Michael Lombardi Resigns From UNC Football General Manager Role
"Michael Lombardi has resigned as General Manager of the University of North Carolina’s football program," the school announced. "The University will continue its investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions." The move comes after the university placed Lombardi on paid administrative leave July 27, following a human resources complaint. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football Unveils Alternate Uniforms Inspired By 1980 ACC Championship Team
In conjunction with the 100th Season of Kenan Stadium, Carolina Football has unveiled a new alternate uniform inspired by the 1980 ACC Championship Team. The jerseys feature the text CAROLINA across the front, while helmets have the UNC Stairstep logo donned by Tar Heel greats such as
Lawrence Taylor,
Amos Lawrence and
Donnell Thompson. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Local Media Day
The energy is building as UNC Women's Basketball welcomed members of the media to Carmichael Arena to preview the 2026-27 Tar Heels. "As coaches, we get to build brick by brick. It's one of our most important months with what you emphasize, what you celebrate, and what you correct," said coach
Courtney Banghart. "You're building your foundation." (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Cameron Fens' Eligibility Whiplash
Tar Heel Basketball faces eligibility chaos as
Cameron Fens navigates last-minute NCAA rulings that could reshape the season. Coach Bill Robinson joins Isaac Schade to discuss how fluctuating player status upends team chemistry, role definition, and coaching plans at UNC.
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Thu Sep 3
Michael Malone says tough love about accountability, but shows players he cares
Michael Malone was known during his NBA coaching career for being direct with his players and applying tough love to make them better. Malone, about to start his first season as UNC Basketball coach, said that will not change but emphasized it’s important to first let players know he loves them so they know criticism is coming from a good place. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Bill Belichick’s Two-Year Players Paying Defensive Dividends
This year, when UNC again faced TCU in its opener, the Tar Heels’ personnel continuity was much higher, and that single factor played an enormous role in the Tar Heels’ 15-10 victory over the Horned Frogs in Dublin, Ireland. "This year, these guys came out with a whole different attitude, and they were going to fight for 60 minutes,"
Bill Belichick said. (
Chapelboro.com)
Why the Dallas Cowboys chose Sam Howell as their backup quarterback
On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys made their backup quarterback decision when the team waived Joe Milton, keeping
Sam Howell on their roster behind Dak Prescott. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday it was a "very, very hard decision." "We just felt like Sam had done a little bit more in terms of executing the offense in certain areas." (
Dallas Cowboys)
Video: IC Podcast - Great Expectations? UNC Basketball Goes All In
College Basketball analyst Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the news of
UNC's 20 million dollar basketball roster and the renewed expectations that come along with it.
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Thu Sep 3
The Latest From UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone on Cameron Fens
UNC Basketball coach
Michael Malone commented on fifth-year center
Cameron Fens, who is currently ineligible to play in games after the Tennessee Court of Appeals issued an order staying the injunction on Aug. 26: "Cameron is eligible to work out, practice, and condition. He's a huge part of our team. All of those things will take care of themselves." (
TarHeel247)
Video: Michael Malone Thursday Pre-Season Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Michael Malone speaks with the media on Thursday to
announce his full coaching staff, discuss eligibility updates on center
Cameron Fens, share progress on summer workouts, integrating new teammates, and more.
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Thu Sep 3
Michael Malone Announces UNC Basketball Staff for 2026-27
UNC Basketball coach
Michael Malone announced a coaching and development group that includes several returning members of the Carolina basketball program (Sean May, Pat Sullivan, Eric Hoots), three coaches from other college teams (Chuck Martin, Bryan Tibaldi, Jorge Sanz) and two former Tar Heel standouts (
Brandon Robinson,
Deon Thompson). (
GoHeels.com)
Roy Williams visits UNC Greensboro men's basketball practice
Former North Carolina Men's Basketball Coach Roy Williams made an appearance at the UNC Greensboro Spartans' men's basketball practice on Monday to speak with the players and check in on former UNC assistant
Jerod Haase (UNCG head coach) along with former Tar Heel players
David Noel (assistant coach) and
Kenny Williams (graduate assistant). (
WFMY)
UNC Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. Got the Job Done in Tar Heel Debut
Amid the soggy, sloppy conditions beneath a gray Dublin sky, North Carolina quarterback
Billy Edwards completed 16-of-28 passes for 232 yards against TCU. He didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but more importantly, he limited mistakes, finishing without a turnover in a defensive slugfest defined by field position and capitalizing on the opposition’s miscues. (
Inside Carolina)
100 Years of Kenan Stadium: ‘I Fell in Love’
Bryn Renner threw for more than 8,000 yards during his time as UNC’s quarterback, and now serves as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network. But once upon a time, Renner was a prospect attending a football camp in Chapel Hill. In today’s installment, Renner remembers his first visit to Kenan Stadium and recalls why it started a lifelong love affair. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 19 UNC Volleyball Set To Welcome James Madison, Colorado State
UNC Volleyball closes out its three-match homestand with two more matches on Thursday and Friday against James Madison and Colorado State. The Tar Heels are fresh off of two wins to open the season, sweeping Davidson on the road and UNCW at home. Carolina has been ranked No. 19 for five consecutive AVCA polls dating back to Nov. 24, 2025. (
GoHeels.com)