How a Slimmed-Down British Brooks Reshapes the Houston Texans 2026 Backfield

Former North Carolina and current Houston Texans running back British Brooks recently revealed that he has shed a staggering 17 pounds this offseason. Coming off a rookie injury cycle and playing heavier last year—partially due to spending time at fullback and, by his own hilarious admission, a few too many cinnamon rolls—he felt heavy and restricted. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Women's Golfer Helen Yeung Wins Second Maryland State Amateur

Helen Yeung won four matches in two days to claim her second Maryland State Amateur in three years. With the win, Yeung earns a berth in the 2026 United States Women's Amateur next month in Ooltewah, Tenn. Yeung has seven top-10 finishes in two collegiate seasons and has the second-best scoring average (72.81) in UNC women's golf history. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Quarterbacks Preview And Superlatives

Football analyst Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down UNC's quarterbacks and offers their take on the superlatives of the group. Billy Edwards, Jr., Miles O'Neill, and Au'Tori Newkirk will compete for playing time when camp opens July 30th. (View Video)

UNC’s Bill Belichick Experiment: Two Huge Second-Year Twists

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp, a 2025 All-ACC honorable mention player who led the team in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns last season, is among the Tar Heels who has been organizing offseason workouts this year. "It’s more of a player-led culture now, us being able to hold each other accountable and not have the bickering back and forth." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Preview: Malloy Smith

Freshman guard Malloy Smith, son of UNC Basketball great Kenny Smith, sets out to leave his mark on Chapel Hill. Does Malloy’s combination of high basketball IQ, positional size, and unselfish play style give him a chance to carve out a unique legacy in Michael Malone’s first season leading the Tar Heels? (View Video)

Five transfers key to UNC Football's reboot

UNC Football's biggest changes will come on offense, where Bill Belichick turned the keys to veteran coordinator Bobby Petrino and rebuilt the skill spots through the transfer portal. On defense, the Tar Heels had to dig deep for help at linebacker and add depth across the front. Here are five players from the transfer portal who could help UNC immediately. (USA Today)

New Carolina Is a Thing at North Carolina

UNC football and basketball head coaches, Bill Belichick and Michael Malone, will combine to make more than $18.3 million this season, the second-highest total of any school in the nation for those two positions. Welcome to New Carolina. New Carolina isn't a term used in Chapel Hill, at least not yet, but it describes how UNC Athletics is now operating. (TarHeel247)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse, Five Tar Heels Earn IWLCA Academic Honors

UNC Women's Lacrosse was recognized as one of IWLCA's Academic Honor Squads, while five Tar Heels were named to the Academic Honor Roll. Darcy Felter, Caroline Godine, Sarah Gresham, Kiley Mottice, and Sophie Straka were honored from UNC. For the individual honor, student-athletes must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater. (GoHeels.com)

Longtime UNC football journalist, sideline reporter Lee Pace announces retirement

Longtime football reporter Lee Pace, who covered UNC on the sidelines for 22 years, is retiring. For context on how long Pace spent within the program, his first year covering UNC football came in 2004 during the John Bunting days. Pace witnessed the Butch Davis, Everett Withers, Larry Fedora, and Mack Brown 2.0 eras, plus Bill Belichick's first year. (USA Today)

Folger Boaz Returning to UNC Baseball for Senior Season

UNC pitcher Folger Boaz plans to return to Chapel Hill for his senior season rather than begin his professional career, a source close to the situation confirmed to Inside Carolina on Wednesday. The decision comes after indications throughout the season and leading up to this month’s MLB Draft suggested Boaz was strongly considering beginning his pro career. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball Legend Ty Lawson Arrested in Colorado for Shoplifting

Former UNC star Ty Lawson was arrested last week after reportedly stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, FOX31 KDVR in Denver reported Wednesday. He faces a misdemeanor charge of theft (less than $300) for shoplifting. The officer noted that Lawson smelled of alcohol, and he was booked into the Douglas County Jail. (TarHeel247)

Five UNC Football Players Named To East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List

Five UNC Football players have been named to the 2027 Shriners Children's East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List, which recognizes the nation's top NFL Draft-eligible players. Defensive back Kaleb Cost, defensive linemen Melkart Abou Jaoude and Donovan Hoilette Jr., quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and wide receiver Mason Humphrey were selected. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball's Summer Work Bolsters 2027 Roster

Spencer Haskell, Monty Taylor, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina look into the roster work that head coach Scott Forbes and the UNC Baseball coaching staff have powered through since the end of the 2026 season a month ago. (View Video)

UNC Football Players Name Teammates to Watch in 2026

At Friday’s ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, UNC's Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude, and Christo Kelly highlighted several Tar Heel teammates they believe are primed to make a greater impact this season. Here’s who caught their attention: "On offense, I’d say Demon June. He’s grown a lot more. June is gonna be a great player. He’s gonna help us out a lot." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Tar Heels in DC - Capitol Tour With Elizabeth Adkins

North Carolina alumna Elizabeth Adkins (Class of 2018) serves as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Follow along as Adkins takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day duties and a walk to the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (View Video)

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