Sports

Brackets or bust: UNC students look forward to March Madness even if looks different this year

March 19, 2021

Despite the changes to the NCAA Basketball Tournament because of COVID-19, students are still looking forward to watching the games and filling out their brackets.

UNC hopes for a win against Duke, but worries about another Franklin St. celebration

March 5, 2021

Carolina Connection’s Zach Engler and Ben Rappaport discuss UNC basketball’s on-the-court performance and community fears concerning a potential Franklin Street rushing after the aftermath of the last Duke-Carolina game.

Stepping up to bat: New UNC baseball coach takes charge in an unprecedented season

February 19, 2021

Longtime pitching coach Scott Forbes is starting his head coaching career in the midst of a global pandemic, but he’s looking forward to his first season.

UNC basketball under fire after players caught partying maskless

February 12, 2021

UNC basketball players were caught partying maskless, leading to a cancelled game and questions about what this means for the rest of the season.

“Love it or dump it:” Several UNC sports teams continue to impress, others face tough challenges

February 12, 2021

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Kyle Mehlman joined Ben Rappaport for a round of “Love it or Dump it” using UNC sports headlines.

Sitting apart, cheering together: UNC football fans mask up to support the Tar Heels

October 30, 2020

What’s it like for UNC football fans to support the Tar Heels while following Kenan Stadium’s COVID-19 guidelines?

Killing the game: women’s volleyball player shines on and off the court

October 23, 2020

UNC junior Destiny Cox, a member of the women’s volleyball team, stands out on and off the court.

UNC women’s cross country team runs to victory despite pandemic difficulties

October 16, 2020

The women’s cross country team learned at its first meet just how different this season will be.

UNC soccer player opts out of season to play professionally in England

September 18, 2020

Lotte Wubben-Moy explains her decision and what she’ll miss most about being a Tar Heel.

With sports on hiatus, ESPN will debut its Michael Jordan documentary early

April 17, 2020

The highly anticipated documentary, “The Last Dance,” is coming out this week well ahead of its intended July release date.