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Sanders' secondary

By Jacob Karabell | August 29

Cornerback Bryan Bethea picked a pass near the right sideline midway through Thursday’s practice, his feet brushing the green grass before his momentum ...

Season sequel not so dreamy

By Staff Editor | August 29

The 2004-05 North Carolina athletic season spoiled us — and I’m talking before April 4th. A reeling football program with a head coach ...

A renewed sense of optimism

By Brian MacPherson | August 29

Kyndraus Guy, a redshirt freshman still struggling with the nuances of the North Carolina defense, ran a cut-scramble to disrupt the play from underneath ...

Soaring Smith leads would-be alma mater to victory against ACC alums in charity gameSoaring Smith leads would-be alma mater to victory against ACC alums in charity game

August 29

As the starting lineups were introduced Saturday night at the World’s Greatest Alumni Game, Antawn Jamison stood at midcourt in street clothes and ...

Dressing up for game day

July 21

North Carolina football fans are going to have some new things to look forward to on game day this coming fall. The Sports Marketing department at ...

Coach Williams speaks out on report from KU

By From staff and wire reports | July 21

North Carolina men’s basketball coach Roy Williams issued a statement Saturday regarding violations that were committed during his last three years ...

Looking at life after UNC

By Rocky Rivero | June 30

While Marvin Williams posed for a USA Today photographer Friday afternoon, the former Tar Heel basketball player was greeted by UNC athletic trainer Marc ...

Tar Heel bred & NBA bound

By Brian MacPherson | June 30

NEW YORK — Marvin Williams, a freshly minted Atlanta Hawks hat atop his 6-foot-8 frame, had a more pressing concern than the throng of microphones ...

Carolina's finest: Scoring on hoop dreams

By Rocky Rivero | June 23

The Milwaukee Bucks might present two former UNC players with jerseys at the 2005 NBA Draft that have the last name Williams on them. If the Bucks ...

Running back awaits start of football season

By Rocky Rivero | June 23

After transferring to UNC last year, running back Barrington Edwards became ineligible for the 2004 season and could only play football as a member of ...

Sports Briefs

By From staff and wire reports | June 16

Marlins pick up Tar Heel in 23rd round of 2005 MLB Draft North Carolina catcher/infielder Justin Webb was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 23rd ...

Track and field competitors break records

By Rocky Rivero | June 16

During the opening day of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, North Carolina hammer thrower Nick Owens wasn’t practicing for his event ...

UNC finishes at home with record 32nd win

By Rocky Rivero | May 26

UNC’s baseball team finished a season of rarities last weekend with a series victory (2-1) over Georgia Tech and the No. 5 seed in the ACC tournament. After ...

Banquet honors UNC sports elite

By Rocky Rivero | May 26

Most of the people inducted into the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame are retired from athletics by the time they’re honored. At the annual banquet Thursday ...

Tar Heels survive late rally

By Rocky Rivero | May 19

Although North Carolina’s baseball team was facing East Carolina at home on Tuesday, the ninth inning was accompanied by the Seminole chant and ...

The undisputed champions

By MARY DUBY | April 28

On Nov. 19, 2004, North Carolina didn’t look like national champions. It didn’t look like a team that deserved to be ranked in the top ...

Star recruit must shine

By DANIEL MALLOY | April 28

Tyler Hansbrough will have to grow up quickly, because North Carolina can’t afford to wait. Not with the top seven scorers gone from the team. ...

Latta leads Tar Heels to ACC Championship

By DEREK HOWLES | April 28

Apparently, there’s a pretty simple recipe for college basketball success, and the North Carolina women’s team followed it this season. The ...

Bunting disproves doubters

By DANIEL MALLOY | April 28

As soon as the final whistle sounded, the North Carolina football team sprang into action. Across Wallace Wade Stadium sat the object of the team’s ...

Sports Illustrated writer to make a stop at UNC

By DANIEL MALLOY | April 28

Gary Smith strode to the podium at the National Sportswriter of the Year banquet, but once again, it wasn’t his party. Smith was there to introduce ...