CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina football coach Mack Brown has reportedly made a decision regarding his future of leading the Tar Heels. Brown is telling those close to the program, including staff members, players and recruits, that he plans to remain in Chapel Hill beyond the 2024 season, CBS Sports and 247Sports reported on Wednesday. This decision comes after … [Read more...] about UNC football coach Mack Brown plans to return for 2025 season, reports say
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Live scoreboard: UNC football hosts Wake Forest, looking to become bowl eligible
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After a rough stretch in the middle of the season, a bye week helped rejuvenate the North Carolina football team and has put them on the verge of becoming bowl eligible. The Tar Heels (5-4 overall, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) host Wake Forest (4-5, 2-3) in Chapel Hill on Saturday night. Kickoff at Kenan Stadium is set for 8 p.m. After losing … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC football hosts Wake Forest, looking to become bowl eligible
UNC signs contract extension with baseball coach Scott Forbes through 2029 season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The leader of the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball program is set to be sticking around for the next few years. North Carolina baseball coach Scott Forbes agreed to terms on a new five-year contract extension, which will keep him in Chapel Hill through the 2029 season, according to a Monday news release from UNC athletics. The exact details of the … [Read more...] about UNC signs contract extension with baseball coach Scott Forbes through 2029 season
Duke men’s basketball drops out of AP Top 10 after loss to Kentucky
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After suffering its first defeat of the season last week, the Duke men’s basketball team fell a couple of spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll released on Monday. The Blue Devils, which lost in a 77-72 nailbiter against Kentucky, dropped from No. 6 to No. 12 in the rankings. Meanwhile, the Wildcats made their 2024-25 season debut in the Top … [Read more...] about Duke men’s basketball drops out of AP Top 10 after loss to Kentucky
Hampton’s huge day helps UNC hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Omarion Hampton posted career highs of 35 carries for 244 yards with a key late touchdown that helped North Carolina beat Wake Forest 31-24 on Saturday night, pushing the Tar Heels to bowl eligibility. It was the latest huge performance for the Tar Heels' workhorse back, who cracked the 100-yard rushing mark for the eighth straight game. He found the … [Read more...] about Hampton’s huge day helps UNC hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility