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North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren, right, talks with an official during a game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 19, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

N.C. State fires Dave Doeren — the program’s winningest coach — midway through his 14th season

October 24, 2026 at 8:52 p.m.

N.C. State fired coach Dave Doeren on Saturday, ending a 14-season tenure in which he set the program’s career wins mark but could not make a breakthrough leap to higher...

Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison pulls in a touchdown pass against North Carolina during the first half Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Chris Seward/AP)

CJ Carr and running game help No. 3 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 for 15th straight win

October 3, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another and No. 3 Notre Dame regained control after halftime to beat North Carolina 37-26 on Saturday.

North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, left, and head coach Bill Belichick look on during a game against Central Florida on Sept. 20, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina’s defensive coordinator after probe into football program

September 17, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

A university investigation “determined that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for (North) Carolina’s values and standards of conduct.”

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters May 30, 2023, in Destin, Fla. (AP Photo/Ralph Russo)

Texas judge puts SEC’s new eligibility rule on hold

August 28, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.

The question now is how many more players and their attorneys will decide to challenge rules being set at a conference level.

ACC joins other 3 power conferences in banning pro players from coming back to college

August 27, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

It took three days for the nation’s four powerful athletic conferences to dig in on banning players who were on NFL rosters from returning to college football.

North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi on the sidelines before a game against Stanford on Nov. 8, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina places football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave

July 27, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates with Nikolaj Ehlers after scoring a goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (Karl DeBlaker/AP)

Stanley Cup Final: Carolina Hurricanes move within a win of the title with 4-2 victory in Game 5

June 11, 2026 at 10:52 p.m.

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a goal, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday to move within a victory of winning the...

Charles Barkley, left, and Dick Vitale prepare for their broadcast before a game between Kentucky and Indiana on Dec. 13, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

ESPN’s Dick Vitale, 86, is facing another battle with cancer: ‘I’m going to make it 5 for 5’

April 13, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

Dick Vitale said biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, marking his fifth battle with cancer.

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball game April 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

North Carolina hires NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead Tar Heels

April 7, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

North Carolina has officially hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program.

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg reacts after an injury on the court during the first half against Arizona at the Final Four on April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and sprains his MCL in Wolverines’ Final Four win

April 5, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg said he rolled his left ankle and sprained his MCL.

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