Gareth Evans

2 weeks ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Gareth Evans

The University of North Carolina has historically dominated sports headlines with its storied basketball team. The Tar Heels are now making a splash with their football program, both in the media and on campus, following the appointment of new head coach Bill Belichick. College Football Network shared the news that Belichick was confirmed as the Tar Heels’ head coach in December 2024 on a five-year contract, worth an estimated $10 million per year.

3 weeks ago | stockportcounty.com | Gareth Evans

The Hatters’ League One play-offs adventure came to an end with a second-leg defeat on penalties under the lights at a sold-out Edgeley Park against Leyton Orient. Ethan Galbraith converted the decisive kick from 12 yards for the visitors, who will face either Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley for the last remaining third-tier promotion spot, and what will be for Orient a chance of going back up to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.

3 weeks ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Gareth Evans

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles came under scrutiny from former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter for the former Buckeyes defensive coordinator’s questionable timing of his contract extension negotiations. Bobby Carpenter Calls Out Jim Knowles for Poor Timing on Ohio State DealTalking on “The Bobby Carpenter Show,” the host clearly spoke his mind regarding Ohio State’s then-defensive coordinator’s judgment on the negotiation of a new contract.

3 weeks ago | stockportcounty.com | Gareth Evans

The Hatters’ first third-tier play-offs appearance for 31 years saw them share four goals in a pulsating first-leg tie at in-form Leyton Orient. Leading Orient scorer Charlie Kelman put the hosts ahead in controversial circumstances just ahead of the half-hour, before an Ollie Norwood penalty and a Fraser Horsfall header turned the scoreline on its head – only for Kelman then to convert the game’s second penalty and his second goal a couple of minutes from time.

1 month ago | stockportcounty.com | Gareth Evans

The Hatters ended their regular League One campaign with yet another fine second-half comeback that saw them claim maximum points at fellow play-off rivals Wycombe. Substitute Benoný Andrésson, Ollie Norwood, with a penalty, and Will Collar scored during an explosive 11-minute spell for County, who had gone behind on the half-hour – and only avoided being two goals down thanks to Corey Addai’s spot-kick save after the interval.