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Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Inside UNC Football with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Aer Lingus College Football Classic Ambassadors Ciarán Kilkenny and Phoebe Schecter go behind the scenes with the UNC Football Program ahead of the Tar Heels Week-0 matchup against TCU in Dublin, Ireland's Aviva Stadium on August 29th. (View Video)

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to launch MayeDay Family Foundation

Ahead of this third NFL season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is launching his own nonprofit to extend that impact to the community. Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, on Friday announced the creation of the MayeDay Family Foundation and its mission to provide children and families enduring hardship with assistance and support. (New England Patriots)

Stark Differences for Bill Belichick this Spring as Opposed to a Year Ago

"There's a lot of changes from last year," UNC Football coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday during a press conference in advance of spring practice. "I'd say the big difference between this year and last year, for me, is that we have our team now. This is gonna be a big percentage of it." UNC has 52 new players in the program right now, with more coming. (TarHeel247)

Chansky’s Notebook: 'We Have Our Team Now'

Bill Belichick clearly believes last year was a mulligan. The UNC football head coach spoke to the media Tuesday at Kenan Football Center as his team opened spring practice. And one of the first things he addressed was how he feels more ahead of the game now than at this time last year. There is some merit to the point Belichick is driving at. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - UNC Football's First Spring Practice

Year two in the Bill Belichick era kicked off on Tuesday with the first spring football practice of 2026. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss takeaways from the portion of practice the media was allowed to view, defensive and offensive lines, quarterbacks, and new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. (View Video)

Face of the Program Jordan Shipp Seizing Leadership Role for UNC Football

As the first player to speak with the media since last season ended, UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp highlighted his growing role on the team and his hope to be a prominent leader for the Tar Heels as they enter their second spring practice under Bill Belichick. "To be pushed more towards the front of the program, it’s just a blessing," Shipp said Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick says ‘we have our team now,’ not playing catch-up like last year

"Obviously, there’s a lot of changes from last year, but I’d say the big difference between this year and last year, for me is just that we have our team now," Bill Belichick said Tuesday at the Kenan Football Center. "I would say 95% of our team is in place, and we’ll have a full year of working with them. That’s way different than what we had last year." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Jordan Shipp, Jaiden Patterson Speak Before UNC Football Spring Practice Tuesday

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp and defensive back Jaiden Patterson met with reporters on Tuesday morning before the Tar Heels took the field for their first spring practice. Both returning players from last season, Shipp and Patterson are emerging as two leaders for UNC heading into the spring. Here are their full press conference videos and takeaways. (TarHeel247)

Video: Bill Belichick Tuesday Spring Football Practice Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Tuesday during the Tar Heels' first day of spring practice as the team works towards its season-opening game against TCU at the Aer Lingus Classic on August 29 in Dublin, Ireland. (View Video)

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