Alabama routs Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season
Alabama advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 12th time, fifth under Oats.
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Labaron Philon scores 29 points as Alabama defeats Hofstra 90-70 in NCAA Tournament
With the win, fourth-seeded Alabama advances to a second-round matchup against fifth-seeded Texas Tech.
Troy basketball coach Scott Cross hired by Georgia Tech
Troy basketball coach Scott Cross will replace Damon Stoudamire at Georgia Tech.
Troy falls in first round of NCAA Tournament, losing to Nebraska, 76-47
Troy’s trip as Sun Belt Tournament champions to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was short-lived, as the Trojans gave Nebraska its first-ever tournament win.
Alabama wide receiver seeks a “hard reset” with a new name and a new number
Alabama receiver Ryan Williams has a new name and a new number for 2026.
Former Bama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa released by Dolphins, appears to be heading to the Falcons
The Miami Dolphins are moving on from former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who will apparently be heading to the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Braves’ Jurickson Profar suspended for 2026 season following second positive drug test
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the 2026 season by Major League Baseball following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. Profar tested positive for exogenous testosterone and its metabolites, the commissioner’s office said, which means testosterone that was not produced by his body. Because it was a second offense, the length of Profar’s suspension was 162 games.
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agree to contract adding $27 million for 2027 season
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract adding $27 million for the 2027 season. A 36-year-old who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award in his first season with Atlanta, Sale agreed to a deal that includes a $30 million team option for 2028.
Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
The Braves will oversee the production, sales, marketing and distribution of the telecasts of more than 140 games this season. The Braves chose to control the BravesVision plan instead of having the telecasts produced by Major League Baseball.
Alabama rises to No. 17 in AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll
The Alabama men’s basketball team has risen eight places to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll.
