HUNTSVILLE – While athletes were competing for gold, Huntsville was seeing green. And, a lot of it. The Rocket City is quickly becoming a sports city, if last week was any indication, and the city’s coffers are big winners. With four big sporting events – including a world championship – filling hotel rooms and restaurants, […]

The governor had time Tuesday night to settle a score with ESPN on Twitter. Earlier in the day, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a ban on transgender participation in college sports for those whose biological sex does not match with the team’s gender. ESPN had a strange choice of words in covering the move, but Ivey […]

No strikeouts here. For the first time in nearly a quarter century, Alabama and Auburn are each hosting the NCAA baseball Regionals. Auburn, the regional top seed, will enter the tournament as the No. 13 seed overall; Alabama is No. 16. This is the first time since 1999 the two programs are hosting the regional […]

When athletic milestones at the University of Alabama take place, usually football and basketball come to mind. However, Sunday evening in Tuscaloosa, it was all about a different program and one Crimson Tide player in particular. Montana Fouts, Alabama softball star and pitcher extraordinaire, celebrated her 100th career win Sunday. Fittingly, it was in front […]

HUNTSVILLE — International paracyclists are rolling into Cummings Research Park this weekend for the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup. Held every four years with the international world finals in Paris in 2024, the para-cyclists must qualify through seasonal competitions culminating in an annual championship this summer in Glasgow, Scotland. With more than 350 athletes representing […]

Birmingham’s legendary Legion Field proudly proclaims “Football Capital of the South” on its facade. Well, another brand of football took that a step farther a couple of miles away at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham. In front of a record crowd of 12,772 Wednesday night, Birmingham Legion FC captured its biggest win ever when it […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Alabama is known for fast cars and a NASCAR superspeedway, but the southern state has also developed a name for fast boats on a liquid track. Lake Guntersville’s extreme summer event where the fastest boats today race on an oval course at speeds of 200 mph is set to return in June and a […]

What a year it’s been for Jalen Hurts. In February, he led the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl. In April, he secured one of the most lucrative contract extensions in NFL history. Now, in May, Hurts received his master’s degree — fulfilling a lifelong promise. In interviews, he’s shared an inspiring story about his […]

The University of Alabama has fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon, the school announced today. The firing comes in the wake of “suspicious activity” this week related to betting on Crimson Tide baseball games. Alabama said Bohannon was fired for “among other things, violating the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of university employees.” On Monday, Ohio […]

Bryce Young, former Alabama quarterback and the first overall pick for the Carolina Panthers, has announced he will wear No. 9 for the NFL team. This is the same number he wore during his time with the Crimson Tide — where he made history by winning the Heisman Trophy and finishing as the second-leading passer […]

With the intensity of negotiations off the field apparently measuring up to the intensity on the field, the biggest rivalry in HBCU football will remain in Birmingham. Alabama A&M University signed an agreement Tuesday with the city of Birmingham to continue the Magic City Classic there for another four years. “After a healthy dialogue … […]

There’s no doubt the Yellowhammer State has the spirit when it comes to high school sports. Now, schools, athletes and even staff can compete for Varsity Brands’ School Spirit Awards. Every year, Varsity Brands recognizes schools and organizations that positively impact pride and community spirit in America’s high schools. “The employees of Varsity Brands are […]

NIL deals are now a thing of the past for three former Crimson Tide players. Former quarterback Bryce Young was the No.1 overall pick Thursday in the 2023 NFL Draft and fellow Alabama teammate Will Anderson quickly followed as the No. 3 pick overall. Another teammate, Jahmyr Gibbs, joined the first-round party when he was […]

Broadcasting legend Eli Gold can’t wait to get back into the booth. He’s kept our attention for more than 35 years as the voice of the Crimson Tide. Last Friday, we heard a sound just as sweet as “Touchdown, Alabama!” – Eli rang the bell to signify the completion of his cancer treatment. His colleague […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Wednesday he considered retiring after last season for health reasons. “Yeah, I think I considered it for a time,” Tagovailoa said at a news conference. “Having sat down with my family, having sat down with my wife and having those kind of conversations, but, really, it would be hard […]

The University of Alabama’s Adapted Athletics program is raising money for custom sports wheelchairs through the annual Bama Blitz online fundraiser. The donations are being crowdfunded on social media and the drive ends at noon Thursday. “We are not supported by athletics at The University of Alabama, and wheelchairs for our athletes are very expensive,” […]

The Philadelphia Eagles put it perfectly and simply on their Facebook page: “QB1 is here to stay.” The Eagles and superstar quarterback Jalen Hurts agreed to terms Monday on a five-year, $255 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, the team announced. Hurts’ deal has $179.304 million in total guarantees, […]

You could say that Eli Gold is anticipating his return to the radio booth for the Crimson Tide. “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, I am planning to be back in time for the start of the regular season,” Gold recently told WNSP Sports Radio. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2e55ueAEz0Nu283BvZY1fm “I may show up with a walker, and […]

A team from Alabama recently brought home a national championship. Nothing new for the Yellowhammer State, right? Well, this is new. It was in ice hockey. The 16-under Alabama Thunder won the USA Hockey Youth Tier II National Championship.  The squad of mainly Huntsville- and Birmingham-area players was the first Alabama team to win a […]

“Trash talking” at the state Capitol is underway, but it’s all in good fun. The yapping is between state representatives and senators leading up to the annual “Battle of Goat Hill” charity softball game. This year’s game will aid the victims of January’s tornadoes that devastated the state’s Black Belt region. Specifically, the money raised […]

Sen. Katie Britt and her husband, Wesley, like many other parents, attend their children’s athletic events. At a recent track and field meet, the couple put their school allegiance aside to offer assistance without hesitation to an injured athlete from a rival school. Rick Karle of Birmingham station WVTM Channel 13 posted about the Britts’ […]

A Dothan native and NFL veteran wants to make sports more accessible to youths across the state. RCX Sports CEO Izell Reese has partnered with the Alabama Recreation & Parks Association to expand access to youth sports across Alabama, the company said. RCX Sports offers experiential youth sports opportunities in collaboration with major professional sports […]

It was an interesting choice of words Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban used Monday when he announced the suspension of freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell. Mitchell was arrested in Florida last week on charges of marijuana possession with intent to sell and/or deliver. “Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the team and all team […]

To the joy of thousands of crimson-clad fans, top-ranked Alabama rolled through Birmingham and into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Tide made it through the first two rounds with little difficulty, soundly beating Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Maryland. “The chance to go to the Sweet 16,” said Head Coach Nate Oats. […]