Melkart Abou Jaoude on Offseason Work, UNC's Defensive Line, and More

Perhaps the greatest preseason honor bestowed upon UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude was being announced as one of four defensive captains for the Tar Heels. "It's a blessing to be picked by your teammates to be the one who represents them. I take that with a lot of responsibility. I have to be the best version of myself every day to represent that." (TarHeel247)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Doc Kennedy

On the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” Doc Kennedy, author of the Good, Bad and Ugly Reports after UNC football games, joins co-hosts Britt Whitmire and R.L. Bynum, to discuss Bill Belichick’s second team, its weaknesses, and realistic expectations for the season. (View Video)

Michael Malone Bears Weight of Tradition on Roy Williams Court

UNC's new head basketball coach has stepped out onto countless courts in his career. That impressive resume ranges from the home of all 30 NBA franchises to Serbian courts used in Olympic Qualifying. Despite this, Michael Malone's first steps onto Roy Williams Court in the Dean E. Smith Center to coach his team in practice were something special. (TarHeel247)

Live from Ireland: Festivities begin in Dublin

UNC leaders, student-athletes, fans, and alumni are arriving in Ireland ahead of the Tar Heels’ football season opener against Texas Christian University as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Throughout the week, longtime UNC Football writer and sideline reporter Lee Pace will be sharing updates from events around Ireland. Follow along for more. (UNC.edu)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview with UNC QB Billy Edwards, Jr.

Recently named the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels, Billy Edwards Jr. joined Jones Angell on the Carolina Insider podcast ahead of their trip to Dublin, Ireland, where UNC Football will open the season against the TCU Horned Frogs. (View Video)

Erik Hernandez Elevated To Director Of Sports Performance For Olympic Sports

Carolina Athletics has promoted Erik Hernandez to director of sports performance for Olympic sports, Director of Athletics Steve Newmark announced. Hernandez recently served as Associate Director of Sports Performance. In his new position, Hernandez will oversee UNC's Strength and Conditioning department with a focus on Olympic sport programs. (GoHeels.com)

The Last Week of Hope for College Football Fans: ACC Win-Loss Predictions

For UNC, its best-case scenario is Bill Belichick getting his team to a bowl game, finishing above .500, and possibly sniffing the seven- or eight-win mark. Likely? No. Possible? Crazier things have happened. The worst-case is a one- or two-win season. And that would probably be the end of that. I’m torn between 4-8 and 5-7 as my predicted record. (David Hale)

Bill Belichick focused on TCU, not potential win totals

Asked about fans focusing on win totals, whether it's six wins or a bowl berth, Bill Belichick made clear his attention is fixed entirely on Saturday’s opener in Dublin against TCU. It was a throwback to his NFL days when he didn’t want to answer a postgame question and said, "On to [the Patriots’ next opponent]." "We’re focused on TCU," Belichick said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Zeller's Insider Take On UNC Basketball

Host Isaac Schade and 2012 ACC Player of the Year Tyler Zeller discuss UNC Basketball's key offseason moves, from retaining Isaiah Denis and Jarin Stevenson to recruiting that added post players like Cameron Fens and rising star Sayon Keita. (View Video)

The Caleb Wilson hype train is real and full steam ahead for the Chicago Bulls

The Caleb Wilson hype train pulled out of Las Vegas last month after the Bulls rookie was must-see-TV in every Summer League game he played. And that locomotive really hasn’t slowed down. "This is like watching T-Mac again. He’s taller; he’s, like, 6-10, but same kind of skinny, inside-outside. But then adding this explosive Shawn Kemp side, too." (Chicago Sun-Times)

Chargers' Omarion Hampton is primed for a breakout: 'Nobody wants to tackle that guy'

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is a serious breakout candidate entering his second NFL season out of North Carolina. "Nobody wants to tackle that guy. That is a massive human moving very fast. I'm very confident, and it's very exciting, what he's doing each and every day. This guy's completely obsessed and focused." (Yahoo! Sports)

North Carolina Field Hockey 2026 Newcomers

UNC Field Hockey has a handful of new faces to work into the lineup in 2026, with a talented freshman class that is MAX Field Hockey’s No. 2-ranked recruiting class, joined by a transfer who brings college experience to Chapel Hill. Together, they give Coach Erin Matson more depth as the Tar Heels reload for another run at the ACC and NCAA championships. (Heels on Franklin)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live with Bill Belichick - Previewing TCU In Dublin

North Carolina head Football Coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Radio Network on Monday night to preview Saturday's season opener versus TCU in Dublin, Ireland, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Five Takeaways from UNC QB Billy Edwards Jr. Ahead of Week 1 Start

UNC Starting Quarterback Billy Edwards: "The biggest thing I’ve learned throughout my time in college is just being consistent and making the right decision. Sometimes that means throwing the ball away. Sometimes that means running out of bounds for a gain of one. Just trying to put the offense in the best situation and eliminate the negative plays." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Gearing Toward Not Having Its Defensive Coordinator in Dublin

It appears UNC Football will begin its season on Saturday against TCU without defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who has been out on medical leave since early in training camp. Bill Belichick was asked again Monday about Steve and how the staff will handle his duties. "No updates. I'm not really going to talk about that situation. We'll work it out." (TarHeel247)

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