UNC Coverage

Lake Wheeler spotlights UNC and Duke women's rowing

This weekend, Lake Wheeler in Raleigh becomes the stage for a unique collaboration. The UNC and Duke women's rowing teams will be squaring off at the Lake Wheeler Invitational Regatta.

Report: RJ Davis to return to UNC basketball for fifth and final season

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox react to the report by Matt Norlander of CBS Sports that UNC basketball guard RJ Davis will return for his fifth year, and how big it is for North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis.

Brown: We feel like both QBs can play today

Mack Brown provides his post spring evaluations for the offense, defense and analyzes both quarterbacks performances from the spring game.

Three observations from the UNC spring game

Quarterback play, defense and more here are a few quick notes from the North Carolina spring game on Saturday afternoon.

Notes and observations from UNC's football spring game

With changes at quarterback and on defense, a lot is expected to be different for North Carolina football. Here are some takeaways from the spring game.

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

UNC forward Harrison Ingram declares for the NBA draft

North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram has declared for the NBA Draft. The junior averaged 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game this season.

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Women's Lacrosse: North Carolina pulls away in the third quarter, beats Duke

The No. 15 Tar Heels have now beat No. 25 Duke in 15 consecutive games. Both teams now prepare for the ACC championship next week.

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Sights and sounds from Duke vs. UNC women's lacrosse

UNC women's lacrosse comes out on top against Duke, 16-11. Check out the sights and sounds from the rivalry game to end the regular season.

NC State beats UNC with walk-off homer in first game of baseball series

Brandon Butterworth picked up his first hit of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat No. 11 North Carolina.

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Former UNC guard Caleb Love declares for 2024 NBA Draft, will maintain college eligibility

Caleb Love declared for the 2024 NBA Draft while keeping the option to return to college for his final year of eligibility.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Tar Heels win record 27th consecutive game at the Bosh, down Notre Dame 10-3

The No. 13 North Carolina Tar Heels won their 27th consecutive home game, setting a new school record in a 10-3 victory to finish off a series sweep of Notre Dame at Boshamer Stadium on Sunday.

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The Prince of Pittsboro: UNC commit Drake Powell's final season at Northwood High School

Drake Powell is one of the top high school basketball players in the country. Next year the Pittsboro native will play for his dream school UNC, but this season he had unfinished business at Northwood High School. WRAL's Pat Welter followed Drake and the Northwood Chargers on their quest for a state title this season. The Prince of Pittsboro is a documentary that takes you behind the scenes of their most emotional moments and shows a side of Drake and his head coach Matt Brown that you've never seen.

Pat Welter

The Prince of Pittsboro: UNC commit Drake Powell's final season at Northwood High School

Drake Powell is one of the top high school basketball players in the country. Next year the Pittsboro native will play for his dream school UNC, but this season he had unfinished business at Northwood High School. WRAL's Pat Welter followed Drake and the Northwood Chargers on their quest for a state title this season. The Prince of Pittsboro is a documentary that takes you behind the scenes of their most emotional moments and shows a side of Drake and his head coach Matt Brown that you've never seen.

Sneak Peak: The Prince of Pittsboro

UNC is looking to the future and isn't looking far to find it. WRAL Sports offers a sneak peek at The Prince of Pittsboro, a special focusing on Northwood High School's Drake Powell, who will play at UNC next season--the special airs on Sports Extra on Fox 50 at 10:30 p.m. Sunday on FOX 50.

UNC's Kaimon Rucker to miss 2-3 months with finger injury

North Carolina pass-rusher Kaimon Rucker will miss the next 2-3 months with a ruptured central tendon in his middle finger.

UNC football coach Mack Brown gives spring football update

UNC football head coach Mack Brown updates the quarterback battle and how the defense is growing ahead of the team's spring game on April 20.

UNC ranked No. 7, Duke at No. 9 and NC State finishes 10th in final AP Top 25 of season

The final AP Top 25 Poll of the 2023-24 season had all three Triangle teams -- UNC, Duke and NC State -- ranked in the top 10.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

UNC Women's Athletics and Rams Club make connections that will last FORevHER

These two athletes may have never met if it wasn't for FORevHER Tar Heels, a mentorship program partnering women's athletics at Carolina with the Rams Club.

UNC Media Hub: Story by Caroline Daly, Graphic by Brennen Tripp

Duke listed as favorite to win 2025 men's basketball national championship by several sportsbooks

Duke is listed as the favorite to win the 2025 men's basketball national championship by several sportsbooks, including FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Transfer portal tracker: UNC's RJ Davis returning to Tar Heels, report says

The transfer portal window for college basketball is open. Here's some of the incoming and departing players for UNC, Duke and NC State.

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Guard Deja Kelly to become 6th UNC women's player in transfer portal, ESPN reports

Deja Kelly, who earned first-team All-ACC honors for the third consecutive year, could return to UNC, according to reports.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

UNC's RJ Davis wins Jerry West Award

North Carolina's senior RJ Davis is the winner of the 2024 Jerry West Award

UNC's Vince Carter, Walter Davis elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Former University of North Carolina basketball standouts Vince Carter and Walter Davis were elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.

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UNC's Matson calls for change at USA Field Hockey, won't tryout for Paris Games

Erin Matson, who starred at North Carolina before leading the Tar Heels to a national championship as a coach, said she was denied the chance to tryout for the U.S. Olympic Team.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Vince Carter elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, report says

North Carolina legend Vince Carter has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's 2024 class, along with guard Chauncey Billups.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer