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Daniel Bard ’07, who had been one of UNC’s most dominant pitchers, suddenly lost his ability to throw — and seemingly, his major league career. He didn’t make a comeback until he learned to accept who he is. by Anna Katherine Clemmons  In… read more

UNC’s women’s tennis team swept the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Fall Championships on Nov. 5 in San Diego, winning the singles and doubles competitions. Sophomore Reese Brantmeier defeated fifth-year student-athlete Ayana Akli from the… read more

Former UNC head football coach Carl Torbush died Nov. 5. He was 72. Torbush coached the Tar Heels from 1997 to 2000 and led UNC to one of the most prominent wins in program history — a Jan. 1, 1998, victory over Virginia Tech in the Gator Bowl,… read more

Former UNC basketball standout Marcus Paige ’16, known for his three-point shooting and leadership on the court, has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff as director of team and player development. Paige, who played for the Tar… read more

UNC field hockey won its seventh consecutive ACC championship on Nov. 3 with a 2-0 win over rival Duke, giving Coach Erin Matson ’22 a conference crown in her debut season. Carolina, 14-3 overall, captured the ACC regular-season title. The… read more

Legendary basketball player Walter Davis ’77, a two-time All-ACC honoree and six-time NBA All Star, died Nov. 2. He was 69. Davis, affectionately known as “Sweet D,” was a true icon of the game. His… read more

In a surprising reversal of an earlier decision, the NCAA has granted Tar Heel wide receiver Devontez “Tez” Walker eligibility to play football. The association claimed it recently received new information that UNC had “failed to provide”… read more

UNC hockey’s 39-year-old goaltender, Joel Hughes, found his band of brothers in Afghanistan — and then in Chapel Hill. By Tim Crothers ’86 His goalie mask is a life collage. Airbrushed on the back… read more

After a tense battle with the NCAA, UNC football wide receiver Devontez “Tez” Walker was denied eligibility for the 2023 season, drawing sharp criticism of the athletic association from University officials. The fight for Walker’s… read more