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Falcons unveil new, redesigned uniforms for first time in 17 years
April 8, 2020 -- The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday they will usher in the 2020 season with new uniforms as part of a comprehensive redesign for the first time in 17 years. The entire new array of uniform options includes…
Detroit Tiger and Hall of Famer, Al Kaline dies at 85
DETROIT (AP) — Fresh off the train and only 18 years old, Al Kaline ran into an immediate roadblock trying to join the Detroit Tigers. Called up to the majors, he couldn’t get past the security guards at Briggs Stadium.…
Former Alabama Receiver, Julio Jones, named to NFL's All-Decade Team
Julio Jones has been named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2010s. The former Alabama receiver has caught 797 passes for 12,125 yards and 57 touchdowns in nine years and has made the Pro Bowl in seven of those…
The Masters Moves to November While Other Golf Events Are Rescheduled
In a joint statement, the PGA Tour, USGA, R&A, PGA of America and Augusta National Golf Club clarified this morning what golf could look like for the rest of this year. It is hoped that three of the four annual…
Calhoun's Davison wins Mr. Basketball in Alabama
Fresh off of being named the Gatorade Player of the year a week ago, Calhoun's J.D. Davison has now been given the title of Mr. Basketball. The 6-foot-3, junior averaged 30.4 points and 12 rebounds per game en route to…
Rosters for the 61st North-South All-Star Game are Set
MONTGOMERY – North-South all-star squads for the 61th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game scheduled to be played Thursday, July 15 at Cramton Bowl, have been selected. The two 37-member teams comprised of 2020 graduating seniors were announced by Jamie Lee Director of the…
World Games in Birmingham moved to 2022
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (April 2, 2020) – The International World Games Association (IWGA) and Birmingham Organising Committee (BOC) have agreed to postpone the 11th edition of The World Games until 7th to 17th July 2022. The Games had originally been planned to take place from 15–25 July next year. The International…
Wimbledon is canceled for the first time since 1945
Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played. Britain imposed a nationwide lockdown just over a week ago, and the All England Club announced after…
SEC Cancels 2020 Spring Meetings set for Late May
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Tuesday that the 2020 SEC Spring Meetings have been canceled due to issues related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The SEC will determine alternate methods for holding meetings important to…
Lewis Jackson Resigns After 15 Years as ASU Men's Basketball Coach
Alabama State head men's basketball coach Lewis Jackson announced his resignation from the program Friday, March 27, after 15 years as the head coach of the Hornets. "As I continue my Alabama State University athletic journey, I am stepping down as head…
AHSAA Issues Statement on Cancellation of Spring Sports
The Alabama High School Athletic Assocation has released a statement regarding the cancellation of all spring sports. The announcement of the cancellation was made by Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey at a news conference yesterday. AHSAA Executive Director…
Famous Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal Dies at 77
Fred "Curly" Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters announced Neal's death, but did not provide any other details. Neal played for the Globetrotters…
Calhoun's "JD" Davison Named 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year
In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, today announced JerDarrian Davison of The Calhoun School as its 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Davison is the first Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of…
Tom Brady Leaving the New England Patriots
Legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady used Twitter this morning to announce that he is leaving the NFL team to play somewhere else. FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020 LOVE YOU PATS NATION pic.twitter.com/lxSQZmnjPL…
NCAA Cancels NCAA Basketball Tournament, Previously Planned to Play Games Without Fans
The NCAA has announced via Twitter that they will cancel the men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments. President Mark Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which begin…
NASCAR to Postpone Racing Until May 3
Update: NASCAR has decided to postpone all racing events until May 3. NASCAR has responded to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus by restricting access to upcoming race events. NASCAR has issued this statement: “At this time, NASCAR will…
NHL Follows in NBA Footsteps, Suspends Season Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
The NHL is following the NBA's lead and suspending its season amid the coronavirus outbreak. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league is "pausing" its season. The move comes a day after the NBA suspended play following a player's positive…
SEC, Other Conferences Cancel Basketball Conference Tournaments Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The SEC and the other big conferences in college sports have now all canceled their basketball tournaments because of the coronavirus, putting the celebrated NCAA March Madness Tournament in doubt. The Power 5 conferences are the ACC, Big Ten, Big…
