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COLUMN: Is Michael Jordan cursing UNC?

By Jack Frederick | February 15

"I'll just say it — I think Michael Jordan is cursing UNC. Every time M.J. has come back to town in recent years, there have been consequences for the ...

Preview of the weekend in UNC sports, including men's basketball at Wake Forest

By Mollie Brewster | February 15

Get caught up with everything UNC sports for this weekend.

"Leaky Black" Shea Rush Sterling Manley N.C. State

Injuries hurt UNC in loss to Virginia. Here's the impact on the rest of the year

By Holt McKeithan | February 14

Monday night, the North Carolina men’s basketball team lost to Virginia, 69-61, in the Smith Center. With less than eight minutes to play, UNC held ...

Comparing No. 8 UNC to other projected No. 2 seeds in NCAA Tournament preview

By Ryan Wilcox | February 13

The NCAA Tournament committee ranked North Carolina as the seventh-best team in the country, good for a slot as one of the tournament's No. 2 seeds. But ...

'We just didn't seize the opportunity': UNC basketball falls apart late to Virginia

By Jack Frederick | February 12

The men's basketball team faced severe disappointed on Monday, as their seven-game win streak was reset by Virginia.

How Ty Jerome and Virginia took down Coby White and UNC in a battle of point guards

By Holt McKeithan | February 12

The Tar Heels lost their seven-win streak in men's basketball against No. 3 Virginia.

No. 8 UNC sees seven-game winning streak snapped in 69-61 loss to No. 4 Virginia

By Holt McKeithan | February 11

No. 4 Virginia took down the No. 8 North Carolina men's basketball team in the Smith Center, 69-61, on Monday night.

The Duke University Chapel on Duke’s West Campus, as photographed in 2017, serves as a symbol of the university.

Former Duke basketball player Corey Maggette named in 1999 sexual assault allegations

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | February 11

Duke basketball player Corey Maggette and Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax have been accused of sexually assaulting a former student.

Interior defense, efficient shooting have No. 4 Virginia on top of No. 8 UNC, 36-29

By Holt McKeithan | February 11

It’s halftime at the Smith Center, and the No. 4 Virginia men’s basketball team leads No. 8 North Carolina, 36-29. Virginia sophomore De’Andre Hunter ...

Big 3-point shot from Luke Maye saves UNC men's basketball against Miami

By Brennan Doherty | February 9

Although Roy Williams thought Luke Maye was not playing his best game on Saturday when the Tar Heels faced off against Miami, he took a shot on the senior, ...

How Coby White willed No. 8 UNC to victory with a career day — and second half

By Chapel Fowler | February 9

“We’ve got plenty of guys that can be the guy, you know … Today was just my day," Coby White said, after leading the Tar Heels to an 88-85 overtime ...

No. 8 UNC sneaks past Miami, 88-85, in overtime thanks to 33 points from Coby White

By Chapel Fowler and Brennan Doherty | February 9

Coby White scored 23 second-half points, 18 of which came on 3-pointers, to help UNC (19-4, 9-1 ACC) overcome a seven-point deficit and win 88-85 in overtime ...

HALFTIME: No. 8 UNC struggles in first half, holds 31-30 lead over Miami

By Chapel Fowler and Brennan Doherty | February 9

Midway through its 10th ACC game, No. 8 North Carolina leads Miami, 31-30, at halftime in the Smith Center. Luke Maye (12 points) and Nassir Little (seven ...

Looking ahead to the North Carolina men's basketball team's crucial in-state stretch

By Jack Frederick | February 8

After a crushing victory over N.C. State in Chapel Hill earlier this week, the North Carolina men’s basketball team has reached the most important stretch ...

Sports weekend preview: Spring sports start their seasons as winter sports continue

By Madeline Coleman | February 7

Winter sports, such as basketball and tennis, continue their seasons, while spring sports, such as softball and lacrosse, start theirs. Teams are scattered ...

Why No. 8 UNC has played its best basketball after a 21-point loss to Louisville

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | February 7

After the worst home loss since 2002 to Louisville, the UNC men's basketball team has been putting a lot more effort into their practices. This led them ...

UNC forward Harrison Barnes is defended by Ohio guard Nick Kellogg. Barnes scored 12 points in the Tar Heels 73-65 overtime win over Ohio on Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

Four former Tar Heels in the NBA were swapped. Here's where they're headed.

By Ryan Wilcox | February 7

Reggie Bullock, Wayne Ellington, Harrison Barnes and Justin Jackson are making moves in the NBA. Here's what their stats look like after last season. ...

North Carolina's three-man attack has team at 18-4 this season

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | February 7

Through 22 games this season, it is clear that UNC’s offensive attack is led by a three-man operation. Cameron Johnson, Coby White and Luke Maye are ...

Tar Heels in the Pros: Bullock, Green, Barnes and Davis highlight performances

By Andrew Reynolds | February 6

Former Tar Heels Reggie Bullock, Danny Green, Harrison Barnes and Ed Davis have had impressive performances in the NBA during the past weeks.

Coby White bounces back, fuels team effort in 113-96 win over N.C. State

By Ryan Wilcox | February 6

White has proven his worth as one of North Carolina’s crucial cogs, and he will likely be instrumental to any of UNC's postseason hopes.