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Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up

UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as Cameron Fens committed Friday, and Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC's ties with Ireland go back centuries

UNC Football will make history when it plays its first international game against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin. But did you know that there are more Irish connections to the University’s history? Swimmer Grace Hodgins hails from Greystones, Ireland. Punter Adam McCann-Gibbs, grew up 100 miles from Dublin. Three former Tar Heel athletes are from Dublin. (UNC.edu)

ESPN lists UNC DB among 51 freshmen poised to make an impact on the 2026 college football season

Kenton Dopson III, CB, North Carolina: Bill Belichick historically has a great eye for identifying and developing defensive backs. The Tar Heels flipped Dopson from ACC rival Miami in December, and he arrived as UNC's highest-ranked defensive recruit and No. 15 corner in the 2026 class. Dopson has an opportunity to make a quick impact in Chapel Hill. (ESPN)

Willie Lampkin impressing Philadelphia Eagles teammates as he pushes for roster spot

The Philadelphia Eagles’ smallest offensive lineman is making a big impression during training camp. And he’s pushing for a spot on the 53-man roster, too. Willie Lampkin, the 5-foot-11 interior offensive lineman, has been one of the standouts through seven practices. The second-year pro out of North Carolina has been turning heads and moving bodies. (Bleeding Green Nation)

Why Omarion Hampton Has Been a Standout in OC Mike McDaniel's Offense Early in Cargers Camp

The San Diego Chargers have been high all offseason on what running back Omarion Hampton could do in a new offensive scheme. Through a week of training camp, that excitement has only grown. Hampton said Wednesday he made a concerted effort to work on the details he learned during the spring and sharpen it for when he returned to camp. (San Diego Chargers)

UNC defensive lineman Leroy Jackson highlights improved offseason conditioning

During media availability earlier this week, UNC defensive tackle Leroy Jackson said conditioning and player health won't be an issue this fall, thanks to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Moses Cabrera. “Yeah I definitely think our conditioning got better because y’all can clearly see, we always talk about Mo (Coach Moses Cabrera)," Jackson said. (USA Today)

Trech Kekahuna Brings Gritty Mindset to UNC Wide Receiver Group

At 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, North Carolina wide receiver Trech Kekahuna does not possess the same frame as a "typical" Power Four receiver, but Kekahuna makes up for it with a rugged mindset. "I'm an 11-on-11 dude," Kekahuna said. "There's 7-on-7 dudes, there's 1-on-1 dudes, but when it's 11-on-11 with pads, I'm a guy who will be reliable." (TarHeel247)

Video: UNC Football 2026 Preview with Bill Belichick, Jordan Shipp, Melkart Abou Jaoude

Bill Belichick enters year two in Chapel Hill. Defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude returns to help anchor the UNC defense, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp is coming off a season where he led the Tar Heels in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. The three join the ACCDN for a preview of the 2026 season. (View Video)

Bill Belichick Breaks Down Four Key UNC Defenders

UNC Football opened Week 2 of training camp Thursday morning at the Koman Practice Complex and there’s still plenty to learn about the Tar Heels’ defense. Before practice, however, Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on four defenders he believes will play key roles for North Carolina in 2026 — Jaylen Harvey, Ade Willie, Kaleb Cost, and Leroy Jackson. (Inside Carolina)

Power Echols Signs With Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Power Echols on Friday. Echols, a three-year starter and a team captain at North Carolina, initially came into the league as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Bears following the 2025 NFL Draft. Echols was later signed to Chicago's practice squad. He also spent time on Houston's practice squad last season. (Seattle Seahawks)

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