Ty Chandler’s career-high 132 yards and a touchdown highlighted Week 15 for UNC alums on a weekend when coaches benched quarterbacks Sam Howell and Mitch Trubisky after ineffective efforts in losses.
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Tar Heels in NFL: Howell rebounds from big interception, rallies Washington to victory
Sam Howell had more of an up-and-down game than a week earlier when he had a career day, but the important difference for Washington was that it was a victory.
Tar Heels in NFL: Better-protected Howell has career game in loss; mixed day off bench for Trubisky; Downs, Williams productive
It’s amazing what Sam Howell can do when he has time to throw. After getting sacked 40 times in the first seven weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles only sacked Howell once during their tougher-than-expected 38–31 victory over the Washington Commanders, in a career day for the quarterback in his first season as QB1.
Tar Heels in NBA: Improved, more mature White vying to be Bulls’ starting point guard; Anthony, Barnes have solid preseason openers
The Chicago Bulls are noticing a more seasoned, mature Coby White off the court, and he showed that it’s translating to the court in his preseason debut. White, Cole Anthony and Harrison Barnes got their exhibition seasons off to a good start, as every NBA team has played at least one preseason game.
Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes back with Kings, Green returns to 76ers, Johnson hurt, Anthony hopeful; new teams for Little, Bullock
NBA camps opened this week with Harrison Barnes returning to Sacramento — where there are heightened expectations — Danny Green back at Philadelphia, Cameron Johnson injured, Cole Anthony talking about Orlando’s “path to greatness,” and Nassir Little and Reggie Bullock settling in with new teams.
Tar Heels in NFL: Howell rebounds with good game, leads late rally in OT loss; Williams hurt; Trubisky makes season debut
Sam Howell rebounded from a forgettable game a week earlier as the Washington Commanders challenged the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles before losing 34–31 in overtime Sunday. It was a day when one injury ended Javonte Williams’ day early and another injury led to Mitchell Trubisky making his season debut.
Tar Heels in NFL: Big day for Downs in win; rough day for Howell in blowout loss
On a day that Washington quarterback Sam Howell and his offensive line struggled, one of his former passing targets, Indianapolis wide receiver Josh Downs, had the best game of his rookie season. Downs is showing the NFL what Tar Heels fans have known for a while: He’s good at getting open and is talented when a pass comes his way.
Tar Heels in NFL: Howell rallies Washington to win; Ezeudu, McKethan get first NFL starts as Giants rally; Stewart has big game
Trailing 18 points in the first half, Sam Howell rallied the Washington Commanders to victory and showed the league his poise, accuracy and arm strength. Howell made a terrific pinpoint throw into double coverage to the end zone in the third quarter for a 30-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin to tie the game early in the second half. Washington held on for a 35–33 victory Sunday at Denver.
Tar Heels in NBA: White continues hot stretch; Barnes reportedly unlikely to be dealt
By R.L. Bynum Coby White continued his torrid stretch, collecting 19 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in Chicago’s 120–112 … More
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