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Bobby Madison Jr. uses his skills and past success to give back to the community through his annual basketball camp in Alabama.
The future of college sports took center stage in Washington this week. A delegation of SEC coaches and administrators met with lawmakers to advocate for federal regulation on how college athletes can earn money from their name, image, likeness (NIL). Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville met with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, University of Alabama […]
Since becoming the University of North Alabama's Athletic Director in 2021, Dr. Josh Looney has heard a common question asked. That question is, "When are you going to build a stadium?"
From legendary coaches to some of the all-time greatest players, Alabama has reliably contributed to the College Football Hall of Fame year by year. Joe Namath, Bo Jackson, Pat Dye, Gene Stallings, Pat Sullivan, and Bear Bryant are among just a few. The 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot is out and, unsurprisingly, the […]
The clock may have struck midnight at Denny Chimes, but it didn't strike midnight for the Crimson Tide. The Alabama baseball team continued its post-season run beating Boston College in a late night game that stretched well past midnight due to to a lengthy rain delay. The dominant win will send Alabama to its first Super Regionals since 2010.
The Rocket City is quickly becoming a sports city, if last week was any indication, and the city's coffers are big winners.
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. The NCAA has announced that both Alabama and Auburn baseball are set to host the NCAA Regular Regionals for the first time since 1999. Auburn will enter the tournament as the No. 13 seed overall. While, Alabama has been given the No. 16 rank nationally.
Football and Basketball. When athletic historical milestones at the University of Alabama take place usually these are the sports that come to mind. However, Sunday evening in Tuscaloosa, it was all about a different program and one player in particular.
With more than 350 athletes representing 40 countries, the Huntsville World Cup is the largest World Cup held outside Europe.
In front of a record crowd of 12,772 people Birmingham Legion FC Wednesday night took home what maybe its biggest win yet for the organization. The win pushes the club into the quarter finals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the oldest ongoing soccer tournament in the country.
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.
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.
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 […]
Bryce Young was the No.1 overall pick this evening in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young was selected by the Carolina Panthers, making him the University of Alabama's first No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft since 1948.
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 is raising money in order to purchase custom sports wheelchairs for the group for the upcoming annual Bama Blitz being hosted by the university.
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 commentating 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 a news station, WNSP Sports Radio.
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 […]

