Former UNC women's basketball player Jessica Breland opts out of WNBA bubble
Due to a having cancer during her time at UNC, Phoenix Mercury forward Jessica Breland opted out of the WNBA bubble, citing COVID-19-related health concerns.
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'Excited about coming back': UNC volleyball begins return to campus
“In these next few weeks, the world we know will be determined,” UNC volleyball head coach Joe Sagula said. “We’ll probably know in two weeks where things land.”
Tar Heels in the pros: Former UNC men's basketball players prepare for NBA restart
Following the NBA's cancellation in March, a conclusion to the 2019-20 season once seemed uncertain. With the league's plan to resume play on July 30, here's a look at where some former Tar Heels stand entering play in the Orlando bubble.
Analysis: These prospects could solidify a top 10 recruiting class for UNC football
The Tar Heels will have to bring a few more additions to an already stacked class if they hope to complete their first top 10 haul since 2007. Here are some players in the 2021 class on North Carolina’s radar who have yet to make a college decision.
Column: Appreciating sports during COVID-19
With 124 days and counting since the last live sporting event from the NCAA or any of the United States' five major professional leagues, sports fans across the country have had an empty space in their daily routines.
Analysis: How UNC baseball's undrafted free agent signees can find roles in their new teams
Former North Carolina outfielder Dylan Harris and right-handed pitcher Gianluca Dalatri inked free-agent deals with the Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively, following the shortened MLB draft in June.
UNC women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart on campus return, coaching during COVID-19
Assistant Sports Editor Jared McMasters caught up with North Carolina women’s basketball head coach Courtney Banghart to discuss the team’s return to campus, COVID-19 precautions and whether or not there will be a basketball season this year.
Analysis: How Makur Maker's Howard commitment could change college basketball recruiting
Makur Maker, the cousin of Detroit Pistons center Thon Maker, recently committed to play for the Howard men's basketball team. ESPN’s 16th-ranked recruit selected Howard over powerhouse programs such as Kentucky, Memphis and UCLA.
'Everyone was emotional': UNC softball looks forward after shortened season
“We kind of had the ‘last supper’ at Cheesecake Factory, where I allowed them to have soft drinks and dessert, which is something I don’t normally do,” Papa said. “I wanted them to have a great meal because in the back of my mind, I knew that we would be going home.”
Austin, Sturdivant, Little: A look at UNC football's last top 10 class
With the marquee signing of five-star cornerback Tony Grimes on June 30, North Carolina’s football recruiting class of 2021 is now slated No. 3 in the nation, according to 247Sports. The last time the Tar Heels recruited a top 10 class was in 2007, the first recruiting class to come in under then-head coach Butch Davis.
37 athletes, coaches and athletics staff members test positive for COVID-19
After initiating 429 COVID-19 tests of student-athletes, coaches and staff since their return to campus began on June 1, 37 of those individuals tested positive for COVID-19, UNC media relations announced Wednesday in a press release.
How UNC running back Javonte Williams plans to improve, help team as a junior
“Coming in with all the hype, I just know we’ve got to be able to back it up,” Williams said. “We’re on the rise, teams want to knock us off even more, so I know we’ve just got to prepare even harder every day and push each other. I feel like we can really do something special this year.”
UNC football's running backs unit gearing up for the season
Coming off a season in which the tandem of Michael Carter and Javonte Williams rushed for nearly 2,000 yards, running backs coach Robert Gillespie is intent on his unit continuing to set a tone for the Tar Heel offense.
Minnesota Twins signee Aaron Sabato talks MLB draft, proving doubters wrong and more
Former Tar Heel first baseman Aaron Sabato inked his deal with the Minnesota Twins on June 23 for a $2.75 million signing bonus after the organization selected him with the 27th overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft.
Analysis: How former UNC baseball player Aaron Sabato can fit in with his new team
With Aaron Sabato inking a deal with the Minnesota Twins following the MLB draft, here's how the former Tar Heel might fit in with his new organization.
Column: It's time to rename Kenan Stadium.
After 93 years, it’s time to change the name of UNC’s football stadium.
Column: Hot take sports shows have gone cold
Nowadays, sports channels' daytime programming is a glut of shows that all feel the same. Starting before sunrise, you can watch a mix of experts and big personalities debate each other for hours on end on a redundant set of topics that make up the day in sports.
After 39 years with UNC, head gymnastics coach Derek Galvin prepares for retirement
“He definitely is very selfless and wants what’s best for us over what’s best for his own needs," Jamie Antinori said. "That’s just very nice to have in a coach because there are a lot of coaches who are just very selfish and want the money for themselves or the glory for themselves.”
Tony Grimes, five-star cornerback, picks UNC football
Tony Grimes, a five-star cornerback and the No. 7 recruit in the country, announced his commitment to North Carolina via Twitter Wednesday.
What impact will returners have on UNC men's basketball?
Following a tumultuous 2019-20 season, UNC men's basketball will look to these three veterans to guide it back to national prominence.
