Early Bird Preview: UNC Football gets early shot at revenge vs. TCU in Dublin

Just like last season, UNC Football will take on TCU in the season opener, with the only difference being the game will be played in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29. Quarterback Josh Hoover, who picked apart UNC’s defense in last year’s matchup, transferred to national champion Indiana this offseason. Three of TCU’s top four receivers also departed. (USA Today)

Chansky’s Notebook: Dunia the Great

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez's life-changing moment occurred when he was six years old and survived an attack from chimpanzees in his native Democratic Republic of the Congo. UNC's 18-year-old wrestling prodigy said, "I was with my family, and the animals came out of nowhere." The chimps killed his brother and cousin, and Dunia was left disfigured. (Chapelboro.com)

Matt Able To Withdraw From NBA Draft And Enroll at North Carolina

Matt Able will withdraw from the NBA draft process and continue his college career at North Carolina, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. This comes after he remarked during the NBA Draft Combine that he was "back and forth" about whether to withdraw his name or continue his college career. He has until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday to pull his name. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where's the beef in UNC Basketball's starting five?

Michael Malone is in the midst of putting together his first UNC Basketball roster and it projects to be massive from a height standpoint but less so from a weight standpoint. Who will be in the starting 5? And how does Malone adjust if Matt Able or Alexandros Samodurov aren't on the roster? (View Video)

Lucas: A Lifetime Tar Heel

In 15 years as UNC's athletic director, Bubba Cunningham was part of some of the biggest events in college sports. He saw 24 Tar Heel national champions, sold-out football games with nationally televised audiences, and some of the best college athletes in the world. Cunningham is preparing to relinquish the athletic director's chair in the coming days. (GoHeels.com)

Podcast: Scott Forbes Radio Show - Chapel Hill Regional Preview

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes joins host Dave Nathan on his weekly radio show to discuss the upcoming Chapel Hill Regional. Plus, assistant coach Bryant Gaines, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and second baseman Gavin Gallaher discuss the Tar Heels' postseason. (Listen To Podcast)

UNC Women's Golf Finishes 15th At NCAA Championship

UNC's Ing Iadpluem carded a 1-under-par 71 for the third consecutive round and the Tar Heels finished 15th on Monday in the 2026 NCAA Women's Golf Championship on the North Course at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. UNC shot 16-over 304 in the fourth and final round of stroke play and did not advance to Tuesday's match play. (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: Chapel Hill Regional Set, Neo Signs, Keita Wins EuroLeague Title, Latest On Samodurov

UNC Baseball hosts a tough Chapel Hill regional with VCU, Tennessee, and ECU coming to town this weekend. Neoklis Avdalas has signed with UNC Basketball, Seyon Keita won a EuroLeague title, Alexandros Samodurov is still on Michael Malone’s radar, Women’s Lacrosse fell just short of an NCAA title, Kenan Stadium renovations have begun, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Three big takeaways from UNC Baseball’s ACC Tournament

UNC Baseball didn’t leave Charlotte with a trophy, but it did take away something equally important in late May: answers. From a shaky weekend on the mound to a senior's breakout performance and multiple all-tournament selections, the Tar Heels' week in Charlotte revealed much about its potential, even if that potential remains to be fully realized. (USA Today)

UNC Baseball needs deep outings from starting pitchers, beginning with Jason DeCaro in opener

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes said the conversation is straightforward with his starting pitchers, and he does not see any benefit in tiptoeing around expectations. "You have to be honest with your players, 'Hey, man, we got to have you go deeper.' And if a kid takes that as too much pressure, then they’re not going to be able to perform at this level." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Kane Kepley Has Unlocked Something Special Within Cubs' Farm System

Now that we're beyond the sample-size caveats of April, Kane Kepley is growing impossible to ignore. The Chicago Cubs' No. 7 overall prospect and former Tar Heel outfielder is off to a very strong start to his 2026 season. Kepley was Chicago’s second-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Cubs selected the outfield prospect at 56th overall. (North Side Baseball)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Still No Indication from Matt Able; Sayon Keita's Prospects

UNC Basketball fans anxiously await Matt Able’s NBA Draft decision as NCAA eligibility rules loom large. Will Able suit up for the Tar Heels or pursue his pro dreams? Isaac Schade also discusses new NCAA guidance impacting international player eligibility and what this means for recruits like Sayon Keita. (View Video)

Questionable women's lacrosse title game calls spark frustration from Jenny Levy and UNC faithful

The 2026 Women's Lacrosse National Championship game featured some very questionable officiating that ultimately didn't go in favor of the Tar Heels. The Tar Heels were robbed of goals on two separate occasions: The first would've put North Carolina up 10-7, while the other would've knotted the game up at 12 in the fourth quarter. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC's Regional Has Familair Foes, but Heels know they've Changed, too

For the 38th time in program history, North Carolina heard its name called on Selection Monday, earning the No. 5 national seed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tar Heels will host a regional for the third straight season, as they welcome Tennessee, East Carolina, and VCU to Chapel Hill with action beginning on Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. (TarHeel247)

Video: Scott Forbes, Jason DeCaro, Gavin Gallaher Discuss NCAA Baseball Seeding

North Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and infielder Gavin Gallaher met with the media on Monday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium after learning their NCAA Tournament seeding and bracket. The Tar Heels are the No. 5 overall seed, and will host VCU on Friday. East Carolina and Tennessee are also in the Chapel Hill regional. (TarHeel247)

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