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Wake Forest's redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman (10) is sacked by UNC's graduate linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) and sophomore defensive lineman Tomari Fox (56) during a game in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. UNC beat Wake Forest 59-53.

Analysis: A look at UNC football's up-and-coming defensive line core for 2021

By Austin Bean | Aug. 29

During Mack Brown’s first season in 2019, defensive coordinator Jay Bateman relied heavily upon veterans on the line due to a lack of depth at the position, but the talent level has risen up-front for the Tar Heels over the past two seasons. It may take some time for this group to gel together and play up to their full potential, but the pieces are there for defensive line coach Tim Cross to take this group to the next level moving forward.

Wilson Library and Polk Place, or the quad, pictured on June 7, 2020.

Column: Ten years since UNC's academic scandal — and we still haven't learned

By Rajee Ganesan | Aug. 29

"In retrospect, the fact that an alleged academic fraud was investigated at UNC — a University known for their lack of transparency — is no surprise."

Sophomore wide receiver Emory Simmons (0) catches the ball during a drill at the football practice on Saturday Mar. 27, 2021 at Kenan Stadium.

Analysis: After two NFL departures, UNC receivers look to maintain their success

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | Aug. 29

With the NFL departures of Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome, the receiving corps of the North Carolina football team are looking to step in and fill the shoes they left behind.

UNC graduate midfielder Chris Sullivan (41) attempts a goal at the game against Bucknell on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels won 7-0.

Sharp crossing and solid spacing led UNC to a hot season opener against Bucknell

By Joshua Dolgoff | Aug. 29

No 4. North Carolina men's soccer won its opener against Bucknell 7-0, with three goals in the first 21 minutes.

UNC Graduate Outside Hitter Nia Parker-Robinson (18) serves the ball during warmups before the Tar Heels' Aug. 28 matchup with Southern Methodist University Volleyball in Dallas, Texas. Photo Courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

UNC volleyball battles past SMU, 3-1, in SMU Doubletree Invitational finale

By Deven Wackett | Aug. 28

The North Carolina volleyball team (3-0) was in Dallas, Texas this afternoon where they defeated the Southern Methodist University Mustangs (2-1) by a score of 3-1 on the final day of the SMU Doubletree Invitational.

The UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils play in Carmichael Arena on Oct. 9, 2020. The Tar Heels beat the Blue Devils 3-1.

UNC women's volleyball sweeps doubleheader, opens season 2-0

By Lucas Thomae | Aug. 27

The North Carolina volleyball team opened its season on Friday, winning both games of a doubleheader at the SMU Doubletree Invitational in University Park, Texas. The Tar Heels will face off against host team SMU at 2 p.m. Sunday for their final game of the tournament.

UNC senior forward Hannah Griggs (3) runs with the ball at the ACC-Big Ten Challenge game against Michigan on Aug 27 in Iowa City, Iowa. UNC lost 2-3. Photo courtesy of Iowa Athletics.

No. 1 UNC field hockey drops season opener to No. 2 Michigan, 3-2

By J Banzet V | Aug. 27

The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (0-1) lost its season opener to No. 2 Michigan (1-0) on Friday afternoon, 3-2.

UNC First-Year Forward Emily Murphy (35) delivers a header during the Tar Heels' game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Dorrance Field on Sunday, Aug. 22.

No. 2 UNC women's soccer routs Illinois, 5-1, in first road test of season

By Eve Maddock | Aug. 27

The No. 2 North Carolina women’s soccer team (3-0-0) defeated Illinois (2-1-0), 5-1, on Thursday night in its first away game of the season.

UNC graduate forward Gerit Wintermeyer (39) keeps possession of the ball during the Tar Heels' match against the Bucknell Bisons on Thursday.

North Carolina men's soccer dominates Bucknell with a 7-0 opening victory

By Joshua Dolgoff | Aug. 26

No. 4 North Carolina started off their season strong with a 7-0 win against Bucknell at Dorrance Field on Thursday night.

UNC junior forward Erin Matson (1) drives the ball up the field against Syracuse on Oct. 16, 2020 in the Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Matson scored the only goal of the game, letting UNC beat Syracuse 1-0.

UNC field hockey seniors Erin Matson, Cassie Sumfest named team captains for 2021

By Lauren Baddour | Aug. 26

“Both (Matson and Sumfest) have earned day in and day out this level of respect from the rest of the team,” said Karen Shelton, the head coach of UNC field hockey. “So it was no surprise to me that they would be elected captains.”

Rising COVID-19 cases cause concerns as UNC looks to bring back fans at full capacity

By Ryan Heller | Aug. 26

As COVID-19 cases increase across the state, UNC Athletics is preparing for a return to full capacity gamedays. More than 300 cases have occurred among UNC students and employees since August, according to the University's COVID-19 dashboard. Masks are required for indoor sporting events and are strongly encouraged outdoors. There is no vaccine requirement for attendance.

UNC Junior Annabelle Archer (5) sets the ball at the volleyball game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels won 3-1.

Preview: UNC volleyball poised to make postseason push in upcoming season

By J Banzet V | Aug. 25

After a five-year postseason absence, the UNC volleyball team is looking to bounce back this upcoming season.

UNC senior defender Kayla Wood (11) runs with the ball at the second round of the NCAA tournament against James Madison on Sunday May 16, 2021 at the Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels won 14-9.

Three former Tar Heels finish in top 10 in pro women's lacrosse league

By Kelly Baker | Aug. 25

This summer, Athletes Unlimited launched a new professional women’s lacrosse league after the conclusion of the World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship. After the season started in late July, many former Tar Heels made their debut in the league and quickly found major success. Here are the former Tar Heels who found the most success.

UNC first year infielder Mac Horvath (10) smiles as he runs to home base to score at the game against UNCW on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at Boshamer stadium. The Tar Heels won 14-9.

UNC baseball players impress in summer leagues looking toward 2022 season

By Joshua Dolgoff | Aug. 23

Several up-and-coming prospects from the UNC baseball team turned in impressive performances in their respective summer leagues.

UNC Men's Golf player Austin Greaser at Duke in 2019. Photo courtesy of Ike Bryant.

UNC golfer Austin Greaser rides momentum to second-place finish at U.S. Amateur Open

By Austin Bean | Aug. 23

UNC men's golfer Austin Greaser has shown determination and relentlessness on his way to a second-place finish at U.S. Amateur Open.

UNC field hockey player Courtnie Williamson (right) and Duke field hockey player Darcy Bourne (left) founded "Beyond Our Game" in February 2021 to help minority athletes in creating careers after college. Photo courtesy of Courtnie Williamson.

Beyond Our Game: UNC and Duke's field hockey players join to empower athletes of color

By Cooper Metts | Aug. 23

“I wanted somebody to help me also use their position of power to create some change,” field hockey captain Courtnie Williamson said. “I thought, 'What better way than to show if we can bridge the gap between Duke and UNC?' That just shows even more how important this cause is.”

UNC Sophomore Forward Emily Moxley (8) pursues the ball during the Tar Heels' game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Dorrance Field on Sunday, Aug. 22.

UNC women's soccer powers through weather delay to beat No. 13 Arkansas in overtime

By Zachary Crain | Aug. 22

UNC women's soccer defeated No. 13 Arkansas 1-0.

UNC Senior Midfielder Taylor Malham (14) attempots to outrun Arkansas First-Year Midfielder Makenna Dominguez (27) during the Tar Heels' game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Dorrance Field on Sunday, Aug. 22.

No. 3 North Carolina defeats No. 13 Arkansas women's soccer 1-0 in extra-time

By Zachary Crain | Aug. 22

The No. 3 North Carolina womenu's soccer team (2-0, 0-0 ACC) won 1-0 over No. 13 Arkansas (0-1, 0-0 SEC) on Sunday after an extra-time golden goal from sophomore Sam Meza.

Kenan Memorial Stadium is named after William Rand Kenan Sr., the commander of a white supremacist unit that murdered at least 25 Black people in the Wilmington Massacre of 1898.

Five-star defensive lineman and top-five 2022 recruit Travis Shaw commits to UNC football

By PJ Morales | Aug. 21

Travis Shaw — a 247 Sports five-star recruit and a top-five overall recruit nationwide in the class of 2022 — committed to join the North Carolina football team on CBS Sports HQ on Saturday.

UNC first-year midfielder Ruby Grant (3) passes the ball during the matchup against Washington on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 at Dorrance Field.

Young British stars lead UNC women's soccer to season-opening win over Washington

By Noah Monroe | Aug. 20

The British are coming. In fact, they're already here — they’re the newest stars on the North Carolina women’s soccer team. English first-years, midfielder Ruby Grant and forward Emily Murphy, combined for three goals in No. 3 UNC’s season opening 4-1 win against No. 19 Washington.