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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…

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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.

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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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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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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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What’s Next for North Carolina After Tommy Lloyd Agreed to Arizona Contract Extension

The Tar Heels still have two high-profile coaching candidates to consider along with a host of proven winners.

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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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‘Those Are All Lies’: Ben McCollum Calls Out Rumors He’ll Leave Iowa After Elite Eight Run in First Year

McCollum led the Hawkeyes to a 24–13 record in his first season with the program, leading them on an unexpected run to the Elite Eight.

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With Hubert Davis Out, North Carolina Must Finally Move Beyond the Dean Smith Tree

After 65 years of continuity and five Dean Disciples, the Tar Heels will start a new era with a host of A-list outside candidates from which to choose.

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Tar Heels’ March Madness Meltdown Caps a Colossal Year of Failure for Carolina Way

A 19-point lead vanished as the Tar Heels unraveled late, capping a season that fell far short of towering expectations.

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North Carolina Coach Hubert Davis Shares Latest on Caleb Wilson’s Recovery From Hand Fracture

Davis shared the latest on his star freshman after the Tar Heels knocked off Virginia Tech.

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Iowa Apologizes After Fan Confronts Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg While Court Storming

A fan with a cell phone confronted Hoiberg, who swatted away the phone and inadvertently struck an Iowa staffer in the process.

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NC State Stars Troll Caleb Wilson With 'Bedazzled Belt' After Blowout Win

There was a reason that NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin took to the postgame podium donning a red-and-black belt.

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North Carolina Has Bigger Problems Than Hubert Davis, and It Might Save His Job

The Tar Heels men’s basketball team is dealing with injuries to star players, while the school has administration chaos to deal with before deciding on the head coach’s future.

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Caleb Wilson Has Promising, Four-Word Message About Injury Return Timeline

Wilson could return to the court soon despite fracturing his left hand a week ago.

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North Carolina Hit With Huge Five-Digit Fine After Court Storm vs. Duke

Tar Heels fans stormed the court twice at the end of a dramatic 71–68 win over their archrivals.

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Duke’s Jon Scheyer Decries Physical Behavior After North Carolina Fans Storm Court Twice

The Blue Devils coach said staff were “punched in the face” and he was concerned about his players and their families safety during the Tar Heels’ celebration.

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North Carolina Stuns Duke, Michigan State Survives OT vs. Illinois, Kentucky Beats Tennessee

A wild day around men’s college basketball saw a number of notable upsets and the freshmen continued to show out. Here’s a recap of the top moments.

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Ranking Duke, North Carolina's 15 Best Freshmen of the One-and-Done Era

With freshman stars headlining this year's Duke-North Carolina clash, here are the best freshmen of the one-and-done era from each program.

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Why Bill Belichick Believes North Carolina Will Be 'In Much Better Shape Next Year'

Belichick's Tar Heels won just four games in his first season in Chapel Hill.

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Bill Belichick Gave Surprising Nod to Robert Kraft, Patriots After Hall of Fame Nomination

The longtime Patriots coach was named a Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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Bill Belichick Shuts Down Giants Speculation Following Brian Daboll’s Firing

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick was asked directly about any speculation surrounding the New York Giants’ head coaching vacancy, which he quickly shut down.

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Bill Belichick Had Optimistic Message for North Carolina After First ACC Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Syracuse Orange 27–10 Friday to give Bill Belichick his first conference win.

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Can Bill Belichick, North Carolina Still Make Bowl Game After Loss to Cal?

The Tar Heels dropped to 2–4 on Friday night.

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