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Alabama dismisses JUCO transfer Charles Baldwin from team

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama coach Nick Saban has dismissed highly rated junior college transfer Charles Baldwin from the team. Saban announced the decision on Thursday in a one-sentence statement, citing a violation of unspecified team rules. Baldwin transferred from…

Titans sign Henry among six draft picks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with six of their 10 draft picks, including Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. The Titans announced the deals Monday, the day their rookie class reported for work for the…

Ex-NFL, Alabama Player Loses Child Support Lawsuit

An appeals court is siding with a woman who is suing former NFL player Siran Stacy for child support. The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled Friday that a Geneva County judge was wrong to dismiss Sharon Chancellor's complaint. She…

Coveted Hawaii QB Tua Tagovailoa commits to Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala ( AlabamaNews.Net) -- Late Monday night, Honolulu 4 star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announced he has committed to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2017. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound junior chose Alabama over Hawaii, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, USC…

Alabama QB Coker among 16 Cardinals rookie free agents

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Alabama quarterback Jake Coker is among 16 undrafted rookie free agents to agree to terms with the Arizona Cardinals. Coker was 14-0 as a starter for the Crimson Tide team that won the College Football Playoff…

Alabama signs graduate transfer guard from Morehead State

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has signed graduate transfer Corban Collins from Morehead State. Crimson Tide coach Avery Johnson said Monday that Collins "is a terrific young man, a good teammate and fills a need for us in terms of…

Patriots select DB Cyrus Jones in 2nd round, 60th overall

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots have selected defensive back Cyrus Jones from Alabama with the 60th pick in the NFL draft. Jones was New England's first pick in this year's draft. The Patriots had their first-round pick…

Seattle makes rare trade up to draft Jarran Reed

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - After addressing the offensive line in the first round, the Seattle Seahawks moved to the other side of the line of scrimmage by taking Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed in the second round of the NFL…

NFL Draft's Crimson colored 2nd round

CHICAGO  (AP) -- The Alabama getaway began late at the NFL draft. Only one member of the national champion Crimson Tide, center Ryan Kelly, went in the first round. And none was selected through nine spots in the second round.…

Lions take Alabama DT A'Shawn Robinson in 2nd round

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have selected Alabama defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson in the second round of the NFL draft. Detroit drafted Robinson on Friday night with the No. 46 overall pick to address another pressing need.…

Bills select Ragland with 41st pick

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills traded up eight spots in the second round to select Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland with the 41st pick in the NFL draft on Friday night. The Bills acquired the selection from the…

Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis resigns

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis has resigned. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced the resignation on Friday in a two-sentence statement. He didn't elaborate on reasons behind the decision. Davis began his second stint coaching…

Davis resigns from Alabama amid recruiting allegations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AlabamaNews.Net) --  A day after questions were raised of potentially improper recruiting techniques, Alabama assistant football coach Bo Davis abruptly resigned Friday morning. Tide Head Coach Nick Saban confirming the move in a written statement shortly afterward. "Bo…

Colts Draft Alabama's Ryan Kelly

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts filled one big need by selecting center Ryan Kelly with the No. 18 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 311-pound Alabama product was considered the best center in the draft and…

Tide, Tigers represent in Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic

PRATTVILLE, Ala (pchresorts.com)  - Auburn and Alabama players joined the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic field Thursday. Karlin Beck of Montgomery made it into the field and Birmingham's Hannah Collier accepted a sponsor exemption. Karlin Beck An Auburn graduate, Karlin Beck started playing…

Saban, Malzahn get Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge pairings

  ATLANTA, GA (Chick-fil-APeachBowlChallenge.com) – The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge today announced the official pairings for its 10th annual charity golf tournament. A 13-team field of NCAA head coaches and celebrity alumni will compete for a first-place prize of $100,000…

AP sources: Bills travel to meet Alabama DT Jarran Reed

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Two people familiar with the plans have told The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills officials are visiting Alabama on Friday to meet with Crimson Tide defensive tackle Jarran Reed, a projected first-round draft pick. The people…

Trojans travel for Tide Tuesday

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy baseball team will travel to Sewell-Thomas Stadium for a mid-week contest with Alabama on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. The game can be seen live on SEC Network +, which is a live-stream SEC…

OU joins Florida, Alabama in NCAA finals

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Top-ranked Oklahoma will get another shot at three-time defending champion Florida, and Alabama has qualified for its ninth straight finals at the NCAA women's gymnastics championships. The Sooners, who shared the 2014 title with the…

Alabama hires John Pelphrey as associate head coach

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has hired former Arkansas coach John Pelphrey as associate head coach. Crimson Tide coach Avery Johnson announced the hiring on Wednesday. Pelphrey was head coach at South Alabama from 2002-07 before spending four years leading…

Saban; Mohr to represent Tide in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge

    GREENSBORO, Ga.( Chick-fil-APeachBowlChallenge.com. ) – Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban and former Alabama punter Chris Mohr will represent the Crimson Tide in the ninth annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament. The duo will compete for a…

Tide outlasts Georgia in 13 inning duel, 10-7

ATHENS, Ga. (rolltide.com) - Alabama baseball secured the 10-7 win over Georgia in 13 innings on Thursday evening, outlasting the Bulldogs in a 5:12 contest that ranked as the second longest in Crimson Tide baseball history. With the win, UA…

Tide's Johnson: two hoopsters to transfer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - Alabama sophomore guard Justin Coleman and redshirt junior forward Michael Kessens intend to transfer from the men's basketball program, Crimson Tide head coach Avery Johnson announced on Tuesday. Coleman played in all 33 contests making seven…

Logan, Grier power Plainsmen 10-1 in Capital City Classic win

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Blake Logan and Anfernee Grier both homered as Auburn baseball set a MAX Capital City Classic scoring record in a 10-1 win over No. 21 Alabama on Tuesday at Riverwalk Stadium. “You can’t deny that, that’s…

Tide, Tigers' Montgomery showdown awaits

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - The Crimson Tide takes to the road for a four-game road trip, starting first with Tuesday's meeting with in-state rival Auburn for the annual MAX Capital City Classic. The two teams will meet for the eighth consecutive…

Tide football preps for first spring scrimmage

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - The University of Alabama football team worked a two-hour practice session in full pads on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields Monday afternoon as the second full week of practices got underway at the Capstone. It was the…

Alabama Softball Splits Saturday Doubleheader Against Missouri

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama Softball split a Saturday doubleheader against SEC foe Missouri, falling in the opener, 7-3, before bouncing back with a five-inning win, 9-1.   Alabama (28-6, 2-3 SEC) dropped the opener as Missouri (24-5, 3-2 SEC) jumped…

Alabama Football Works Two Hours on Friday Afternoon

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football team worked two hours in full pads on Friday afternoon outdoors on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. The two-hour session was the Crimson Tide’s fourth practice of the spring and concluded the first full…

Retin Obasohan Picks up a Pair of All-District Honors

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama men’s basketball senior guard Retin Obasohan added two more awards to his growing list of honors following the 2015-16 season. The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) named Obasohan first team all-district, while the National Association…

Tide's Nick Saban makes Fortune's World's Greatest Leaders list

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was named to Fortune's list of 2016 World's Greatest Leaders, the magazine announced on Thursday. It was Fortune's third annual list of world leaders and it ranked Saban at No. 11 after…

Auburn tennis' two for the road

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - The No. 52 Auburn men's tennis team is on the road this weekend for a pair of important SEC matches. On Friday, the Tigers play No. 41 Alabama in a 5 p.m. CT match at the…

Funeral Set for Former NFL, Alabama Football Player Kevin Turner

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Montgomery's Chandler Taylor tabbed SEC Frosh of the week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (rolltide.com)- Alabama outfielder Chandler Taylor was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. The award marks the first in-season conference honor the Crimson Tide has collected in 2016. Taylor wrapped up his week…

Creighton cruises past Alabama 72-54 in NIT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Maurice Watson Jr. scored 20 points and Creighton took control early and eased to a 72-54 win over Alabama in a first-round game of the NIT on Tuesday night. Khyri Thomas added 15 points and Geoffrey…

No. 16 Kentucky rolls Alabama 83-59 in SEC Tournament

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jamal Murray scored 23 points, Alex Poythress made a career-best four 3-pointers and No. 16 Kentucky had an easy time in an 83-59 rout of Alabama on Friday night in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Playing about…

Alabama opens 2016 spring football practices

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - The University of Alabama football team began spring practice Friday afternoon with a two-hour workout in shorts and helmets on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. The Crimson Tide welcomed eight mid-year enrollees to the practice field including…

Alabama's outside game upsets Mississippi 81-73

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Retin Obasohan scored 17 points, Riley Norris added 16 and 10th-seeded Alabama made 12 3-pointers to upset No. 7 seed Mississippi 81-73 Thursday night in the Southeastern Conference tournament. Needing to go deep this weekend to…

Date Set for Alabama's 2016 Homecoming Weekend

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - The University of Alabama's 2016 Homecoming football game will take place on Saturday, October 1, when the Crimson Tide plays host to Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Further details about Homecoming weekend activities, including a kickoff time…

Cowboys bringing back LB Rolando McClain for 3rd season

IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back middle linebacker Rolando McClain for a third season. The agency that represents McClain, Sports Trust Advisors, said in a tweet that the 26-year-old had agreed to a contract Wednesday, the…

Alabama Set to Host Annual Pro Day

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - The University of Alabama will host its annual Pro Day at 11 a.m. (CT) on Wednesday, March 9. The event will air live on the SEC Network from 11-2 p.m. The list of 19 draft-eligible Crimson…

Saban backs suicide prevention bill

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is backing a bill aimed at reducing youth suicides. Saban said at a news conference in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday that suicide prevention matters to him after raising two children…

2016 SEC Men's Basketball awards announced

First Team All-SEC Retin Obasohan, Alabama - G, 6-2, 210, Sr., Antwerp, Belgium Jamal Murray, Kentucky - G, 6-4, 207, Fr., Kitchener, Ontario Tyler Ulis, Kentucky - G, 5-9, 160, So., Chicago, Ill. Ben Simmons, LSU - F, 6-10, 240,…

Montgomery Native Elected University of Alabama SGA President

University of Alabama students have elected a new president of the Student Government Association. The Tuscaloosa News reports that Lillian Roth, a junior political science major from Montgomery, this week was elected president for 2016-17. Roth received nearly 54 percent of…

Kingsley, Bell lead Arkansas past Alabama, 62-61

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Anthlon Bell hit two free throws with 4 seconds left and Moses Kingsley scored 19 points, helping Arkansas hold on for a 62-61 win over Alabama on Wednesday night. The Razorbacks (16-14, 9-8 Southeastern Conference) held…

White House transcript of Crimson Tide's visit

  REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT HONORING THE NATIONAL CHAMPION ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL TEAM East Room 3:24 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!   AUDIENCE:  Hello!   THE PRESIDENT:  Welcome to the White House.  Roll Tide!   AUDIENCE:  Roll Tide!…

Obama honors Alabama's championship football team

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the University of Alabama football team's fourth appearance at the White House in seven years is a sign that he's brought it some good luck. He says the last time a team went…

LSU beats Alabama 58-49 in opener of SEC women's tourney

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Alexis Hyder scored 20 points and had nine rebounds to lead 13th-seeded LSU over 12th-seeded Alabama 58-49 on Wednesday in the opener of the SEC women's tournament. The Lady Tigers (10-20) play No. 5 seed Kentucky…

Obama Welcomes Alabama's Crimson Tide to White House Wednesday

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, March 2 at 3PM ET, President Obama will welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide football team to honor them on winning the 2015- 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.  This visit will continue the tradition begun…

Alabama Men’s Basketball Holds Off Rival Auburn, 65-57

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men’s basketball team (17-11, 8-8 Southeastern Conference) picked up a crucial 65-57 win over rival Auburn (11-17, 5-11 SEC) on Saturday in front of a sold out crowd inside Coleman Coliseum. The victory avenges the…

Alabama women end 42-game skid against Tennessee, 54-46

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Karyla Middlebrook scored 13 points and Alabama scored its last 14 points from the foul line to end a 42-game losing streak against Tennessee with a 54-46 victory on Thursday night, which also sent the Lady…

Lady Gamecocks thump Tide 66-46

A'ja Wilson scored 16 points and Alaina Coates added 13 points and a career-high 18 rebounds to lead No. 3 South Carolina to a 66-46 victory over Alabama on Monday night. The Gamecocks (26-1, 14-0 Southeastern Conference) continued their league…

Alabama Men’s Basketball Falls to Mississippi State, 67-61

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men’s basketball team fell to Mississippi State, 67-61, in front of a sellout crowd at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Junior forward Shannon Hale finished with a season-high 22 points, but a late run by…

O.J. Howard Assists Local Girls with Lemonade Stand

Prattville, AL---2016 Offensive National Championship MVP O.J Howard returned to Prattville today to help two local girls, Maggie and Mylee Kervin, run a lemonade stand. All the proceeds from the stand went towards Operation Backpack, a program that provides nutritious and…

Obasohan scores career-high 35, Alabama beats LSU, 76-69

Retin Obasohan scored a career-high 35 points and Alabama beat LSU 76-69 for the Crimson Tide's fifth straight victory on Wednesday night. Justin Coleman hit five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points for Alabama (16-9, 7-6 Southeastern Conference), which combined…

Former University of Alabama Player Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges

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Alabama Hires Key, Shifts Current Assistants' Duties

Alabama coach Nick Saban has hired a new offensive line coach and shifted the duties of two other assistants. Saban announced the hiring of Brent Key on Tuesday to coach the offensive guards and centers. Offensive line coach Mario Cristobal…

Alabama Men’s Basketball Wins at Florida, 61-55

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Alabama men’s basketball team (15-9, 6-6 Southeastern Conference) took down Florida (16-9, 7-5 SEC) on the road on Saturday by a final score of 61-55. It is the first victory for the Crimson Tide at Florida…

Alabama beats #15 Texas A&M, 63-62

Retin Obasohan scored 16 points and Alabama held off a big rally from No. 15 Texas A&M for a 63-62 victory Wednesday night, the Aggies' third straight loss. The Crimson Tide (14-9, 5-6 Southeastern Conference) beat its fourth ranked opponent…

University of Alabama Freshmen to Race at Daytona

Tyler Audie, a freshman at the University of Alabama, will be racing at Daytona International Speedway in the Lucas Oil 200. Audie is an aerospace engineering student. The race will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 at 3:15pm Central Time, Saturday,…

Alabama Players Share Defining Moments of Season

It's been a month since the Alabama Crimson Tide football team won the College Football Playoffs National Championship. Some of the players share some of their defining moments of their championship season. Starting Quarterback Jacob Coker: "The end. Just winning…

Former Alabama QB: "Newton quit on his team."

The website 247 Sports quotes Greg McElroy:   “I have big issues with the way Cam handled himself, not only on the field but in the post-game as well,” McElroy said. "If you’re going to act like Superman and call…

Crimson Tide Finish with No. 1 Recruiting Class in 2016

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama announced that 17 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football with the Crimson Tide Wednesday, joining eight players who enrolled at the Capstone in January and will compete in spring…

5-Star Linebacker Lyndell Wilson Chooses Alabama

MONTGOMERY, AL --- The top high school football player in Montgomery, Alabama chose Alabama. Lyndell "Mack" Wilson has over 250 tackles the last two seasons including 18.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 5 forced fumbles. See him play here: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2605363/lyndell-mack-wilson

Kenny Stabler had CTE Brain Disease

The late Alabama and NFL Football great Kenny Stabler had severe CTE when he died last Summer, reports the New York Times (paywall) in a story posted this morning.   "“He had moderately severe disease,” said Dr. Ann McKee, chief…

Sidney Lanier Football Coach Relieved Of Duties

MONTGOMERY, AL ---SIDNEY LANIER HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR C.J. HARRIS HAS BEEN RELIEVED OF HIS DUTIES WITH THE FOOTBALL TEAM BUT WE'RE TOLD WILL CONTINUE ON AS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR . PRINCIPAL DR. ANTONIO WILLIAMS RELEASED A STATEMENT MONDAY  …

Alabama beats Mississippi St 82-80 in OT

Retin Obasohan scored 25 points and Justin Coleman made a crucial 3-pointer with about a minute remaining in overtime to lead Alabama over Mississippi State 82-80 on Tuesday night. Alabama (12-9, 3-6 Southeastern Conference) won for just the second time…

4-Star DB Nigel Knott Picks Alabama

The Alabama Crimson Tide added another big recruit to it's 2016 class after 4-star defensive back Nigel Knott picked the tide. Knott released a video in conjunction with Bleacher Report to announce his college choice: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2612926-the-commitment-watch-4-star-cb-nigel-knotts-behind-the-scenes-announcement The corner from Madison,…

No. 10 Texas A&M survives scare against Alabama, 59-56

Jordan Jones had 15 points and five assists and No. 10 Texas A&M survived a late rally to beat Alabama 59-56 on Thursday night. Jones' teammate Courtney Walker also finished with 14 points after scoring eight in the final quarter…

Alabama rallies late to beat Tennessee 63-57

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Retin Obasohan scored 22 points, Shannon Hale added 20 and Alabama closed on a 16-2 run to beat Tennessee 63-57 on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Kevin Punter scored four straight points and the…

Alabama and Auburn at Senior Bowl 2016

Sports Reporter Ben Bolton speaks with Alabama and Auburn players at the 2016 Senior Bowl. In addition, he speaks with Alabama's Nick Saban, and the Titans' Gus Bradley.

Alabama vs. Auburn Basketball Preview

Alabama and Auburn played twice during the 2014-15 season, with the Crimson Tide sweeping the season series – both wins were by a combined 13 points. Alabama captured a 57-55 win in Tuscaloosa, followed by securing a 79-68 victory in Auburn Arena.

More from the National Championship

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Crimson Tide Fans React to Alabama's National Championship Win

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Alabama Wins National Championship 45-40

Alabama does it again, and the dynasty is as good as ever. A daring on-side kick turned the tide in Alabama's favor and touched off a second-half scoring explosion and the Crimson Tide beat Clemson 45-40 in the national championship…

What to Expect with Alabama vs Clemson

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Game Day Attire for the National Championship

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Game Day: How Alabama Stacks Up To Clemson

Sports reporter Ben Bolton breaks down the big match-ups in the National Championship game between Alabama and Clemson, and talks to Crimson Tide players about their game plan.

Alabama's Road to the National Championsip

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