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Ranking the top 5 wide receivers in UNC Football history

Whenever a program produces great quarterbacks, big-time receivers follow. UNC is often linked with star running backs and, more recently, high-powered passing games, but the Tar Heels have also turned out some of the most dynamic receivers in college football. 5. Quinshad Davis; 4. ; 3. ; 2. ; 1. Ryan Switzer. (USA Today)

UNC Track & Field Announces Addition Of 10 Transfers

UNC Track & Field welcomes 10 transfers ahead of the 2026-27 season. The transfer class features five pole vaulters from High Point University, reuniting with Assistant Coach Scott Houston, along with five transfers from Nebraska, Belmont, Furman, Princeton, and Duke. The Tar Heels also welcome three throwers and two distance athletes. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's Balanced Approach at UNC

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss 's hiring and its impact within the Tar Heel Basketball Family, Malone's creative staffing approach, blending new and old voices, emphasis on alumni outreach, the need for in-state talent on UNC's roster, and more. (View Video)

Andrew Miller changed how bullpens were used after 2016. It started with a bold trade by the Indians

There’s a moment every baseball season when you know a team means business. For the 2016 Indians, that moment arrived when the front office shipped four promising prospects to the Yankees in exchange for reliever . It wasn’t just a bold move — it turned out to be a seismic shift that would reshape the way baseball is played. (MSN.com)

UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better

Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach says that her reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Michael Malone Keeps UNC Basketball Team-Bonding Tradition Alive With Outer Banks Trip

One of the most important traditions established during his tenure as UNC's head coach had little to do with basketball. Each summer, the Tar Heels traveled to the Outer Banks for a team retreat. With now leading the program, there was no guarantee the tradition would continue. Thankfully, Malone recognized its value. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Wrestling Releases 2026-27 Home Schedule

UNC Wrestling fans' first opportunity to see the Tar Heels this season will take place on November 6 for the Blue and White Showcase, followed by North Carolina's home opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 21. In December, UNC will meet App State at Chapel Hill High School on Dec. 20. The Tar Heels will host three ACC matches this season. (GoHeels.com)

Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy marches on with familiar formula

and crew have made tweaks through the decades. “You have to change some things so it’s not boring (for the returners),” he said. But the principles of the annual Youth Basketball Academy remain the same. This year’s camp started July 27 and wraps up July 30 at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

Everything you need to know from UNC sports this summer

While the crowds departed Chapel Hill in May, the headlines didn’t. From deep tournament runs to historic draft success, North Carolina athletics delivered memorable moments all summer long. Here’s a recap of everything you missed in UNC athletics after the spring semester wrapped up. In May, UNC’s spring sports teams took on the postseason. (Daily Tar Heel)

A guide to Chapel Hill's vibrant music scene

Some of my favorite memories at Chapel Hill have taken place in loud rooms lit by colorful stage lights. Listening to live music with friends on a Friday night can be a healing experience after stressful weeks of exams and papers. Chapel Hill is filled with music of all genres and styles, and ranges from major artist showcases to college band debuts. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Football Picked 15th in Preseason ACC Poll

UNC Football was selected 15th in the preseason ACC media poll. Miami, which lost to Indiana in the national championship game in January, was picked to win the conference in the annual preseason poll. The Hurricanes were followed by SMU, Louisville, Clemson and Georgia Tech. Virginia, NC State, Virginia Tech, Pitt, and Duke rounded out the top 10. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart Summer Media Availability

North Carolina head Women's Basketball coach meets with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' summer workouts, roster additions, challenging non-conference schedule, the upcoming 2026-27 season, and more. (View Video)

North Carolina's Quarterback Battle Still Wide Open Entering Preseason Camp

There's an age-old saying in football: if you have two quarterbacks, you have none. But they never said what happens if you have four. UNC enters preseason camp this week with a four-person quarterback competition, a race between , , Au'Tori Newkirk, and to be the Tar Heels' starter in Dublin, Ireland, against TCU. (TarHeel247)

UNC Women's Basketball to Face Texas Tech, Alabama at Disney World in November

UNC Women's Basketball will head to Walt Disney World for a pair of games the week before Thanksgiving. The Tar Heels will go to Orlando for the WBCA Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where they will square off against two teams that made the NCAA tournament last season: Texas Tech on Nov. 19 and Alabama on Nov. 21. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - More Chaos For UNC Football; Basketball Recruiting Updates

Host Isaac Schade discusses the fallout from UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi’s suspension, the spotlight on QB coach Matt Lombardi, and reactions from Tar Heel greats like and . Attention shifts to basketball recruiting as UNC targets top 2027 center . (View Video)
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