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The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers boast three of the top-ten returning wide receivers in college football according to a new ranking from Pro Football Focus. All-star Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams was ranked No. 2 on the list only behind Ohio State Buckeyes fellow freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith after Smith’s historic season. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down the SEC and Big Ten’s push for a 14- or 16-team College Football Playoff expansion, which could give the two power conferences majority control over revenue and format decisions. They discuss a Yahoo Sports report revealing a memorandum of understanding that grants the […]

FOX Nation is rolling out a new, six-part docuseries titled ‘The Tides That Bind: Inside Alabama Football’ this week which follows the highs and lows of the 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide football team in their first season after the retirement of Nick Saban and debut year for his replacement Kalen DeBoer. The series, which debuts on […]

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 94-85 in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in order to hold onto the top spot with the release of Monday’s brand new AP Poll. Alabama, on the other hand, dropped down two spots, but remained in the top-five, now […]

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn made major headlines when he filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income taxes. HB240, known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” has a goal of benefiting schools […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry recap Auburn’s 94-85 victory over Alabama in a historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown in Tuscaloosa! Auburn controlled the game from the start, never trailing as Alabama struggled with three-point shooting, going just 5-for-26 from beyond the arc. Analysts highlighted Auburn’s defensive intensity, depth, […]

Auburn wins showdown over Alabama in Coleman Coliseum

The top-ranked Auburn Tigers earned a 94-85 victory in the matchup in Tuscaloosa on Saturday against the No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, a game that was billed up as potentially the biggest basketball game in the history of the state. In control for a large portion of the game, Auburn got off to a […]

Tide vs. Tigers: Who wins the No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown?

The No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide is getting set to host the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers in Coleman Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in what looks like it could be the biggest matchups between the two in each program’s history. In terms of regular season games, it doesn’t get higher stakes than this. With […]

When the Alabama Crimson Tide hired Kalen DeBoer to be their next head coach, the former Washington Huskies coach’s life and family were obviously uprooted with a move to Alabama. In a decision that couldn’t have been easy, DeBoer’s eldest daughter Alexis elected to stay in the Pacific Northwest, having committed already to play for […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, break down the highly anticipated Auburn vs. Alabama basketball showdown, the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in SEC history! Broadcasting from Washington, D.C., and Jonesboro, Arkansas, they analyze Auburn’s depth and chemistry against Alabama’s offensive speed while emphasizing the importance of home-court advantage […]

The No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are set to host the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers tomorrow afternoon in what promises to be the game of the year both in the SEC and all of college basketball. Ahead of the matchup, prominent figures from both schools have offered their thoughts on the game and […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is hardly the only example of a home team pulling off a big upset and having their fans run onto either the football field or the basketball court. But it’s a topic that has gained momentum over the last couple of years. With several incidents involving Alabama’s football program — who […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down a historic showdown in college basketball as Auburn and Alabama prepare for the first-ever 1 vs. 2 matchup in SEC history! They speculate on the future of Alabama head coach Nate Oats, discussing whether Blue Blood programs or the NBA could lure him […]

Birmingham, Alabama has become the official U.S. tourism partner of the English soccer club Birmingham City FC. The team’s partnership with the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the city’s official tourism and marketing organization, will last until May 2027. The Blues compete in the EFL League One, which sits just below the Premier League […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers aren’t just the two best teams in the SEC, they are the two best teams in all of college basketball. With the two programs set to face off Saturday at Coleman Coliseum, both teams had to go on the road Tuesday night and remain focused on the task […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry examined the buildup to the historic Auburn-Alabama basketball showdown, featuring the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country! They analyzed Auburn’s road victory over Vanderbilt and Alabama’s dominant win against Texas, highlighting key performances from Jaren Stevenson and Mark Sears. The discussion touched […]

Lake Martin’s Wicker Point Golf Club has been named to a prestigious list recognizing the best courses in each state across the country. According to GOLF Magazine, the members-only course is the best in all of Alabama. Along with the rankings, the publication called Wicker Point a “top-drawer private golf club experience.” “Wicker Point Golf Club […]

State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) filed a bill in the Alabama legislature late last week that could be a game-changer for college athletes in Alabama. HB240, also known as the “Competitive Edge NIL Tax Cut Act,” would exempt any compensation earned by student-athletes through the use of their name, image, and likeness from the state’s […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, Jalen Hurts, brought delight to fans in Tuscaloosa and throughout the Yellowhammer State when he helped his Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl in franchise history over the weekend. Both Hurts and former Heisman-winning Crimson Tide wide receiver, DeVonta Smith, were critical in the victory, with the two connecting […]

Three in-state men’s college basketball players have been named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy midseason watchlist, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced on Monday. The Oscar Robertson Trophy, an annual honor bestowed upon the nation’s top college basketball player, has been given out every year since 1959, making it the oldest award of its kind. […]

In the today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry discuss the upcoming historic matchup between Auburn and Alabama basketball! The game marks the first time the in-state rivals could meet as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country. They analyzed Auburn’s loss to Florida and Alabama’s recent success, emphasizing the […]

One of Birmingham’s most famous former residents is moving back to the Yellowhammer State. According to a story from the Birmingham Business Journal, SEC Network analyst and one of the most well known figures in sports media, Paul Finebaum, is purchasing a 12,165-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home Mountain Brook home with his wife Linda for a […]

For the past decade, Gadsden City High School’s Special Olympics basketball team has had its special needs cheerleaders leading chants and bringing spirit to the court. However, for those 10 years, the cheerleaders remained on the sidelines. This season, the program is growing in an exciting way as it marks the first year that the special […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide star cornerback Patrick Surtain II has been named the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Thursday night. The Denver Broncos star, who played for the Tide from 2018-2020, beat out Steelers linebacker TJ Watt, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, and Eagles […]