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THT Newsletter: 5-Star Dylan Mingo Visiting, UNC Basketball Hosts Kansas, Cardinal Comes Calling

Five-star guard Dylan Mingo visits this weekend as UNC Basketball hosts Kansas, Carolina Football faces Stanford, Women’s Basketball hosts Elon and multiple recruits, Theo Pinson is throwing a UNC vs. KU watch party with Carolina Basketball legends, two football recruits decommitted, Walt Weiss named Atlanta Braves manager, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

North Carolina’s Bullpen Weapon: The Rise of Walker McDuffie

If there is one thing that has defined Walker McDuffie’s college baseball career, it’s his slider. Boomerang, old school, ghostly, fluid—all words that can be used to describe the North Carolina pitcher's devastating off-speed offering. If he were a chef, this would be his Michelin-starred signature dish. It hasn’t been a long Tar Heel career, but it’s been eventful. (Inside Carolina)

Atlanta Braves hire Walt Weiss as manager to succeed Brian Snitker

The Atlanta Braves hired former UNC infielder Walt Weiss on Monday as their manager, succeeding 2021 World Series winner Brian Snitker. Weiss, who turns 62 on Nov. 28, has been the Braves’ bench coach since 2018 and was on Snitker’s staff four years ago when they won the franchise's fourth championship. This is Weiss’ second MLB managing job. (Associated Press)

THT Newsletter: Basketball Season Tips Off, Luka In Limbo, UNC Crushes 'Cuse and Lands 4-Star LB

It’s another big sports week at UNC. Men’s and women’s basketball tips off Monday with Luka Bogavac’s eligibility still in limbo. Football landed a big-time 4-star linebacker and blasted Syracuse. Tyler Hansbrough turns 40, Erin Matson goes 13-0 against Duke, and we can participate in UNC Basketball watch parties with Theo Pinson. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Former UNC Baseball Coach Mike Roberts Named College Summer League Coach

Former North Carolina Baseball coach Mike Roberts is slated to take the reins as the Grand Lake Mariners head coach next year. After playing for the Tar Heels as a catcher, he served as head coach of the Tar Heels for over 20 seasons. His college coaching career included two trips to the College World Series and five ACC regular-season championships. (Stateline Sports Network)

Five Takeaways from the Diamond Heels Fall Baseball Schedule

UNC Baseball wrapped up a busy fall schedule last week, giving fans the first look at the program ahead of its spring season. Following the first practice in September, a 12-inning exhibition win over Walters State kicked things off in the first week of October. The team's "Fall World Series" began days later, with the Blue team taking the series 2-0. (TarHeel247)

Stats Prove Cubs’ Michael Busch Was Among MLB’s Best First Basemen This Year

Former UNC infielder Michael Busch's name is plastered all over MLB's first baseman leaderboard both offensively and defensively, as he posted easily the best stat line of his career during the regular season, especially at the plate. He finished the year amongst the top in many categories, including slugging percentage, OPS, home runs, triples, and runs. (Sports Illustrated)

Mariners draft pick Luke Stevenson ‘living my dream’ in visit to T-Mobile Park

When Seattle Mariners' first round draft pick Luke Stevenson walked onto the field of T-Mobile Park, accompanied by his parents and younger brother, he saw his future in front of him. But it was more than just seeing the team that he wanted to eventually join or the emerald palace where he wanted to play games. It was more than that. (Seattle Times)

THT Newsletter: UNC Football Falls Short, Basketball Scrimmages in Cherokee, Baseball Downs Pack

UNC Football came oh so close in its loss to Cal and showed improvement. Carolina Basketball met Tar Heel fans in Cherokee during a Blue-White scrimmage. Drake Maye and Javonte Williams are lighting up the NFL, there’s basketball recruiting news, the Diamond Heels beat the Pack, and a it was perfect 6-0 weekend for Olympic sports. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Inside The Lines - UNC Comes Through Late, Beats NC State in DBAP

Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Baseball's 3-1 win over NC State in Durham on Thursday. The Tar Heels broke open a pitcher's duel with two runs in the bottom of the eighth to win the Battle of the DBAP. Ashley and Nugent break down the pitching performances and highlights. (View Video)

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