MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WNCN) — The North Carolina men's basketball team is heading to Memphis next month to play in a charity game for a children's hospital. According to UNC sports information, the Tar Heels and the Memphis Tigers will face off in the inaugural Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic on Oct. 15. at FedEx Forum. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. The game will be part of a … [Read more...] about UNC, Memphis squaring off in charity game for St. Jude’s
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‘Much enthusiasm’: UNC ice hockey announces $25 million fundraising campaign for new arena
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – UNC hockey is launching a fundraising campaign with hopes of building its very own arena in Chapel Hill by the 2028 season. Project organizers are initiating a three-year, $25 million campaign and are actively pursuing interest in naming rights for the 3,000-seat ice hockey arena, the North Carolina Tar Heels Ice Hockey Booster Club announced on … [Read more...] about ‘Much enthusiasm’: UNC ice hockey announces $25 million fundraising campaign for new arena
Revamped UNC football roster taking advantage of favorable early-season schedule
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – Following back-to-back wins over Minnesota and Charlotte to kick off the 2024 season, the early schedule hasn’t exactly been daunting for the University of North Carolina football team. However, this lighter slate is allowing its newer players the opportunity to slowly grow over the first month of the season. College football schedules are made … [Read more...] about Revamped UNC football roster taking advantage of favorable early-season schedule
Four-star point guard Derek Dixon closing in on decision after North Carolina visit
By ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2025 four-star point guard Derek Dixon is closing in on a college decision after visiting North Carolina over the weekend. “[I will have] a little bit of downtime just to get with my family and make this decision,” he said Monday via text. He previously told ZAGSBLOG he’s eyeing a decision on Sept. 27. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from … [Read more...] about Four-star point guard Derek Dixon closing in on decision after North Carolina visit
Rolesville football star commits to North Carolina over Ohio State, NC State, others
Note: The accompanying video shows a previous interview with Rolesville sophomore quarterback Miles McCallop. ROLESVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A homegrown high school football star out of the Triangle seems to be taking his talents to Chapel Hill for his college career. Rolesville High School junior defensive end Zavion Griffin-Haynes has committed to North Carolina, he … [Read more...] about Rolesville football star commits to North Carolina over Ohio State, NC State, others