Zack Pearson

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UNC football lands prediction for top player in transfer portal

1 week ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Zack Pearson

Will UNC land the top player in the transfer portal?? With the spring transfer portal window open, the opportunity is there for the North Carolina Tar Heels to add to their roster for the upcoming season. It's no secret that UNC has been active in the portal looking for more additions and they could add to the quarterback room. But are they interested in the top player in the transfer portal?
UNC football lands prediction for top player in transfer portal

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Zack Pearson

With the spring transfer portal window open, the opportunity is there for the North Carolina Tar Heels to add to their roster for the upcoming season. It's no secret that UNC has been active in the portal looking for more additions and they could add to the quarterback room. But are they interested in the top player in the transfer portal? With Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava making the decision to enter the portal after a shocking turn of events, the Tar Heels could be a contender to land him.
Bryson DeChambeau got the silent treatment from Rory McIlroy

1 week ago | almostaveragegolf.com | Zack Pearson

Going into Sunday’s final round at the 2025 Masters Tournament, we were primed for another showdown between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at a major. Following Bryson’s win at the US Open last year, McIlroy was out for revenge and wanted to complete the Grand Slam. He was locked in despite a shakey start and as he took the lead on the first nine, DeChambeau struggled and it all but officially ended his day.
Nike releases perfect ad to celebrate Rory McIlroy's win

1 week ago | almostaveragegolf.com | Zack Pearson

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy finally got over the hump at Augusta, winning the 89th Masters Tournament in a playoff over Justin Rose. It completed the Grand Slam of Golf Majors as the green jacket had avoided McIlroy in the 17 years he’s been playing in the tournament. And while he blew a lead after the first two holes, rallied back, and then blew another lead, Rory McIlroy finally did it.
UNC basketball drops out of recruitment for forward in transfer portal

1 week ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Zack Pearson

The North Carolina Tar Heels still have a few big needs to address before the transfer portal closes down for good this offseason. And even after adding three players, UNC needs to find a way to improve the roster even more. One player the Tar Heels were connected to was forward Kanon Catchings, the former four-star recruit who spent one season at BYU before entering the portal. North Carolina was considered the favorite to land him ahead of his visit this past weekend.
Chicago Bears agree to extension with key piece of defense

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Zack Pearson

CHICAGO, Ill., — The Chicago Bears made sure they locked up a key piece to their defense for at least a few more years on Sunday night. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bears and defensive back Kyler Gordon agreed to a three-year extension worth $40M. Gordon was one of the few players eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and getting the deal done made sense for both sides. The deal includes a $31.25 million guarantee, which makes Gordon the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL.
UNC football lands four-star running back Jaylen McGill

1 week ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Zack Pearson

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels are wrapping up Spring practices this weekend and while they aren't doing a traditional Spring game, they are hosting fans in Kenan Memorial Stadium for a practice. The Tar Heels are hosting an open practice on Saturday for fans to see the new team. But they are also hosting some big recruits and already they have landed a commitment.
UNC football lands four-star running back Jaylen McGill

1 week ago | blueridgenow.com | Zack Pearson

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels are wrapping up Spring practices this weekend and while they aren't doing a traditional Spring game, they are hosting fans in Kenan Memorial Stadium for a practice. The Tar Heels are hosting an open practice on Saturday for fans to see the new team. But they are also hosting some big recruits and already they have landed a commitment.
UNC basketball guard Cade Tyson enters transfer portal

1 week ago | tarheelswire.usatoday.com | Zack Pearson

North Carolina's 2025-26 basketball roster will look a lot different. After three players have already entered the transfer portal, another Tar Heel decided to enter his name after just one season with the program. On Friday, guard Cade Tyson entered the transfer portal and will be looking for a new home. He committed to North Carolina a year ago after spending two seasons at Belmont. Tyson was considered one of the top shooters in the portal last off-season but never got going for the Tar Heels.
UNC basketball loses guard to transfer portal

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Zack Pearson

North Carolina's 2025-26 basketball roster will look a lot different. After three players have already entered the transfer portal, another Tar Heel decided to enter his name after just one season with the program. On Friday, guard Cade Tyson entered the transfer portal and will be looking for a new home. He committed to North Carolina a year ago after spending two seasons at Belmont. Tyson was considered one of the top shooters in the portal last off-season but never got going for the Tar Heels.