Video: Carolina Insider - Interview with UNC QB Billy Edwards, Jr.

Recently named the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels, Billy Edwards Jr. joined Jones Angell on the Carolina Insider podcast ahead of their trip to Dublin, Ireland, where UNC Football will open the season against the TCU Horned Frogs. (View Video)

Erik Hernandez Elevated To Director Of Sports Performance For Olympic Sports

Carolina Athletics has promoted Erik Hernandez to director of sports performance for Olympic sports, Director of Athletics Steve Newmark announced. Hernandez recently served as Associate Director of Sports Performance. In his new position, Hernandez will oversee UNC's Strength and Conditioning department with a focus on Olympic sport programs. (GoHeels.com)

The Last Week of Hope for College Football Fans: ACC Win-Loss Predictions

For UNC, its best-case scenario is Bill Belichick getting his team to a bowl game, finishing above .500, and possibly sniffing the seven- or eight-win mark. Likely? No. Possible? Crazier things have happened. The worst-case is a one- or two-win season. And that would probably be the end of that. I’m torn between 4-8 and 5-7 as my predicted record. (David Hale)

Bill Belichick focused on TCU, not potential win totals

Asked about fans focusing on win totals, whether it's six wins or a bowl berth, Bill Belichick made clear his attention is fixed entirely on Saturday’s opener in Dublin against TCU. It was a throwback to his NFL days when he didn’t want to answer a postgame question and said, "On to [the Patriots’ next opponent]." "We’re focused on TCU," Belichick said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tyler Zeller's Insider Take On UNC Basketball

Host Isaac Schade and 2012 ACC Player of the Year Tyler Zeller discuss UNC Basketball's key offseason moves, from retaining Isaiah Denis and Jarin Stevenson to recruiting that added post players like Cameron Fens and rising star Sayon Keita. (View Video)

The Caleb Wilson hype train is real and full steam ahead for the Chicago Bulls

The Caleb Wilson hype train pulled out of Las Vegas last month after the Bulls rookie was must-see-TV in every Summer League game he played. And that locomotive really hasn’t slowed down. "This is like watching T-Mac again. He’s taller; he’s, like, 6-10, but same kind of skinny, inside-outside. But then adding this explosive Shawn Kemp side, too." (Chicago Sun-Times)

Chargers' Omarion Hampton is primed for a breakout: 'Nobody wants to tackle that guy'

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is a serious breakout candidate entering his second NFL season out of North Carolina. "Nobody wants to tackle that guy. That is a massive human moving very fast. I'm very confident, and it's very exciting, what he's doing each and every day. This guy's completely obsessed and focused." (Yahoo! Sports)

North Carolina Field Hockey 2026 Newcomers

UNC Field Hockey has a handful of new faces to work into the lineup in 2026, with a talented freshman class that is MAX Field Hockey’s No. 2-ranked recruiting class, joined by a transfer who brings college experience to Chapel Hill. Together, they give Coach Erin Matson more depth as the Tar Heels reload for another run at the ACC and NCAA championships. (Heels on Franklin)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live with Bill Belichick - Previewing TCU In Dublin

North Carolina head Football Coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Radio Network on Monday night to preview Saturday's season opener versus TCU in Dublin, Ireland, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Five Takeaways from UNC QB Billy Edwards Jr. Ahead of Week 1 Start

UNC Starting Quarterback Billy Edwards: "The biggest thing I’ve learned throughout my time in college is just being consistent and making the right decision. Sometimes that means throwing the ball away. Sometimes that means running out of bounds for a gain of one. Just trying to put the offense in the best situation and eliminate the negative plays." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Gearing Toward Not Having Its Defensive Coordinator in Dublin

It appears UNC Football will begin its season on Saturday against TCU without defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who has been out on medical leave since early in training camp. Bill Belichick was asked again Monday about Steve and how the staff will handle his duties. "No updates. I'm not really going to talk about that situation. We'll work it out." (TarHeel247)

UNC Men's Soccer drops close match at Memphis

Memphis notched three first-half goals and held on for a 3-2 victory at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis to hand UNC its first men’s soccer loss of the season Monday. Each team had 12 shots, but the Tigers had a 7-6 advantage in shots on goal while UNC had a 5-2 edge on corner kicks. UNC plays its home opener at 7:30 Friday against VCU. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC move-in photo from the past stirs up big emotions, especially for parents

August brings the annual ritual of college freshmen leaving home to move into college dorms. Digging through the archives, I was struck by this 1997 photo of 18-year-old Jennifer Cutler, from the Eastern North Carolina town of Bath, standing in the barely organized chaos of her dorm room at UNC-Chapel Hill, with her mom sitting on the floor. (MSN.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down UNC Basketball's Deep Roster

UNC unveiled a deep, versatile basketball roster for the 2026-27 season. With international newcomers like Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov officially cleared, plus key returners and dynamic transfers, depth is no longer a luxury but a weapon. (View Video)

97.9 The Hill’s 2026 Football Season Programming: Here’s What You’ll Hear

Tuesdays and Thursdays - Tune in to 97.9 The Hill for installments of the 100 Years of Kenan series, which broadcasts the community’s favorite stories and memories in honor of the anniversary of Kenan Stadium. The feature will air during our hourly sports reports of “This Morning with Aaron Keck” from 6-9 a.m. and “News On The Hill” from 3-6 p.m. (Chapelboro.com)

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