Sports — Page 27
Auburn Tigers men’s basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about his support for the country of Israel. Pearl, who is Jewish, frequently leverages his public platform to draw attention to the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Not only is Pearl a passionate believer in Israel’s right to defend itself, […]
Alabama is winding down its second spring practice under head coach Kalen DeBoer, and expectations and pressure this season are as high as they have ever been. Though it was not a complete disaster of a first season under DeBoer, the three losses for the Tide were the most in a decade and a half […]
For most, the second week in April is about azaleas, Amen Corner, and legends-in-the-making. But for fans across Alabama, it’s also a chance to root fiercely for some hometown heroes. Nick Dunlap Dunlap leads the Crimson-tinted charge, having split his youth between Huntsville and Birmingham before refining his talent at the University of Alabama. Looking […]
In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry explore the shifting landscape of college athletics, focusing on the growing financial pressures of NIL. Auburn and Alabama’s spring games are previewed with promotions like locker room tours and “kickoff captain” packages, but the broader conversation centers on the need for sustainable revenue streams. With […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) tortured the Alabama Crimson Tide when he was the head coach of Auburn, defeating the Tide in the Iron Bowl five years in a row in what was known in Tuscaloosa as “Tuberville’s Reign of Terror.” Years removed however and now that he has become a prominent political figure within […]
Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban attacks everything he does with a relentless drive to be the best and a nonstop motor that carries him to the top. It’s what made him the greatest coach in the history of college football and what won him seven national titles throughout his illustrious career. When […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry preview Troy’s spring game and conduct an extended interview with Head Coach of the Troy Trojans, Gerad Parker! Parker reflects on the growth and focus of his program entering year two, emphasizing defensive improvement, quarterback development, and roster depth. He details spring priorities, including better […]
Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe is hoping to be selected in the NFL Draft with a premium pick next month, though opinions have been varied as to whether that is possible or not. Milroe obviously has skills and talent on paper that can’t be taught and is a special level of athlete, nobody […]
It was a historic season for the Southeastern Conference on the basketball court, and thanks to the Florida Gators, it has been capped off exactly that way. On Monday night, Florida won the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game 65-63 over the Houston Cougars to deliver the SEC its first men’s basketball title since the […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is broadcasting from Blacksburg, Virginia, and John from Montgomery, John and Barry unpack Florida’s national championship win over Houston, praising Todd Golden’s calm coaching style, Walter Clayton Jr.’s clutch performances, and the Gators’ resilience after trailing in nearly every tournament game (Which gave many bracket makers mini […]
Before the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four semifinal between Auburn and Florida, Auburn University freshman and Mountain Brook High School alumna Mary Katherine Malone performed the national anthem as part of a quartet representing each participating school. Malone, a distance runner for Auburn’s cross-country and track and field teams, joined student-athletes from Duke, Florida, […]
In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore flies solo while Barry travels with Troy baseball! John kicks it off by diving into the NCAA men’s championship game between Florida and Houston. Who is going to win it all? Florida delivered Auburn’s Final Four loss and John discusses the possibility of Bruce Pearl retiring. […]
The Auburn Tigers’ historic basketball season ended earlier than Auburn fans hoped with a heartbreaking 79-73 defeat in the Final Four against the Florida Gators, who now advance to tonight’s national title game against the Houston Cougars. Auburn had control of the game after the first half, leading 46-38 in a dominant offensive effort, including […]
Per multiple sources, Samford men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan has been named the next coach at Texas A&M. He will replace former Aggie coach Buzz Williams, who left for Maryland. McMillan, 41, was hired by Samford on April 6, 2020 and has amassed a 99-52 record over five years in Homewood. Samford had posted […]
It’s been a special season for the Auburn Tigers. A year that has a chance to get even more special as they get set to play in just their second-ever Final Four game with a chance to advance to the national title game if they can defeat the Florida Gators on Saturday night. Head coach […]
The Auburn Tigers are set to take on the Florida Gators in just their second-ever Final Four game with a chance to advance to their first national title game in program history from San Antonio on Saturday night. After winning an SEC regular season title in the strongest year the conference as a whole has […]
In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry checks in live from Virginia with Troy baseball, while John holds down the fort at Stivers Ford in Montgomery! They dive right into Final Four matchups, the ongoing Braves losing streak, and the return of Auburn’s Big Cat recruiting weekend. The guys share insights on Auburn’s preparation […]
Several media outlets have shared the amazing story of Gulf Shores High School senior Tyler Burkett. Burkett is proving that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest of challenges. This week, he signed his letter of intent to play college football for the University of North Alabama, marking a significant milestone after a journey […]
A name familiar to fans across the SEC made headlines for the wrong reasons on Thursday. Former LSU and Auburn quarterback TJ Finley, who committed to Tulane earlier this year — his fifth school in six years — has been arrested in connection with a vehicle that police say was stolen. According to a report […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is broadcasting from Florence, South Carolina, and John in the studio! They kicked things off reacting to the Braves’ latest walk-off loss to the Dodgers, courtesy of a Shohei Ohtani home run on bobblehead night. The hosts discuss how Braves fans are panicking over an 0–7 start, […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked during a Wednesday press conference call who he is picking to win the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball tournament. Unsurprisingly, the former Auburn head football coach is pulling for the Tigers, but he did note that they face stiff competition in the Final Four. “Well, I think most people […]
The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed into the second season of the Kalen DeBoer era, and there is a real question as to who will be named the team’s starting quarterback. Though Jalen Milroe did not meet expectations in Alabama’s disappointing first season under DeBoer, the former Washington head coach took the job essentially with […]
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season has come to an end after a third consecutive Sweet Sixteen appearance and back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight, ultimately falling shy of a return trip to the Final Four. While it’s a disappointing way for the season to end, it’s easy to forget how far Head Coach Nate Oats […]
The Auburn men’s basketball team is just days away from the biggest game in the history of the program. The Tigers are set to take on the Florida Gators in the Final Four for the right to advance to their first-ever national title game. Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl has taken the program from being […]

