Bo Jackson awarded $21 million in Georgia blackmail, stalking case
Auburn sports legend Bo Jackson has won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.
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Alabama signs three players on National Signing Day
The Alabama Crimson Tide sign three players on National Signing Day including Ryan Williams (receiver), Noah Carter (Edge), and QB Reese (linebacker).
Super Bowl Week: Usher says it's a challenge to squeeze 30-year career into 13-minute halftime show
Usher says his Super Bowl halftime show will concentrate on past hits, moments from his popular Las Vegas residency and possibly draw from his new album.
Troy adds twelve players on National Signing Day
Troy Head Coach Gerad Parker announces the addition of twelve signees on National Signing Day.
Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome lead No. 12 Auburn to 99-81 win over No. 16 Alabama
The Tigers (19-4, 8-2 SEC) are tied for first with the Crimson Tide (16-7, 8-2) and No. 15 South Carolina.
Nick Saban joining ESPN's "Gameday" college football show
Retired Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is joining ESPN's “College GameDay,” the long-running Saturday pregame road show he appeared on as a guest frequently during his 17 seasons as the coach of the Crimson Tide.
Super Bowl Week: Las Vegas prepares for its biggest party yet
Las Vegas officials expect the Super Bowl to draw more than 330,000 visitors and generate $600 million in revenue.
Tuskegee announces additions to the football coaching staff
Tuskegee Head Football Coach Aaron James names three new coaches to the Golden Tigers Staff including; Harry Williams, Roman Buchanan, and Chris Patterson.
Two Trojans named Preseason All-Americans
Troy junior outfielder Shane Lewis and senior pitcher Noah Manning earn Preseason All-American honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Super Bowl Week: Nearly 68 million U.S. adults plan to wager on the game
Nearly 68 million American adults — about 1 in 4 — plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, setting a record by a wide margin.
Alabama State Softball gets set for their 2024 Campaign
The Alabama State Hornets get set for their 2024 softball campaign and welcome back several veteran members of the team, and also welcome several newcomers.
Super Bowl Week: Las Vegas to host game for first time
The NFL will hold the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Sunday after decades of shunning the city.
SEC, Big Ten forming joint advisory group to find solutions to college sports issues
The Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten are formally trying to find solutions to the issues facing college sports.
Senior Bowl and NFL draft class loaded with transfers from Penix to Nix to Schrader
The Senior Bowl is loaded with players who transferred at least once in their college careers. That includes five of the game's seven quarterbacks, a group led by Washington's Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon's Bo Nix.
NCAA places 15-year show cause against ex-Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon in gambling case
The NCAA handed down a five-year suspension as part of a 15-year show cause order to former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon. The penalty effectively bans him from college coaching after he provided information to a gambler who used it to make illegal wagers against the Crimson Tide.
Legendary Auburn receiver Terry Beasley dies at 73
Terry Beasley, one of only three Auburn football players to have his jersey number retired, has died at the age of 73.
Back on home court, No. 16 Auburn ends 2-game skid with 81-54 rout of Vanderbilt
Jaylin Williams scored 21 points, Denver Jones added a season-high 19 and No. 16 Auburn rebounded from back-to-back road losses with a 81-54 win over Vanderbilt.
Sears uses strong second half to score 23 points as No. 24 Alabama rallies past Georgia 85-76
Mark Sears scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:09 remaining, and No. 24 Alabama recovered from a slow start to beat Georgia 85-76.
Auburn hires longtime defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run defense
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has hired former Maryland head coach and Texas A&M defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run his defense. Durkin was with the Aggies the past two years after two seasons at Mississippi and has also made stops at Michigan and Florida.
Three local football players earn ASWA recognition
K.J. Jackson (St. James), Clayton Hussey (Lowndes Academy), and Joseph Phillips (BTW-Tuskegee) all earned awards at the Alabama Sportswriters Association's Annual Mr. Football Luncheon on Tuesday.
Troy names a new Offensive Coordinator & Quarterback Coach
Troy Head Football Gerad Parker names Sean Reagan his new offensive coordinator and quarterback's coach.
Elmore County Student signs to Faulkner for fishing
Elmore County Senior Matthew Bennett signs to Faulkner University for fishing.
Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick.
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap joining PGA Tour after breakthrough win
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to to win on the PGA Tour. Dunlap announced his decision in a news conference on campus, four days after the reigning U.S. Amateur champion won The American Express.
Troy secures 78-65 win over Texas State
Led by Myles Rigsby's 20 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 78-65. The Trojans moved to 12-8 with the victory and the Bobcats fell to 7-13.
