Ricky Lanier, first Black scholarship football player at UNC, dies at 76

Williamston is mourning the death of another legend in the world of football. A celebration of life ceremony was held in Greensboro on Sunday, Oct. 12 for Ricky Lanier who died Oct. 1, according to his obituary. He was 76. Lanier was possibly best known for his status as the first Black scholarship football player at the University of North Carolina. (Greenville Daily Reflector)

UNC Football Players’ Attitude, Effort May Answer Key Belichick Questions

Attitude and effort. As the North Carolina football team takes the roughly 2,400-mile trek to California for a nationally televised, late-night contest on Friday (10:30 p.m., ESPN), the Tar Heels’ attitude and effort should be under scrutiny by university officials, along with the team’s overall competitiveness, execution, and final result against the Bears. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Staying the Course on Recruiting Trail

Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest in UNC football recruiting, including a 2027 decommitment from in-state running back Amir Brown, the Tar Heels' approach to high school recruiting, and the challenges Bill Belichick and his staff have continued to work on. (View Video)

Kitchens laments UNC Football's lack of offensive results

"Some of the progress we’ve made hasn’t shown up on the scoreboard," UNC offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens said Wednesday ahead of Friday’s 10:30 p.m. game at California. "We’ve made progress in different areas, and we just need to continue to stay where our feet are and get better every day, and eventually we’ll get the results that we want." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Seth Trimble Poised For A Breakout Senior Season?

Host Isaac Schade explores Seth Trimble's breakout potential, UNC Basketball's quest for top-10 offensive and defensive efficiency, rebounding concerns that could make or break Carolina's ACC title hopes, historical data and player stats, and more. (View Video)

New Shade of Blue: Catcher Macon Winslow Finds Fit with Diamond Heels

Northeastern North Carolina bled New York Yankee pinstripes for Catfish Hunter until native son Trot Nixon arrived in Boston. New Diamond Heels catcher Macon Winslow has ironically committed a similar switch, playing two seasons at Duke before transferring this offseason to Carolina to take up his glove behind home plate at Boshamer Stadium. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Football Coordinators Steve Belichick, Freddie Kitchens Pre-Cal Press Conferences

North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick and offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens speak with the media on Wednesday ahead of the Tar Heels' west-coast trip to play the California Golden Bears on Friday night. (View Video)

Cormac Ryan Waived By Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived guard Cormac Ryan. Ryan, who signed with the Bucks on Sept. 10, saw action in the team’s first two preseason contests and averaged 5.0 points in 4.1 minutes per game. As a member of Milwaukee’s NBA 2K26 Summer League team, Ryan appeared in five games (2 starts) and averaged 11.8 points and 2.4 rebounds. (Milwaukee Bucks)

UNC’s Jarin Stevenson Discusses Growth, Role, and Return Home

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson met with reporters Tuesday to discuss his offseason transfer from Alabama, his fit under Hubert Davis, and what it means to return to his home state. "When I came out of high school, UNC had a lot of talent. But now I feel like our goals align. I want to play, get experience, make the NBA, and help this team." (TarHeel247)

Grace Pottebaum Named ACC Field Hockey Defensive Player Of The Week

North Carolina field hockey defender Grace Pottebaum has been named ACC Defensive Player of the Week. Pottebaum led the way for a massive conference weekend for the Tar Heels. UNC picked up shutout wins over No. 2 Virginia 1-0 on the road and No. 19 Louisville 3-0 at home thanks to the dominant efforts of Pottebaum and her defensive line. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: Carolina Basketball Pro Day Draws Big Crowd

Tuesday's Carolina basketball practice was a little different. There was still the normal practice plan, still the Thought for the Day at the top of the page, still the pre-practice discussion at 3:01 p.m. But it felt a little sharper. Perhaps that could be attributed to the two dozen NBA representatives seated courtside for this year's Carolina Basketball Pro Day. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina is stuck with Bill Belichick

It’s amazing how, over the span of just a few days, it looked like North Carolina was seriously going to get rid of Bill Belichick before he coached another game. However, in the intervening days, it has become clear that Belichick is not going to be leaving of his own good will, and at the very least nothing is going to happen until the end of the season. (Tar Heel Blog)

Jarin Stevenson Hopes To Offer Consistency, Display More Of Game At UNC

In his junior season, Jarin Stevenson hopes to present more of his skill set for his new team. "I see myself as a three and a four, and just making an impact. Like a Swiss army knife, doing a lot of different things, whether it’s rebounding, knocking down the three, driving, playing defense on different positions, being able to switch on different positions." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Soccer Welcomes UAB Wednesday For Dogs At Dorrance

North Carolina men's soccer continues its three-match home stand Wednesday at 7 p.m. when it hosts UAB at Dorrance Field for Dogs at Dorrance Night. The Tar Heels enter the match at 7-1-4 (1-0-4 ACC), while the Blazers currently sit at 3-7-1 (1-4-0 AAC). The first 100 dogs at Dorrance will receive a free dog toy. UNC's match with UAB will air on ACCNX. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Heel Brothers Podcast - Former UNC QB Marquise Williams Tells All

Former North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams joins the Heel Brothers podcast to talk about his time at UNC, backing up Mitch Trubisky, throwing passes to Ryan Switzer, his favorite wins as a Tar Heel, maturation process, and much more. (View Video)

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