Harrell passes first test, freshman RB Gause impressive in win

CHAPEL HILL — Against an overmatched Charlotte program, game one with Conner Harrell directing North Carolina’s offense went smoothly, helped by a young “Bullet” in the backfield.

Fox to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame

Former North Carolina coach Mike Fox is part of the 11-person Class of 2024 announced Friday for induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, Fox is the winningest coach in Carolina baseball history and led the Tar Heels to seven College World Series appearances before retiring in 2020.

Bacot signs with Grizzlies

Armando Bacot is one of four players who signed Exhibit 10 contracts Friday with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Quirky play leads to only goal as Duke earns first home women’s soccer win over UNC

DURHAM — Duke made women’s soccer history on Thursday night, but there were plenty of positive ways for No. 2 Carolina to look at the first road loss to the Blue Devils in program history. The unranked Blue Devils scored a breakaway last-minute goal before halftime after some quirky bounces near midfield. It was enough to earn a 1–0 victory at Koskinen Stadium for their first home win over their rivals in 21 tries.

At least one UNC offensive lineman got so tired during 17-play drive he was seeing colors

CHAPEL HILL — When extremely tired college athletes are particularly winded they sometimes see colors. That happened Thursday night for at least one offensive lineman when Carolina dominated time of possession with 29 third-quarter snaps in the Tar Heels’ 19–17 opening-game win at Minnesota.

Tar Heels in NFL: 21 on rosters, including five likely starters, three of those WRs

There was plenty of good news for UNC alums heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, with 21 on rosters — five expected to start — and two on practice squads.

O’s promote Honeycutt after eight games in Carolina League

The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Vance Honeycutt after only eight games in the Carolina League.

UNC unbeaten in 17 events over seven sports, with five ranked teams

No Tar Heels team has lost since athletics resumed in August. Carolina has been unbeatable in 16 events over seven sports, with five teams ranked.

Burnette’s confidence, consistency kicking up, as is UNC’s confidence in him

MINNEAPOLIS — Noah Burnette has come a long way since he missed a field-goal attempt against N.C. State in 2022 that would have forced a third overtime.

Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Minnesota

Year 1 A.D. (After Drake) for Carolina football began on a stormy night in Minneapolis, as the Tar Heels and Golden Gophers engaged in a rainy slog-fest worthy of the Big Ten West before UNC emerged with a 19–17 win.

Tough defense, four Burnette FGs carry UNC to win

MINNEAPOLIS — In recent years, Carolina fans have been told that the defense is better, but those promises have never translated into performance on the field. At least for most of the opener, the Tar Heels unit under first-year coordinator Geoff Collins proved their mettle. The unit forced five three-and-outs to help UNC overcome Max Johnson’s injury to earn a 19–17 victory Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium behind four second-half Noah Burnette field goals.

Wing Brooks gives UNC second five-star commitment in six days

Five-star wing Nyla Brooks, the No. 14 player in the Class of 2025, has included North Carolina among the final four schools she is considering. The 6–1 Brooks, from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Va., posted Thursday on Instagram that she has cut her list to UNC, Maryland, Georgia and Tennessee.

Tar Heels in NFL: Brooks among 20 to make NFL rosters; Carter one of eight waived

NFL cut day brought joy and heartbreak for former Carolina players. Running back Michael Carter was among eight players waived Tuesday as NFL rosters were cut to 53 players, but rookies British Brooks, Storm Duck, Amari Gainer and Cedric Gray were among the 20 UNC alums to earn roster spots.