Men's ACC-SEC Challenge guide: What to watch in UNC-Kentucky, Duke-Florida, more
Both North Carolina and Kentucky excel offensively and defensively inside the three-point line, but the Wildcats will need
Malachi Moreno (1.1 BPG) and company to stall Tar Heels star freshman
Caleb Wilson (19.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG) when he attacks -- the projected NBA draft lottery pick has made 68% of his shots around the rim, per Synergy Sports data. (
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Spencer Triplett Named Patrick Mannelly Award Finalist
After being named one of 10 semifinalists a few weeks ago, UNC long snapper
Spencer Triplett is now a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award. Triplett is one of three finalists for the award along with Georgia's Beau Gardner and Penn State's Tyler Duzansky. Triplett is the first player in program history to be a finalist for the award, which began in 2019. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Must Deliver vs. Kentucky
UNC Basketball eyes a statement road win over the Kentucky Wildcats in a high-stakes ACC-SEC Challenge showdown. Will the Tar Heels' frontcourt dominance prove decisive? Host Isaac Schade breaks down why better offensive execution and relentless paint attacks are crucial after struggling against Michigan State.
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Tomon Fox Signed To NY Giants 53-Man Roster
The New York Giants announced a handful of roster moves ahead of Monday night’s game against the New England Patriots. They have signed linebacker
Tomon Fox to the 53-man roster. They also elevated linebacker Swayze Bozeman and wide receiver Dalen Cambre from the practice squad. Fox has appeared in four games and made one start this season. (
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No. 16 UNC Basketball Looks to Rebound at Rupp Arena Against No. 19 Kentucky
Coming off its loss to Michigan State on Thanksgiving, UNC doesn't have the luxury of an easy game to get back in the win column. That's not to say the No. 16 Tar Heels can't beat No. 19 Kentucky. They can. But it's going to be a battle Tuesday, when UNC takes on the Wildcats at 9:30 p.m. inside Rupp Arena as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge on ESPN. (
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Video: IC Podcast - All Things UNC With Greg Barnes
Greg Barnes, Tommy Ashley, and Don Callahan of Inside Carolina discuss
Bill Belichick’s first season, Tar Heel football recruiting, lessons learned from the 2025 season for the coaching staff, UNC Basketball's matchup against Kentucky, and how the NIL landscape has impacted major sports programs at UNC.
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Against UNC, Kentucky Basketball will face a freshman phenom who got away
When North Carolina rolls into Rupp Arena Tuesday to face Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge, the Wildcats will be tasked with taming one of the most explosive freshmen in college basketball. And that player just so happens to be a former UK recruit.
Caleb Wilson, a 6-foot-10 forward from Atlanta, was a 5-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. (
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Drake Maye delivers again with 2 touchdown passes in Patriots' 10th straight win
There were more amazing passes from
Drake Maye and more "MVP" chants in New England's 10th straight win. It bookended a Week 13 that included a solid Thanksgiving Day game for
Javonte Williams in a Cowboys victory. On the Monday Night Football stage, Maye threw for 282 yards and two TDs in the Patriots' 33-15 victory over the Giants. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
North Carolina vs. Kentucky Preview: UNC's First True Road Game Comes in ACC/SEC Challenge
Kentucky is off to a less-than-favorable start by their blue blood standards with a 5-2 record. Entering the season ranked No. 9, the Wildcats lost to No. 6 Louisville on the road 96-88, and to Michigan State 83-66 at Madison Square Garden. UK picked up its five wins against mid-major opponents and was picked to finish second in the SEC this season. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Volleyball Earns Three All-ACC Honors
North Carolina's Safi Hampton has been named All-ACC Volleyball First Team, and Chelsea Thorpe and Maddy May were named Second Team. This is the first such honor in each of their careers. Hampton earns the honor after being named to the AVCA Player Of The Year Watchlist. Hampton leads the team in points, points per set, kills, and kills per set. (
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Hubert Davis Offers Latest Update on Seth Trimble
Seth Trimble is coming along well, UNC Basketball Coach
Hubert Davis said
Monday afternoon. "I don't have a definitive answer in regards to when he's going to come back, but he's progressing fast and really well. He's shooting, he's dribbling, he's conditioning. And so it's in a really good spot, and I'm looking forward to when he can get back on the floor." (
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Hubert Davis says Tar Heels have to get better in ‘trenches’
Against physical teams,
Hubert Davis says that No. 16 North Carolina is going to have to be tougher inside. That comes after the Thanksgiving loss to No. 7 Michigan State in a game defined by bruising play. The interior challenge might not be quite as stiff Thursday at No. 18 Kentucky, but Davis said his team’s resolve to battle inside will still be important. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Inside the UNC Football Roster: Numbers Game
If all 39 of the Tar Heels'
class of 2026 football commitments were to sign with North Carolina during this week’s Early Signing Period, which is not expected, the UNC coaching staff would need an additional 15 players to transfer out to make room for them. And that doesn’t take into account the players that UNC will sign out of the Transfer Portal. (
Inside Carolina)
Indya Nivar Named ACC Women's Basketball Player Of The Week Following Historic Stretch
After dominating throughout three games for North Carolina women's basketball at the 2025 Cancun Challenge over Thanksgiving,
Indya Nivar has been named the ACC Player of the Week. Posting the second triple double in program history, Nivar tallied 13 points, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, and snagged 10 steals against South Dakota State. (
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Video: Hubert Davis Monday Pre-Kentucky Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Monday afternoon ahead of the No. 16 Tar Heels ACC/SEC Challenge matchup against the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in Lexington.
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