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Bubba Cunningham says emotional factors complicate arena decision

If the decision to renovate the Smith Center or build a new arena for UNC's basketball teams were purely financial, it would be easy. Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham, on the weekly "Arena Discussion" podcast. "The information we had fall of ’25 indicates there’s about a $20 million differential between a renovation on campus and a new facility." (Tar Heel Tribune)

New ‘Arena Discussion’ addresses evolution of Smith Center, UNC Basketball success

A special edition of the "Carolina Insider" podcast addresses the evolution of Carolina Basketball and discussions regarding the Dean E. Smith Center. "The Arena Discussion" podcast includes guests discussing the future home of Tar Heel basketball. Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham join for the first episode. (UNC.edu)

UNC AD: 'We dropped the ball' on future of Smith Center conversations

The future of the Smith Center is on everyone’s mind. Tar Heels young and not-so-young have an opinion on what to do with the 40-year-old arena, leading to a very public division among those who want to build a new venue and those who prefer to renovate the current one. And it’s led university officials to rethink the process on communications. (WRAL.com)

UNC Baseball's $9 Million Gift Highlights UNC's Financial Model for Supporting its 28 Sports

A $9 million gift to the UNC Baseball operating endowment was announced last month. The anonymous donor challenged fans and supporters to match the amount, and more than $2.2 million has been raised. Beyond its size, the gift offers a glimpse into how the athletic department plans to sustain its 28 varsity programs in this era of college athletics. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Remembering James Spurling, UNC vs. NC State Basketball Preview

A different show as our main focus is remembering our friend James Spurling by re-running his interview from 2019 (11:53). James' Celebration of Life was Sunday in Chapel Hill. Also: UNC vs. NC State basketball preview (5:48), Olympic Sports update from a busy weekend (38:11), and more (44:31). (Listen To Podcast)

UNC mourns 'selfless' James Spurling, who impacted Tar Heel football for decades

On Sunday afternoon, for the first time in more than half a century, Carolina Football will gather without James Spurling. A Celebration of Life will be held Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in Carmichael Arena. Generations of players, coaches, and administrators - from former chancellors and athletic directors to Mack Brown and Bill Belichick - are expected to attend. (MSN.com)

UNC is spending more than ever on athletics. Here’s where the money is going

UNC spent a record $188 million on athletics during the 2024-25 academic year, a total that includes nearly $14 million for upfront revenue-sharing payments to athletes for using their name, image, and likeness. The Tar Heels had a $14 million deficit during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, according to its annual financial report to the NCAA. (WRAL.com)

Martina Ballen On Being A Trailblazer And Seeing The Possibilities

"I'm Martina Ballen. And I am a Tar Heel." It's how she introduces herself — plainly, confidently, without flourish. For Ballen, that identity has never needed explanation. UNC has been home for most of her life, and the work she has done here has always felt less like a career and more like a responsibility. "I have been at UNC for 38-and-a-half years." (GoHeels.com)

James Spurling, Longtime UNC Athletics Staff Member, Passes Away

James Spurling, whose selfless nature, honesty, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to all things Tar Heels wove him through the tapestry of Carolina for more than five decades, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning. The long-time Director of Kenan Stadium and the Kenan Football Center and Massey Award winner was 68. (GoHeels.com)

2025-26 Bubba Cunningham Athletic Director’s Scholar-Athletes Recognized

Honoring success and dedication in the classroom, 26 student-athletes were celebrated Monday as the 2025-26 Bubba Cunningham Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. All selected student-athletes for this distinction have attained the highest level of academic achievement during their careers as student-athletes at North Carolina. (GoHeels.com)

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