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Rivalry just like good ol' days

By GREGG FOUND | November 12

RALEIGH - Three years ago, in the current senior class's first taste of the North Carolina-N.C. State rivalry, a goal line stop with only seconds left ...

Tar Heels run away with first two games

By Mike Ehrlich | November 12

As the North Carolina women's basketball team entered the locker room with a 43-42 halftime lead Sunday, coach Sylvia Hatchell was less than pleased with ...

Heels sweep fourth straight on senior night

By John Doughtery | November 12

Emotions ran high in Carmichael Auditorium on Friday night, as the North Carolina volleyball team honored its three departing seniors. Prior to their ...

Soccer takes 18th ACC title

By Samantha Newman | November 12

The No. 4 North Carolina women's soccer team has grown accustomed to close games this season. And sophomore Nikki Washington had one clear reaction ...

Tar Heels give up late heartbreaker

By RACHEL ULLRICH | November 12

With six seconds on the clock, the North Carolina men's soccer team were sprawled across the field. Junior Michael Callahan held his head in his hands, ...

Time to ride that NBA wave

By JAMES EDWARD DILLARD | October 31

The NBA season kicked off Tuesday night, and I couldn't be more excited. Most people around here tend to be NCAA-inclined, but I prefer the NBA. The players ...

Volleyball rebounds against Wolfpack

By John Dougherty | October 31

The North Carolina volleyball team rediscovered its winning touch Tuesday night in a sweep of visiting N.C. State at Carmichael Auditorium. After ...

Volleyball team struggles against top acc teams

By David Reynolds | October 30

Despite its goal of making a strong statement to the rest of the ACC with victories against a couple top-tier conference teams, the North Carolina volleyball ...

Tar Heels march into history

By Daniel Price | October 30

After a quick glance at the season statistics for the North Carolina field hockey team, it's not hard to see how it finished the regular season undefeated. Look ...

Sports briefs

October 30

The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust announced Monday a gift of $1 million dollars to endow scholarships and the operating budget of the women's ...

H-back gets involved as Terps loom

By JESSE BAUMGARTNER | October 30

While a variety of big plays helped Wake Forest squash North Carolina 37-10 on Saturday, UNC's minus-3 turnover margin certainly stood out as one of the ...

Productive duo helps Heels

By Jordan Mason | October 29

The first and final goals of the Tar Heels' 3-2 win against Clemson were surprisingly simple, sophomore Bill Dworsky said. "Very easy," Dworsky said ...

Tar Heels tripped up by Wake Forest

By Nicole Lukosius | October 29

WINSTON-SALEM - After a bye last weekend, North Carolina expected to come out looking revived and ready for a Wake Forest team that has been barreling ...

Crucial mistakes costly

By Gabe Hiatt | October 29

WINSTON-SALEM - During Saturday's game at Wake Forest, North Carolina football looked like track star Carl Lewis' ill-fated attempt at the national anthem. Mistake ...

Tar Heels grab ACC win with offensive firepower

By Mike Ehrlich | October 29

With three games remaining on the schedule and densely packed conference standings, the North Carolina men's soccer team entered Sunday's ACC showdown ...

UNC opens home season

By Chris Hempson | October 29

Koury Natatorium was buzzing Friday evening for the Tar Heel Invitational, the first home swimming and diving meet of the season. The meet, put on annually ...

UNC takes on surging Deacs

By Nicole Lukosius | October 26

Game and Time: North Carolina at Wake Forest. Kickoff is at noon Saturday. Site: Groves Stadium TV/Radio: Saturday's game will be televised by Lincoln ...

A softspoken sack master

By Mike Ehrlich | October 26

It's almost hard to believe they are the same person. One Hilee Taylor - the one that exists during the week - is reserved, soft-spoken and modest. ...

UNC downs 'Pack 4-1, Averbuch scores twice

By Louie Horvath | October 26

With the ACC women's soccer regular season title within reach, the Tar Heels held the N.C. State Wolfpack to three shots en route to a 4-1 victory Thursday. ...

Women's golf looks to improve overall ranking at Landfall Tradition

By Daniel Price | October 25

After almost two weeks off, the North Carolina women's golf team heads back to the links Friday for the Landfall Tradition, hosted by UNC-Wilmington. And ...