Analysis: What might conference realignment mean for UNC's Olympic sports?

The potential for conference realignment, driven by increased financial benefits from football and men's basketball TV contacts, would have significant impacts for Olympic sports and local rivalries. If North Carolina chooses to leave the ACC, the program would likely reap the rewards of larger TV deals, and some players could profit from bigger NIL agreements.  Despite this, it will be the athletes who will have to deal with the potential consequences of what comes with realignment — the positive, the negative and the unknown.

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC football players making early-season impact in NFL

Although the North Carolina football team did not have a game of its own last weekend, several former Tar Heels suited up for their respective teams in NFL action.

Preview: Three keys to a UNC upset victory against Notre Dame on Saturday

Despite Notre Dame heading to Chapel Hill with a losing record, head coach Mack Brown understands the challenge the Fighting Irish present. Here are three keys for North Carolina to defeat Notre Dame and enter conference play undefeated. 

UNC volleyball opens ACC play against No. 10 Pittsburgh

With non-conference play in the rearview mirror, the North Carolina volleyball team will begin its tough slate of ACC matchups on the road starting Friday night. The Tar Heels currently sit at 8-3 with three consecutive wins at the VCU Invitational.

UNC men's soccer draw against No. 5 Duke gives Tar Heels much-needed momentum

In their first away game of the season, the Tar Heels tied No. 5 Duke 1-1 with a goal from junior forward Akeim Clarke, who returned to the field this year after an injury prevented him from playing last season.

Analysis: UNC's incoming baseball recruits look to make an immediate impact this season

UNC's incoming 19-man baseball signing class will have many opportunities to prove they can make an impact for the Diamond Heels in the spring. 

Late-game push from No. 7 Virginia spells doom for UNC women's soccer at home

While head coach Anson Dorrance's squad is known for wearing its opponents down, it was the Tar Heels who looked tired by the end of Saturday's contest.

UNC women's soccer falls to No. 7 Virginia in first conference bout of the season

Tonight’s defeat is UNC’s second of the season. With the first conference matchup of the season under their belt, the Tar Heels will look to regroup and establish themselves as the dominant ACC force they are expected to be.

UNC volleyball completes 3-0 run at VCU Invitational with sweep of UMBC

The win in the final game of the VCU Invitational gives the Tar Heels a three-game win streak heading into the beginning of the ACC schedule.

UNC volleyball picks up 3-0 win over VCU in the VCU Invitational

Junior middle hitter Kaya Merkler led the way for the Tar Heels in the match’s final set, accounting for nearly a third of the Tar Heels’ third-set points in kills alone.

Underdog UNC men's soccer ties with No. 5 Duke in Durham, 1-1

Throughout the year, North Carolina’s offense has been noticeably stagnant — with the Tar Heels scoring multiple goals in only one game this season. Even though UNC managed only one goal, its offense was more aggressive resulting in a quick answer to Duke’s goal in the 10th minute.

No. 2 UNC field hockey defeats No. 4 Louisville, 3-0, in fourth straight shutout win

The Tar Heels were relentless in their press Friday and sealed their perfect 7-0 record and ACC dominance.

UNC volleyball defeats Old Dominion, 3-1, in its first match of VCU Invitational

Aside from giving the Tar Heels their sixth win of the season, performances from first-year libero Maddy May and junior outside hitter Aziah Buckner are further early indicators that the two could make significant contributions to the team this season. 

Analysis: Three takeaways from the UNC men's basketball schedule release

Just months removed from reaching the national championship game, the Tar Heels will officially tip-off the new campaign on Oct. 28 when they take on Jackson C. Smith in an exhibition matchup.

UNC women's golf finishes 16th at the Cougar Classic in Charleston

The North Carolina women's golf team ended the second and last day of the 18-team Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C. on Tuesday, finishing in 16th place with a score of 21 over par with a stroke score of 873.  

UNC men's soccer gets back into the win column with 1-0 home victory over ETSU

Preview: Three keys to victory for UNC women's soccer against No. 5 Virginia

On Saturday evening, the North Carolina women’s soccer team will look to open its conference slate with a win against No. 5 Virginia at Dorrance Field.

'Mighty Mouse' Meza lifts UNC women's soccer above UCF with second half magic

Sam Meza’s game-changing talents — namely on the defensive end — are why Dorrance gave her the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse,” as Meza’s abilities mirror that of the classic cartoon’s catch phrase, “Here I come to save the day.”

UNC volleyball's energy stymied in 3-0 loss to Michigan

A win over a quality team would have been a big boost to UNC's resume, but despite the outcome, UNC volleyball head coach Joe Sagula believes there were some positives to take away from the loss.

No. 2 UNC field hockey earns back-to-back road wins with 6-0 victory over Stanford

First-year midfielder and forward Ryleigh Heck scored UNC's first goal for the fourth time in six games.