Video: UNC Football Thursday Post-Practice Player Interviews
North Carolina wide receiver Trech Kekahuna, linebacker
Derek McDonald, defensive back
Kaleb Cost, and offensive lineman
Andrew Threatt speak with the media on Thursday following the Tar Heels' seventh practice of preseason training camp.
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Thu Aug 6
Houston Dash Midfielder Linda Ullmark Named NWSL Rookie of the Month
Former UNC and current Houston Dash midfielder Linda Ullmark was named NWSL Rookie of the Month for July. Ullmark recorded an assist against the Washington Spirit on July 3 before scoring her first NWSL goal and adding an assist in a 2-2 draw with Denver Summit FC. Ullmark capped the month with a dramatic game-winning goal against Bay FC. (
Houston Dash)
From LT to Kobe: Bill Belichick discusses defending generational talent
Bill Belichick is known for often giving short answers, but he often expounds on certain subjects that aren’t directly team-related expansively. That was the case during
Thursday’s press conference at the Kenan Football Center when he talked about changing schemes to stop star players, using examples that spanned football, basketball, and beyond. (
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Why UNC Believes WR Mason Humphrey Can Be the Perfect Complement to Jordan Shipp
Jordan Shipp established himself as the Tar Heels' top receiver during his sophomore season. But for Bobby Petrino's offense to reach its ceiling, the Tar Heels need another wide receiver capable of consistently threatening opposing defenses.
Bill Belichick and Petrino believe Lehigh transfer
Mason Humphrey can become the ideal complement to Shipp. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Bill Belichick Thursday Training Camp Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Thursday to discuss the Tar Heels' preseason training camp progress, player updates, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick's medical leave, and more.
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Thu Aug 6
North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Steve Belichick on Medical Leave
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave from the program, coach
Bill Belichick announced Thursday. "Just want to let everyone know that my son Steve’s on medical leave, and look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," the elder Belichick said. "It’s a medical situation so I really can’t make any further comment on that." (
Inside Carolina)
Armando Bacot Signs Overseas With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced Thursday that it has signed
Armando Bacot to a two-year contract. Bacot enters his second EuroLeague season after debuting with Fenerbahce Istanbul last season. Playing alongside his new Maccabi teammate Bonzie Colson, Bacot helped Fenerbahce win the Turkish Super Cup, Turkish Cup, and Turkish League championship. (
EuroLeague Basketball)
Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest Dave Hanners
On the "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," former UNC basketball player and assistant coach
Dave Hanners offers plenty of insights into Coach
Michael Malone and the
roster he has assembled. He says that
Terrence Brown reminds him of an NBA player he coached: Allen Iverson.
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Thu Aug 6
UNC women’s soccer, trying to rebound despite roster turnover, wins exhibition
After leading UNC to its 23rd national championship as interim coach in 2024, Damon Nahas’ first season without the interim title last year was a down year by program standards. Even still, the Heels came seconds away from making the Elite Eight, and Nahas said that context matters when evaluating where the program stands now. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Josh Pate: North Carolina 'is in a state of disrepair' under Bill Belichick
Josh Pate offers a scathing assessment of the UNC football program under
Bill Belichick -- detailing how dysfunctional recruiting visits have been for prospects and how the program could have had better options at head coach and quarterback. "So North Carolina football is in a state of disrepair right now. Most predictable thing in the world." (
Yahoo! Sports)
NFC South All-Decade Team of 2000s: Julius Peppers leads edge rushers
Julius Peppers spent the Panthers' entire first decade in the NFC South with Carolina, and he made the most of his time there by racking up 81 sacks and winning either an All-Pro placement, Pro Bowl appearance, or AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award in all but two seasons. He returned for two more years in Carolina at the end of his career. (
USA Today)
Three Tar Heels Competing At 2026 U-20 World Athletics Championships
UNC has three athletes representing the Tar Heels at the U20 World Athletics Championships this week in Eugene, Ore. Tori Goodson is representing Team USA in the 100m hurdles, while incoming freshmen Ellie Barada will represent Team USA in the women's 800m. Joe Martin, a native of New Zealand, is competing for his country in the men's 800m. (
GoHeels.com)
Former Tar Heel outfielder Owen Hull crushes his first home run of his professional career
Owen Hull has wasted no time getting going offensively to start his professional baseball career. The former Tar Heel outfielder put together an outstanding pro debut weekend for the Greenville Drive, recording five hits over his first 10 at-bats. He had two doubles and drove in four RBIs. Hull wasn't satisfied with one good weekend at the plate. (
Keeping It Heel)
Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast -
With UNC Football's 2026 season just three weeks away, Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a look the
Tar Heels 2027 recruiting class that is nearing completion in
Bill Belichick's second year in Chapel Hill.
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Wed Aug 5
Three-Year Extension For UNC Men's Golf Coach Andrew DiBitetto
Andrew DiBitetto, entering his 10th season as North Carolina Men's Golf head coach, has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season. A three-time ACC Coach of the Year, DiBitetto has led the Tar Heels to 27 team tournament titles, five top-10 and four top-five NCAA Championship finishes and an ACC championship. (
GoHeels.com)