Chansky’s Notebook: Carolina Conundrum

There is no question Michael Lombardi will lose his job as UNC Football’s general manager and leave Chapel Hill. UNC has attorneys across the state. Lombardi has hired Tom Mars who has defended players and coaches in the NFL. Lombardi "welcomes the opportunity to clear his name," Mars said as lawyers do. But that train has left the station. (Chapelboro.com)

Defensive Back Kaleb Cost Providing Versatility, Experience for UNC Football

Players like Kaleb Cost are exactly what Bill Belichick is looking for on defense. Entering his fourth season at North Carolina, Cost has done a little bit of everything, carving out roles at multiple positions while becoming one of the most versatile pieces in the UNC secondary. In his first season under Belichick, Cost took on a Swiss Army knife role in 2025. (Inside Carolina)

Carson Bertagnole, Niall Sheils Donegan Advance To Match Play In U.S. Amateur

UNC's Carson Bertagnole and Niall Sheils Donegan both shot 1-over par 141 to advance to match play and the round of 64 in the 2026 United States Amateur in the Philadelphia area. Bertagnole shot 3-under 67 Tuesday at Merion Country Club, while Sheils Donegan followed his opening-round 70 with a 1-over 71 Tuesday at the Philadelphia Country Club. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble commits to Louisville Cardinals for fifth season

Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble has committed to Louisville. Trimble, who entered the transfer portal in the spring, had the door opened to play next season following a court ruling that gave Class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility. Trimble says he considers UNC "home" but a roster logjam led to him looking elsewhere. (ESPN)

Giants legend Lawrence Taylor named best NFL player from Virginia

For decades, legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has comfortably found himself on lists of the greatest players in league history. It shouldn’t surprise anyone, then, that the three-time Defensive Player of the Year cracked another “all-time” team. This time, Taylor earned the title of the best NFL player to come from Virginia. (GMen HQ)

Minor league baseball update: Cameron Padgett, Kane Kepley, Vance Honeycutt, Austin Love

Double-A hasn’t proven to be a problem for Cubs prospect Kane Kepley so far. In his first three games, Kepley went 3-for-9 with a .600 on-base percentage. It’s been a tough health year for Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt. He’s been out since July 14 with a left oblique strain. Austin Love has experienced some struggles since being promoted to Triple A. (Salisbury Post)

Steve Newmark Proposes Entity to Handle Athletic Revenue; Board of Trustees Tables Discussion

"Over the last year, we’ve been doing an assessment on how to best position ourselves to tackle the increasing costs in collegiate athletics," UNC Athletics Director Steve Newmark told the UNC Board of Trustees Tuesday. "And one of the pieces of that puzzle is, we believe, to create a specially focused entity to consolidate our commercial operations." (Chapelboro.com)

Antawn Jamison on Michael Jordan, UNC, and the inside story of hiring Michael Malone

Former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison isn’t playing basketball anymore, but he’s still had a newsy 2026. Jamison was deeply involved in the hiring of UNC men’s basketball coach Michael Malone, and he goes in depth about that process and what it was like playing for Malone in the NBA. "In terms of X’s and O’s, he’s one of the best to ever do it." (AOL.com)

Melkart Abou Jaoude's college journey, from cream cheese to crunching QBs

When G.J. Crescione received a call that one of the TVs at a bagel shop in Newton, New Jersey, was broken, he scurried to the store. Crescione, a former Delaware wide receiver and owner of a marketing company, was expecting to fix one of his advertising screens and maybe grab a bagel. He wasn’t expecting to help recruit a potential player his alma mater. (MSN.com)

Jordan Shipp Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes FBS players who lead through community service while excelling the classroom and on the field. The Wuerffel Trophy recognizes student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and make a positive impact in their communities. (GoHeels.com)

Two Tar Heels Under Par After the Opening Round of US Amateur Stroke Play

The 126th U.S. Amateur golf tournament got underway Monday at the historic Merion Golf Club's East Course in Philadelphia. Merion has held 20 USGA major championships including five U.S. Opens, and six U.S. Amateurs. Legendary winners include Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and Justin Rose. Five current Tar Heels are looking to add their name to the ledger. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Roster Breakdown

With the commitment of big man Cameron Fens, the 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster appears set. Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down the Tar Heels' roster, from Fens to Brown, Stevenson to Samodurov, Brizzi to Denis, and every player that fills out the squad. (View Video)

Who likely starts for Michael Malone, and how does UNC's rotation look?

Now that construction of Coach Michael Malone’s first UNC Basketball roster is complete, the question becomes how he’ll use that group. Malone’s first rotation is starting to come into focus, built around the likely starting five on opening night: guards Terrence Brown Jr., Neoklis Avdalas, and Matt Able, forward Jarin Stevenson, and center Cameron Fens. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Why Terrence Brown Should Be An Elite Playmaker For UNC Basketball

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss UNC point guard Terrence Brown, his role this season with the Tar Heels, his anticipated impact both on and off the basketball court, offensive metrics, and more. (View Video)

UNC Volleyball Ranked In AVCA Preseason Poll For First Time Since 2017

UNC Volleyball opens the 2026 season ranked No. 19 in the AVCA Preseason Top 25. The Tar Heels earn a preseason ranking for the first time since 2017 when they opened at No. 11. UNC will face six teams in the preseason top 25 including five top 10 teams. Carolina enters the season fresh off a second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament. (GoHeels.com)

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