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When Every Second Counts: This UNC Device is Saving Lives

A breakthrough from UNC is helping frontline teams fight America’s drug crisis. Chemist Mike Ramsey’s research led to the MX908, a handheld mass spectrometer, that can detect fentanyl and other deadly substances in under 60 seconds. Developed by 908 Devices, a UNC spinout, the tool is now used by police, firefighters and even Romanian customs. (UNC.edu)

Zayden High Comes Off Bench, Continues Upward Trend for UNC Basketball

With 6:25 to play in Saturday’s first half, swatted the ball out of William Kyle’s hands, dove to the floor between Kyle’s legs in front of the UNC bench to secure the steal, and immediately called timeout before being swarmed by his teammates. It was the sort of play that, Tuesday night in Raleigh, said his team didn’t make. (Inside Carolina)

No. 1 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Wallops Louisville, 24-3

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse extended its win streak to 26 after thumping Louisville, 24-3, on Sunday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). The win moved the Tar Heels to 4-0 and 2-0 in the ACC. Chloe Humphrey led the onslaught with six goals and three assists. The nine points set a new career high. Eliza Osburn scored twice and dished out three assists. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Three-Ball Powers UNC Women's Basketball Past Pitt, 78-50 - Highlights

Fourteen three-point baskets powered No. 22 UNC Women's Basketball to a 78-50 victory over Pitt on Sunday at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels' 14 makes from behind the arc matched a program best. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Laila Hull’s career day leads UNC Women's Basketball's record-tying perimeter show in romp

The blueprint to match the best 3-point shooting game in program history isn’t going 1 of 10 in the first quarter. But when you have a "blowtorch" at your disposal, that slow start can be erased in a hurry. No. 22 UNC Women's Basketball kept raining in 3-pointers and rolled to a 78-50 victory on Sunday at Carmichael Arena over the Pittsburgh Panthers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 78, Pitt 50

View the complete box score from the No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 78-50 win over the Pitt Panthers on Sunday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Leaky Black Signs Two-Way Deal With Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards signed former UNC guard to a two-way contract Saturday. Black has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the G League with the Capital City Go-Go, where he is averaging 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.9 threes, and 1.8 steals per game. He last saw regular-season NBA action with the Hornets in 2023-24. (CBS Sports)

Video: RJ Davis Vlog - LA Chapter Begins

Former UNC guard welcomes us to his life with the South Bay Lakers, takes us inside two games in the Lakers G League, shows his full pre-game routine, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at life off the court in LA. (View Video)

Sluggish Outing Produces UNC Baseball's First Loss

On Saturday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, East Carolina’s blasts handed North Carolina Baseball their first defeat of the season. For a pitching staff that came into the contest with the fourth best ERA in the nation, 10 runs on 14 hits is far below the Tar Heels’ bar. The rubber match of the three-game series is in Chapel Hill on Sunday. First pitch is 1 p.m. (Inside Carolina)

No. 22 UNC Women's Basketball Thinks Pink, Host Pitt In Play4Kay Game Sunday

Coming off a thrilling comeback victory on Thursday, the No. 22 North Carolina women's basketball team welcomes the Pitt Panthers to Carmichael Arena on Sunday for its annual Play4Kay game to raise awareness of all cancers affecting women. The Tar Heels square off against the Panthers in search of their 12th ACC win at noon, airing on ACC Network. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Postgame Notes

Against Syracuse, had a game-high and career-high 11 rebounds and led both teams with a plus 17. scored 13 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had two assists/zero turnovers. It was the 17th time he scored double figures and the first time without making a 3-pointer. scored all 13 of his points in the second half. (GoHeels.com)

More comfortable Zayden High elevating his game

began the season as a reserve who could spell the starters for a few possessions. During his two starts while was out, he played well but was more of a serviceable replacement. That shifted dramatically with his performance in No. 16 North Carolina’s 77-64 victory over Syracuse. High isn’t just filling time. He’s filled a role. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Henri Veesaar Reminds UNC What It Was Missing At Syracuse, Discusses Absence

's first, and only, practice since his injury 11 days ago came on Friday, during which he was limited. He mainly rested and consistently received treatment. "I did my first running drills on Wednesday, felt good, and then I did a workout on Thursday (and) that felt good. And then we did a team practice on Friday, and that felt good, too." (TarHeel247)

Emily LeGette Homers Again As UNC Softball Moves To 14-0

UNC Softball moved to 14-0 on Saturday with a 5-2 win over Princeton (Highlights). Emily LeGette continued her insane week, clubbing her fifth home run in the last three days. This time, a go-ahead two-run shot to the opposite field. LeGette also moved into first place in the country with 29 RBI, and her eight home runs are second most in the country. (GoHeels.com)

Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams agree on $24 million, 3-year contract

The Dallas Cowboys and running back have agreed on a $24 million, three-year contract, following through on the front office’s pledge that bringing back their leading rusher was a top priority. Williams joined the Cowboys on a one-year contract last season after an injury-filled four years on his rookie deal with the Denver Broncos. (Associated Press)
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