The Latest Breaking News from Tar Heels

Bill Belichick, North Carolina Are Bowl-Game Bound and Three More Overreactions to College Football Week Zero

It's time to tap into that most familiar of college football headspaces. Let’s overreact to Week Zero.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 30

Pat Forde: The Bill Belichick College Experiment Isn’t Done Yet

North Carolina entered the season with plenty of questions, but a gritty upset of TCU suddenly has the second-year coach’s tenure looking far more promising.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29

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 · Aug 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30

‘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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 29

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1