Video: UNC Baseball Coach Scott Forbes Post-NC State Scrimmage Interview
North Carolina head baseball coach
Scott Forbes speaks with the media on Thursday night following the Tar Heels' 3-1 victory over NC State during the teams' fall scrimmage at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
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Thu Oct 16
UNC Confirms Football General Manager Michael Lombardi's Trip To Saudi Arabia
Two weeks before
Bill Belichick’s much-anticipated debut as North Carolina head coach, the program’s general manager, Michael Lombardi, traveled to Saudi Arabia to gauge interest in whether the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) would be interested in investing in Tar Heels football, UNC vice chancellor for communications Dean Stoyer confirmed. (
USA Today)
The Story of Ricky Lanier: Trailblazer, Record-Holder, Tar Heel
Ricky Lanier, the first black scholarship football player in Carolina Football history, died earlier this month at age 76. The following article about Lanier was originally published in the November 2014 issue of the Inside Carolina Magazine, highlighting Lanier’s time at North Carolina, and his performance that still stands atop the football record books today. (
Inside Carolina)
Freddie Kitchens, UNC hope consistency sparks offensive turnaround
UNC Football has been outscored 120-33 against Power Four teams and rank near the bottom nationally in most offensive categories. Still, no major changes appear to have taken place during the team's open date last week. From a playcalling standpoint, offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens said that adjusting who calls plays hasn't been considered. (
TarHeel247)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson's UNC Basketball Practice Observations
In this edition of the TarHeel247 Basketball Pod with
John Henson, Publisher Andrew Jones joins the former UNC forward and longtime NBA player to discuss some early takes on UNC Basketball. They have seen the Tar Heels in person and offer some thoughts on individual players and expectations for the season.
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Thu Oct 16
Benjamin Hall: "Only a Matter of Time" as UNC Football Builds Through Faith and Fire
UNC running back
Benjamin Hall met with reporters this week to discuss the Tar Heels' growth, his recovery from injury, and the team's mindset amid early-season adversity. Hall began by addressing the team's overall progress, saying he's encouraged by how players have responded during tough weeks. "Guys are picking up the urgency," Hall said. (
TarHeel247)
THT Newsletter: Belichick Staying Course, Meet Jarin Stevenson, Bryson Howard Watch, and More
Bill Belichick and his UNC Football coaching staff are staying the course, Carolina Basketball fans were re-introduced to
Jarin Stevenson, 5-star wing
Bryson Howard is down to 3, and UNC Football pulled a major recruiting flip. We also remember Randy Wiel and Ricky Lanier, prepare for the Diamond Heels vs. NC State at the DBAP, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Carolina Insider Podcast: Football status report, Basketball almost here, Michael Malone joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas take a status report on where UNC Football stands (4:25) and preview Friday's matchup at Cal (19:42). Preseason All-ACC teams have been announced and UNC Basketball a week away from their first exhibition (32:49). Plus, Former Denver Nuggets coach and Tar Heel Dad Michael Malone joins (50:36).
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Thu Oct 16
Native Son Jarin Stevenson is Back in Chapel Hill
Despite a trip to the Final Four as a freshman and 53 wins across two seasons,
Jarin Stevenson’s tenure at Alabama had not lived up to expectations. When he hit the transfer portal last summer, Stevenson had a certain school in mind for his next stop. "I was definitely thinking about Carolina,"
Stevenson told reporters at the Smith Center Tuesday. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Practice Insights
Breaking down the latest UNC Basketball practice session, this episode discusses
Seth Trimble's leadership and
Jonathan Powell's integration with the starters. Bill Robinson, head coach of Milligan University, breaks down ACC preseason polls, rankings, and the UNC Pro Day that drew attention from every NBA team.
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Thu Oct 16
Bill, Steve Belichick Tight-Lipped On Armond Hawkins Situation
North Carolina suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins last week, citing the violation of NCAA rules regarding extra benefits. Sources report that the violation relates to his involvement in player family members receiving game sideline passes.
Bill Belichick was asked on Monday about the status of the investigation, but he didn’t add much. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: The Game Plan Podcast - UNC Football Heads West Searching for a Win
Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's trip to face California, its tumultuous open week, angles of attack for the Tar Heels' offense and defense, and what needs to happen to see the success and improvement the coaching staff has preached.
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Thu Oct 16
Courtney Banghart’s Path to Finding International Freshman
Liza Astakhova is a 6-foot-2 forward from Moscow, Russia, who attended Znaika School Russian Federation. Astakhova, will be included in the
new-look roster head coach
Courtney Banghart and the rest of the staff have formulated, leading to a No. 11 preseason ranking. Although, how exactly did Banghart stumble upon the international talent? (
Sports Illustrated)
Video: Bill Belichick Coach's Corner - Episode 6 - October 16, 2025
Ahead of North Carolina Football's trip to the west coast to face the California Golden Bears on Friday night (10:30 ET, ESPN),
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network checks in with head coach
Bill Belichick.
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Thu Oct 16
Quarterback Gio Lopez not on UNC injury report, likely to play
UNC quarterback
Gio Lopez, who missed the Clemson game, should be available to the Tar Heels for Friday’s game at California and could start, while the Bears will be without a reserve running back. Lopez isn’t listed on the initial availability report the ACC released late Wednesday night, and he is listed as the starter on the
unofficial depth chart. (
Tar Heel Tribune)