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Video: Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson - Luke Maye and Kenny Williams Join

, , and discuss rooming together in Chapel Hill, UNC's loss to Stanford, their favorite memories from the 2017 national championship season, the differences between G-League and overseas basketball, and more. (View Video)

No. 6 UNC Women's Tennis Falls To No. 9 Virginia, 4-3

In its first matchup against a ranked opponent in 2025, No. 6 UNC Women's Tennis (3-1) fell to No. 9 Virginia (4-0), 3-4 in Charlottesville. Despite dropping its doubles match, Carolina fought back to win on courts two and three and secure the doubles point. Tatum Evans picked up a 6-3, 6-1 victory, and Theadora Rabman battled to a straight-set victory. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What Went Wrong For UNC In Loss To Stanford?

Can UNC Basketball bounce back following their disappointing home loss to Stanford? This episode unpacks the Tar Heels' recent 72-71 defeat, spotlighting the team's recurring struggles in close games and the implications for their NCAA tournament hopes. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball jumps to season-high ranking in AP Top 25 poll

North Carolina moved up one spot to a season-high No. 13 in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll after two decisive road ACC victories last week. The Tar Heels (17-3, 5-2 ACC standings) have won four straight games after wins at SMU 63-44 on Thursday and 75-58 at Pittsburgh on Sunday. It’s UNC's highest rank since it was No. 11 on Jan. 30, 2023. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Theo Pinson pivots into broadcasting career

With professional basketball is in his rearview mirror, has transitioned into a career as a TV color analyst for ESPN. He also has a pair of podcasts — Run Your Race and To The Baha. Between those three jobs, Pinson said a possible return to the NBA, or playing overseas, hasn’t even crossed his mind. So, he has retired from playing pro basketball. (Dallas Mavericks)

Video: Hubert Davis Monday Pre-Wake Forest ACC Basketball Coaches Conference Call

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with the media on Monday as part of the weekly ACC Coaches Conference call to discuss how teams are defending , the production of his big men, the challenges Wake Forest and present, and more. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Marks Beginning of 2025 Season with First Pitch Banquet

The 2025 UNC Baseball season kicked off Saturday with the 17th-annual First Pitch Dinner. , an All-American Tar Heel and Gold Glove winner with the Seattle Mariners, was the keynote speaker. Returners and joined Seager and coach Scott Forbes in addressing the crowd of Diamond Heel supporters. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Takes Another Step Backward

The last two games for UNC have shown both progress and regress. Progress, in that the Tar Heels beat a Cal team at home in a workmanlike fashion. Regress in an abominable home loss to Stanford. The Inside Carolina crew attempts to explain the inexplicable and see a way forward for UNC Basketball. (View Video)

Hundreds of UNC Alumni Affected by California Wildfires

The homes of nearly 400 UNC alumni were in the path or in evacuation zones of fast-moving destructive fires that began Jan. 7 in the Los Angeles area, according to information based on alumni records. High winds exceeding 80 mph and an unusually dry winter created conditions for seven different fires that destroyed homes and entire neighborhoods. (Carolina Alumni Review)

Brooklyn Nets to Commemorate Vince Carter Jersey Retirement With Weekend Series of Events

The Brooklyn Nets will honor the career and Nets’ legacy of NBA legend with the retirement of his number 15 on Saturday, Jan. 25, during the team’s matchup against the Miami Heat. Carter’s five seasons (2004-09) in New Jersey accounted for the best statistical stretch of his career in which he helped lead the Nets to three playoff berths. (NBA.com)

Dewey Burke's Takeaways: Blame Game, Defensive Focus, Moving on to Wake Forest

Former UNC Guard : "'s layup was the only field goal the last 4.5 minutes (in UNC's loss to Stanford). We stopped scoring. We stopped executing offensively. The three out of the time-out was the worst shot of the game. They had no business losing that game, but they let a team hang around and gave them a chance." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Tennis Blanks James Madison To Begin Season

The UNC men's tennis team started its 2025 dual match season in style Sunday afternoon, beating James Madison, 7-0, in the season opener for both teams at the Cone-Kenfield Indoor Courts at the Chewning Tennis Center. Carolina got five singles wins from newcomers to its roster, which features three returning letterwinners with college experience. (GoHeels.com)

Washington wide receiver Dyami Brown continues to improve, turns in impressive NFL playoff display

Wide receiver has come to life at the best possible time. Washington waited until he was ready, but Brown's improved work ethic and urgency earned the trust of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and, more importantly, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Brown's gone from an afterthought to a focal point of Washington's offense. (Riggo's Rag)

UNC Football Expected to Hire Bob Diaco as Linebackers Coach

LSU senior defensive analyst Bob Diaco is expected join 's football staff at UNC as linebackers coach, sources confirmed. Diaco previously has been the head coach at Connecticut and worked defensive coordinator jobs at Cincinnati, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Louisiana Tech, and Purdue, across the stops that comprise his coaching career. (Inside Carolina)

Bills WR Mack Hollins arrives to Ravens game in bathing suit, bare feet despite freezing conditions

You’ve seen a barefoot roaming around a frozen Highmark Stadium in Buffalo. But have you ever seen a barefoot wearing only a bathing suit in freezing temperatures? Well, now you have. Temperature for Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens is expected to be around 19 degrees. (On3.com)
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January 20, 2014
James Michael McAdoo scores 11 points to become UNC’s 69th 1,000-point career scorer (most in NCAA history), but it's not enough as the Tar Heels fall to Virginia 76-61 in Charlottesville.
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