Lombardi out as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex among players, staff
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"Lombardi out as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex among players, staff" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (9)
- Michael Lombardi leaves North Carolina football GM role, university's internal probe continues Fox News · 3h ago
- Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation TribLIVE.com · 6h ago
- UNC investigation turns attention to Steve Belichick nbcsports.com · 6h ago
- Bombshell report on UNC football investigation include concerning details around key staff members Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation NBC Sports · 7h ago
- Lombardi Resigns at UNC as Probe Widens Toward Steve Belichick footballscoop.com · 7h ago
- UNC continues investigation into football program allegations Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- UNC investigation into college football GM Michael Lombardi ‘a witch hunt,’ lawyer says The New York Times · 7h ago
- Mike Lombardi, UNC football GM, resigns amid ongoing investigation ABC11 News · 7h ago
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