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Steve Belichick on medical leave ahead of North Carolina's 2026 season opener

North Carolina's defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave from the team. Head coach Bill Belichick confirmed his son's absence due to a medical issue. The Tar Heels are preparing for their 2026 season opener against TCU in Ireland. The team's defensive coaching staff will manage responsibilities internally during…

The Economic Times

North Carolina’s Bill Belichick Announces Another Concerning Blow to Staff Ahead of Season Opener

Another blow for the Tar Heels.

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Bill Belichick Among Coaches Most Likely to Be "Out" Before September

Bill Belichick is surging up Kalshi's board of college football coaches to be out before September.

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SI:AM | Vita Vea Turns Up the Heat With Trade Request as Contract Negotiations Stall

The Pro Bowl defensive tackle told the Buccaneers he wants to be dealt if they can’t reach an agreement on a new contract.

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North Carolina Puts GM Michael Lombardi on Paid Administrative Leave

The Tar Heels hired the veteran executive before the 2025 season.

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Three Bold Predictions for the Men's College World Series Finals Between North Carolina and Oklahoma

Both teams are looking to end long dry spells.

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Bye Bye Bill? Kalshi's College Football Coach Market Senses Trouble for Bill Belichick

Prediction markets are giving a slight chance that Bill Belichick could be on his way out of North Carolina.

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Diego Pavia and 10 Other UDFAs With a Real Shot to Crack 53-Man Rosters

As rookie minicamps begin across the NFL, here’s a look at the top undrafted free agents who are primed to compete for a roster spot.

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Biggest Winners, Losers Among College Football Coaches From 2026 NFL Draft

Who could look back on jobs well done Sunday?

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UNC's Henri Veesaar Makes Final Decision on NBA Draft

Veesaar will remain in the draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.

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Who’s Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Next Season

Here is how some of the top programs will replace college basketball's biggest stars from this past season.

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Michael Malone Addressed His Excitement for Joining UNC–Duke Rivalry

The new Tar Heels coach is ready to become a part of the storied college basketball rivalry.

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Six Takeaways From Michael Malone’s North Carolina Press Conference

Here's what stood out from Malone's introductory press conference as North Carolina men's basketball coach.

Sports Illustrated

As Michael Malone Takes Over North Carolina, Half of Tar Heels’ Roster Hits Transfer Portal

Malone, who will be introduced on Tuesday, will have to quickly get busy in the transfer portal.

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Breaking Down Michael Malone’s Reported North Carolina Salary—And Whether He’s Worth the Cost

If the college sports world has learned one thing about North Carolina’s administration in recent years, it’s that it loves glitz.

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Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

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Coach K Had a Savage Response to North Carolina Basketball's Stunning Hire of NBA Champion

What a mic drop moment.

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North Carolina Doubles Down on Pro Experiment With Michael Malone

After the Bill Belichick gamble, the Tar Heels make another bold leap from the pros and this time it comes with even more uncertainty.

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The Family Tie That May Have Influenced Michael Malone to Take North Carolina Job

Turns out Malone has prior ties to UNC.

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What’s Next for North Carolina Basketball After Hiring Michael Malone

Building a staff at the college level will be a priority, as will retaining current players and recruiting the portal which opens Tuesday.

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If North Carolina Doesn’t Land Billy Donovan, Is Blueblood Power Slipping?

If the Tar Heels, of all teams, end up well down their wish list for a coach, this could be the true sign of a new era in college sports.

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Grading Every Men’s College Basketball Head Coaching Hire So Far

College basketball’s coaching carousel has slowed down as the world waits for North Carolina to make a hire. As the Tar Heels weigh their options, SI has grades for the biggest hires so far.

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Braylon Mullins’s Miracle: Ranking the 12 Most Improbable Shots of March Madness

Based largely on shock value, here are the NCAA men’s tournament buckets that also had historic impact, spontaneity, a degree of difficulty and contextual drama.

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The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Non-Championship Games of the Past 25 Years

Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000 to ’25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 March Madness games that did not crown a champion.

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Coach K Explained Why He Feels ‘Sad’ for Hubert Davis After UNC Firing

Davis’s run as head coach of the Tar Heels came to an end this week.

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