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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Preview: Malloy Smith

Freshman guard , son of UNC Basketball great , sets out to leave his mark on Chapel Hill. Does Malloy’s combination of high basketball IQ, positional size, and unselfish play style give him a chance to carve out a unique legacy in ’s first season leading the Tar Heels? (View Video)

Five transfers key to UNC Football's reboot

UNC Football's biggest changes will come on offense, where turned the keys to veteran coordinator Bobby Petrino and rebuilt the skill spots through the transfer portal. On defense, the Tar Heels had to dig deep for help at linebacker and add depth across the front. Here are five players from the transfer portal who could help UNC immediately. (USA Today)

New Carolina Is a Thing at North Carolina

UNC football and basketball head coaches, and , will combine to make more than $18.3 million this season, the second-highest total of any school in the nation for those two positions. Welcome to New Carolina. New Carolina isn't a term used in Chapel Hill, at least not yet, but it describes how UNC Athletics is now operating. (TarHeel247)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse, Five Tar Heels Earn IWLCA Academic Honors

UNC Women's Lacrosse was recognized as one of IWLCA's Academic Honor Squads, while five Tar Heels were named to the Academic Honor Roll. Darcy Felter, Caroline Godine, Sarah Gresham, Kiley Mottice, and Sophie Straka were honored from UNC. For the individual honor, student-athletes must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater. (GoHeels.com)

Longtime UNC football journalist, sideline reporter Lee Pace announces retirement

Longtime football reporter Lee Pace, who covered UNC on the sidelines for 22 years, is retiring. For context on how long Pace spent within the program, his first year covering UNC football came in 2004 during the John Bunting days. Pace witnessed the , , Larry Fedora, and Mack Brown 2.0 eras, plus 's first year. (USA Today)

Folger Boaz Returning to UNC Baseball for Senior Season

UNC pitcher plans to return to Chapel Hill for his senior season rather than begin his professional career, a source close to the situation confirmed to Inside Carolina on Wednesday. The decision comes after indications throughout the season and leading up to this month’s MLB Draft suggested Boaz was strongly considering beginning his pro career. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball Legend Ty Lawson Arrested in Colorado for Shoplifting

Former UNC star was arrested last week after reportedly stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, FOX31 KDVR in Denver reported Wednesday. He faces a misdemeanor charge of theft (less than $300) for shoplifting. The officer noted that Lawson smelled of alcohol, and he was booked into the Douglas County Jail. (TarHeel247)

Five UNC Football Players Named To East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List

Five UNC Football players have been named to the 2027 Shriners Children's East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List, which recognizes the nation's top NFL Draft-eligible players. Defensive back , defensive linemen Melkart Abou Jaoude and Jr., quarterback Jr. and wide receiver Mason Humphrey were selected. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball's Summer Work Bolsters 2027 Roster

Spencer Haskell, Monty Taylor, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina look into the roster work that head coach and the UNC Baseball coaching staff have powered through since the end of the 2026 season a month ago. (View Video)

UNC Football Players Name Teammates to Watch in 2026

At Friday’s ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, UNC's , Melkart Abou Jaoude, and highlighted several Tar Heel teammates they believe are primed to make a greater impact this season. Here’s who caught their attention: "On offense, I’d say . He’s grown a lot more. June is gonna be a great player. He’s gonna help us out a lot." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Capitol Tour With Elizabeth Adkins

North Carolina alumna Elizabeth Adkins (Class of 2018) serves as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Follow along as Adkins takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day duties and a walk to the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (View Video)

'Throwback' rookie Caleb Wilson giving Chicago Bulls renewed hope

Kevin Garnett folded himself into a baseline seat at the Thomas & Mack Center Thursday. This was a week into the 2026 NBA Summer League, which meant some of the most ballyhooed lottery picks already had been shut down, their coaches having seen enough after two or three games. Not the guy Garnett wanted to see, though. Not . (NBA.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Special Mention

UNC has been praised by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association by earning a spot on the 2025-26 Academic Top 25 Honor Roll as a special mention. The WBCA highlights college women's basketball programs that boast the highest GPAs among student-athletes on their rosters this past season. As a team, the Tar Heels earned a collective 3.442 GPA. (GoHeels.com)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Latest On Sayon Keita

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest on UNC Basketball incoming freshman , the reasons behind his delay in arriving at Carolina, expectations upon his anticipated arrival in August, and more. (View Video)

Houston Texans fullback British Brooks unique position entering training camp

fills one of the most specialized roles on Houston’s roster. Part running back, part fullback, part wingback, Brooks gives offensive coordinator Nick Caley the versatility that makes the system function. Brooks’ utility is essential on a 53-man roster. His blocking, special teams ability, and running capabilities allow the offense to be flexible. (Yahoo! Sports)
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