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No. 13 Diamond Heels cruise past Notre Dame, 7-2, to clinch series

By Cade Shoemaker | April 13

The Diamond Heels will be back home on Sunday to attempt the series sweep against Notre Dame. First pitch is slated for 1 p.m.

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No. 13 UNC baseball defeats Notre Dame, 13-0, in first game of series

By Cade Shoemaker | April 12

The Diamond Heels will be back at Boshamer Stadium at 2 p.m. on Saturday. UNC lefty junior Shea Sprague will take the mound in game two of the three-game ...

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USA field hockey denies Erin Matson a tryout for 2024 Olympic team

By Maya Waid | April 10

“My request wasn’t to be an Olympian," Matson wrote. "My request was to allow me to try out. USA Field Hockey chose not to grant me that opportunity. ...

Vince Carter headlines Class of 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

By Anna Laible | April 9

“He was able to take coaching, but with the God-given athleticism that he had, he just became a great, great player,” Phil Ford said. “By the time ...

UNC guard Seth Trimble announces he will enter the transfer portal

By Daniel Wei | April 9

Known as the team's go-to sixth man, Trimble logged 17.1 minutes per game and was used as a spark off the bench.

Hark the Pod: Deja Kelly Enters the Transfer Portal, Women’s Tennis Check-in

By Shelby Swanson , Luther Walker , McKenzie Bulris , Natalie Bradin and Caroline Wills | April 9

In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports writers discuss Deja Kelly's decision to enter the transfer portal after the women's loss to South Carolina. ...

Three takeaways from UNC softball's series with top-ranked Duke

By Anna Page Lancaster | April 8

The North Carolina softball team traveled to Durham this weekend and was swept 3-0 by the No. 1 Blue Devils.

Seniors on the UNC women's tennis team reflect on their time at UNC after senior night

By Caroline Wills | April 8

“We’re really grateful that we can play another home match after this because hopefully we’ll host NCAAs,” Anika Yarlagadda said. “But if not, ...

Tar Heels in the pros: How seven former Diamond Heels are faring in the MLB

By Lydia Kampe | April 8

With the 2024 MLB season in hot pursuit, seven former Diamond Heels are aiding the success of several different professional teams with bats, gloves and ...

UNC baseball prevents UVA sweep with 12-7 win on Saturday

By Harry Crowther | April 8

“Road series are tough,” Donofrio said. “The perseverance to come back and salvage [the final game], be able to get a W, is huge.”

UNC women's basketball guard Deja Kelly enters the transfer portal

By Emma Moon | April 8

UNC women’s basketball guard Deja Kelly will enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou.

UNC men's tennis falls at Duke for third consecutive year

By Cade Shoemaker | April 7

The Tar Heels’ three best singles players struggled to gain any momentum against their Blue Devil opponents. A ruckus home grandstand piled on greater ...

No. 14 UNC women's lacrosse beats Virginia Tech, 13-9

By Emma Moon | April 6

The No. 14 UNC women’s lacrosse team (8-5, 4-3 ACC) conquered Virginia Tech (8-6, 2-5 ACC), 13-9, on Saturday afternoon at Dorrance Field.

'Safe and fun environment': TOPSoccer hosts inaugural UNC practice at Hooker Fields

By Ella Kirby | April 4

On Sunday, March 24, UNC held its inaugural TOPSoccer training session. TOPSoccer is a nationwide program designed to offer individuals with mental ...

Hark the Pod: Tar Heels Eliminated, NCAA Tournament Recap

By Shelby Swanson , Luther Walker , McKenzie Bulris , Gwen Peace , Natalie Bradin and Daniel Wei | April 3

In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's elimination from the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the men's basketball loss ...

Three takeaways from UNC football Pro Day

By Cade Shoemaker | April 2

Here are a few notes and observations surrounding UNC’s three most prominent prospects: Drake Maye, Tez Walker and Cedric Gray.

Carrboro High School athletic trainer honored by state Athletic Directors Association

By Sarah Clements | April 1

“My favorite part is always just getting to interact with the community, parents, kids on a daily basis — not one day looks the same," Carrboro High ...

Fiona Crawley's fire stirs comeback win for UNC women's tennis at Duke

By Caroline Wills | March 31

Once Fiona Crawley took back control of the pace, she used her deep shots to trap Duke’s Shavit Kimchi in the corners of the court. At that point, head ...

Last-minute goals leave UNC men's lacrosse in two-game losing skid

By Noah Monroe | March 31

“I think as you start a new season with the ACC, everything’s sitting right in front of you," head coach Joe Breschi said, "and that’s why you have ...

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No. 14 UNC baseball defeats N.C. A&T, 10-5, in midweek game

By Brendan Lunga | March 30

The Aggies added two in the seventh, but senior pitcher Ben Peterson shut them down in the ninth and UNC earned the 5-run win.