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UNC adjusts default revenue-sharing, favoring men’s basketball; women’s basketball has $1M payroll

UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham laid out on Friday how the Tar Heels will distribute their revenue-sharing pool among four sports, including doling out a larger slice to men’s basketball than the standard split, and creating a women’s basketball payroll of over $1 million. "We tried to match who generated the money, their team got it." (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Luka and Ivan Arrive, More Basketball Official Visits, UNC Football Puts on the Pads

UNC men’s basketball received a couple of new members Wednesday with the long-awaited arrival of Montenegrin guard Luka Bogavac and High Point transfer center Ivan Matlekovic. There are more basketball official visitors on the calendar. Carolina Football has put on the pads, and the sports year kicks off with Women's Soccer on Thursday. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Top 10 from 2024-25; From Bubble to March Madness

Which moments defined the Tar Heels' 2024-25 sports year? In part 2, we unveil numbers 4-6. 6: UNC Basketball's controversial inclusion in the NCAA Tournament. 5: Diamond Heels nearly making the CWS in back-to-back seasons. 4: Dominant season for UNC Women's Lacrosse. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Announces Promotions For Bryant Gaines and Carter Hicks

Following another highly successful season that saw the team win its 27th ACC Championship and advance to the NCAA Super Regionals, North Carolina Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes has promoted Bryant Gaines to Associate Head Coach and Carter Hicks to General Manager. Gaines will enter his 16th total season with the program in 2026. (GoHeels.com)

THT Newsletter: Latest On Luka, 5-Star Visits, Football, and UNC Women Ready to Compete

Thanks to the many new subscribers who joined the Tar Heel Times Newsletter over the past few days and those of you already on board. Todays edition includes the latest on the Luka Bogavac saga, football training camp updates, more basketball official visitors on the way, women's basketball/soccer/lacrosse coverage, football recruiting tidbits, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Seattle Mariners lose pitcher, former Diamond Heel Trent Thornton for season

A difficult season for Trent Thornton took a turn for the worse Friday, when a medical exam confirmed the Mariners right-hander suffered a torn Achilles in the ninth inning Thursday night. He will miss the remainder of the season. Thornton missed more than a month earlier this season after having emergency surgery in May because of appendicitis. (Seattle Times)

Former UNC outfielder Kane Kepley assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Kane Kepley, a second-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in the MLB Draft, has been assigned to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League. Kepley, 21, has been in the Arizona Complex League since he signed with the Cubs, participating in workouts and scrimmage games, and he made his official pro debut on Tuesday night. (Salisbury Post)

UNC Baseball: Way-too-early projections for the 2026 lineup

It feels imminent that Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch will be the Friday and Saturday starters for North Carolina baseball, but that third spot—and just about every role in the bullpen—is up for grabs. Guys like Olin Johnson, Cam Seagraves and Folger Boaz are also notable returners, who contributed at times out of the bullpen last season. (Tar Heel Blog)

Cooper Criswell, in first major league start of season, throws a gem for Red Sox

As a swingman who has been up and down from the minor leagues several times this season, former UNC pitcher Cooper Criswell’s job is to be ready when called upon. When the team needs him, it’s Criswell’s job to provide multiple innings, or, as was the case Friday night, a spot start. "Amazing, amazing," gushed Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. (MSN.com)

Former Rockies Star Daniel Bard Discusses Retirement Decision

To the outside world the retirement of former Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard was a bit of a surprise. Turns out it felt that way to Bard, too, who announced his decision on July 18. On Foul Territory, Bard detailed how he made his decision, and it turns out he made the decision just before he was set to return to Triple-A Tacoma. (Sports Illustrated)

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