Following his hiring as the University of North Carolina’s new head football coach on December 11, Bill Belichick immediately hit the recruiting trail and has signed 21 new Tar Heels to the roster over the last month. Here’s a look at the players. Please click here.
UNC’s Ben Johnson, new Bears coach, “stole” NC State girl from country singer
UNC grad Ben Johnson recently made headlines for snagging the head coaching position for the Chicago Bears. While his journey from offensive coordinator to head coach is impressive, the story of how he met his wife, Jessica, is just as wild — and it even involves a country music star who also played for UNC. Please click here for more.
Duke Basketball May Be in Three-Team Race for Top Undecided Prospect
Longtime Duke basketball recruiting target Nate Ament is returning to Durham in less than two weeks to watch the Blue Devils host the Tar Heels. Please click here for more.
UNC transfer QB Jacolby Criswell signs with East Tennessee State
North Carolina transfer quarterback Jacolby Criswell has signed to play for East Tennessee State in 2025, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed. He spent four total seasons in Chapel Hill and will have one year of eligibility remaining. Please click here for more.
New NC State Football OC Catches Up With 2026 Quarterback
Early NC State football commit Jacob Smith welcomed Kurt Roper for an in-home visit. Please click here for more.
NC Courage Makes Another Surprising Signing
With just a month remaining before we kick off with the new soccer campaign, players and coaches of all the respective teams are looking to strengthen their dynamics and keep a strong foot in the league. But among all 14 sides that continue to stand out is none other than NC Courage, who, days after splashing $450K on Jaedyn Shaw, has secured another key arrival. Please click here for more.
What Changed for Caleb Wilson? Analyst Unpacks Late Shift From Kentucky To UNC
Five-star forward Caleb Wilson is finally set to commit. The 6-foot-8 forward from Atlanta will choose between Kentucky and North Carolina in an announcement on Thursday, ending a recruitment that has spanned years. Please click here for more.
NASCAR Cup Series finally returns to Winston-Salem
For the first time since 1971, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bowman Gray Stadium. This year, the Cook Out Clash heads to North Carolina, which starts a busy Cup Series schedule. The Cup Series is the top racing format for NASCAR. Various states hold events for the Cup Series. The Cook Out Clash features 23 drivers in a 200-lap feature event on Feb. 2. Please click here for more.
Jets, Aaron Glenn expected to target handful of former Panthers coaches for new staff
A handful of former Carolina Panthers coaches could be jetting over to “The “Big Apple” with Aaron Glenn. Glenn, who has served as the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator since 2021, is reportedly set to be hired as the new head coach of the New York Jets. Please click here for more.
Canes Donate $30,000 To Western NC Organizations
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation has donated $30,000 to a pair of Western North Carolina nonprofits in its ongoing effort to provide sustained support to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Please click here for more.