U.S. Soccer Podcast: What Eddie Pope Learned in Three World Cups
Eddie Pope was part of iconic 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also a part of the 1998 team that was dumped out of the group stages without gaining a single point. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, host
Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups. (
US Soccer)
UNC baseball stays behind UCLA in college rankings before Pitt series
North Carolina baseball remains at No. 2 nationally behind UCLA in the latest USA TODAY Coaches poll, which was released May 4. No. 3 Georgia Tech (39-8, 19-5), No. 12 Florida State (33-12, 15-9), No. 22 Boston College (35-16, 17-10) and No. 25 Virginia (32-16, 12-12) are the other ACC teams among the top-25 rankings in the coaches poll. (
MSN.com)
Former Diamond Heel Danny Serretti Homers in Triple-A Debut
After a stellar collegiate career at UNC,
Danny Serretti was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 177th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. At UNC, he started 198 of 199 games from 2019-22, finishing with a .303 batting average, 22 home runs, 145 RBI, and 237 hits. His senior season was his best, as he posted a .365 average with 10 HRs and 54 RBI. (
Tap into Berkeley Heights)
Plenty of Quarterback Options for UNC Offensive Coordinator Bobby Petrino
From watching UNC's quarterbacks in spring practice, there are a lot of options. Freshman
Travis Burgess needs to put on weight, which will come, but he’s got a big arm and there’s a reason the coaching staff really liked him. Miles O'Neil, another really big arm. Billy Edwards Jr, he’s battled some injuries throughout his time, but he’s a savvy player. (
Inside Carolina)
Broadway Star: Walker McDuffie Shines For UNC Baseball
There’s a reason you may see a few more "Walker Glasses" in the Boshamer crowd these days. With a big-league slider, a developing changeup, and a fastball in the mid-90s,
Walker McDuffie has become one of the most trusted arms in a UNC pitching staff among the nation’s best for two straight seasons. He’s creeping up MLB prospect lists, too. (
The Rant)
UNC Women’s Lacrosse Earns No. 2 Overall Seed In NCAA Tournament
UNC Women's Lacrosse has earned the No. 2 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels, who have been ranked No. 1 in the country a majority of the season, enter the tournament 16-1, having won the ACC regular-season and tournament championships. UNC will host the first and second rounds at Dorrance Field this weekend. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Baseball Gets Back On Track, Dominates Duke
UNC Baseball got back in the win column in a big way Sunday, as the No. 2 Diamond Heels dismantled Duke 13-0. After meeting for a three-game series in Durham last weekend, the rivals squared off again in a Sunday non-conference matchup, with both programs needing an opponent after exams prevented full weekend series for either side. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Men’s Lacrosse Earns No. 3 Seed For NCAA Tournament
UNC Men's Lacrosse has earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, earning the No. 3 seed as announced on the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Selection Show on Sunday night. The Tar Heels will host Albany in the opening round at Dorrance Field on Saturday at noon. The Tar Heels have advanced to 14 Final Fours, winning five NCAA Championships. (
GoHeels.com)
Roy Williams shares wisdom with Carolina seniors
Roy Williams is a basketball legend, a three-time national champion head coach, and, a proud Carolina alumnus. "You are a graduate of the University of North Carolina — it doesn’t get any better," Williams told the Class of 2026 on May 1 while delivering the Last Lecture, part of Carolina Alumni’s Senior Week, on Polk Place in front of Wilson Library. (
UNC.edu)
Newsletter: Keita Commits, Malone Visits Momo, Hansbrough to the Hall, Baseball Blasts Duke
What a week! UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone landed Sayon Keita and
Cade Bennerman, recruited Momo Faye, lost Maxim Logue, and is reportedly targeting Italian center
Luigi Suigo.
Matt Able was invited to the NBA Combine, there are four new Tar Heel Hall-of-Famers, Baseball blasted Duke, and UNC Women’s Hoops hosted a 5-star recruit. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Tyler Hansbrough trolling Duke reminds UNC fans why he's a living legend
Tyler Hansbrough participated as an instructor for a youth golf clinic at Raleigh’s TriGolf (home of the Triangle’s First Tee organization). He provided some words of encouragement and instruction to the large group of children who attended the event. During a question-and-answer session with the kids, Hansbrough discussed a variety of topics. (
Keeping It Heel)
UNC Baseball: Forbes, Players Post-Duke Interviews
No. 2 UNC extended its season record over Duke to 3-1 with a non-conference 13-0 win at Boshamer Stadium Sunday. After the game, head coach
Scott Forbes, catcher
Macon Winslow, and pitcher
Ryan Lynch spoke with the media. Winslow delivered a career-high five RBI, including a two-run homer. Lynch went three innings of relief, notching five strikeouts. (
TarHeel247)
Three UNC pitchers lead the ACC in one key pitching statistic
North Carolina has a couple sluggers on its
2026 baseball roster, but pitching is the hallmark of its success. Ace
Jason DeCaro, bullpen stars
Caden Glauber and
Walker McDuffie are the ACC's top three ERA leaders. Glauber sports an ACC-best 2.13 ERA, with a 6-0 win-loss record, 61 strikeouts, and three saves. DeCaro is second with a 2.17 ERA. (
USA Today)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Could next season's UNC Basketball team be more athletic?
UNC's basketball roster for next season isn't complete, but could
Michael Malone's Tar Heels be more athletic than the club that recently concluded its season? Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss this and more.
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UNC professor, Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar inspires the next generation
A decade after earning the Nobel Prize in chemistry, UNC School of Medicine professor Dr. Aziz Sancar shows no signs of hanging up his lab coat. At 79, he continues to teach molecular biology to undergraduate Tar Heels, advance cancer research and invest in Carolina Turk Evi, a community center for Turkish graduate students and visiting scholars. (
UNC.edu)