Court Ruling Clears Path For UNC Basketball's Recruitment Of Micah Handlogten, Cameron Fens
UNC Basketball and coach
Michael Malone wasted no time taking advantage of Friday's landmark court ruling, reaching out to two experienced big men who are now eligible to pursue a fifth season of college basketball.
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Sat Aug 1
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Offseason Grades
UNC Basketball's offseason earns mixed grades as questions loom over the frontcourt, roster depth, and late coaching transitions. Can new head coach
Michael Malone overcome roster uncertainty and make the pieces fit?
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Sat Aug 1
Andy Griffith’s daughter reflects on her father’s legacy, North Carolina roots
For generations of tv viewers,
Andy Griffith was Sheriff Andy Taylor, who was the wise and kindhearted lawman of the fictional town of Mayberry. To Dixie Griffith, he was simply Dad. His daughter says she feels fortunate to help keep her father’s legacy alive. Despite living in California, Andy’s North Carolina roots remained a major influence on family life. (
FOX 8 WGHP)
Michael Lombardi's Attorney Releases Statement Amid UNC Investigation
As UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi remains on paid administrative leave, his attorney released the following statement Friday. "Michael hasn't been told anything about the nature of UNC's investigation and welcomes the opportunity to clear his name, which has already been sullied by baseless statements and innuendo on social media." (
TarHeel247)
Benjamin Hall Emerging as Leader of UNC Backfield
Benjamin Hall returns for his second season at UNC after his first full offseason with the program, having emerged as the leader among the Tar Heels' running backs. "Coming from being the guy who had to be led, it means a lot to be in that position now to lead others. I take that responsibility to be a steward to help people be the best they can be." (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football's Biggest Roster Weaknesses Entering 2026 Season
UNC's biggest weakness last year was the quarterback position, and it will remain so this season. The position is expected to be led by
Billy Edwards, who suffered a season-ending injury last year. The only other quarterbacks on the
Tar Heels' roster with game experience are Miles O’Neill and Au'Tori Newkirk, though their playing time has been limited. (
USA Today)
The Layering Process of Football Training Camp
Football training camp has changed over the years. Coaches used to take the first week to get their players in shape with two practices a day. Today, teams cannot hold two-a-days, but they get more time together in the summer so every team hits the ground running when camp commences. That was certainly the case for UNC Football on Thursday. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targeting 2027 Center Lewis Uvwo
Class of 2027 5-star center
Lewis Uvwo has experienced a meteoric rise up the basketball recruiting rankings and possesses some real "
Caleb Wilson energy." Isaac Schade discusses UNC's recruitment of Uvwo and more.
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Fri Jul 31
What will Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull bring to Red Sox? UNC coach offers insight
With the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Red Sox selected UNC shortstop
Jake Schaffner. They followed that up by picking Schaffner's teammate and close friend, outfielder
Owen Hull, at No. 67. We wanted to learn more about what Boston's top two selections will bring to the organization, so we chatted with UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes. (
NBC Sports)
How Vince Carter built broadcasting career while still playing in NBA
Broadcasting was an avenue
Vince Carter had been eyeing for his post-NBA life, only for it to get postponed with each season he returned. Carter's first bullet point on his resume took place 15 years ago when he attended Syracuse's Sportscaster U, a program held in conjunction with the NBA Players' Association to prepare players for broadcasting careers. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Video: IC Podcast - Observations From UNC Football's First Preseason Practice
UNC Football held its first practice of the 2026 season on Thursday. Greg Barnes, Spencer Haskell, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss their takeaways from the press conferences and the opportunity to see the Tar Heels on the Koman practice fields.
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Fri Jul 31
Bobby Petrino sees promise but not separation in UNC quarterback competition
After Thursday’s first football practice in which Texas A&M transfer
Miles O'Neill, a redshirt sophomore, got the first reps and freshman
Travis Burgess was impressive, North Carolina offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was encouraged with what he saw. But the competition is far from settled,
Petrino said at the Kenan Football Center after practice. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest David Glenn
David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network joins R.L. Bynum and Britt Whitmire on the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss the current state of the North Carolina Tar Heels Football program under head coach
Bill Belichick.
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Fri Jul 31
Former Patriots Special Teams Ace Brandon Bolden Coaching at UNC During Fall Camp
North Carolina had a new coach on the football practice field for Day 1 of preseason camp Thursday morning. Brandon Bolden, who played for
Bill Belichick on the New England Patriots for eight non-consecutive seasons, is coaching special teams during camp, a source told TarHeel247. Bolden is assisting special teams coordinator Billy Miller. (
TarHeel247)
The celebration of Michael Lombardi’s downfall is unprecedented
Michael Lombardi was put on administrative leave by UNC this week after HR allegations of misconduct. And in the wake of the news, it seems the entire football universe is taking turns dunking on him. Lombardi has been the right-hand man of
Bill Belichick as the program’s General Manager. The former NFL executive hyped up UNC as the “33rd NFL team.” (
Awful Announcing)