University of North Carolina NCAA News

Kelci Smesko, right, embraces Erin Tenneson, left, after Tenneson's goal against rival UNC.

DeShields scored 648 points this past season, more than any freshman in ACC history, and led the Tar Heels to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008.

The Republican nominee in the crowded race to replace retiring GOP Rep. Howard Coble likely won't be known until mid-summer.

This is Amelia Rayno's third season on the Gophers men's basketball beat. She learned college basketball in North Carolina , where fanhood is not an option.

His midair acrobatics have not only electrified Carolina's faithful, they have also triggered many a Tar Heel run.

A'ja Wilson talks with students and fans gathered at Heathwood Hall Episcopal school prior to announcing that she will play basketball for USC.

When tournament play begins at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro today, the Blue Devils will be seeking their 19th overall championship and third in a row.

The University of North Carolina track and field teams finished their last home meet of the outdoor season - the Joe Hilton Invitation - in style.

That's what the schedule dictated for Duke when it drew North Carolina for the final game on its regular-season schedule.

North Carolina junior James Michael McAdoo averaged 14.2 points and 6.8 rebounds and earned second team all-ACC honors.

After less than four months on the job, Seth Littrell talked about transitioning into the lead role for the Tar Heel offense.

This is Amelia Rayno's third season on the Gophers men's basketball beat. She learned college basketball in North Carolina , where fanhood is not an option.

It is not as popular as deer hunting in North Carolina, but the 2014 Spring Wild Turkey season, for male and bearded turkeys only, is now underway.

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame will honor Pinehurst in its "Great Moments in North Carolina Sports History" series at events in Raleigh on May 8 and 9. The recognition honors the development of Pinehurst Resort and the construction of the legendary No.

Stanford star Chiney Ogwumike became the top overall pick in the WNBA draft Monday, two years after sister Nnneka was taken first by the Los Angeles Sparks.

Connecticut Tight End Chris Clark surprised everyone when he committed to the University of North Carolina.

The McDonald's All-American Game, which was played on April 2, featured three players that are signed to play for the UNC basketball team next season.

Maryland's women's lacrosse team took over the No. 1 ranking in Monday's Inside Lacrosse Brine Division I Women's Media Poll Top 20. Johns Hopkins also rose to its highest ranking of the season at No.

Michael Russell 's sacrifice fly scored Adam Pate in the bottom of the seventh, and No.

The University of North Carolina track and field teams finished their last home meet of the outdoor season - the Joe Hilton Invitation - in style.