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AP: Big 12, Pac-12 Considering Alliance, Possible Merger
The commissioners of the Pac-12 and Big 12 are discussing how the two conferences might benefit from working together or maybe even merging.
Coach Nick Saban's New Deal Worth at Least $84.8 Million over Eight Years
Alabama coach Nick Saban will make $11.5 million in the final year under a new eight-year contract that's worth at least $84.8 million.
Oklahoma and Texas To Become Members of the SEC in 2025
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will become the newest members of the Southeastern Conference in 2025. The SEC announced Friday morning that both universities' Boards of Regents officially accepted the invitations during their respective meetings. On…
Alabama's Primo drafted No. 12 overall, Jones goes in second round
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two Alabama men's basketball players were selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, which was held in Brooklyn, N.Y., at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Guard Joshua Primo was a first round selection of the San Antonio…
Auburn's Cooper and Thor picked in NBA Draft
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn’s Sharife Cooper and JT Thor both were chosen in the 2021 NBA Draft Thursday night. Thor was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 37th overall selection, while Cooper was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with…
Auburn's Lee wins Gold in All-Around
TOKYO, Japan – Auburn gymnastics incoming freshman Sunisa Lee cemented her name in Olympic history as she captured gold in the individual all-around Thursday at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. “What a fantastic day! I am so proud of Suni and…
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join league -- in 2025
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. The latest step in a move that has potential to help reshape college sports…
UPDATE: Oklahoma and Texas Make Request to Join SEC
Texas and Oklahoma have made a request to join the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says his league will consider the request in the "near future."
Sun Belt Media Day
TROY, Ala. – Troy linebacker Carlton Martial has been named the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and four total Trojans were selected to the SBC Preseason All-Conference Team, the league announced…
Jason Cable Chosen as Alabama State University Athletic Director
After a nationwide search, Alabama State University has announced a new athletic director, just in time for the start of football season. For more ASU Hornets news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Report: Oklahoma and Texas Ask about Joining SEC
According to a newspaper report, Oklahoma and Texas have reached out to the SEC about joining the league. The two schools are currently part of the Big 12 conference.
Football Legend Bobby Bowden Diagnosed with Terminal Illness
Legendary college football coach and Alabama native Bobby Bowden says he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition.
SWAC Media Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2021 Preseason All-Conference teams at Media Days Tuesday morning, and Alabama State is well-represented with eight slots on the two teams. Ezra Gray was named…
Faulkner University Plans for New eSports Team Scheduled to Begin Competition Fall 2022
Faulkner University has announced plans for a new eSports team scheduled to begin competition in the fall of 2022. Esports, organized video competitions, is exploding in popularity across high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country. Since competitions are virtual, they can be broadcast online for viewers to watch around the world.
Troy names Skylar Meade as new Baseball Coach
TROY, Ala. – One of the most respected and renowned assistant coaches in the country, Skylar Meade has been named Troy’s new baseball head coach following four seasons as the pitching coach at South Carolina, Troy Director of Athletics Brent…
Auburn legend Jane B. Moore passes away
AUBURN, Ala.—Dr. Jane B. Moore, perhaps the most influential woman in Auburn Athletics history, has passed away. Auburn’s softball complex was named Jane B. Moore Field in her honor in 2002 and dedicated on April 26, 2003, in recognition of…
Biscuits lose to Trash Pandas via walk-off homerun
MADISON, Ala. – Luis Aviles Jr.’s three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth walked off the Biscuits (27-28) in a tough 7-4 loss to the Rocket City Trash Pandas (27-29) on Thursday night at Toyota Field. The loss…
Biscuits score two in the tenth to beat Trash Pandas
MADISON, Ala. – The Biscuits (27-27) had to come back a couple of times, but ultimately took down the Rocket City Trash Pandas (26-29) for a second-straight night, this time by a 4-2 (10) score, on Wednesday night at Toyota…
Biscuits win inaugural game against Trash Pandas
MADISON, Ala. – In what was the inaugural game between the Biscuits (26-27) and the Rocket City Trash Pandas (26-28), the Butter Blue put together an impressive ninth-inning comeback in what turned into a wild 8-6 Montgomery win in Tuesday…
Suspended Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Removed from Team USA
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson isn't on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field. The decision means the American's positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.
