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Ryan Lynch tossed seven scoreless innings, fanning five batters and reaching a career‑high 108 pitches, as North Carolina opened the Chapel Hill Regional with an 8‑0 win over VCU.
The fifth-seeded Tar Heels rolled past VCU 8-0 at Boshamer Stadium, showcasing a dominant performance that highlighted Lynch’s 96-mph fastball and the staff’s collective precision.
The Spartans' resurgence is anchored by a core group of returning players and a highly touted recruiting class, positioning them as a serious contender for a top‑10 finish.
Mississippi's collegiate and junior college baseball and softball teams are excelling nationally, with multiple programs ranked in the top 20, championship titles, and standout individual performances.
The Tar Heels face a challenging slate of ACC opponents, with a home lineup that could yield a perfect record and a road schedule that offers more winnable games.
The Tar Heels opened the Chapel Hill Regional with a commanding 8‑0 win over VCU, highlighted by seven shutout innings from Ryan Lynch and three RBIs from Erik Paulsen.
A heartfelt tribute to Kyle Busch, exploring his influence on the sport and the lives he touched.
North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes reflected on an 8‑0 win over VCU, emphasizing the team’s overall execution, the electric atmosphere, and the emergence of standout pitcher Ryan Lynch.
Despite a hamstring setback, Alphonso Davies earns a spot on the Canadian roster, while coach Jesse Marsch weighs options in goal and assesses the fitness of several key figures ahead of the tournament.
Alphonso Davies makes the Canadian World Cup squad despite a hamstring injury, as coach Jesse Marsch finalizes a 26‑player roster ahead of home‑soil group‑stage matches.
The Canadian federation announced its complete World Cup roster, confirming the participation of veteran Alphonso Davies and top scorer Jonathan David, while outlining tactical choices and injury management strategies.
Carolina’s shutout of VCU showcases a deep pitching staff and a historic rivalry that could define the next round.
Former North Carolina standout Seth Trimble is chasing an NBA roster spot after a strong showing at the G‑League Combine, with a recent workout for the Indiana Pacers highlighting his prospects.
The opening stretch of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has delivered shocking upsets, surprising victories, and a legal dispute that could reshape team dynamics, all while Toyota and Tyler Reddick set a blistering pace.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament features a record number of USA Baseball alumni, with 72 former national team members across 28 teams, concentrating in regions like Lawrence, Chapel Hill and Arkansas, and showcasing standout prospects such as Roch Cholowsky and Golden Spikes semifinalists.
A back‑and‑forth contest saw seven lead changes, a home run by Blake Grimmer and a 14th‑inning surge by the Pirates, leaving Tennessee facing a must‑win game.
A marathon game in Chapel Hill saw the Tennessee Volunteers battle East Carolina through extra innings, with key performances from Blanco, Ford and Barron, but ultimately the Pirates secured a 7‑3 victory.
After a playing career that spanned the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills, Brandon Spikes is no longer on the Florida football staff. He now balances a master's program at the Warrington College of Business with his role as a student assistant under coach Billy Napier.
After a 4‑8 record under Bill Belichick, the Tar Heels lose Taron Dickens, but emerging talent Billy Edwards offers a glimmer of hope for a rebuilding squad.
Duke’s blue‑blood program is ranked second nationally as it blends returning stars with a top‑ranked freshman class, aiming for a championship under Coach Jon Scheyer.
NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Evanna Daneen Howell, a 23XI Racing employee, after she was accused of using a golf cart to assault a 77‑year‑old man during a race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The case now faces both legal and regulatory scrutiny.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series is poised for a seismic shift, not only because of the unprecedented loss of Kyle Busch but also because several of the sport’s flagship teams are confronting uncertain driver line‑ups and charter realities as they plan for the next chapter.
Terrence Brown, a 6‑foot‑3 point guard with a proven track record, has officially committed to the University of North Carolina, where he is expected to start at point guard next season.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has released the 2026‑27 men's basketball schedule for North Carolina, highlighting a balanced slate of home and away games that positions the Tar Heels for a strong ACC campaign.