Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson, David Sisk On UNC Basketball's Big Man Hunt
College basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk joins former UNC and NBA forward
John Henson to share the latest scoop on Michael Malone’s search for a big man to complete his
2026-27 Tar Heel basketball roster, including where things stand with
Micah Handlogten, Duke Brennan,
Cameron Fens, and
2027 recruits.
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Thu Aug 6
Former UNC Outfielder Skye Bolt Added to UNCG Baseball Coaching Staff
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) baseball Coach Cody Ellis has announced the hiring of
Skye Bolt to his coaching staff. Bolt joins the Spartans as an assistant coach, bringing Major League Baseball experience and a strong background in hitting instruction, player development, and mentorship. Prior to his professional career, Bolt was a standout at UNC. (
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UNC Men's Basketball To Face West Virginia In Charlotte
UNC Men's Basketball will play West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 27, in Charlotte in the Dick Vitale Invitational. The Charlotte Sports Foundation and ESPN will host the game at the Spectrum Center (tip time TBA). This will be the sixth game between UNC and West Virginia and the first since Dec. 21, 1965. The Mountaineers have won all five previous games. (
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UNC Kicker Rece Verhoff Returns to Practice; Bill Belichick Addresses Eligibility Situation
Less than 24 hours after UNC Football announced that
Rece Verhoff was back with the team, the fifth-year kicker was on the practice field Thursday going through drills. Verhoff, who was granted a fifth season after a Colorado court ruling by Judge Charlotte Sweeney gave class of 2022 athletes a fifth season, was the Tar Heels' leading scorer in 2025. (
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2026-27 UNC Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown
Last week, UNC Women's Basketball released the non-league portion of the
2026-27 schedule, a 14-game slate to complement the soon-to-be-announced ACC portion of the docket. Carolina has assembled a quality non-conference lineup that will position the Tar Heels to host in the NCAA Tournament and run its Sweet 16 streak to three years. A few notes: (
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Video: UNC Football Thursday Post-Practice Player Interviews
North Carolina wide receiver Trech Kekahuna, linebacker
Derek McDonald, defensive back
Kaleb Cost, and offensive lineman
Andrew Threatt speak with the media on Thursday following the Tar Heels' seventh practice of preseason training camp.
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Thu Aug 6
Houston Dash Midfielder Linda Ullmark Named NWSL Rookie of the Month
Former UNC and current Houston Dash midfielder Linda Ullmark was named NWSL Rookie of the Month for July. Ullmark recorded an assist against the Washington Spirit on July 3 before scoring her first NWSL goal and adding an assist in a 2-2 draw with Denver Summit FC. Ullmark capped the month with a dramatic game-winning goal against Bay FC. (
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From LT to Kobe: Bill Belichick discusses defending generational talent
Bill Belichick is known for often giving short answers, but he often expounds on certain subjects that aren’t directly team-related expansively. That was the case during
Thursday’s press conference at the Kenan Football Center when he talked about changing schemes to stop star players, using examples that spanned football, basketball, and beyond. (
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Why UNC Believes WR Mason Humphrey Can Be the Perfect Complement to Jordan Shipp
Jordan Shipp established himself as the Tar Heels' top receiver during his sophomore season. But for Bobby Petrino's offense to reach its ceiling, the Tar Heels need another wide receiver capable of consistently threatening opposing defenses.
Bill Belichick and Petrino believe Lehigh transfer
Mason Humphrey can become the ideal complement to Shipp. (
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Video: Bill Belichick Thursday Training Camp Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Thursday to discuss the Tar Heels' preseason training camp progress, player updates, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick's medical leave, and more.
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Thu Aug 6
North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick on Medical Leave
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave from the program, coach
Bill Belichick announced Thursday. "Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve’s on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," the elder Belichick said. "It’s a medical situation so I really can’t make any further comment on that." (
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Armando Bacot Signs Overseas With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced Thursday that it has signed
Armando Bacot to a two-year contract. Bacot enters his second EuroLeague season after debuting with Fenerbahce Istanbul last season. Playing alongside his new Maccabi teammate Bonzie Colson, Bacot helped Fenerbahce win the Turkish Super Cup, Turkish Cup, and Turkish League championship. (
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Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Dave Hanners
On the "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," former UNC basketball player and assistant coach
Dave Hanners offers plenty of insights into Coach
Michael Malone and the
roster he has assembled. He says that
Terrence Brown reminds him of an NBA player he coached: Allen Iverson.
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Thu Aug 6
UNC women’s soccer, trying to rebound despite roster turnover, wins exhibition
After leading UNC to its 23rd national championship as interim coach in 2024, Damon Nahas’ first season without the interim title last year was a down year by program standards. Even still, the Heels came seconds away from making the Elite Eight, and Nahas said that context matters when evaluating where the program stands now. (
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Josh Pate: North Carolina 'is in a state of disrepair' under Bill Belichick
Josh Pate offers a scathing assessment of the UNC football program under
Bill Belichick -- detailing how dysfunctional recruiting visits have been for prospects and how the program could have had better options at head coach and quarterback. "So North Carolina football is in a state of disrepair right now. Most predictable thing in the world." (
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