Five Things to Be Excited About For UNC Basketball in 2026-27

UNC Basketball's presumed backcourt starters are Utah transfer Terrence Brown, Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas, and NC State transfer Matt Able. Brown is a downhill slasher who averaged over 19 points per game last season at Utah. He projects as the leading scorer not just in this backcourt, but on the team. Able and Avdalas are NBA prospects. (Heel Tough Blog)

Drake Maye rebounds as Patriots hand Bills first defeat

Quarterback Drake Maye snapped out of his early-season slide with a clutch performance as the New England Patriots upset the Buffalo Bills 29-26 at Highmark Stadium in a result that coach Mike Vrabel highlighted as critical for the defending AFC champions. "Josh Allen is unbelievable, but I felt like Drake went toe-to-toe with him," Vrabel said. (ESPN)

With Long Stretch Ahead, UNC Football Looking Forward

The Tar Heels have eight straight weeks of nonstop football ahead of them. As team captain Jordan Shipp explained, there’s no time to linger. "The good thing about this team is now that this game is over, we’re gonna go home, we’re gonna watch the film tomorrow, but after that we’re not looking back," Shipp said Saturday. "100 percent to Pitt." (Chapelboro.com)

Michael Jordan kept wearing the same UNC shirt for 15 years: “We washed it separately”

As a freshman, Michael Jordan picked up a plain UNC T-shirt for practice. Everyone got one, just something to sweat through during warmups. For Jordan, though, that shirt became much more than that. He kept wearing it under his uniform throughout his years in Chapel Hill. The same shirt stayed with him through his first three NBA championship runs. (Basketball Network)

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye breaks out of slump, Javonte Williams runs for 3 TDs

Drake Maye ended the worst three-game stretch of his career, Javonte Williams ran for a career-high three touchdowns, and Omarion Hampton scored in the fourth quarter in a good week for former UNC Football players in Week 4 of the NFL season. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three TDs in the Patriots’ 29-26 win at Buffalo. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Wins Five-Set Thriller Over Georgia Tech

UNC Volleyball won a five-set thriller in reverse-sweep fashion Sunday vs. Georgia Tech (23-25, 22-25, 28-26, 25-22, 15-11, Highlights). Safi Hampton tied her career-high in kills for the second time in a week. The first two sets were a slog for the Tar Heels, losing by two in the first and three in the second. The third set will be talked about for ages. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Notre Dame Too Good, Too Deep for Tar Heels

Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's loss to Notre Dame on Saturday in Kenan Stadium, Billy Edwards and the UNC offense's impressive drives, Jaiden Jefferson's kickoff touchdown return, and more. (View Video)

Jordan Shipp Secures Career Day During Offensive Wakeup

North Carolina's passing attack struck for 208 yards on Saturday, and its number one wide receiver accounted for over half of that production with a career-high 109 receiving yards. However, seemingly all other phases of the game took a step backward in UNC's 37-26 loss at home. For the junior from Charlotte, those were the only numbers that mattered. (TarHeel247)

North Carolina Offers Proof Of Concept vs. Notre Dame

The No. 3 team in the country had UNC on the ropes early at Kenan Stadium Saturday. The way the Tar Heels responded was a bright spot during a 37-26 loss to the Fighting Irish. Following their loss to Clemson, multiple Tar Heels talked about how that defeat was an opportunity to learn lessons. And here was a chance to apply them. UNC took advantage. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Offensive and Defensive Snap Counts vs. Notre Dame

North Carolina fell 37-26 to No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The final snap counts provide a closer look at which Tar Heels carried the biggest workloads, how UNC divided playing time, and where the rotations stood on both sides of the football. Here is a look at UNC’s offensive and defensive snap counts against Notre Dame. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: Kevin Keatts recaps UNC Basketball practice

Former NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts shares his impressions after watching a UNC Basketball practice under new coach Michael Malone, including the coaching staff's demanding approach, emphasis on up-tempo, fast-paced basketball, player observations, and more. (View Video)

Mack Hollins named Week 4 NFLPA Community MVP after hosting Special Olympics Field Day

Before he became well known across the NFL for his energetic play and esoteric habits, Mack Hollins was building a reputation for giving back, especially with the Special Olympics. The New England Patriots wide receiver hosted his biggest event with the organization yet, teaming up with the Patriots Foundation to host a Special Olympics Field Day. (New England Patriots)

'Comfortable' Cam Johnson riding momentum into second Nuggets season

Cam Johnson understands he didn’t make the best first impression in Denver. “If I could delete the first couple weeks of last season, I think I would,” Johnson said after Wednesday’s training camp practice. Johnson came from Brooklyn with the reputation of being a comparable shooter but a more complete and connective player than Michael Porter Jr. (Denver Gazette)

UNC’s defense fades in loss to No. 3 Notre Dame: 'Too many leaky yards'

Notre Dame had 20 rushing attempts averaging 6.1 yards in the third quarter, almost half of their total attempts for the game. "There were too many leaky yards," Bill Belichick said. Against Clemson, UNC's defense wore down. With short offensive possessions, the Tar Heels didn’t have time to catch their breath. A similar pattern played out Saturday. (Daily Tar Heel)

Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald post UNC’s best PFF grades vs. Notre Dame

Receiver Jordan Shipp and linebacker Derek McDonald posted UNC's top Pro Football Focus grades in Saturday’s loss to No. 3 Notre Dame. The Tar Heels’ team defense grade, though, was a season-low 67.2, and the team offensive grade was the second-lowest this season at 62. That had a lot to do with facing one of the best teams in the country. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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