UNC Athletics Moving Toward Affiliated LLC

Officials in the UNC athletics department have spent the last year working toward launching a limited liability company to oversee a significant part of Carolina athletics. This move reflects where collegiate athletics are heading, given the sweeping changes in recent years that have altered foundations in how athletic departments were previously run. (TarHeel247)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History with Frank Blazich

UNC alumnus Frank Blazich (Class of 2004), modern military history curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, gives us a tour of the "Price of Freedom" exhibition and discusses how his studies in Chapel Hill prepared him for a career in museums. (View Video)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft

Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record, Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels heard their names called across the MLB Draft. The basketball recruiting trail is heating up with two big-name visits on the calendar, Gavin Gallaher decided Chapel Hill wasn't done with him yet, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Faith helped Christo Kelly through tough season; he says stability should make offensive line better

North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly said his faith played a significant role in helping him process the frustration of missing most of last season, pointing to the parable of the prodigal son as a passage that resonated with him during that stretch. “This idea of taking ownership of my faith, being able to really take some of the pressure off myself,” Kelly said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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)

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