Ninth-ranked North Carolina had seven double-digit scorers and cruised to an easy, 127-63 exhibition win over Johnson C. Smith on Sunday afternoon in the Smith Center. The Tar Heels shot 61 percent in the first half, closing the period on a crushing, 34-11 run after the Golden Bulls pulled within a bucket at 25-23 at the 8:53 mark. Carolina led by 25 at the half and never looked back, eventually leading by as many as 67 in the final minute. Please click here for more.
One of UNC’s top 2025 football commits has four touchdowns in blowout
4-star quarterback Bryce Baker, one of UNC’s three in-state commits in the Class of 2025, led the East Forsyth Eagles to a resounding, 49-6 blowout victory over rival Glenn High School on Friday night. Please click here for more.
Two Big Duke Basketball Targets Set to Announce in Same Hour
Guard Acaden Lewis and forward Shelton Henderson are two of the most highly sought-after basketball players in the country. They both have Duke on their short lists and they both plan to announce their decision at virtually the same time. Coincidence? Please click here for more.
Former Hurricanes Goaltender To Be Inducted Into AHL Hall Of Fame
Goaltender Michael Leighton has been named to the 2025 AHL Hall of Fame class. Leighton, 43, was drafted in 1999 and ended up spending parts of four seasons within the Hurricanes organization from 2007-2010 and then again in 2016-17. Please click here for more.
ACC football picks and predictions for Week 9
The last game on the weekend schedule takes place in Durham. The Blue Devils, winners of six of their first seven games, host an SMU Mustangs team that also sits 6-1 thanks to one of the most productive offenses in the Power Four. Here are picks and predictions for the ACC schedule this weekend. Please click here.
North Carolina vs. Virginia Prediction: 0-4 ACC Record Awaiting the Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels own a 66-59-4 advantage over the Virginia Cavaliers, but that lead could dwindle in Week 9. After winning last year’s matchup 31-27, the Cavaliers hope to make it a streak in 2024. Please click here for more.
Tar Heels ‘Heavy Favorite’ for NC State Basketball Target
NC State basketball has been in pursuit of North Carolina’s top 2026 prep for over a year. Caldwell Academy (N.C.) forward Cole Cloer, No. 25 overall and No. 1 among North Carolina prospects on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, has held an offer from NC State basketball head coach Kevin Keatts and his crew since his 16th birthday. Please click here for more.
Courage Under Fire: Ashley Sanchez Is Ready for Another Shot at the USWNT
The North Carolina Courage midfielder enters coach Emma Hayes’s camp in top form, but it hasn’t been an easy path back into the national team fold. Please click here for more.
NC State QB McCall retires after multiple concussions
NC State quarterback Grayson McCall, who has missed much of his lone season with the Wolfpack due to injuries, is retiring from football on the advice of brain specialists, he announced Wednesday evening on social media. Please click here for more.
Panthers WR Diontae Johnson frustrated after loss to Commanders: ‘I can’t play every position’
The Carolina Panthers are only seven games into the 2024 season and they’re already responsible for two of the worst losses in franchise history. And one of those two came just this afternoon in the nation’s capital, where wideout Diontae Johnson was left with a pretty bad taste in his mouth. Please click here for more. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)