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Bill Belichick ‘always wanted’ to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

Bill Belichick ‘always wanted’ to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Bill Belichick had just been introduced Thursday as North Carolina’s next football coach when chancellor Lee Roberts came armed with a gift: a short-sleeved gray hoodie — a bit of a…

North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels

North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels

By ROB MAADDI and AARON BEARD AP Sports Writers Bill Belichick had seemingly been waiting for the right opportunity to return to an NFL sideline. Instead, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is headed to…

Belichick says he’s had ‘good conversations’ with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels’ coaching search

Belichick says he’s had ‘good conversations’ with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels’ coaching search

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick said Monday he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the…

Barkley’s brilliance helps Eagles beat Panthers 22-16 but pass game has Philly frustrated

Barkley’s brilliance helps Eagles beat Panthers 22-16 but pass game has Philly frustrated

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The mood in the Eagles’ locker room was a bit more bleak than it should have been for a team riding a nine-game winning streak and…

No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 on last-second field goal for ACC title, berth in the CFP

No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 on last-second field goal for ACC title, berth in the CFP

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cade Klubnik sat in his car for more than hour last Saturday crying following Clemson’s loss to rival South Carolina, figuring his team’s chances of…

Trimble helps No. 20 North Carolina top Georgia Tech, 68-65

Trimble helps No. 20 North Carolina top Georgia Tech, 68-65

By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Seth Trimble scored 19 points and No. 20 North Carolina held off upset-minded Georgia Tech for a 68-65 victory in the ACC opener for both…