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UNC Football Schedule Lookahead: East Tennessee State

UNC Football's Sept. 12 game against East Tennessee State at Kenan Stadium is the Tar Heels’ only clear-cut favorite on a demanding schedule. The Buccaneers are an FCS program from the Southern Conference that went 7-5 and 5-3 in league play last season, finishing third in the SoCon. The Buccaneers ranked 15th nationally in total offense. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC, Luke Maye Create Unforgettable Elite-Eight Moment vs. UK

UNC Basketball fans reflect on their favorite memories, including the Tar Heels' 2017 Elite Eight win over Kentucky and ’s legendary shot. Host Isaac Schade dives into ’ Smith Center scoring record, the electric Final Four showdown against Duke, and more. (View Video)

Parker Wolfe rides last-lap kick into 2-mile win at Prefontaine Classic

fought off German Mohamed Abdilaahi down the stretch to win the men’s two-mile Friday in the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field. Wolfe, a 2024 Olympian and former NCAA 5,000-meter champ, finished in 8:10.13 to conclude the Pre’s first day before an estimated crowd of 9,000. In the process, he just missed the U.S. record of 8:07.07. (Oregon Live)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Practice Scoops and Standouts with 2009 Champ Mike Copeland

2009 National Champion joins former UNC and NBA forward to discuss the Tar Heels’ first offseason under . Copeland attended UNC Basketball’s summer camps and discusses the program’s practicing, conditioning, and newcomers who stood out during scrimmages. (View Video)

How much Michael Malone’s UNC Basketball staff members will earn

UNC basketball coach ’s first coaching staff will make more than $1.7 million, according to a UNC-System database. Malone will make $7.5 million his first year. Chuck Martin will be paid $500,000. will make $390,143. Bryan Tibaldi will be paid $365,000. Sean May will earn $344,659. And will make $125,000. (WRAL.com)

Sarah Fox, Trey Giddens Represent UNC At ACC Career Trek

Sarah Fox of the UNC rowing team and of the football program were selected to take part in the three-day ACC Career Trek to Charlotte, where they had the opportunity to network with professionals across a range of industries. The experience provided valuable insight and off-the-field preparation as they plan for life after graduation. (GoHeels.com)

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson determined to be great

is known for having a long memory for slights against him dating to his high school days, and falling to fourth only fueled the motivated rookie with superstar expectations. "Everybody has the right to their own opinion. I’ll have the opportunity to play against everybody." The 19-year-old has a chance to make his first NBA statement Friday. (Andscape)

Veesaar has best game of summer; Trimble part of high-profile clash; Wilson debuts Friday

and each produced solid numbers on the opening day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, while Seth Trimble figured in a high-profile matchup. On Friday, plays in his first basketball game in 150 days. Veesaar delivered his best outing in four games, scoring 14 points and two 3-pointers while grabbing six rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

MLB Draft Primer for Carolina Baseball

After finishing one win shy of a national title in 2026, members of UNC baseball will take the next step in their careers at this weekend’s MLB Draft. Following all-conference caliber campaigns, Owen Hull, , Ryan Lynch, and all appeared in ESPN‘s final MLB Draft rankings and MLB‘s Top 250 Draft Prospects list. (Inside Carolina)

Previewing UNC football's upcoming roster

After a disappointing 4-8 finish in head coach ’s first season, North Carolina football looked to make some changes heading into the 2026 season. North Carolina spent the offseason reshaping the program, making a significant coaching change on the offensive side while bringing in transfers to address some of the team’s biggest needs. (Daily Tar Heel)

Pete Nance Re-Signs With Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed . A 6-9, 226-pound forward/center, Nance played in 47 games with Milwaukee last season after starting on a Two-Way contract and being converted to a standard NBA contract March 23. Nance averaged career-highs in points (5.4), rebounds (2.7), and minutes (15.7) per game while shooting 52% from the field. (Milwaukee Bucks)

UNC Track & Field Welcomes Ann Dunn As Women's Cross Country Head Coach

UNC Track & Field and Cross Country has announced the addition of Ann Dunn as head coach for women's cross country and an assistant for track & field. Dunn will coach women's distance runners as well as assisting with the men. Dunn heads to Carolina after serving as head cross country/track & field coach at The Covenant School in Charlottesville, Va. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson Set To Write a New Chapter in Rivalry vs. Cam Boozer

has played both with and against throughout his career, and it feels as though they are trending towards an NBA rivalry despite being in the Eastern and Western Conference, respectively. Wilson already has discussed keeping a mental note of the players drafted ahead of him in , Darryn Peterson, and Boozer. (Yahoo! Sports)

Atlanta Dream waive, then re-sign Indya Nivar

A day after the Atlanta Dream waived rookie guard , the team signed her to a developmental contract to bring her back on their roster. The former UNC Women's Basketball star, a second-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has appeared in 19 regular-season games for Atlanta, while bringing her patented tough defense off the bench. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball First Look, Maximo Adams

It's time for the 2026-27 UNC Basketball Roster Preview Series. First up: , who remained loyal to the Tar Heels despite a coaching shakeup. Does Adams' elite scoring, versatility, and West Coast pedigree give UNC an instant impact player off the bench? (View Video)
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