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Two UNC Football Players Honored At Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference

UNC Football's Timir Hickman-Collins and Christo Kelly recently attended the 2026 Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia. The UNC Football Chapter was recognized at the conference with the prestigious "Game Changers" Award, honoring the program for setting a new standard of support for the rare disease community. (GoHeels.com)

Ronald Curry hired as Denver Broncos WR coach

The Denver Broncos are hiring former UNC quarterback and basketball standout Ronald Curry as their wide receivers coach. Curry was quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills the past two years. He worked with Sean Payton in New Orleans before that, spending six years with the Broncos’ head coach there. Curry was in New Orleans two additional years. (NBC Sports)

Bill Belichick's quarterback shakeup at UNC: FCS record breaker joins Tar Heels

In an effort to revamp UNC's offense, Bill Belichick has landed his third offseason quarterback transfer in Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. An FCS record-breaker for the Catamounts, Dickens joins Maryland's Billy Edwards and Texas A&M's Miles O'Neill at quarterback following a position overhaul and hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator. (CBS Sports)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit

It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son Malloy Smith received a basketball offer, Carolina Football signed a transfer quarterback, Courtney Banghart secured win No. 400, Softball scored 44(!) runs in 2 games, and Dylan Mingo is set to commit. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Remembering James Spurling, UNC vs. NC State Basketball Preview

A different show as our main focus is remembering our friend James Spurling by re-running his interview from 2019 (11:53). James' Celebration of Life was Sunday in Chapel Hill. Also: UNC vs. NC State basketball preview (5:48), Olympic Sports update from a busy weekend (38:11), and more (44:31). (Listen To Podcast)

UNC mourns 'selfless' James Spurling, who impacted Tar Heel football for decades

On Sunday afternoon, for the first time in more than half a century, Carolina Football will gather without James Spurling. A Celebration of Life will be held Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in Carmichael Arena. Generations of players, coaches, and administrators - from former chancellors and athletic directors to Mack Brown and Bill Belichick - are expected to attend. (MSN.com)

TJ Yates Named Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Passing Game Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 coaching staff includes multiple new additions in all three phases of the game. Notable additions to the offensive staff include T.J. Yates as pass game coordinator. The former UNC quarterback joins Tampa Bay after spending the past five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, most recently as passing game coordinator in 2025. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Invited To 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

UNC defensive backs Marcus Allen and Thaddeus Dixon have been invited to participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, taking place Feb. 23 - Mar. 2 in Indianapolis, Ind. The combine features 319 of the nation's top prospects for an opportunity to showcase their skills through a series of drills, tests, and interviews in advance of the 2026 NFL Draft. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye had injection for shoulder before Super Bowl

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he received a pain-killing injection for his injured right throwing shoulder before the team's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Maye, who was emotional after the game, was asked how his shoulder felt, and he said: "I shot it up, so not much feeling. It was good to go, and it felt all right." (ESPN)

Chansky’s Notebook: One Chapter Short

A decade ago, as a 14-year-old growing up in Charlotte, Drake Maye attended Super Bowl 50, held in the San Francisco area, as a spectator. On Sunday, in storybook fashion, the former UNC superstar returned to the biggest stage in American sports, in the same city at the same stadium, but this time as a 24-year-old competing in Super Bowl 60. (Chapelboro.com)

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