https://keepingitheel.com/jelani-thurman-earns-recognition-as-a-semifinalist-for-the-2026-john-mackey-awardKeeping It HeelenJelani Thurman earns recognition as a semifinalist for the 2026 John Mackey AwardUNC,Thurman,football,Heels,Tar Heels,Jelani Thurman,unc football,transfer portal,College Football,John Mackey Award2026-11-12T03:00:00Z2026-11-12T03:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6064,h_3411,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m76rc17r0hs365d0dg.jpgNov 7, 2026; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jelani Thurman (45) makes the touchdown against the UConn Huskies in the second half at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/unc-women-s-basketball-catches-fire-from-beyond-the-arc-in-their-home-openerKeeping It HeelenUNC women's basketball catches fire from beyond the arc in their home openerUNC,Heels,Tar Heels,basketball,Courtney Banghart,Banghart,North Carolina,Barker,Sydney Barker,Women's College Basketball,College Basketball,Nyla Brooks,Achol Akot,Sophie Burrows,Reniya Kelly2026-11-12T02:00:36Z2026-11-12T02:00:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m76qp7c8mkedjk1fkv.jpgMar 27, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nyla Brooks (7) shoots a free throw against the UConn Huskies during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/michael-malone-makes-his-stance-clear-on-maximo-adams-joining-unc-s-starting-lineupKeeping It HeelenMichael Malone makes his stance clear on Maximo Adams joining UNC's starting lineupMalone,UNC,Adams,Heels,Tar Heels,basketball,Maximo Adams,Michael Malone,College Basketball2026-11-11T23:25:23Z2026-11-11T23:25:23Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3054,h_1717,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m76ebjhn5e8hj3be5d.jpgNov 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Maximo Adams (25) dunks the ball against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/michael-malone-makes-it-clear-that-isaiah-denis-is-earning-his-opportunity-at-uncKeeping It HeelenMichael Malone makes it clear that Isaiah Denis is earning his opportunity at UNCDenis,Malone,UNC,Heels,Isaiah Denis,Tar Heels,Chapel Hill,Michael Malone,College Basketball2026-11-11T15:13:44Z2026-11-11T15:13:44Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3822,h_2149,x_0,y_90/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m75j508b39xc84est6.jpgNov 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Isaiah Denis (2) reacts after scoring against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first half at Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/michael-malone-reveals-his-fiery-halftime-message-after-unc-got-punked-by-wyomingKeeping It HeelenMichael Malone reveals his fiery halftime message after UNC got "punked" by WyomingMalone,Heels,Tar Heels,UNC,basketball,Michael Malone,Dean Smith,Carolina,Smith,College Basketball2026-11-11T02:32:18Z2026-11-11T02:32:18Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3775,h_2123,x_0,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m7467th80ewac3r7rx.jpgNov 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Michael Malone looks on during the first half against the Western Carolina Catamounts at Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Imageshttps://keepingitheel.com/former-tar-heel-josh-downs-finds-a-new-nfl-home-with-the-kansas-city-chiefsKeeping It HeelenFormer Tar Heel Josh Downs finds a new NFL home with the Kansas City ChiefsDowns,Tar Heel,Kansas,football,Heel,Josh Downs,Chiefs,UNC,Patrick Mahomes2026-11-10T21:59:18Z2026-11-10T21:59:18Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8530,h_4798,x_0,y_132/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m73ptr8p1n5ytbwbnh.jpgIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) high-fives Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.https://keepingitheel.com/unc-suffers-another-blow-as-jonathan-agumadu-is-ruled-out-for-the-seasonKeeping It HeelenUNC suffers another blow as Jonathan Agumadu is ruled out for the seasonHeels,Tar Heels,UNC,Carolina,Collins,North Carolina,Jonathan Powell,College Football,Bill Belichick2026-11-10T19:48:48Z2026-11-10T19:50:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5733,h_3224,x_0,y_214/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/206/01m73fnv6kg4580ep4f8.jpgSep 12, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; ETSU Buccaneers wide receiver Xavier Gaillardetz (2) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels linebackers Jonathan Agumadu (8) and Timir Hickman-Collins (54) in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. 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