Powell makes NBA debut in home state on big night for Sharpe, Kessler

Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state with his parents watching from the stands in a game that didn’t go that well for his Brooklyn Nets, but featured a strong performance from teammate Day’Ron Sharpe.

Davis embraces challenging exhibition against No. 8 BYU

CHAPEL HILL — When Hubert Davis looks at preseason exhibitions, he sees more than a tune-up. He sees Friday night’s matchup against No. 8 BYU in Salt Lake City as a chance to learn about his No. 25 Tar Heels in a way that practice never can.

NCAA clears Bogavac, but UNC still working to get him on the court

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina is making progress on being able to get Montenegrin wing Luca Bogavac on the court in games but still isn’t there, although the NCAA has cleared him.

Tracking UNC transfers: Cadeau, Jackson among 11 men’s, women’s players at other schools

In today’s crazy college basketball world with numerous transfers the norm, there are 11 former Carolina players about to start seasons at other schools — seven men’s players and four women’s players. Two players who were Tar Heels teammates three season ago have reunited in the SEC.

Belichick says report linking Virginia QB to UNC ‘just making up stories’ but admits program spoke to his agent

CHAPEL HILL — Bill Belichick opened his Tuesday press conference discussing Virginia’s “impressive string” of wins, but it didn’t take long for the North Carolina coach to be asked about a report from The Athletic that Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris showed “extreme” interest in transferring to Carolina before this season.

Wes Durham interviews Hubert Davis in hour-long ACC Network special

Get insights into Coach Hubert Davis’ lifelong connections to Carolina basketball during an interview that airs on ACC Network on Tuesday night.

11 Tar Heels on NBA rosters as season starts, including four starters and two rookies

The NBA season opens this week with 11 former UNC players on opening night rosters. Among them are four starters, two backups, two players on new teams, and two rookies. Three others who were waived are expected to play in the G League.

Maye sets Pats’ accuracy record with another historic performance in fourth straight victory

Drake Maye took his share of hits but kept hitting receivers with stunning precision and range, leading the New England Patriots to their fourth consecutive victory — and making more history in the process.

Lakers waive Davis, who likely will play for their G League team

RJ Davis was one of four players the Los Angeles Lakers waived on Saturday, but is expected to join the South Bay Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate.

Trimble, Wilson look strong in scrimmage; Stevenson, High impressive

CHEROKEE — At North Carolina’s final public scrimmage of the preseason, fans at Cherokee High School got a glimpse of what they can expect this season from Seth Trimble and Caleb Wilson — and much more.

Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Cal

With the near-daily drumbeat of coverage and drama surrounding the North Carolina football program, it’s been easy to forget that the actual team has only played one game in the past four weeks. The result? Pain and disappointment.

Fumbles doom UNC in heartbreaking loss at Cal

North Carolina showed progress and was competitive against a power conference team for the first time this season, but two big fumbles meant yet another loss.

UNC’s young pitching shines as Heels top Pack in special environment at DBAP

DURHAM — It was October baseball with some quirky twists, with rivals UNC and N.C. State meeting in the Battle of the DBAP. Carolina’s pitching ruled the evening in a 3–1 win Thursday that was a tiebreaker of sorts after the teams split two regular-season matchups last weekend.

Lopez not on UNC injury report, likely to play

Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez, who missed the Clemson game with a leg injury, should be available to the Tar Heels for Friday’s game at California and could start, while the Bears will be without a reserve running back.