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NFL quarterback and Alabama native Jameis Winston gave away $25,000 in free meals to Birmingham families on Friday. “People in this city and people all over the world are going through a tough time right now so the least I can do is come out here and serve my community the best way I can,” […]

It takes a lot to impress a 103-year-old World War II veteran who landed on the beaches of Normandy. Alabama head coach Nick Saban pulled it off earlier this month when he surprised the American hero with a call. WVTM 13’s Rick Karle reported Major Wooten’s encounter with Saban and posted video of the scene […]

Auburn basketball standout Isaac Okoro signed with two agencies this week, the next step in what observers expect will culminate in a top-10 selection in this year’s NBA draft. Earlier in the year, Okoro took the first step of preliminarily declaring his intention to enter the NBA draft. He still has not yet taken the […]

The World Games 2021 Birmingham has a new name to go with its new date. With the announcement of The Games’ shift to July 7-17, 2022, organizers have decided that the international multisport event will officially become The World Games 2022 Birmingham. “After careful consideration, we are excited to move forward as The World Games 2022,” said Nick […]

Jalen Hurts on Friday was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 53rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely...

The iRacing eNASCAR Pro Invitational Series continues Sunday with a visit to virtual Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR, iRacing and FOX Sports joined forces last month to create the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series after social distancing guidelines forced NASCAR to suspend its schedule. NASCAR drivers and dignitaries such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer have been competing every Sunday using […]

The state of Alabama had a big night Thursday during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which is being conducted remotely due to the coronavirus...

Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Tagovailoa, one of the most popular players to suit up for the Crimson Tide in the Nick Saban era, learned about the news sitting alongside members of his family, […]

The state of Alabama could see seven players taken in the first round of the NFL draft tonight, including premium talents Tua Tagovailoa and Derrick Brown, according to predictions by experts. Adam Stites of the sports website SBnation.com compiled and averaged 111 mock drafts from various NFL experts to see which selections were most likely. […]

Former University of Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa earlier this week appeared on Christian Broadcasting Network's "The 700 Club."

Auburn University football coach Gus Malzahn on Tuesday evening took to social media to make light of a recent rule change by the NCAA that, if it were in effect in 2019, would have prevented a key Tigers field goal at the end of the first half of the Iron Bowl. Auburn won the 2019 […]

Crimson Tide point guard Kira Lewis officially declared his intention to enter the NBA draft on Tuesday, ending his career in Tuscaloosa after two seasons. Lewis announced the decision on Twitter where he thanked, among others, his coaches, teammates and fans. Earlier in the spring, Lewis had taken the first steps towards entering the draft […]

President Donald J. Trump gave a special shoutout to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and Tuscaloosa's Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Tarvaris Jackson, a native of Montgomery who played quarterback for 10 seasons in the NFL, died Sunday night in a car crash at the age of 36. According to the Alabama News Network, Jackson was driving alone in his Chevrolet Camaro when the incident occurred. The vehicle was found off to the side of the […]

NASCAR announced a list of 15 nominees to be considered for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021. The list includes Red Farmer and the late Neil Bonnett, members of the famed “Alabama Gang” from Hueytown, and six-time Talladega Superspeedway winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. The nomination process was different this year. Nominees were selected either on the Pioneer ballot, designed […]

"And they were sending them all to Miss Terry, aight. She fired me. She said, 'I'm not dealing with your stuff anymore.' So I had to do it on my own."

Tua talks relationship with Saban, NFL prep at Bama

Tua Tagovailoa appeared this week on Fox Sports Radio’s “The Herd” where he talked about his relationship with University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and how the Crimson Tide’s offensive scheme prepared him for the NFL. Talking to host Colin Cowherd, Tagovailoa explained that his relationship with Saban evolved as his role with […]

Auburn University coaches Gus Malzahn, Bruce Pearl and Butch Thompson have filmed a PSA calling for every Alabamian to fight against the coronavirus...

Joe Delagrave grew up in Wisconsin but was raised on a staple of a Southern breakfast – grits. “My mom used to make those growing up, so I have no problems with grits,” said Delagrave, the captain of the U.S. Paralympic wheelchair rugby team. “She had a Southern heart. She always made some good home […]

Mel Kiper Jr. called Tua Tagovailoa the most intriguing player in the upcoming NFL Draft. Kiper, the NFL Draft analyst from ESPN, released his NFL Mock Draft 3.0 on Tuesday and fielded questions from media during a teleconference today. Easily, the player about whom the most questions swirl is the Heisman Trophy runner-up whose season was cut short […]

The International Olympic Committee’s decision today to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games that were to take place in Tokyo this summer could have ramifications for the 2021 World Games slated for Birmingham next summer. Based on guidance from the World Health Organization, the IOC and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee made the decision to push the Olympics to sometime next year […]

University of Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban released a public service announcement regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Auburn QB Cam Newton will be released by the NFL's Carolina Panthers, according to several national media outlets.

Former Blazer Andy Kennedy named UAB men’s basketball coach

UAB on Friday named former Blazer star Andy Kennedy as its new men’s basketball coach. “On behalf of my wife, Kimber, and our two daughters, I am blessed to be able to return to my alma mater, in a city that I love, to lead this storied basketball program,” Kennedy said in a letter posted […]