Carson Hocevar earns first NASCAR Cup victory with last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway
Carson Hocevar ensured the Talladega Superspeedway fans who witnessed his first NASCAR Cup Series win would remember it.
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Carson Hocevar ensured the Talladega Superspeedway fans who witnessed his first NASCAR Cup Series win would remember it.
The Los Angeles Rams chose Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. They made a bold move to secure their successor to NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
Auburn Edge, Keldric Faulk, is headed to the NFL after being selected in the first round as the 31st overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee approved to extend his contract through January 31, 2033.Â
Montgomery Academy's Kirsten Thomas has elected to stay close to home to continue her soccer career at Huntingdon College.
Starting with the 2026-27 athletic season, Troy will be implementing a "Clear Bag Policy" for all sporting events.
Steven Pearl signs a pair of former Sun Belt Players out of the Transfer Portal. Both Troy's Thomas Dowd and South Alabama's Adam Olsen will take the court in Neville Arena next season.
Auburn fans and their families got to meet Aubie the Tiger, get pictures with him, and eat some special Auburn Tiger pancakes.
The Tiger faithful saw the offense outscore the defense 66-43.Â
The Auburn University Board of Trustees has approved major improvements to Jordan-Hare Stadium, which are being called "the largest and most significant capital project" in the stadium's history.
Major League Baseball is honoring Jackie Robinson, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport's color barrier.
This might be the best endorsement Keelon Russell could get in his case to be Alabama's next starting quarterback.
Montgomery Academy's Rob Ashworth was honored at the 2026 Bryant-Jordan Awards as the recipient of the Larry Striplin Jr. Scholar Athlete Award.
Both Devin Melton and Braden Gordon were named "Player of the Year" by the Alabama Sports Writers' Association at the Mr. & Ms. Basketball Luncheon.
Alabama State University has announced that it's hired Chris Wright as its new head men's basketball coach.
Alabama's A-Day will give fans a glimpse at the two players hoping to be the next starting quarterback, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell.
Current soccer world champion Argentina will meet Iceland in an internationally-significant soccer match at Jordan-Hare Stadium at Auburn University.
Juniors and Seniors at Prattville High School learned about the dangers of drunk and impaired driving thanks to the Lutzie 43 Foundation and others, who held an educational and interactive seminar this morning.
No. 1 seed Michigan has defeated No. 2 seed UConn 69-63 to capture the 2026 NCAA Men's National Basketball championship.
This is the Auburn Tigers first NIT championship.Â
labama athletic director Greg Byrne has announced that he has finalized a contract extension with head men's basketball coach Nate Oats.
Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to the Southeastern Conference championship football game, saying it's run its course, especially with an expanded playoff likely in the future.
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. His agent announced the agreement on Thursday morning. Cousins gives them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick.
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Jeff Scott from the Philadelphia Eagles as assistant general manager. The Falcons reworked their leadership team in the offseason, hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager, Matt Ryan as president of football and Kevin Stefanski as coach.
There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves’ starting rotation. No such worries for the top guy. Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Sale allowed only one base runner in six innings of another dominant start to lead Atlanta past the Athletics 5-1.



