North Carolina begins 100th season with alumni charity pro game that draws sellout crowd

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The rosters featured NBA All-Stars and players who helped North Carolina win national championships. Yet the crowd that filled the Smith Center for the charity game featuring Tar Heel alumni playing professionally saved the biggest cheer for two people who weren’t even playing.

Entering 3rd year as starting QB, Yates taking control of offense for No. 21 North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There aren’t many familiar faces around — or in front of — T.J. Yates these days.

North Carolina enters 10-year footwear, apparel agreement with Nike

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Tar Heels will wear the swoosh for the next nine years.

Tar Heels’ Hansbrough ready for NBA, ‘known all along’ that he’s more than just a hard worker

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough brushes off the idea that he brings little to the NBA other than relentless determination. He says his predraft workouts proved otherwise.

White strong on mound, Tar Heels use big 6th to beat Pirates 10-1 in super regional opener

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alex White struck out a career-high 12 batters while getting plenty of help at the plate as North Carolina beat East Carolina 10-1 to open their NCAA super regional series Saturday.

Likely 1st-round pick Ackley brushes aside draft buzz, focuses on UNC’s possible 4th CWS trip

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Dustin Ackley could become North Carolina’s highest draft pick since B.J. Surhoff went No. 1 more than two decades ago.

Kansas takes control in 7th, earns 5-1 win against Coastal Carolina in NCAA elimination game

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — James Stanfield and David Narodowski came up with key hits in the seventh inning Sunday, helping Kansas beat Coastal Carolina 5-1 and knock the Chanticleers from the NCAA tournament.

Hall strong on mound, Elgie at the plate to help Jayhawks beat Dartmouth 16-0 in NCAA regional

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Shaeffer Hall was almost unhittable. That didn’t stop Kansas’ offense from knocking the ball all around Boshamer Stadium anyway.

Anderson’s 3-run homer leads Coastal Carolina past Kansas 11-3 in NCAA tournament

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — David Anderson homered and drove in three runs, and Coastal Carolina routed Kansas 11-3 on Friday in their NCAA tournament opener.