Nick Saban is back at SEC Media Days, six months after retiring and asking the questions now
Nick Saban helping as the question this year at SEC Media Days as a part of ESPN's SEC Network Crew.
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Alabama's matchups set for the SEC/ACC Challenge
Alabama's matchups have been set for the SEC/ACC Challenge happening this December. The men' team will take on North Carolina while the women's team will take on Cal.
Auburn and Alabama Football Learn SEC Kickoff Windows
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN are doing something new this year; the organizations announced game windows ahead of the upcoming season
Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Aaron Donald and Manti Te'o debut on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. Among the players appearing on the ballot for the first time is former Pitt defensive lineman Aaron Donald, who retired earlier this year after 10 NFL seasons.
Alabama's season comes to an end in Oklahoma City with a 6-4 loss to Florida
The Crimson Tide's 2024 season came to an end at the Women's College World Series with a 6-4 loss to Florida.
Kyle Jones hits homer, Stetson holds Alabama to 5 hits in 4-0 victory at the Tallahassee Regional
Kyle Jones hit a home run, Aric McAtee and Anthony DeFabbia held Alabama to five hits, and Stetson beat the Crimson Tide 4-0 in an elimination game at the Tallahassee Regional.
Chiefs lineman Isaiah Buggs turns self in on misdemeanor cruelty to animal charges in Alabama
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has turned himself in to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Alabama's Kayla Beaver earns NFCA second team All-American honors
Alabama pitcher Kayla Beaver is named a second team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Woolery's 3-run homer puts No. 6 UCLA over No. 14 Alabama 4-1 in Women's College World Series opener
Jordan Woolery’s three-run homer in the sixth lifted No. 6 UCLA to a 4-1 win over No. 14 Alabama in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams.
Alabama Softball Surprises En Route to WCWS
Even just weeks ago, the Women's College World Series seemed implausible. But on Tuesday, the Alabama softball team left for Oklahoma City.
Derrion Reid, Incoming Tide, Makes USA Basketball U18 Team
Derrion Reid, an incoming freshman for Alabama men’s basketball, has made the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team roster
Filip Planinsek of Alabama, Alexa Noel of Miami win NCAA singles titles in tennis
Filip Planinsek of Alabama and Alexa Noel of Miami rallied to win singles titles and the Ohio State men and Georgia women won thrilling doubles crowns at the NCAA Tennis Tournament.
Alabama picks up the two seed at the Tallahassee Regional
After finishing the regular season and SEC Tournament play with a 33-22 overall record, the Crimson Tide earn the two seed in the Tallahassee Regional.
Mealer hits go-ahead homer as Tennessee rallies past Alabama 3-2 in Knoxville Super Regional opener
Laura Mealer hit a two-out, two-run homer to cap a three-run fifth inning and No. 3 seed Tennessee rallied to beat 14th-seeded Alabama 3-2 in the opener of the Knoxville Super Regional.
Reeves hits grand slam, South Carolina eliminates Alabama 10-5 in the SEC Tournament
Dalton Reeves hit a grand slam, one of three South Carolina home runs in the third inning, to highlight a six-run outburst and the 10th-seeded Gamecocks eliminated seventh-seeded Alabama 10-5 in the SEC Tournament.
Alabama picks up the win over USC Upstate to open up Regional Play
The Crimson Tide picked up the 1-0 win over USC Upstate in their Regional Opener. Head Coach Patrick Murphy also clinched his 1,300th career win.
Mack Wilson Hosts Third Annual Celebrity Charity Game
Former Carver and Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson looked to inspire Montgomery kids, as he brought Terrell Owens and other NFL friends to town for a basketball game
Two members of the Crimson Tide earn All-SEC Softball honors
Kayla Beaver and Kenleigh Cahalan both earn second-team All-SEC honors.
Former Alabama Football Player and Athletics Director Cecil "Hootie" Ingram passes away at 90
Former All-SEC football player for the Tide and athletics director at Alabama, Cecil "Hootie" Ingram has passed away at 90.
Alabama's Justin Lebron earns SEC Player of the Week
Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron earns SEC Player of the Week after leading the SEC in hits this past week.
The Titans use No. 7 pick in NFL draft on Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham
JC Latham goes 7th overall in the NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans.
Alabama signs Ohio State Transfer Diana Collins
Alabama Women's Basketball signs Ohio State transfer Diana Collins.
Alabama Women's Basketball signs Zaay Green out of the transfer portal
The Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball Team picks up Zaay Green out of the transfer portal. Green started her career at Tennessee where she spent two season.
Steve Sloan, former coach and national title-winning QB at Alabama, has died at 79
Former college coach and administrator Steve Sloan, who played quarterback and served as athletic director at Alabama, has died at 79.
Kalen DeBoer makes unofficial Alabama coaching debut before big crowd at A-Day spring game
Alabama fans hungry for a return to national-title contention filled Bryant-Denny Stadium for Kalen DeBoer’s first spring game.
University of Washington football player arrested, charged with raping 2 women
Court documents show a University of Washington football player has been arrested and charged with raping two women in Seattle.
South Alabama takes Down Alabama in Tuscaloosa
The South Alabama Jaguars took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday Night 5-4.
Alabama made its first Final Four appearance fun for a while, before loss to UConn
“We just came up a little short tonight,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said. “But we came up short against a great team.”
Alabama falls to defending national champion UConn, 86-72
Alabama made the most of its first Final Four, hitting a flurry of 3-pointers to go toe to toe with a team that trailed for 28 total seconds during its first four NCAA Tournament games.
Before Alabama's biggest basketball game, the insults will be flying
In the 15 minutes before Alabama makes its first Final Four appearance in school history, there probably won’t be many warm and fuzzy moments in the locker room. Instead, there will be insults. Lots of them.
High schools to high majors: Final Four includes 3 coaches with roots in high school
Alabama coach Nate Oats had become comfortable coaching at Romulus High School outside of Detroit. His desire to take any Division I college coaching job waned through the years before he got an opportunity on Bobby Hurley's staff at Buffalo. Now, Oats has the Crimson Tide in the Final Four with two other coaches who have high school coaching roots.
Alabama beats Clemson 89-82 to reach Final Four for the first time
The Crimson Tide will face defending national champion UConn in Glendale, Arizona, in the Final Four next Saturday.
Grant Nelson has confidence back as Alabama takes on Clemson in West Region final
Grant Nelson made himself a part of Alabama basketball history with his dominant performance against North Carolina. The senior forward though is hoping to be part of another important chapter — getting the Crimson Tide into the Final Four for the first time.
Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for second time ever
Alabama now heads to the Elite Eight to face Clemson, hoping to advance to the Final Four for the first time ever.
Alabama reaches Sweet 16 with 72-61 win over Grand Canyon
Mark Sears carried Alabama long enough for the Crimson Tide to get an unexpected contribution and reach the Sweet 16.
Mark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96
Mark Sears led the highest-scoring offense in the country with 30 points, and fourth-seeded Alabama had no problem making shots in its NCAA Tournament opener, racing past No. 13 seed Charleston 109-96.
Freshman Essence Cody leads No. 8 seed Alabama women to 82-74 win over No. 9 Florida State
Freshman Essence Cody had season bests with 20 points and 14 rebounds and No. 8 seed Alabama defeated No. 9 Florida State 82-74 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Alabama's Mark Sears & Auburn's Johni Broome named an AP All-Americans
Alabama senior Mark Sears is named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press while Auburn's Johni Broome picks up third-team All-American honors by the Associated Press.
Alabama gives DeBoer 8-year, $87 million deal; AD Greg Byrne, hoops coach Nate Oats get raises
New Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has received an eight-year contract worth at least $87 million, and the school also gave basketball coach Nate Oats and athletic director Greg Byrne raises and extensions.
Alabama set to face Charleston in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament
The Crimson Tide earned a four seed in the NCAA Tournament and will have thirteenth-seeded Charleston in the opening round.
Alabama latest upset in SEC Basketball Tournament, falling 102-88 to Florida
With losses by regular season champ Tennessee, No. 2 seed Kentucky and No. 3 seed Alabama, this marked the first time the SEC’s top three seeds all lost their tournament openers since 1983.
Alabama's Nate Oats agrees to new long-term contract extension
While the details of the new deal were not disclosed, sources tell ESPN that it will make Oats one of the five highest-paid college coaches in the country.Â
Alabama's Mark Sears earns postseason acolades
Alabama's Mark Sears has racked up the postseason accolades including being named to the 2024 Sporting News All-American second team and to the Associated Press's first-team All-SEC.
No. 16 Alabama beats Arkansas 92-88 in OT to secure double bye in SEC Tournament
Mark Sears scored 22 points and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. had 20, including a game-tying 3-pointer with 22 seconds to go to force overtime, as No. 16 Alabama rallied to beat Arkansas 92-88.
Spear scores 24, makes 6 straight 3-pointers to lead Tennessee past Alabama 83-61 in SEC Tournament
Jewel Spear scored 24 points, going 6 of 6 from distance, and Rickea Jackson had 22 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 seed Tennessee beat fourth-seeded Alabama 83-61 in the SEC Tournament.
Richard and Clayton shine as Florida knocks off No. 16 Alabama 105-87 and improves to 14-1 at home
Will Richard scored 23 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 22 and Florida handled No. 16 Alabama 105-87 to stay in contention for a top four seed in the upcoming Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama
Zakai Zeigler scored 18 points and made four 3-pointers as No. 4 Tennessee beat No. 14 Alabama 81-74 to take sole possession of the Southeastern Conference lead.
Former Alabama football players thank retired coach Nick Saban for helping them reach NFL combine
Some Alabama players saw the signs of Nick Saban’s impending departure from college football long before his January retirement announcement. Others were every bit as surprised as the general public. Either way, the Crimson Tide players at this week’s NFL annual scouting combine shared one sentiment about their seven-time national champion coach that without Saban’s mentorship, they might not be here, preparing for a pro career.
Kalen DeBoer adds the finishing touches to his coaching staff
Ahead of the start of spring practices, Kalen DeBoer names the final pieces of his coaching staff.
NFL draft prospect Terrion Arnold takes blue-collar lessons and puts them to use on the job
Cornerback Terrion Arnold grew up in a blue-collar world. Now he’s taking that down-to-earth approach straight to the NFL. The soon-to-be rookie spent part of his time Thursday reflecting on how he made it to Indianapolis by replicating the confidence he witnessed in his grandfather, a roofer.
No. 14 Alabama retains a share of 1st place in the SEC with a 103-88 win over Mississippi
Mark Sears scored 26 points and No. 14 Alabama held on to its share of first place in the Southeastern Conference with a 103-88 win over Mississippi.
No. 13 Alabama falls to No. 17 Kentucky 117-95
Alabama got within 14 in the second half with 16:45 left, but Kentucky shut down any hopes of a rally with 12 unanswered points in less than 90 seconds,
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Eli Gold joining Nashville Kats Arena Football League team
It didn't take former University of Alabama sports announcer Eli Gold to find a new job.
No. 13 Alabama scores a 98-93 overtime win over No. 24 Florida
With the outright SEC lead in jeopardy, Alabama dug out of a double-digit hole before finally taking control in overtime to beat Florida 98-93.
Eli Gold departing as play-by-play announcer for Alabama football games
The University of Alabama has announced that legendary broadcaster Eli Gold will no longer be the play-by-play announcer for its football games.
Mark Sears and hot-shooting No. 15 Alabama beat Texas A&M 100-75
Mark Sears had 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals and hot-shooting No. 15 Alabama beat Texas A&M 100-75 on Saturday.
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer retains, promotes two assistants from Nick Saban's staff
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has retained and promoted assistants Freddie Roach and Robert Gillespie.
Alabama's Lauren Johnson named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week
After helping her team to a perfect 5-5 start to the season in the Buzz Classic, outfielder Lauren Johnson was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the week.
Reese, Johnson lead way for No. 13 LSU women in come-from-behind win against Alabama
Angel Reese had 27 points and 19 rebounds, Flau’jae Johnson added 16 points and No. 13 LSU dominated the second half for an 85-66 victory over Alabama.
Sears, Wrightsell Jr. lead No. 16 Alabama past LSU, 109-92
Mark Sears scored 23 points and No. 16 Alabama made a handful of deep shots to break open a tight game in the final nine minutes of a 109-92 victory over LSU.
Alabama's Davis II named Preseason Second-Team All
Alabama sophomore left handed pitcher Alton Davis II was named Preseason Second-Team All-SEC.
Reports: Ryan Grubb, who accepted OC job at Alabama, expected to go to the NFL
After accepting an offer to become Alabama's new offensive coordinator, Washington's former OC Ryan Grubb will return to the West Coast to become OC for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports.
The Crimson Tide take down Tennessee at home
The Crimson Tide improved to 19-6 overall and 6-4 in SEC play after their win at home over Tennessee.
Alabama signs three players on National Signing Day
The Alabama Crimson Tide sign three players on National Signing Day including Ryan Williams (receiver), Noah Carter (Edge), and QB Reese (linebacker).
Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome lead No. 12 Auburn to 99-81 win over No. 16 Alabama
The Tigers (19-4, 8-2 SEC) are tied for first with the Crimson Tide (16-7, 8-2) and No. 15 South Carolina.
Nick Saban joining ESPN's "Gameday" college football show
Retired Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is joining ESPN's “College GameDay,” the long-running Saturday pregame road show he appeared on as a guest frequently during his 17 seasons as the coach of the Crimson Tide.
NCAA places 15-year show cause against ex-Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon in gambling case
The NCAA handed down a five-year suspension as part of a 15-year show cause order to former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon. The penalty effectively bans him from college coaching after he provided information to a gambler who used it to make illegal wagers against the Crimson Tide.
Sears uses strong second half to score 23 points as No. 24 Alabama rallies past Georgia 85-76
Mark Sears scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:09 remaining, and No. 24 Alabama recovered from a slow start to beat Georgia 85-76.
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap joining PGA Tour after breakthrough win
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to to win on the PGA Tour. Dunlap announced his decision in a news conference on campus, four days after the reigning U.S. Amateur champion won The American Express.
Sears gets 22, plus key free throws and Alabama beats No. 8 Auburn 79-75
Mark Sears had 22 points and eight assists and made two free throws with 9 seconds left to seal Alabama’s 79-75 win over No. 8 Auburn.
Three future members of Alabama & Auburn's Men's Basketball Teams named McDonald's All-Americans
Auburn's Class of 2024 commit Tahaad Pettiford and Alabama's Class of 2024 recruits Derrion Reid and Aiden Sherell all named McDonald's All-Americans.
QB recruit Julian Sayin transferring from Alabama to Ohio State. Demond Williams Jr. to Washington
Julian Sayin, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class, is transferring from Alabama to Ohio State. Sayin told ESPN about his decision Sunday.
University of Alabama's Nick Dunlap becomes first amateur winner on PGA Tour since 1991
20-year-old Alabama student Nick Dunlap's victory on the PGA Tour could herald the arrival of a major golf talent.
Nick Dunlap shoots 60, takes 3-shot lead in search of PGA Tour's first amateur victory since 1991
University of Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap has matched the lowest round by an amateur in PGA Tour history and surged into position for the first victory by a non-professional in 33 years.
Dalton Knecht scores 25 points as No. 6 Tennessee hands Alabama first SEC loss 91-71
Dalton Knecht scored 25 points to help No. 6 Tennessee beat Alabama 91-71 on Saturday to hand the Crimson Tide its first SEC loss this season.
ESPN: Caleb Downs commits to Ohio State
After a stellar freshman season at Alabama, defensive back Caleb Downs commits to Ohio State per reports from ESPN.
Alabama five-star QB signee Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal
Alabama five-star quarterback signee Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal. He's the latest player to leave the Crimson Tide since Nick Saban retired and ex-Washington coach Kalen DeBoer replaced him.
Reese, Morrow lead No. 10 LSU to 78-58 bounce-back win over Alabama
Angel Reese had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 11 boards, and No. 10 LSU rode a dominant third quarter to a 78-58 victory over Alabama.
Amari Niblack commits to Texas
After announcing he was entering the transfer portal, Alabama tight end Amari Niblack committed to Texas.
CBS Sports: Caleb Downs expected to enter the transfer portal
Alabama freshman standout, Caleb Downs, is expected to enter the transfer portal per CBS Sports.
Maurice Linguist resigns as Buffalo football coach to join DeBoer's staff in Alabama, AP source says
Maurice Linguist informed the University at Buffalo that he is resigning as football coach following three seasons and after agreeing to join Kalen DeBoer’s staff at Alabama, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Griffin, Estrada pace Alabama past Missouri and Nate Oates gets career win 200
Rylen Griffin scored a career high 21 points shooting 5 for 7 from 3-point range and Aaron Estrada scored 21 points and Alabama pulled away at the end for a 93-75 win over Missouri.
Alabama hiring Kane Wommack as defensive coordinator
South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigned Tuesday and is headed to Alabama to become defensive coordinator for coach Kalen DeBoer.
Kalen DeBoer introduced as Alabama's new head football coach at news conference
See Action 8 News live coverage of Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer's first news conference from Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Former Alabama assistant Travaris Robinson named Georgia's co-defensive coordinator
Former Alabama cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson has been named Georgia's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach.
Nick Saban issues statement on new Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer
Retiring Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has released a statement wishing his successor, Kalen DeBoer, all the best as he takes the reigns of the Crimson Tide.
Alabama's Isaiah Bond, who made fourth-and-31 Iron Bowl catch, enters transfer portal
Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond has entered the transfer portal in the wake of coach Nick Saban's retirement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Kalen DeBoer officially announced as head football coach at Alabama
The University of Alabama has now officially announced that Kalen DeBoer will be the next head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
Reports: Alabama to hire Kalen DeBoer as its next head football coach
Alabama wasted little time in finding retiring head coach Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from Washington.
Replacing Nick Saban: Alabama begins hunt for a successor who will face sky-high expectations
Nick Saban is retiring with his Alabama football program still appearing formidable enough to regularly contend for Southeastern Conference and national championships. The 72-year-old Saban won six national titles and nine SEC crowns in 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide. He told ESPN that he has “always said that I didn’t want to ride the program down.”
Oregon coach Dan Lanning says he's not coming to the University of Alabama
Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning says on social media that he will not be leaving the Ducks to replace the retiring Nick Saban at Alabama.
Saban: "The last few days have been hard"
Retiring Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has spoken about his decision to leave the Crimson Tide.
Nick Saban's career at Alabama brought four Heisman Trophy winners
Alabama had never had a Heisman Trophy winner until after coach Nick Saban arrived.
Nick Saban retires from Alabama with 12-5 record against Auburn, including thrilling final game
Nick Saban's retirement as head football coach at Alabama is big news in Tuscaloosa and across the state. But it's also big news in Auburn.
Saban, University of Alabama release statement on his retirement
Nick Saban and the University of Alabama have released a statement about his retirement after 17 seasons and six national championships.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban retires after 17 seasons, six national titles in Tuscaloosa
Alabama coach Nick Saban is retiring after winning more national championships than any other major college football coach.
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How will the teams in final AP poll look heading into the 2024 season?
The preseason Associated Press college football poll held up pretty well in 2023. The final AP Top 25 was released early after Michigan defeated Washington in the College Football Playoff national title game to finish No. 1. Seventeen teams that began the season ranked in the Top 25 finished in the rankings and only eight did not.
Alabama's 2024 non-conference schedule finalized
With baseball season just around the corner, the Alabama Crimson Tide has finalized their 2024 non-conference schedule.
Sears hits 6 3s, scores 31 to help Alabama beat South Carolina 74-47
Mark Sears hit six 3-pointers and scored 31 points, Aaron Estrada added 17 on 7-of-11 shooting and Alabama used two second-half runs to pull away as the Crimson Tide beat South Carolina 74-46 and snapped the Gamecocks’ six-game win streak.
Alabama's Gabby Gladieux earns SEC Specialist of the Week
Alabama's Gabby Gladieux earns SEC Specialist of the Week after tying for the nation's highest individual score which helped Alabama open their season with a win.
