What exactly is a Tar Heel? Explaining the origins of UNC's mascot and how its mascot — a ram — fits in with the school mythos.

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's the story behind the North Carolina Tar Heel nickname? And why is a ram its mascot? Learn more about the team playing for the 2017 title in March Madness.

Duke and North Carolina have one of the most intense sports rivalries in the nation. Let’s get to know the history of the teams’ nicknames. Where did the Tar Heels and Blue Devils come from ...

University of Iowa: Herky Syracuse: Otto the Orange University of Minnesota: Goldy the Gopher North Carolina Tar Heels: Rameses Arizona State: Sparky St. Joseph's: The Hawk Kansas University: The ...

Don't count out North Carolina after a comeback victory vs. UCLA that could be the spark the Tar Heels need After trailing the Bruins by 16 points in the second half, UNC rallied for an improbable ...

The Tar Heels average over three sacks per game, a stat spearheaded by Jahvaree Ritzie, who has six. This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: Five things to know about the North Carolina Tar ...

North Carolina had many wins and losses in the month of June. National Recruiting Reporter Caleb Sisk details who is the biggest wins and losses of the month. W ...

Rameses, a Dorset ram, serves as the live mascot at UNC football games. WUNC reporter and Tar Heel super fan Will Michaels tagged along for the recent game against Duke.

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.

North Carolina is one of the bluebloods in college basketball. The Tar Heels have been one of the most successful programs and again this season have returned to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. The ...