Broadcasting legend, UNC alum Jim Lampley writing his own story

A familiar face and voice of Olympic broadcasts over the years is North Carolina native Jim Lampley. The Carolina alum has covered a record 14 Olympic Games and countless other memorable moments, including the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” arguably the biggest upset in sports history. Many also remember Lampley from his 30-year run with HBO Boxing. (Spectrum News 1)

Tez Walker Hopes To Be 'Deadly' Receiver With Baltimore Ravens

Tears started to fall for Tez Walker on draft night. When Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told him, "You will be a Baltimore Raven," the emotions set in for Walker. "That's always been my 'why,'" Walker said. "Football has always kept me level-headed. So hearing those words that I'm going to be a part of an NFL roster, that broke me down in tears." (Inside Carolina)

UNC's Top Ten Scholar-Athletes Headline Annual Academic Luncheon

Headlining UNC's annual academic luncheon were this year's Top Ten Scholar-Athletes. Natalia Aseguinolaza (golf), Dorritt Eisenbeis (field hockey), Christopher Holliday (football), Rob Landry (basketball), Jack Loftus (lacrosse), Gigi Maroney (rowing), Alec Mulvaney (fencing), Peter Murphy (tennis), Elizabeth Scotty (tennis), and Lauren Walsh (rowing). (GoHeels.com)

Men's NCAA basketball 2024-25 roster moves, transfers, recruits

Between the coaching carousel, NBA draft decisions, high school recruitments, the transfer portal, and the extra year of eligibility for seniors, the college basketball personnel movement has been endless. Keeping track of the comings and goings has become borderline impossible, but we're continuing to share all of our roster changes research. (ESPN.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Three straight No. 1 NCAA seeds for UNC

That makes three straight No. 1 NCAA seeds for Carolina. It began with perhaps the biggest surprise. Hubert Davis’ third UNC men's basketball team claimed a sweep of Duke, the outright ACC regular-season title, and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA West Region. A month later, two other Tar Heel teams drew No. 1 NCAA seeds: Women's tennis and men's golf. (Chapelboro.com)

Jae'Lyn Withers confirms return to UNC for fifth college season

North Carolina will have two fifth-year players next season. Jae'Lyn Withers will return to the Tar Heels for his fifth college season. The Charlotte native transferred to UNC last offseason from Louisville. Withers will join R.J. Davis to give UNC two fifth-year players for next season. Withers scored 156 points in 37 games, including three starts last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

What does UNC basketball’s 2024-25 roster look like and what’s next for Tar Heels?

UNC Basketball had two players — James Okonkwo and Seth Trimble — enter the transfer portal. Trimble later decided to pull his name from the portal and return to Chapel Hill. As of Wednesday, Belmont transfer Cade Tyson has been the lone addition from the transfer portal. Other players could join the Tar Heels as spring gives way to summer. (Fayetteville Observer)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - How does RJ Davis keep cementing his UNC legacy? Cliff Omoruyi visiting

R.J. Davis is staying at UNC for a 5th season. He’s already accomplished so much in a Tar Heel uniform, but what else can he do to continue cementing his legacy? Rutgers transfer Cliff Omoruyi begins his Carolina visit today and many eyes are on the center position. But UNC also is looking for another PF, namely Adou Thiero. (View Video)

Tar Heels Schedule Basketball Tune-Up for Maui Invitational

After their originally scheduled matchup was canceled due to the COVID-impacted 2020-21 season, the Hawaii and the UNC basketball programs will finally get to face off after all for the first time this decade. The two teams are set to play each other on Nov. 22, just a few days before the Tar Heels begin their first quest in the Maui Invitational since 2020. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Basketball’s Stability Is a Standout in the NCAA Wild West

Welcome to the "Wild, Wild West" era of college sports. It’s a good time to recognize coach Hubert Davis and his staff, because the Tar Heels have had the most stable, productive offseason (so far) of the ACC men’s basketball programs. By the time the NCAA’s transfer portal window closed May 1, UNC had lost only reserve center James Okonkwo (Akron). (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football Fared Well With Transfer Portal Now Closed

The football transfer portal closed Tuesday night, and there were only four departures which is a positive development for the UNC program. The transfers were offensive lineman D.J. Geth, cornerback Lejond Cavazos, defensive back Ayden Duncanson, and quarterback Tad Hudson. Only Hudson (Coastal Carolina) has found a new school to date. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Cedric Gray on the NFL Draft: 'Best feeling of my life'

Ardrey Kell football coach Greg Jachym had a feeling long ago that Cedric Gray might be an NFL player one day. Turns out that feeling was right. Gray, who graduated from Ardrey Kell in 2020 and played at UNC, became an NFL player when the Titans selected him with the 106th pick of the NFL Draft. By the time Gray was drafted, he felt a huge relief. (AOL.com)

Diamond Heels Rout William & Mary, 19–2

It’s a testament to No. 12 UNC Baseball's depth that three starters from a year ago, including a second-team All-ACC co-captain last season, have had trouble getting onto the field. Senior infielder Jackson Van De Brake came off the bench to hit a grand slam in the fourth inning as UNC walloped William & Mary 19–2 (Highlights) at Boshamer Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC pitcher Cameron Padgett’s tattoo tribute to former teammate

Cameron Padgett is thankful for each day he can pitch for UNC, knowing it can be taken away at any moment. The right-hander has a tattoo on his pitching arm reading "Fighter" as a tribute to a friend and longtime teammate on showcase baseball teams who knows that all too well. ECU sophomore Parker Byrd got into a boating accident in 2022. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men's Tennis Grabs NCAA Bid, Will Meet Memphis In 1st Round Friday

North Carolina has earned a spot in the 64-team field of the 2024 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship, the NCAA announced earlier this week. Carolina earned its 10th consecutive NCAA bid and 33rd overall. The Tar Heels (14-9) will journey to Knoxville, Tenn., for a first-round match against Memphis (18-6) at 10 a.m. Eastern on Friday May 3. (GoHeels.com)

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