Javonte Williams re-signing with Dallas Cowboys is 'huge'

Javonte Williams is staying put with the Dallas Cowboys on a three-year deal signed in February. "It was huge," quarterback Dak Prescott said. "I sent him some messages, obviously. I let him know how much I appreciate him and having him back. I'm glad they were able to get the deal done. He's a huge part of our success and what we're gonna do." (Dallas Cowboys)

UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi decries ‘fake’ rumors and stories, attacks on Tar Heel program

Michael Lombardi used his return to ESPN’s "The Pat McAfee Show" to criticize what he described as "fake stories" that circulated throughout Bill Belichick’s turbulent first season in Chapel Hill. Lombardi shared his surprise that Belichick wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and expressed his frustration with the "attacks" on UNC’s program. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Bad Break, Malloy Smith Commits, Luka Catches Fire, Heels Fall at Duke

UNC Basketball experienced a big win and a big loss, landed a commitment from combo guard Malloy Smith (son of Kenny Smith), Caleb Wilson broke his other thumb, Armando Bacot is safe in the Middle East, Baseball and Softball split ACC series, UNC alumnae won the SheBelieves Cup, Women’s Hoops awaits their Tournament fate, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Cole Holcomb To Re-Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers For 2-year, $5M Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly bringing back linebacker Cole Holcomb on a two-year, $5-million deal. Holcomb signed with the Steelers on a three-year deal in March 2023 but suffered a multi-ligament knee injury in his debut season with Pittsburgh. He missed the remainder of the 2023 season and the entire 2024 season. He returned in 2025. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Out-Efforted?

UNC Basketball fell to Duke after a pivotal injury sidelined Caleb Wilson for the season, but is effort now the Tar Heels’ biggest concern? Isaac Schade breaks down how Henri Veesaar’s candor about being "out-efforted" sets the tone for a critical week. (View Video)

UNC Teammates React to Caleb Wilson’s Season-Ending Injury

When Caleb Wilson learned he needed surgery, he was crushed. He realized that his time as a Tar Heel was over. He couldn't play at Duke. No ACC Tournament. And no March Madness. "It was a dream for him to play in the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament," coach Hubert Davis said. "My heart is broken that he won't be able to do that." (TarHeel247)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Resets for the Postseason

UNC Basketball achieved a perfect home record this season by beating Clemson on Tuesday then got steamrolled at Duke. To pour salt in the wound, Caleb Wilson broke his thumb and has likely played his last game in Carolina Blue. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss all the "madness." (View Video)

Bryce Hepner Wins UNC’s First 165-Title Since 2009, Wrestling Finishes Fourth At ACCs

Bryce Hepner was victorious for the North Carolina wrestling team at 165-pounds, Sunday at the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championships, hosted at Virginia Tech. The graduate student earned three-straight decisions for the Tar Heels, collecting the first individual championship for Carolina at the ACC Championships since Austin O'Connor in 2023. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Duke recap, ACC Tournament preview, Tyler Hansbrough joins

Duke used a massive run to pull away from North Carolina on Saturday night (4:23). Now the Tar Heels head to the ACC Tournament (12:52). Tyler Hansbrough joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to look back at the regular season and ahead to the postseason (36:59). Plus: All-ACC (27:18), and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Caleb Wilson Named To Wooden Award National Ballot

North Carolina freshman forward Caleb Wilson is one of 15 players named to the national ballot for the 2026 John Wooden Award. The national ballot consists of 15 student-athletes who are candidates for the Wooden Award All-America Team and Wooden Award Trophy, recognizing the most outstanding college basketball player in the nation. (GoHeels.com)

Trends From Diamond Heels First Weekend of ACC Play

UNC Baseball completed its first ACC series of 2026 against Virginia, losing a three-game series 2-1 at Boshamer Stadium over the weekend. While staring at a potential sweep, the Tar Heels rallied in game three, which was also the tail end of a Saturday doubleheader. In walk-off fashion, Carolina (13-3-1, 1-2) avoided an 0-3 start to ACC play. (TarHeel247)

Has UNC’s women's basketball done enough to be NCAA tournament host?

No. 16 UNC will have to wait until next Sunday to find out if Coach Courtney Banghart’s team has done enough to host early-round NCAA women’s tournament games. But the Tar Heels’ late-season surge has put them in the hosting conversation. “I’ll be shocked if they’re not hosting the first two rounds,” Louisville coach Jeff Walz said of North Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Caleb Wilson’s Injury Stings for UNC Men’s Basketball. Its Lack of Effort vs. Duke Stings Even More.

Saturday night at least, UNC sans Caleb Wilson resembled a car without a motor. The Tar Heels had no way through Duke’s defense without him. And yet, more than any statistics or box scores, Henri Veesaar echoed a sentiment from Seth Trimble when asked about what went wrong. “They definitely out-efforted us in the second half,” the seven-footer said. (Chapelboro.com)

Chapel Hill gives parking to land high-paying jobs, keep UNC startup in town

A contribution of 10 parking spaces is going to keep a homegrown concessions delivery company growing on Franklin Street. The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the incentive, valued at $87,000 over five years, on Wednesday. The deal is contingent on the company, Eats2Seats, adding 41 local jobs paying an average wage of $122,683 a year. (MSN.com)

Vance Honeycutt's home run streak ends, but he's still batting 1.000!

Vance Honeycutt's home run streak, which reached four straight spring at-bats Wednesday, was guaranteed to end eventually. The day came Friday, when Honeycutt made his fifth appearance for the Orioles this Spring Training. However, Honeycutt also did not get out. He knocked a single into center field, improving to 5-for-5 in Grapefruit action. (MLB.com)

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