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UNC suspends, investigates CBs coach over improper benefits
North Carolina confirmed Thursday that the athletics department has suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins for "violating NCAA rules related to extra benefits.",The Athletic first reported Tuesday that Hawkins had provided sideline passes for a Tar Heels' game to a player's family members, in vi...
Bill Belichick: 'I'm fully committed to UNC Football'
Bill Belichick and North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham refuted a report on Wednesday that the program's first-year coach discussed buyout options with the school.,"I'm fully committed to UNC Football and the program we are building here," Belichick posted on the Tar Heels' X account.,C...
Report: Bill Belichick discussed buyout options with UNC
Not even halfway through his first season, Bill Belichick already discussed buyout options with North Carolina, according to a report by the Guardian on Wednesday.,Belichick's first season coaching college football after winning eight Super Bowls (six as a head coach, two as a defensive coordinator)...
North Carolina Tar Heels Football Already Trying To Find a Way To Fire Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels are reportedly looking into avenues to fire Bill Belichick after recruiting violations and assistant coach suspensions....
Report: UNC assistant Armond Hawkins suspended for illegal benefits
North Carolina cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been suspended for illegal benefits, according to a report by the Athletic.,Hawkins reportedly provided sideline passes for a North Carolina football game to a player's family members, which is an NCAA rule violation.,Hawkins is in his first season...
Report: UNC assistant Armond Hawkins suspended for illegal recruiting benefits
North Carolina cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been suspended for illegal recruiting benefits, according to a report by the Athletic.,Hawkins reportedly provided sideline passes for a North Carolina football game to a recruit's family members, which is an NCAA rule violation.,Hawkins is in his ...
NBA Rookie of the Year Longshots: These Players Could Upset Cooper Flagg
The 2024-25 NBA rookie class might be the worst in history, but Cooper Flagg leads the charge as Rookie of the Year favorite. Here are the top longshot rookies who could shake up the race....
Predators sign RFA Luke Evangelista to 2-year contract
Restricted free agent forward Luke Evangelista signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Saturday.,Evangelista, 23, recorded 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 68 games last season with the Predators, including 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 14 games.,...
Reports: Luke Evangelista signs 2-year deal with Predators
Forward Luke Evangelista ended his training camp holdout and signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Friday, according to multiple reports.,Evangelista, 23, was a restricted free agent and will become a restricted free agent again after the 2026-27 season.,The Toronto ...
Former UNC provost claims laws were broken during Bill Belichick hiring
A former university provost at North Carolina claims in a lawsuit that the university broke state laws to hide discussions about hiring Bill Belichick as its football coach, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.,The lawsuit was filed Monday by Chris Clemens, who said the school and its board of tr...
Former Patriots, Texans executive Bobby Grier dies
Bobby Grier, a longtime NFL executive credited with the New England Patriots drafting Tom Brady and J.J. Watt going to the Houston Texans, died at age 82.,Grier, the father of Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier, had been a consultant with Miami since 2017.,"We are...
Reports: Syracuse QB Steve Angeli tears Achilles, done for season
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles, multiple outlets reported on Sunday.,The signal-caller, who helped the Orange spring a 34-21 road upset of Clemson on Saturday, was injured during that contest. He fell awkwardly during a third-qu...
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins historic double at worlds
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships at Tokyo on Friday, becoming the first American woman to win both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the event.,Jefferson-Wooden, 24, won the 200 on Friday in 21.68 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. Her win...
Chargers add S Tony Jefferson to roster, sign DE Clelin Ferrell
The Los Angeles Chargers signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster from the practice squad on Thursday, filling the spot vacated after linebacker Khalil Mack was placed on injured reserve.,Also on Thursday, Los Angeles signed former first-round defensive end Clelin Ferrell and safety Rashad ...
Report: Chargers signing Clelin Ferrell in wake of Khalil Mack injury
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing defensive end Clelin Ferrell, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Thursday.,The 28-year-old veteran worked out for the team on Tuesday. Terms of the reported deal were not disclosed.,The move comes after Khalil Mack hurt his elbow in Monday's win against the Las ...
Champions toppled in 100-meter race at worlds
Oblique Seville of Jamaica sprinted to a win in the men's 100-meter at the 2025 World Track and Field Championships, upsetting reigning Olympic champion Noah Lyles.,On the women's side, South Carolina native Melissa Jefferson-Wooden set a championship-record time of 10.61 seconds to top the podium i...
Mike Vrabel: Bill Belichick welcome at Pats' facility
New England head coach Mike Vrabel says six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick is welcome at the Patriots' facilities "to the best of my knowledge.",Vrabel gave that statement Monday, responding to Belichick's recent claim that he wasn't welcome in Foxborough.,Vrabel added that "nothing surprises...
Why Bill Belichick’s College Football Gamble at UNC Is Backfiring
Bill Belichick’s move to UNC has been chaotic, from poor recruiting to NFL scouts being shut out. Here’s why his college football experiment looks doomed....
Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner reach U.S. Open semifinals
For the first time in four years, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in a Grand Slam semifinal.,After making just one quarterfinal appearance in the prior 15 majors, the Canadian's underdog U.S. Open run continued with a 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) win over eighth-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia in the...
Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to first major semi since 2021 at U.S. Open
For the first time in four years, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in a Grand Slam semifinal.,After making just one quarterfinal appearance in the prior 15 majors, the Canadian's underdog U.S. Open run continued with a 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) win over eighth-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia in the...