Shaquille O'Neal provides some wise words of wisdom to Armando Bacot

Shaquille O'Neal, one of the greatest centers ever, believes that former UNC basketball star Armando Bacot belongs in the NBA. While making an appearance on Shaq's podcast, The Big Podcast, Bacot had the opportunity to speak about his journey. He mentioned how reading Shaq's book at a young age motivated him to want to play basketball. (Keeping It Heel)

Former Rockies, Red Sox Reliever Daniel Bard Mapping Out Return to MLB

Daniel Bard hasn't taken the mound in an MLB game since 2023, but he is eying a return to the big leagues sooner rather than later. The 39-year-old reliever underwent surgery on a torn meniscus last February, followed by an additional procedure on his right elbow flexor tendon on May 1. Those two injuries knocked him out for the entire 2024 baseball season. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Baseball Beats East Carolina Again, Clinches Season Series

The Diamond Heels scored eight runs across the final four innings to rally past East Carolina at Boshamer Stadium. The 11-6 win clinches the season series against the Pirates, with the third game scheduled for Monday in Greenville. Luke Stevenson got Carolina off to a flying start at the plate, clubbing the team’s first home run of 2025. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Women's Basketball now nation’s only unbeaten team on the road after rallying at Louisville

Life without Alyssa Ustby — however long that is — is never going to be easy, but No. 9 North Carolina having junior transfer guard Trayanna Crisp back and Lanie Grant’s savvy sure make it easier. Both came off the bench to score career-highs and made crucial buckets as the Tar Heels rallied from 12 points down to win 79–75 Sunday to win at Louisville. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: No. 9 UNC Women's Basketball Shoots Past Louisville, 79-75 - Highlights

Trayanna Crisp and Lanie Grant scored 19 points apiece, Reniya Kelly added 16, and Maria Gakdeng pulled down 11 rebounds as the No. 9 UNC women's basketball team claimed another huge road victory, downing the Louisville Cardinals, 79-75, on Sunday. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 79, Louisville 75

View the complete box score from the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team's 79-75 victory over the Louisville Cardinals on Sunday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky. (View Box Score)

Art’s Angle: Gaining Steam?

Three down, three to go in the bubble struggle for the Tar Heels. We’re at the stage of the 2024-25 men’s basketball season when getting into the NCAA tournament is the only thing that matters for UNC. According to ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi, UNC is in the "first four out," which means the Tar Heels must keep winning and sneak into the "last four in." (Chapelboro.com)

No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis Takes Down Boston College, 4-0

In its second match of opening weekend of ACC play, No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis defeated the Boston College Eagles, 4-0 in Weymouth. The match began with the Tar Heels continuing their doubles dominance against the Eagles. On court one, Reese Brantmeier picked up the first of three straight-set victories for Carolina after she won, 6-0, 6-2. (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels Finding More Rebounding Success

North Carolina has found greater rebounding success along with its use of bigger lineup combinations. UNC disposed of Virginia 81-66 on Saturday afternoon at the Smith Center, while out-rebounding the Cavaliers by a 35-21 margin. The Tar Heels collected 11 offensive rebounds and manufactured 17 second-chance points from those extra opportunities. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina vs. Virginia: Three Things Learned

Jae'Lyn Withers was the missing four. It’s not like Withers is playing much better than earlier in the season. There are still times he takes questionable shots, and his technical foul in the first half killed UNC's momentum. That said, it’s undeniable that since Hubert Davis inserted him back into the starting lineup as the four, the Tar Heels have found their stride. (Tar Heel Blog)

How Drake Powell is making Tar Heels more 'comfortable' on court

Put Drake Powell at any position, any time, anywhere on a basketball court, and the UNC freshman will do whatever he can to help the Tar Heels. "I’d say I’m pretty comfortable anywhere on the court." But Powell’s teammates noticed a different level of comfort in wins against N.C. State and Virginia, with the 6-foot-6 Powell in the starting lineup. (MSN.com)

UNC men's basketball pushes past Wake Forest, Pitt in NCAA Tournament bubble battle

While the bubble battle for the ACC’s possible fourth NCAA tournament berth took a lousy turn Saturday for Wake Forest and Pittsburgh, it couldn’t have gone better for UNC. With an 81-66 Saturday victory over Virginia, the Tar Heels also gave themselves an outside shot at a double-bye in the ACC tournament while improving its NCAA tournament hopes. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 9 UNC Women's Basketball Visits Louisville For Sunday Test

The chance for another statement win awaits for No. 9 North Carolina women's basketball, with another quad-one road test at Louisville on Sunday afternoon. The Tar Heels and the Cardinals each are riding multi-game win streak heading into the meeting, set for 2 p.m. on ESPN. UNC has rattled off six straight wins and in 11 of its last 12 games. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Heels Handle 'Hoos

UNC beats Virginia 81-66 to move to 17-11 overall and 10-6 in the ACC men's basketball standings. Connor Sparrow joins Ross Martin to break down the action. Has UNC found a starting lineup that finally works? What does that mean for the Tar Heels moving forward? (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Virginia Postgame Quotes

Hubert Davis on whether there has been a sense of urgency since Clemson: "Our practices from that point on have been different. They've been feisty, extremely competitive, and short-tempered. The competitive fight has been there and whatever ends up in terms of what it looks like, I feel like we're getting better. I'm really proud of the guys." (GoHeels.com)

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