Former UNC catcher Colin Hynek signs deal with Chicago Cubs

After going undrafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, Colin Hynek has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs. After spending the majority of his collegiate career at Georgia State, Hynek transferred to the University of North Carolina to compete as a graduate level student. He was brought in to add depth behind the plate, forming a duo with Macon Winslow. (Keeping It Heel)

Ben Griffin Quit Golf After Racking Up $17K in Credit Card Debt. How He Mounted a $4M Comeback

Ben Griffin isn't shy about sharing his story. The golfer, featured on the Netflix docuseries Full Swing, has been open about his financial struggles, which initially derailed his dreams of competing on a pro level. Griffin admitted his "professional golf journey has been a roller coaster," in part due to the fact he "didn't play well" after his 2018 pro debut. (People)

Why UNC Football Feels Nothing Like It Did a Year Ago

This offseason, with the spring transfer portal eliminated, Belichick and UNC's coaches led the Tar Heels through April knowing their roster would be the same when preseason camp opened. That, most notably, includes UNC's four QBs — Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk and Travis Burgess — who are all competing for the starting job. (TarHeel247)

5 Takeaways from UNC Football at ACC Kickoff

When asked about offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, both Bill Belichick and offensive lineman Christo Kelly spoke highly of what he's brought to the offense. Both emphasized Petrino's experience and track record. It's still early, but there's plenty of optimism surrounding what the offense can become in his first season calling plays at UNC. (Heels on Franklin)

Quarterback Battle Remains Wide Open as UNC Football Enters Preseason Camp

UNC Football enters preseason camp with one of the most important questions on the roster still unanswered: Who will start at quarterback? Coach Bill Belichick did not name a starter at ACC Kickoff on Friday. What Belichick did make clear, however, is that the Tar Heels' quarterback situation is in a much healthier place than it was at this point last year. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - CNBC newsroom with Megan Cassella

UNC alumna Megan Cassella (class of 2015), Washington Correspondent for CNBC, gives us a tour of the newsroom and studios she works in and discusses how her studies at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media prepared her for assignments at the White House. (View Video)

Seth Trimble rejects Henri Veesaar in meeting at the rim; RJ Davis scores double figures again

On Saturday in the NBA Summer League, Tar Heels didn’t put up big numbers, but there was no denying the play of the day. It was a highlight-reel denial at the rim on a night R.J. Davis again scored double figures. In Washington’s 92-83 win over Atlanta, the Hawks’ Henri Veesaar stormed down court for a transition dunk. Seth Trimble had other ideas. (Tar Heel Tribune)

In Year 2, Bill Belichick needs to show what he's learned

It feels like the world has already written off any possibility that Bill Belichick can make it work. But the most successful NFL coach of the modern era is still at UNC and enters his second season with more understanding of the mountain he has to conquer. If Belichick really has grown to like life in college football, this might be the true beginning of the climb. (Yahoo! Sports)

How chess and the violin helped PGA Tour winner Ryan Gerard get his tour card

Ryan Gerard: I arrived at the University of North Carolina full of irrational confidence. I was joining a team with a lot of talent, including Ben Griffin. I’d won some AJGA tournaments and thought I was ready to take college golf head-on. My first year, I had six top-20 finishes but didn’t qualify to play every match. It was a kick in the face. (Golf Digest)

Jake Schaffner’s dream becomes first-round reality

Jake Schaffner’s baseball journey has taken him from Janesville Craig to college stops out of state. Now, it’s taking him to the Boston Red Sox. The Janesville native was selected 20th overall by Boston in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday night. Schaffner said the last few days have moved fast as he starts to process what comes next. (WMTV)

Video: Bill Belichick Joins ACC Network At ACC Kickoff

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins the ACC Network crew live on set during Friday's ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte to discuss the Tar Heels' offseason progress, UNC's upcoming season opener against TCU in Ireland, his coaching philosophy, and more. (View Video)

UNC Football at the 2026 ACC Kickoff: 'Go Heels, through and through'

UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude on playing with an edge: "They found me at a bagel shop my senior year of high school. I walked on to the University of Delaware. I’ve had a chip on my shoulder even before that. Growing up, coming from hard times, I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder. I carry that with me throughout my life. I’ve never lost it." (Chapelboro.com)

Bill Belichick points to offseason culture shift, continuity as UNC enters Year 2 rebuild

Bill Belichick spoke with reporters at ACC Kickoff last summer as the most talked-about hire in college football trying to explain how he would rebuild UNC Football with a roster he had assembled in barely seven months. On Friday, he returned to the same event in Charlotte with a different message. "Compared to a year ago, our culture's a lot different." (CBS Sports)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Washington Nationals Park with UNC alum Chris Zaber

University of North Carolina alumnus Chris Zaber ’99, Chief Revenue Officer of the Washington Nationals, gives us a tour of Nationals Park and discusses how UNC prepared him for a career in sports with stops in MLB, NHL, NBA, and NFL. (View Video)

How UNC Football's toughest summer task helped change culture for Tar Heels

Offensive lineman Christo Kelly laughed as he answered a question about the toughest thing UNC Football has faced this offseason. During an early-morning press conference at ACC Kickoff for the league’s preseason media days on Friday, Kelly described how the Tar Heels have built better team chemistry as they chase a turnaround season in Chapel Hill. (MSN.com)

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