Political debates are so ridiculous that they often make people wonder, “Is this real?” But ESPN’s “First Take” hosted a debate over whether or not Alabama’s head football coach Nick Saban is the best-ever college football coach. No serious human being would ever think was a serious debate. It was clearly a fake debate, but […]

On Friday, Auburn University announced the resignation of athletic director Allen Greene. Greene was hired in 2018, and he had many milestones during his tenure. However, his contract with the university was set to expire in January of 2023, and his job status appeared to be in jeopardy. “The decision to step away from Auburn […]

Every time the University of Alabama rewards Nick Saban a new contract, critics emerge from the deepest and darkest depths of Twitter to declare that the seven-time national champion is overpaid. This notion is divorced from reality. One could even formulate a valid argument that Saban is grossly underpaid, which is likely a correct assertion. […]

College football’s greatest all-time head coach has received a contract extension that makes him the highest-earning program leader in the game. On Tuesday, the University of Alabama System board of trustees’ compensation committee approved Nick Saban’s new deal, which extends through the 2029 season and ends on Feb. 28, 2030. Saban’s new contract, which comes […]

A new exhibition titled “Andy Yoder: Overboard,” featuring more than 250 sculptural sneakers — constructed from recycled packing from well-known brands such as Lego, Barbie, Apple and even Auburn University — will be on view at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art from Tuesday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, April 1, 2023. Yoder, a […]

A letter from legendary University of Alabama head football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant to former Crimson Tide offensive lineman Mike McQueen was shared on social media Thursday. McQueen, who played for Bryant during his final years as UA’s head coach, is an uncle of Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt. The letter, which was shared […]

The impending college football season will see more parity in the SEC than we’re used to. The SEC West will feature new faces near the top. Georgia might have more trouble strolling back into the conference championship. This season, there are several games that could set off a butterfly effect that upend things. Here are […]

The southeast holds a longstanding tradition of being the heartbeat of college football. In particular, the state of Alabama has long been home to some of the sport’s biggest powerhouse names. As the sport is currently experiencing dramatic changes such as the newly instituted policy of name, image and likeness (NIL), conference realignment, the transfer […]

Last week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced that he was partnering with U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) on legislation that would provide federal regulations to the name, image and likeness (NIL) issue in college sports. NIL, which is the product of a U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down in 2020, has paved the […]

Nick Saban is not one to allow distractions to shift his laser-like focus from the present matter at hand. The all-time greatest college football coach’s lack of concern over matters unrelated to “The Process” extends to presidential elections, weekly AP rankings and, apparently, bar robberies. In a recent interview on “The Next Round” podcast, Saban […]

This week, the University of Alabama announced that legendary play-by-play man Eli Gold would miss the beginning of this year’s football season due to health issues. Upon learning the news, the Crimson Tide community and Gold’s media colleagues gave their best wishes and prayers to the long-serving voice of Alabama football. An effort is now […]

As the issue of name, image and likeness (NIL) continues to be a hot topic of debate in collegiate athletics, the U.S. Senate could soon take up legislation to offer a federal solution. The NCAA-instituted policy, which allows student-athletes to profit from their personal brand, has been subjected to immense scrutiny due to its perceived […]

The distinct voice of legendary Alabama football play-by-play man Eli Gold will not be heard across radio airwaves for at least the beginning of the 2022 season. Gold, the long-serving voice of Crimson Tide football, will be sidelined due to health issues. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Jim Carabin, vice president and general […]

As starting first baseman for the Republicans, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) seeks to once again lead the GOP to victory over Democrats in the annual Congressional Baseball Game. The partisan matchup, held at Washington Nationals Park, will take place Thursday at 6:05 CST and will be broadcast live on both Fox Sports and C-Span. […]

The University of Alabama on Monday announced that it had entered into a long-term partnership with Fanatics, an online sports retailer, to expand the school’s merchandising platform. Part of the extended partnership between the two entities will see the first-ever fan shop inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, called The Authentic, which will feature a section for player […]

Last Sunday, on the final day of competition for The World Games, a formal check presentation was made hours before the closing ceremony at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium. The check total amounting to $54,000 was accrued through a plan to donate $1 from every ticket and item of The World Games 2022 merchandise sold since April […]

On Sunday, former University of Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III announced that he had been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. Metchie announced his diagnosis in a statement through the Houston Texans, who drafted the former UA standout early in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft. “Recently I was diagnosed with APL […]

American Optometric Association statistics show that about 90 million Americans participate in sports. With any sport, players must assume the risk of injury, whether it be broken bones, torn ligaments or damaged muscles. But what happens when a sports injury affects an athlete’s ability to see? University of Alabama at Birmingham baseball player Leo Harris found out […]

Auburn University head football coach Bryan Harsin faced a barrage of accusations aimed at his program this past offseason. Shortly after posting a 6-7 record in his first season at the Plains, Harsin found himself at the center of a university-sanctioned inquiry into the stability of the football program. Among the litany of allegations thrown […]

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban headlined the second day of 2022 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Media Days on Tuesday at the College Football Hall of Fame and Omni Hotel in Atlanta. The issue of name, image and likeness (NIL), an NCAA instituted rule that allows collegiate student-athletes to profit from their personal brand, […]

Birmingham is playing host to the world games in 2022. Among those competing to represent the United States will be several local faces. At least five athletes connected with the Yellowhammer State will be involved in the World Games. World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers said in a statement, “Not only is this a once-in-a-lifetime […]

Alabama’s Magic City is set to showcase its culture-rich offerings to a global audience as The World Games 2022 will commence in an opening ceremony Thursday night at Protective Stadium. Birmingham’s Southern hospitality is sure to be on display as preparations for the games began when the city was selected to host the events in […]

One of the fastest non-motorized sports in The World Games will be held at one of the most historic venues in downtown Birmingham. The parking lot at the former Powell Steam Plant is being converted into a course to host the inline speed skating competition July 8-11. Skaters can reach speeds between 30 and 35 miles per hour and […]

Next month, University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will have the opportunity to add to his list of highly coveted recognitions as a nominee for The 2022 ESPYS’s “Best College Athlete, Men’s Sports.” The accolade, which is presented annually by ESPN, will be broadcast live by ABC on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. CST. […]