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Newsletter: UNC Men's Basketball's Big Week, Women's Hoops Beats Duke, Diamond Heels Dominate
UNC Men’s Basketball’s had a 2-0 week and aims to clinch a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, Women’s Hoops beat Duke for
Courtney Banghart’s 150th win at UNC, the Diamond Heels won 5 games by a combined score of 71-10(!), Softball’s undefeated streak ended at 17, Malloy Smith and
Kate Harpring visited, and
Mack Brown was back on campus. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Drake Maye Heads To Japan To Support Brother Luke Maye's Basketball Career
Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye is spending part of his offseason in Kobe, Japan, visiting brother
Luke Maye. Luke has impressed with the Kobe Storks, where a strong performance and face time with his brother turned an international stint into something personal. Luke has supported Drake's career stateside. Now, Drake is returning the favor. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Three Tar Heels No Longer On UNC Football Team For Spring Practice
Three North Carolina Football players are no longer with the team ahead of next month’s spring practice, a team spokesman confirmed Saturday. Linebacker
Evan Bennett, defensive lineman
Laderion Williams and tight end
Cort Halsey — are not listed on the team’s updated roster. UNC Football's spring practice is expected to run from March 24 - April 24. (
Inside Carolina)
Former UNC Cornerbacks Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Audition at NFL Combine
Looking to strengthen their cases for April’s NFL Draft, former UNC cornerbacks
Marcus Allen and
Thaddeus Dixon took the field Friday at the NFL Combine. Dixon recorded a 39.5-inch vertical (7th among cornerbacks). Allen recorded a 39-inch vertical (8th among cornerbacks) while also posting a 4.50-second 40-yard dash (16th among corners). (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Mack Brown On-Court Recognition At UNC vs. Louisville Game
Former North Carolina Football coach
Mack Brown made his first public appearance at UNC since being let go from his position in November, 2024 during a halftime recognition at the Tar Heels' basketball game against Louisville on Feb. 23, 2026.
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Fri Feb 27, 2026
Mack Brown to attend UNC-Louisville basketball game
Mack Brown will return to Chapel Hill on Feb. 23 to attend UNC's basketball game against Louisville, marking his first visit to campus since his departure in 2024. Brown’s return brings one of North Carolina’s most important football figures back to a program he helped elevate. It also shows he has moved on from his tumultuous ending in Chapel Hill. (
USA Today)
New England Patriots make classy $400,000 decision on receiver Mack Hollins
Mack Hollins fell short of landing a big contract incentive with the New England Patriots last season, but the team is going to reward him anyway. Hollins was just four catches shy of earning a $400,000 incentive, but he missed the last two regular-season games due to injury. Now Hollins is going to get that money in the form of a 2026 signing bonus. (
Sporting News)
Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams agree on $24 million, 3-year contract
The Dallas Cowboys and running back
Javonte Williams have agreed on a $24 million, three-year contract, following through on the front office’s pledge that bringing back their leading rusher was a top priority. Williams joined the Cowboys on a one-year contract last season after an injury-filled four years on his rookie deal with the Denver Broncos. (
Associated Press)
Two UNC Football Players Honored At Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference
UNC Football's
Timir Hickman-Collins and
Christo Kelly recently attended the 2026 Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia. The UNC Football Chapter was recognized at the conference with the prestigious "Game Changers" Award, honoring the program for setting a new standard of support for the rare disease community. (
GoHeels.com)
Ronald Curry hired as Denver Broncos WR coach
The Denver Broncos are hiring former UNC quarterback and basketball standout
Ronald Curry as their wide receivers coach. Curry was quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills the past two years. He worked with Sean Payton in New Orleans before that, spending six years with the Broncos’ head coach there. Curry was in New Orleans two additional years. (
NBC Sports)