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The first few days of the transfer portal opening have been incredibly productive for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who have retained and added several players in the process.

NFL News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 6

Lombardi's Mindset Has Embodied UNC's Portal Activity

This is a pivotal offseason for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who are coming off a disappointing 2025 season with a 4-8 record and failing to qualify for bowl eligibility.

Michael Lombardi Reveals Strategy for Bringing in Players to North Carolina

This offseason is monumental for the North Carolina Tar Heels, as the football program is coming off a disastrous season, which included a 4-8 record and failing to qualify for bowl eligibility in the process.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Most NFL passing-touchdowns' quiz

NFL News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 17

UNC GM Michael Lombardi Eyes Saudi Investment for Football

As if this UNC program needed to find itself in any more controversy, it found a way. Despite the widespread attack on Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi has played just as big a role in the downfall of this team.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

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

Don’t Let Belichick Overshadow Lombardi’s Part in UNC’s Struggles

North Carolina is the worst team in the ACC—and it’s not close. The offense ranks among the worst in college football, while the defense struggles against Power Four opponents.

NFL News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 30

Michael Jordan’s Presence More Valuable Than Cash at UNC

At a school that counts a former U.S. president and actor Andy Griffith among its alumni, the most famous graduate is a man who once dribbled a basketball: Michael Jordan.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 6

Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are huge assets for UNC

Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are invaluable assets for North Carolina in new era of college sports

In Belichick, the Tar Heels have a head coach who is well-versed in the business side of football as well as the Xs and Os.

NFL Hall of Famer reveals why he chose to join Deion Sanders' Colorado coaching staff

Dabo Swinney thinks Clemson will have the first 16-0 team in college football history

LSU HC Brian Kelly explains how Tigers' run game can improve

Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 24

Tulane Baseball Must Rebuild Pitching Staff After MLB Draft Losses

Last season, the Green Wave had a team ERA of 6.36. That is a reasonably good statistical indication that Tulane struggled to have consistent outings on the mound.

General Managers Michael Lombardi and Jim Tanner Change Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels' football and men's basketball programs are moving into a new era with the addition of general managers. Michael Lombardi is overseeing Bill Belichick's roster and Jim Tanner doing the same for Hubert Davis' squad, respectively, and the two happen to become factors in a crucial moment of time.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 22

Tulane Green Wave Star Connor Rasmussen's Path To MLB Draft

This year the Green Wave managed to have three players selected in the MLB draft. The first was star pitcher Michael Lombardi, who was taken in the second round with the 61st pick by the Kansas City Royals.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 19

UNC Football Staff: Who is Quarterbacks Coach Matt Lombardi?

Quarterback, the most important position in football. The mix of transfer Gio Lopez, veteran Max Johnson, and freshman Bryce Baker seem to be in contention for the position as the signal caller in year one of Bill Belichick at UNC.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 17

Tulane Green Wave Standout Pitcher Tayler Montiel's Road to the Draft

The first MLB draft pick in 2025, taken from Tulane, was Michael Lombardi. He was taken in the second round with the No. 61 pick of the draft. The second Tulane pick of the draft was the hard-throwing lefty reliever Tayler Montiel.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 15

Tulane's Michael Lombardi's Journey to Become Second-Round MLB Draft Pick

After a remarkable junior season, Tulane's Michael Lombardi was taken by the Kansas City Royals with the 61st pick of the second round of the MLB draft.

Royals Select Tulane Star Michael Lombardi With No. 61 Pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Tulane Green Wave have produced another intriguing MLB draft selection, as the Kansas City Royals took right-handed pitcher Michael Lombardi with the 61st overall pick in the second round of the 2025 MLB draft.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 16

Tulane Standout Relief Pitcher Michael Lombardi Prepares for MLB Combine Opportunity

The MLB draft Combine recently announced the participants who were invited to this year's event and a Tulane University Green Wave player will be there. Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona will host over 320 players who are eligible for the upcoming draft per the MLB release.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

UNC GM addresses Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson 'noise'

North Carolina GM addresses Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson 'noise'

This is a bit more in line with the traditional Belichick stance.

Praise for Michigan QB Bryce Underwood is high, but the expectations are higher

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola is looking poised for a breakout season

Expect more from LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier's feet this season

Virginia Tech suffers huge recruiting loss to fledgling 2026 class

Auburn loses commitment from four-star LB JaMichael Garrett

Florida State lands recruiting win in four-star WR Brandon Bennett

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2025

North Carolina GM repeats Belichick claim amid Raiders rumors

North Carolina GM repeats Bill Belichick claim amid ongoing Raiders rumors

Some suggested after former Lions OC Ben Johnson rejected the Raiders to become the next HC of the Bears that Raiders minority owner Tom Brady could reach out to Belichick regarding the club's HC opening.

Insiders link Raiders with Super Bowl champion coach after Ben Johnson chooses Bears

New UNC commit explains the Bill Belichick effect

What Ben Johnson hire means for Bears, Lions: Why Chicago isn't in the clear yet after landing top coaching target

The worst NFL teams from the 2000s

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15, 2025

Bill Belichick's GM fires back at erroneous report

Bill Belichick’s general manager at North Carolina is not happy with a report that he says is erroneous.

Why North Carolina, ACC are reportedly 'nervous' about Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick endorses Patriots’ hiring of Mike Vrabel

Five potential replacements for Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy

The best college football game-day traditions

The 'AP NFL Coach of the Year Award' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12, 2024

Bill Belichick’s former assistant named North Carolina GM

He has had some experience in the college ranks, previously serving as an advisor for the Washington Huskies football program.

What does Bill Belichick's hiring mean for North Carolina's NIL budget?

Five reasons why Bill Belichick will thrive at UNC

NFL teams must answer for Bill Belichick snub as legend heads to college ranks

The greatest all-time football players from the Chicago area

The 'College Football Playoff appearances' quiz

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 25, 2024

Ex-NFL GM Unleashes Fresh Criticism on Giants Management

Former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, now an ESPN analyst, was at it again with his criticism of the New York Giants front office. Lombardi, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show this week, revisited this past offseason’s edition of Hard Knocks to level fresh criticism at the struggling Giants franchise.