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Coach Sylvia Hatchell shouts instructions to the UNC women's basketbal team during their home game vs. UNCG in Carmichael Arena on Friday, Dec. 14 2018.

Sylvia Hatchell resigns as UNC women's basketball coach

After 18 days of investigation into alleged racist remarks made to her players in January, North Carolina women's basketball head coach Sylvia Hatchell has resigned from her position, the UNC athletic department announced late Thursday night.

Ike Freeman (8) makes the game-ending catch during the first game of Saturday's double header against UMass Lowell. UNC beat UMass Lowell 5-0 during the first game on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

North Carolina baseball faces crucial 18-game stretch to finish out regular season

By Jack Frederick

With the postseason for the North Carolina baseball team in the horizon, the foundation for a solid launch into the most important part of the year is looking more stable as the Tar Heels keep up a home win-streak.

Sports editors from left to right: Chris Hilburn-Trenkle, Jack Frederick, Ryan Wilcox and Holt McKeithan.

Our sports editors give their picks for this year's Final Four

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle , Jack Frederick and Ryan Wilcox

The 2019 Final Four begins on Saturday in Minneapolis, Mn., with Michigan State facing Texas Tech and Virginia going up against Auburn for a spot in the NCAA Championship. Here's our sports editors' takes on what will happen, and who will end up cutting down the nets on Monday night.

Jerry Stackhouse (left), former UNC and retired professional basketball player visited the School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Wednesday afternoon.

Former UNC basketball star Jerry Stackhouse named head basketball coach at Vanderbilt

By Jack Frederick

Former North Carolina men’s basketball star Jerry Stackhouse was named the new head coach of the Vanderbilt men’s basketball team on Friday — extending a long line of Tar Heels who have gone on to coaching careers after their time in Chapel Hill.

Matt Jednak was named the new head coach of the UNC fencing team on April 4, taking over for Ron Miller. Photo courtesy of UNC athletics.

Matt Jednak named second UNC fencing head coach in program history

By Jack Frederick

Matt Jednak, a former UNC fencer and assistant coach, becomes the second head coach in program history, according to a release from the UNC athletic department on Thursday evening.

UNC men's tennis junior William Blumberg returns the ball during a singles match against NC State on Wednesday April 3, 2019. UNC beat NC State 4-0.

How are UNC spring sports faring so far this season?

By Jack Frederick

Check out how UNC baseball, lacrosse and other teams are doing so far this spring.

Auburn junior center Austin Wiley (50) guards guards UNC first-year forward Nassir Little (5) during UNC's 97-80 loss against Auburn in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, M.O.

Look back on the seasons of Coby White and Nassir Little after loss to Auburn

By Jack Frederick

“Like I said, man, it's basketball and it's life,” White said. “Everything is not always going to go your way, so you've just got to take it and keep moving forward."

Head Coach Roy Williams kisses senior guard Kenny Williams (24) on the forehead at the end of UNC's 97-80 loss against Auburn in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, M.O.

Johnson, Maye and Williams see UNC basketball careers end against Auburn

By Jack Frederick

Instead of a championship feeling — like the Tar Heels had hoped for — the three veterans for the North Carolina men’s basketball team felt the heartache of a 17-point, 97-80 gut-punch loss to Auburn in the Sweet 16, which brought their college careers to a close.

UNC guards Seventh Woods (0) and Kenny Williams (24) look on during the final moments of the game during UNC's 97-80 loss against Auburn University in the Sweet 16 round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, M.O. on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Auburn's lights-out 3-point shooting ends UNC basketball's season in Sweet 16

By Jack Frederick

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The desperation inside the Sprint Center was palpable.

UNC first-year forward Nassir Little (5) guards Auburn senior guard Bryce Brown (2) during UNC's 97-80 loss against Auburn in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, M.O.

No. 1 seed UNC cannot contain Auburn in second half in 97-80 loss in the Sweet 16

By Jack Frederick

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After trailing by two at the half, the North Carolina men’s basketball team fell to Auburn, 97-80, after the Tigers had a lights-out second-half showing in 3-point shooting.