's Lacrosse Over No. 11 Virginia, 16-15

James Matan's overtime goal lifted No. 3 UNC Men's Lacrosse over No. 11 Virginia, 16-15, on Saturday in Charlottesville. Owen Duffy led all players with eight points, on three goals and five assists. Dominic Pietramala scored a first-half hat trick, followed by two goals each from Luke Bair and Nate Sage. The Tar Heels host No. 16 Duke next Saturday. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina’s history comes to life on Instagram

One post shows what’s believed to be the oldest existing photo of UNC, a daguerreotype of sophomores from the 1850s. Another, posted on the first day of Carolina’s football season, depicts Kenan Stadium in the 1920s. Some place a spotlight on historical firsts, like the University’s first three Black undergraduate students who enrolled in 1955. (UNC.edu)

Lucas: Starting Here

It all started in 2006. Everything you know as Carolina Baseball: the trips to Omaha, the postseason success, the upgraded stadium, the swelling crowds — it all goes back to 20 years ago. The program was very different then. Jonathan Hovis was a one-man senior class in 2006, and entering the year he had never played a postseason game in Chapel Hill. (GoHeels.com)

No. 3 UNC Baseball run-rules No. 2 Georgia Tech to clinch series

No. 3 UNC Baseball turned its biggest test of the season into a powerful statement. The Tar Heels belted three home runs in consecutive games for the first time this season and made big pitches on their way to a 14-4 run-rule victory over No. 2 Georgia Tech (Postgame Interviews) on a steamy day at Boshamer Stadium for their fifth straight victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Isaiah Denis Returning to North Carolina for Sophomore Season

Upon further thought, will withdraw from the transfer portal and remain to UNC his sophomore season. "Chapel Hill we got unfinished business,” said Denis on Instagram Saturday. The decision comes two weeks after Denis became the first Tar Heel to announce his intentions to enter the transfer portal , while leaving the door open to return. (Inside Carolina)
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