The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

Billy Packer, college sports broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours, dies at 82

Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023

UNC escapes Syracuse with 72-68 ACC win behind 21 points from Pete Nance

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — North Carolina stayed composed and deliberate for much of the 36 minutes it led Syracuse on Tuesday night. Yet in the closing minutes, the Tar Heels needed a little luck to come away with a 72-68 win.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Mid-season women’s college basketball check-in: Is LSU’s Angel Reese the Player of the Year?

Who wins the ACC? And what mid-majors are on the rise?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023

AP Poll College Basketball Rankings Final Top 25: 1990 to 1999

AP Poll, college basketball rankings 1990s: What are the greatest programs of all-time based on the AP poll final rankings?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023

AP Poll College Basketball Rankings Final Top 25: 1980 to 1989

AP Poll, college basketball rankings 1980s: What are the greatest programs of all-time based on the AP poll final rankings?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023

Mike Brey says time is right to leave Notre Dame after ‘we lost momentum’

“From 2000 to 2017, we went to 12 NCAA Tournaments,” Brey said at a news conference Friday. “Since 2018 we’ve been to one. That’s how you’re measured, man.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Georgia Tech’s Brent Key has the players to win in ACC

ATLANTA — Brent Key isn’t taking on a rebuilding job at Georgia Tech. Key already repaired the team’s spirit after it was broken in the final days of the Geoff Collins era. Unlike most new head coaches, Key isn’t coming into this cold. He’s seen the players up close. Key…

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

North Carolina adds another 5-star recruit to top-ranked 2024 class

UNC's 2024 class is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by a big margin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023

SI’s First 2023 March Madness Men’s Bracket Projection

There’s an intriguing battle for the No. 1 overall seed developing.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023

Assistant coaches named ahead of 2023 Arnold Palmer Cup at Laurel Valley Golf Club

The U.S. leads the Palmer Cup series, 13-12-1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2023