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Mack Brown, right, embraces UNC Chancellor Carol Folt as he is introduced as the school’s new head football coach Nov. 27 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. After deciding not to hire Greg Robinson as defensive coordinator, Brown changed course and brought aboard Army’s Jay Bateman.
Brown era off to solid start
Despite an initial hiccup, Mack Brown’s second term as North Carolina’s head football coach is off to an encouraging start. First, multiple outlets reported that Brown was poised to hire … more
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North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora was fired Sunday after seven seasons leading the Tar Heels, who lost 21 of their last 27 games.
From White to Brown, Tar Heels’ week in a nutshell
This space was initially going to be about how North Carolina freshman guard Coby White has found his footing over the past week, averaging 22.7 points per game while shooting a blistering 56 percent … more
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North Carolina’s Kenny Williams, rear, and Coby White guard Stanford’s Daejon Davis (1) during the first half of Monday’s game in Chapel Hill.
So far, so good for Tar Heels
Through three games, this year’s iteration of North Carolina basketball appears to be significantly more balanced than last season’s squad, with the 11 returnees bolstered by three … more
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North Carolina freshman Nassir Little gestures after sinking a 3-point basket at the annual Late Night with Roy on Friday, Oct. 12, in Chapel Hill.
Tar Heels show potential, room for growth in scrimmage
North Carolina basketball used the school’s fall break to travel to Pittsburgh for a controlled scrimmage with reigning national champion Villanova on Saturday, Oct. 20. Afterwards, Steve … more
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North Carolina quarterback Cade Fortin (6) passes against Virginia Tech during the first half of Saturday's game in Chapel Hill.
Tar Heels haunted by missed opportunities
Some losses definitely hurt more than others, and Saturday’s last-second loss to Virginia Tech … more
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North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) runs past Miami linebacker Michael Pinckney (56) during the first half of Thursday’s game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Tar Heels lost 47-10 in a game that underscored the continuing problems they are experiencing at the QB position with Elliott and redshirt sophomore Chazz Surratt.
QB play still a glaring issue for Tar Heels
For better or worse (mostly the latter), the quarterback position continues to define this season of UNC football. The Tar Heels’ last two games particularly underscore this … more
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North Carolina coach Larry Fedora, center, takes off his headset near the end of the game against East Carolina in Greenville on Sept. 8. The Tar Heels lost 41-19, dropping to 0-2, and then had this past Saturday’s game against No. 16 UCF canceled due to Hurricane Florence, likely sparing the Tar Heels from an 0-3 start to the season.
Tar Heels catch a break with canceled game
As eastern North Carolina continues to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, UNC football fans can be thankful for at least one result of the storm: the cancellation of Saturday’s … more
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North Carolina wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams (17) can’t reach a pass during the second half of Saturday’s season-opening game in Berkeley, Calif. California’s Camryn Bynum covered on the play. Cal won 24-17.
Improvement over 2017 hard to find for Tar Heels in opener
One seeming certainty coming into the 2018 North Carolina football season was that the Tar Heel offense would show significant improvement after an injury-ravaged 2017 campaign. Program insiders were … more
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Greenfield's Coby White, center, drives to the basket against Trinity Christian in the NCISAA 1A state championship at Forsyth Country Day on Feb. 24. White will be one of two UNC signees on display in Wednesday's McDonald's All-American Game.
White one of two Tar Heels in McDonalds All-American Game
At least two future Tar Heels will participate in Wednesday evening’s McDonald’s All-American Game, which features 24 of the nation’s top senior high school basketball … more
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Texas A&M’s Tyler Davis, front, shoots past North Carolina’s Luke Maye, back, during the second half of Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game in Charlotte. The No. 2-seeded Tar Heels lost 86-65 to the No. 7 Aggies.
Texas A&M comes up bigger than Tar Heels
This time, the gigantic shoe was on the other foot. Roy Williams’ North Carolina basketball teams have traditionally been characterized by big, physical, athletic forwards capable of dominating the … more
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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, right, comments to the referee during Saturday’s ACC Tournament championship game against Virginia in New York. Despite their 71-63 loss, the Tar Heels received a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region and a first-round game in Charlotte.
Tar Heels get friendly draw after ACC tournament run
After winning three straight games before falling to No. 1 Virginia in the ACC Tournament championship game, North Carolina was rewarded with a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament’s West Regional and … more
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Duke’s Marques Bolden (20) has his shot blocked by North Carolina’s Garrison Brooks (15) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Durham. The Tar Heels built a 10-point halftime lead but saw the Blue Devils storm back to win 74-64, dropping UNC to a No. 6 seed for the ACC tourney.
Tar Heels starting over as ACC tourney begins
After bringing a six-game winning streak into the final week of regular-season play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, North Carolina was unable to keep that momentum, dropping the final two games of … more
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North Carolina’s Joel Berry II, right, shoots over Syracuse’s Oshae Brissett, center, and Syracuse’s Paschal Chukwu, left, during a game Feb. 21 in Syracuse, N.Y. North Carolina’s 78-74 win was its sixth in a row.
Tar Heels look to take momentum into postseason
The final week of the regular season is here for North Carolina basketball, and the Tar Heels are hoping to carry the momentum from the past three weeks into postseason play. After Joel Berry II … more
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North Carolina forward Theo Pinson (1) attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
Surging Tar Heels find their success formula
After going 4-5 in January, North Carolina has found its form in February, winning its fifth straight on Saturday with a 93-76 win at Louisville — the first time UNC has ever beaten the Cardinals … more
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North Carolina's Kenny Williams drives to the basket while Notre Dame's Austin Torres (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Re-energized Tar Heels peaking at the right time
UNC Notebook After appearing worn down in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference slate — with Roy Williams expressing frustration at having to coach energy level — North Carolina has … more
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North Carolina's Joel Berry II (2) makes a steal from Pittsburgh's Kene Chukwuka (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The Herald-Sun via AP)
Defending the 3 still a problem for Tar Heels
Three days after N.C. State went 15 of 30 from 3-point range in a 95-91 overtime win at North Carolina on Jan. 27, Clemson matched that sizzling display of outside shooting on its way to an 82-78 … more
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North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. North Carolina State won 95-91.
No time to panic for Tar Heels
Asked what he would have thought had someone told him before the season that Carolina would be 5-4 halfway through the ACC schedule, Roy Williams didn’t mince words.  “I … more
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Virginia Tech's P.J Horne (14) and Chris Clarke (15) battle for rebound against North Carolina's Sterling Manley (21) and Garrison Brooks (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Tar Heels living and dying on the boards
UNC NOTEBOOK When the season began, North Carolina had many question marks after replacing so many key pieces from last year’s national championship team, and after a 12-2 start, there was hope … more
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North Carolina's Sterling Manley, center, is fouled by Notre Dame's John Mooney, right, as Rex Pflueger (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Tar Heels regain footing in ACC with two wins
UNC Notebook After two consecutive road losses, North Carolina regained its footing with two ACC wins last week, but the concerns that have surfaced in the Tar Heels’ four losses have not yet … more
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Virginia guard Kyle Guy, left, and North Carolina guard Jalek Felton, right, fight for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Virginia defeated North Carolina 61-49. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Tar Heels learn tough ACC lessons on the road
It’s safe to say that ACC play has represented a sharp uptick in the level of competition for a North Carolina basketball team that had started a surprising 12–2, as the last week saw the Tar … more
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