The city of Hoover got some big news this week when Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato announced the guest speaker for his annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in May is going to be none other than Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer. Brocato’s post added the event – which takes place at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey […]

With the conclusion of the 2024 college football season last week, fans across the country are already counting down the days until the 2025 season. Though that is more than 200 days, a long cold winter, and an even longer spring away, fans who can’t wait to watch their respective teams take the field can […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick off with a discussion of Alabama’s athletics financial struggles in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, including a reported $28 million deficit largely attributed to coaching transition costs. They dissect the impact of NIL dynamics, with speculation about fan fatigue as financial demands grow […]

The University of Alabama had a tough year on the football field in the wake of the retirement of Nick Saban. But the bottom line was more unfortunate than the losses. According to a report from Bama247, the athletics department operated at a near $28 million loss in 2024 with a bulk of the expenses […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into SEC basketball, praising Auburn’s record-setting 10 Quadrant 1 wins and Alabama’s fast-paced dominance, while previewing Auburn’s showdown against Tennessee at Neville Arena. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They then shift to the […]

The University of Alabama has established a long-standing reputation as a championship school. Last week, they added another trophy to the ever-growing case. Alabama’s co-ed cheer squad claimed its seventh national title in program history in the final round of the Cheer Division IA Co-Ed Championship. The team posted a score of 94.8 in the […]

In today’s episode Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry explores Ohio State’s national championship win over Notre Dame! They give some in-depth commentary on the Buckeyes’ $20 million NIL-driven roster and the implications of big-money programs on the future of the sport. Guest analyst CJ Duncan joins to weigh in on the first year of […]

The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is saddling up for its 68th annual event from March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Known as one of the Southeast’s most celebrated PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, this year’s event promises top-tier performances, family-friendly activities, and a celebration of Western heritage.

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban shocked the college football world last year when he announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2023 season, just weeks after coming within a game of yet another national title. Over the final years of his career and especially in retirement, Saban became one of the the most […]

In today’s episode of of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the aftermath of the college football national championship! Last night, Ohio State secured its second consecutive title, defeating Notre Dame 31-23. Our beloved hosts and callers highlighted the financial dynamics shaping modern college football, with Ohio State reportedly spending $300 million annually […]

The 45th and now-47th President of the United States – Donald J. Trump – was inaugurated to the highest office on the planet for the second time on Monday morning, but the historic moment wasn’t the first thing on everybody’s mind. During their coverage of the inauguration, C-SPAN was taking phone calls from callers both […]

The Troy Trojans baseball program is expected to have a special season this year. For the first time in the entire history of the program, the 2025 Trojans are ranked within the top-25 in D1Baseball’s preseason rankings coming off a 37-22 season which saw them finish third in the Sun Belt Conference. https://x.com/TroyTrojansBSB/status/1878833395587068405 During the […]

The Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide are two of the best basketball teams in the entire nation, and each team earned massive road victories over the weekend on the road against quality conference opponents. Alabama was able to bounce back from a brutal home loss last week against Ole Miss to go on the […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been the story of this college football season — and now stand just one win away from claiming the championship. The Irish take on their biggest challenge yet in the red-hot Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night in Atlanta for the national championship, and even though South Bend, Indiana […]

The No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers have an absolutely massive showdown next weekend when they host the current No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers at Neville Arena on Saturday night. Obviously, the country has taken note of the magnitude of the game as well. News broke on Friday that for the fifth season in a row, […]

In today’s episode of  Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight takes the reins solo! Broadcasting live from Mobile, Barry dives in to discuss the preview of the upcoming college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame—the first title game in the new 12-team playoff era. McKnight examines Notre Dame’s resurgence after early-season struggles and […]

Are you a student at the University of Alabama who’s always dreamed of suiting up for the Crimson Tide on Saturdays and running out of the tunnel at Bryant-Denny Stadium? Now just might be your chance! Official social media channels for the program posted information for their annual walk-on tryouts, available only to full time […]

In the 100th episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry were broadcasting live from separate locations — Longshore at Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville, Alabama, and McKnight in Monroe, Louisiana with the Troy basketball team. The duo delves into college basketball highlights, including Alabama’s women’s basketball team facing off against powerhouse South […]

In this special edition of the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, host CJ Duncan sits down with Carolina Panthers wide receiver and Alabama native Jordan Matthews for an inspiring and in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey in the NFL, his roots in Alabama, and his passion for competition. Jordan opens up about his 11-year NFL career, reflecting […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze Alabama basketball’s struggles in a loss to Ole Miss, highlighting turnovers and poor defense. They contrasted it with Auburn’s cohesive, dominant performance against Mississippi State, despite missing star player Johni Boone. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team suffered their first defeat in conference play on Tuesday night when the Ole Miss Rebels came into Coleman Coliseum and left with a 74-64 victory. Effort for the Tide looked like a concern especially in the first half with the team not even looking ready to play. For […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry discuss Auburn basketball’s rise to No. 1 under coach Bruce Pearl and Alabama’s strong showing at No. 4.Both programs’ potential for deep postseason runs highlights a growing basketball culture in Alabama. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. […]

Every week, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. Over the weekend, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer reached a milestone. While his first season in Tuscaloosa had already come to an end, January 12 […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and its owner by reviving the Best Black Belt Sporting Dog Photo Contest. The contest is open to any dogs out on a sporting adventure in the 23 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt. The contest will feature dogs […]