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Tar Heel fans express mixed emotions over no-attendance policy for UNC football
After UNC football opened its first game in Chapel Hill with a mostly empty Kenan Stadium, Tar Heels fans expressed mixed sentiments about not being able to watch their team in person.
More than a name, Storm Duck stands out on the field
Sophomore cornerback Storm Duck reflects on his iconic name, and freshman season, in preparation for Saturday's game against Syracuse.
UNC women's basketball scores its fourth five-star 2021 commit
UNC women's basketball head coach Courtney Banghart has put together a 2021 recruiting class featuring multiple five-star recruits and the best recruiting class in program history.
Eligibility uncertainty clouds future for fall athletes with COVID-19 concerns
“There’s still some uncertainty as to whether or not I’d get another year,” D.J. Ford said. “But I was fearful of being infected with COVID more so than not being able to play football for one year.”
Will students feel comfortable going to games this fall?
Despite a rising number of positive COVID-19 tests across the country, the ACC plans to start its football season the week of Sept. 7-12. With the North Carolina football team planning to play an 11-game schedule, the UNC athletics department could open the doors of Kenan Stadium to fans in a limited capacity.
Previewing ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary about Michael Jordan and the Bulls
The ten-episode series will discuss in detail the team that earned the Chicago franchise its sixth and most recent championship. It will also give insight into Jordan as a person from many people associated with his career, including UNC's Roy Williams.
Amid COVID-19, UNC basketball's Roy Williams admires dedication of healthcare workers
The North Carolina men’s basketball team held one of its weekly Zoom meetings on Sunday, putting an emphasis on the group's aspects outside of the game of basketball. “As I was growing up and even up until the last several months," said UNC men's basketball coach Roy Williams, "my biggest heroes were my teachers that I’ve had all the way through high school and college and the mentors that I’ve had. Now my heroes are all the healthcare people and the providers.”
Column: Vince Carter's presence will be felt in the NBA for years to come
His impact goes way beyond the highlight dunks seen all over television. He has inspired generations of players through his exceptional character and knowledge of basketball.
Take a look at what has changed for UNC since its last matchup with Duke
With large postseason implications and North Carolina playing its best basketball, the Tar Heels could ride their current momentum into a huge victory over Duke this Saturday.
Younger players shine for UNC women's tennis in win over Virginia Tech
The crowd was overjoyed when Alexa Graham and Sara Daavettila clinched the 4-0 win over Virginia Tech with victories in two highly-contested sets. Little did they know that first-year Anika Yarlagadda had been done for about half an hour.