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The North Carolina Tar Heels saw a lot of success in Day 1 of the MLB Draft, and UNC continued to dominate the later rounds of the draft. Last year, the Tar Heels featured a loaded roster both offensively and on the pitching staff that helped carry them to one of their best seasons as a program.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 13

4 UNC Football Unknowns Who Could Become Standouts

Head coach Bill Belichick is searching for playmakers on both sides of the ball in 2026 as the North Carolina Tar Heels look to stage a turnaround in the ACC this fall.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 13

Several UNC Tar Heels Chosen on Day 1 of MLB Draft

A handful of North Carolina Tar Heels heard their names called on Day 1 of the MLB Draft, reflecting the success that the program enjoyed this past season. North Carolina advanced all the way to the College World Series Finals this year, where they would fall just short of their first national title in program history, losing to Oklahoma.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 12

UNC's Belichick Faces Ultimate Early Test in Week 5 Clash

Entering his second year as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football program, Bill Belichick has a chance for a clean turnaround. This offseason, he has put in the effort to rebuild the offense in his image while retaining talent on defense for the upcoming season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ACC Digital Network / July 12

Watch: North Carolina Outfielder Owen Hull | 2026 MLB Draft

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 12

Ranking North Carolina’s Top Position Groups Heading into Training Camp

With last season in the rear-view mirror and the start of training camp quickly approaching, the North Carolina Tar Heels' coaching staff and players are prepping for a pivotal 2026-27 college football season.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 12

3 Most Important Games on UNC’s 2026 Schedule

Heading into the second and potentially final season of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill, the North Carolina Tar Heels need to produce as many wins as possible if the program wants to avoid making a coaching change after 2026.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 11

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 15

The North Carolina Tar Heels completely rebuilt their roster this offseason, with over 40 incoming players entering the program via the transfer portal and recruiting class.

Bill Belichick News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 11

One Underrated Late-Season Matchup For UNC Football To Watch

Head coach Bill Belichick faces a tall order this season as he looks to erase the 2025 season from memory and start fresh for his second season with the North Carolina Tar Heels football program.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 10

Why UNC Football's Ceiling Feels Mediocre at Best

The North Carolina Tar Heels were an embarrassment last season in Bill Belichick's first year as the head coach. In 2025, the Tar Heels went 4-8 and finished among the bottom five teams in the ACC.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 9

4 UNC Football Transfers Who Could Become Superstars

Bill Belichick has historically had an eye for talent in the NFL, regardless of his drafting history. He hopes to find some gems in his second season as

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 9

One Mistake UNC Fans Can't Make in Malone's First Season

North Carolina will always enter the college basketball season with some of the highest expectations out of any program in Division I. This upcoming season is no exception.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 8

Tom Brady shares final verdict on Bill Belichick debate

Debates about whether Brady or Belichick was more "responsible" for the success the Patriots enjoyed during their dynastic run over the first two decades of the 2000s have been ongoing for several years now.

Brady reveals favorite Super Bowl win of legendary career

Sean Payton had wild Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

Fernando Mendoza shares what he has already learned about 'crazy' Raiders fans

Mendoza reveals how Klint Kubiak is similar to Indiana's Curt Cignetti

Bills' Josh Allen expands on new 'why' for wanting to win Super Bowl

Steelers may have gotten 'lucky' by missing out on Makai Lemon

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 8

North Carolina Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 18

This has been one of the most polarizing offseasons for the North Carolina Tar Heels' football program in recent memory. Following a disastrous 2025 season,

'He's a Dog.' Terrence Brown Energy Increasing for North Carolina

With Michael Malone taking over as the North Carolina Tar Heels' head coach this season, it's safe to say that the operation will look completely different from the last five years under Hubert Davis.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 8

Scouting Report on UNC's Latest Transfer Portal Addition Brizzi

It has been a hectic offseason for the North Carolina Tar Heels, but over the last several weeks, we have hit a lull, as the roster is essentially finalized.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 7

Payton reportedly had wild Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

Sean Payton reportedly had wild Bill Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

It turns out Payton wanted to do Belichick a solid shortly after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Belichick publicly confirmed on Jan. 11, 2024, that they had "mutually" agreed to part ways.

Dolphins fans get brutal update for 2026 NFL season

With WR prices skyrocketing, NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead

NFL coordinator shares criticism of Eagles' Saquon Barkley after down season

Tar Heels Portal Win: What Terrence Brown Brings to UNC

For all the changes that North Carolina made this offseason under Michael Malone, one roster solution stands above the rest. North Carolina was able to land a reliable, high-level scorer who can create his own offense whenever possessions break down.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Inside The Diamonds / June 22

NCAA Baseball Tournament Day 16: North Carolina Forces Winner-Take-All Game Three

The North Carolina Tar Heels, needing a win or the Oklahoma Sooners would be College Baseball Champions, handled their job. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Jason Walk opened the scoring when he stole third in the bottom of the first and scored on a throwing error by catcher Colin Hynek.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Total Pro Sports / June 19

Where Is Caleb Wilson From? All You Need to Know About North Carolina Star’s Ethnicity

Coming out of college basketball, Caleb Wilson has emerged as one such bright young star that every eligible team would want to draft. The hype around him is real after arriving at North Carolina with massive expectations as a five-star recruit.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Just Baseball / June 19

North Carolina: Infielders Jake Schaffner & Cooper Nicholson’s Return to the Midwest

OMAHA, NE– The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing for their first National Championship in 19 years, and while much of their roster is homegrown, their lineup features six first-year transfers. Despite being an elite East Coast school, Carolina’s order boasts not one but two Midwestern players, Jake Schaffner and Cooper Nicholson.

College Baseball News / Action Network / June 19

College World Series Picks, Predictions: Expert Best Bet for Oklahoma vs North Carolina

And then there were two. The North Carolina Tar Heels battle the Oklahoma Sooners in a best-of-three series in the College World Series finals. By Monday, we’ll have a new champion of college baseball.

College Baseball News / Just Baseball / June 16

Ryan Lynch: North Carolina’s Unsung Hero in CWS Win Over West Virginia

OMAHA, NE — Omaha is a place where legends are made. It’s also the land of unsung heroes like North Carolina starter Ryan Lynch, who grinded through the first 4.2 innings of the Tar Heels’ 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday night.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Just Baseball / June 14

Look Beyond the Numbers, North Carolina’s Offense is Elite

The North Carolina Tar Heels outlasted the Ole Miss Rebels in the 2026 College World Series opener, 6-2. While the ‘Carolina Arm Barn’ continued to deliver quality pitching, it was UNC’s underrated offense that ultimately stole the show against an elite arm.