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Doug Moe was a one-of-kind, once-in-a-lifetime legend for the Nuggets

What made unique and set him apart from the crowd, was his personality. He was carefree and fun-loving away from the game. His players and the media loved him, offering soundbites that would crash the internet if uttered today. He was also ultra-competitive, ripping into his players and going after referees in a manner that was pure theatre. (Denver Sports)

No. 13 UNC Baseball Wins Both Ends Of Doubleheader At No. 23 Notre Dame

A chilly day of baseball resulted in a pair of wins for UNC Baseball, claiming the series on the road against No. 23 Notre Dame with 6-5 (Highlights) and 13-7 (Highlights) victories on Saturday at Frank Eck Stadium. The No. 13 Tar Heels found themselves in a back-and-forth affair in both contests, but it was Carolina who emerged victorious on both occasions. (GoHeels.com)

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to launch MayeDay Family Foundation

Ahead of this third NFL season, New England Patriots quarterback is launching his own nonprofit to extend that impact to the community. Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, on Friday announced the creation of the MayeDay Family Foundation and its mission to provide children and families enduring hardship with assistance and support. (New England Patriots)

What Will Happen to the Dean Dome? Here Are the Top Options.

The future of the arena that has housed North Carolina Basketball for four decades became a hot-button issue when reports from The News & Observer, The Athletic, and Inside Carolina suggested the University was preparing to announce the Smith Center would relocate to Carolina North, a plot of land nearly two miles north of Franklin Street. (Carolina Alumni Review)

Lloyd, May, or Donovan? Pros and Cons for UNC Basketball Coaching Candidates

As UNC continues to search for its next men’s basketball coach, three names which have been floated as prime candidates for the job are Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd, Michigan head coach Dusty May, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. All three have had ringing success on the college stage, but there are drawbacks to UNC’s pursuit of each. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 1 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Powers Past ECU, 23-3

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse started hot and kept their foot on the gas in defeating ECU 23-3 on Saturday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). Chloe Humphrey scored five goals and dished out a career-high five assists, while Addison Pattillo tallied four goals and two assists on the day. Seniors Darcy Felter and Kiley Mottice each bagged hat tricks on Senior Day. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Carolina Basketball Family Energized And Ready

Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina and former UNC guard discuss the events that led to ' dismissal, the aftermath, the re-energized feeling among those around the Tar Heel Basketball program, the Smith Center/arena discussion, the future of the program, and more. (View Video)

An era ends with Hubert Davis’ firing

In the spring of 1953, a coach from Saint John’s and originally from New York City in would be hired by North Carolina to coach basketball. While no one knew it at the time, the way people thought about the Tar Heels would forever change. That is 73 years. One through line of coaches from 1953 to 2026. Now, it’s done. At least for now. (Tar Heel Blog)

Here are 5 things I love about Carolina

Rameses at Home - One of my favorite experiences in the community is when I drive past the Hogan family farm and I catch a glimpse of Carolina Blue in the field. Rameses is a celebrity on campus, but when it’s not game day, he lives on a family farm alongside the other animals. It’s always a delight to spot him, with his Carolina Blue-painted horns. (UNC.edu)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Coaching Search

UNC is in the midst of a basketball coaching search. Ross Martin, Julian Council, and Mike Hardison discuss Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, Michigan coach Dusty May, and some of UNC’s top coaching targets. Would Lloyd or May leave their current jobs for Chapel Hill? (View Video)

No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Opens Weekend With Sweep Over Virginia Tech

No. 5 UNC Women's Tennis began its road swing in Blacksburg, as it clashed with Virginia Tech on Friday. The Tar Heels picked up their fifth sweep in ACC play after topping the Hokies, 4-0. No. 95 Alanis Hamilton rolled past her opponent in straight sets. Maddy Zampardo eventually clinched the match for Carolina with another dominant win. (GoHeels.com)

Who Belongs in the Carolina Basketball Family?

It is a fascinating question. And, who gets to make that determination? I would hope that anybody that wears Carolina blue is a lifelong member of the Carolina Family. Now, whether or not they want to come back is a different matter, but it is a unique situation. That’s one of the reasons there is hesitation with the current landscape in college athletics. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Softball Splits Doubleheader On Friday

UNC Softball split a Friday double header, defeating Marist 11-0 and falling to No. 22 Arizona State 9-2 (Highlights). Sanaa Thompson extended her 13-game hit streak and pushed her on-base streak to 16 games. Shelby Barbee and Lexie Roberts extended their on-base streaks to 13 games. And the Tar Heels' 29-game home run streak was snapped. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson announces he's entering NBA Draft

UNC's is entering the NBA Draft, he announced through an Instagram post Friday. A caption accompanying a post with a series of photos from his freshman season read, "never take it for granted #8out." Comments from teammates gave thanks and congratulations. The NBA Draft Combine is May 10-17, and the NBA Draft is June 24-25. (WRAL.com)

Indya Nivar has career day in UNC's Sweet 16 loss to UConn

For one half, UNC Women's Basketball showed the best team in the country the kind of defense that thrust the Tar Heels into the national spotlight. No. 1 UConn could only be held down so long, though. The Huskies used a 19-0 run to do what they do to every opponent, pulling away for a 63-42 victory on Friday at the Sweet 16 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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