Tar Heels nominated for ESPY

First, a national championship. Next, an ESPY?

North Carolina's basketball team has been nominated for the made-for-cable award in the team category, along with UConn's women's basketball team, the L.A. Lakers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fans will determine the winners in 37 different categories by voting online at www.espys.tv. The show will be aired July 19.

-- Robbi Pickeral