Bill Belichick declines comment on Michael Lombardi as UNC opens investigation

The start of Bill Belichick's second preseason camp as UNC's football coach started much the same as the first -- with questions about off-field chaos. The school announced Monday that Michael Lombardi, Belichick's right-hand man and the highest-paid general manager in the country, with a $1.5 million salary, has been placed on leave due to an investigation. (ESPN)

Video: Bill Belichick Thursday Pre-Training Camp Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Thursday morning ahead of the Tar Heels' first practice of training camp as UNC prepares for their season-opening matchup against TCU in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. (View Video)

Bill Belichick Asked About Michael Lombardi Situation as UNC Football Camp Opens

On the day UNC held its opening practice of training camp, the media conversation was not about football, but rather the fallout surrounding general manager Michael Lombardi’s administrative paid leave. "Well, we’re working through some things," Belichick said Thursday about how he was handling Lombardi’s responsibilities in his absence. (Inside Carolina)

Video: This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes - No Rest as UNC's Quest Continues

UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent to discuss the 2026 season, the chaotic weeks since the College World Series ended, the recruiting plan to restock the Tar Heel roster, the joy watching players chase their professional dreams, and more. (View Video)

Carolina North advisory group tours site of future UNC expansion

On Monday, a group of key stakeholders at the UNC toured the site of what is set to be a major expansion project for the university. Dozens of faculty members, students, community members and alumni walked the old runway at Horace Williams Airport off Estes Drive. The 230-acre site is set to be the future home of a new mixed-use campus. (WRAL.com)

Bruce Feldman eviscerates Michael Lombardi: ‘He is the worst general manager in college sports’

Michael Lombardi was brought to North Carolina to be proof that a college football program could run like an NFL front office. These days, he’s proof of something else. UNC placed its embattled general manager on paid administrative leave Monday, effective immediately, with the school offering almost no explanation for the move. (Awful Announcing)

UNC Football Opens Preseason Camp

Football is back. No, there aren't wins and losses yet, but the Tar Heels will take the practice field Thursday morning for their first fall camp practice as they ramp up for the 2026 season opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 29 — now less than a month away. North Carolina will do so with a gray cloud still hanging over the program. (TarHeel247)

Best-selling novelist, UNC alum Sarah Dessen reflects on her ‘Change of Plans’

At UNC, Sarah Dessen initially chose psychology as her major. But after she took a creative writing class with the late Doris Betts, she was hooked. “I always tell students to follow what interests you, to take all kinds of classes,” Dessen said. “In Doris’ class, I knew this was what I wanted to do.” Dessen’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide. (UNC.edu)

For Michael Busch, stronger plate discipline has come with an interesting tradeoff

After a 34-homer season in 2025 while mostly serving as a platoon bat for the Chicago Cubs, Michael Busch appeared to be on the verge of establishing himself as one of MLB’s premier first basemen -- a key cog in a lineup vying for its second straight postseason appearance. However, he’s gone about his production in a very different way than in 2025. (MLB.com)

UNC’s Michael Lombardi faces evisceration from national analysts

UNC's decision to place football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave has intensified scrutiny of Bill Belichick's first year in Chapel Hill, with national analysts calling Lombardi's tenure one of the biggest failures of the Tar Heels' new era. "He should be getting his paycheck with a ski mask on," The Athletic's Ralph Russo said. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kevin Thomas' Potential Impact On UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball faces a pivotal freshman shake-up as high-upside wing Kevin Thomas looks ready to contribute sooner than expected. Is the talented small forward flying under the radar or about to make an immediate impact for the Tar Heels? (View Video)

UNC's Gabby White To Join Nigerian Women's Basketball National Team On Exhibition Tour In China

Building her resume on the international stage, UNC's Gabby White is set to join the Nigerian National Team on an exhibition tour across China, playing multiple games from August 4-15. Before heading to Asia, White will attend training camp in Chicago from July 29-August 3. Nigeria is ramping up towards the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. (GoHeels.com)

Ranking the top 5 wide receivers in UNC Football history

Whenever a program produces great quarterbacks, big-time receivers follow. UNC is often linked with star running backs and, more recently, high-powered passing games, but the Tar Heels have also turned out some of the most dynamic receivers in college football. 5. Quinshad Davis; 4. Dyami Brown; 3. Josh Downs; 2. Hakeem Nicks; 1. Ryan Switzer. (USA Today)

UNC Track & Field Announces Addition Of 10 Transfers

UNC Track & Field welcomes 10 transfers ahead of the 2026-27 season. The transfer class features five pole vaulters from High Point University, reuniting with Assistant Coach Scott Houston, along with five transfers from Nebraska, Belmont, Furman, Princeton, and Duke. The Tar Heels also welcome three throwers and two distance athletes. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone's Balanced Approach at UNC

Basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss Michael Malone's hiring and its impact within the Tar Heel Basketball Family, Malone's creative staffing approach, blending new and old voices, emphasis on alumni outreach, the need for in-state talent on UNC's roster, and more. (View Video)

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