Dorothy had lions and tigers and bears in the “Wizard of Oz,” all common team nicknames. Bladen County has Blue Devils, ...

Florida State football's Gavin Blackwell believes the Seminoles wide receiver corps is deep, and he can be one of the best in ...

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick's romantic relationship with girlfriend Jordon Hudson has made waves on social media for their 48-year age difference among other reasons ...

Below is a guide to lingo, slang, nicknames and acronyms that students and community members commonly use to describe the UNC experience. Study up to know what the Tar Heels are talking about ...

By the late 19th century - “Tar Heel” was widely accepted as the state’s nickname. What is the Capital of North Carolina?

He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

Five-star recruit Caleb Wilson announced his commitment to UNC basketball early Friday morning. Here's what it means for Hubert Davis and the Heels.

The North Carolina state nickname stems from pine sap getting stuck to the feet and shoes of workers in the turpentine industry. The bright yellow and green represent the sap, while there are ...

One week into June, North Carolina’s dream of its first ever baseball national championship remains firmly alive. The Tar Heels, the No. 4 national seed, have advanced to the super regional ...

As North Carolina baseball plays in the NCAA super regionals, here's some history on the origin and meaning of the school's nickname, the Tar Heels: ...

What is a Tar Heel? Here's an explanation on North Carolina unique nickname as the basketball team heads into the 2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: ...

Why is North Carolina called the Tar Heels? When UNC started participating in intercollegiate sports in the 1880s, naturally the term 'Tar Heel' was a candidate to be the team nickname.