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 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 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.
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.
The Crimson Tide earned a four seed in the NCAA Tournament and will have thirteenth-seeded Charleston in the opening round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ahead of the start of spring practices, Kalen DeBoer names the final pieces of his coaching staff.
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.
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.
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,
It didn't take former University of Alabama sports announcer Eli Gold to find a new job.
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.
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 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 coach Kalen DeBoer has retained and promoted assistants Freddie Roach and Robert Gillespie.
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.
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.
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 sophomore left handed pitcher Alton Davis II was named Preseason Second-Team All-SEC.
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 improved to 19-6 overall and 6-4 in SEC play after their win at home over Tennessee.
The Alabama Crimson Tide sign three players on National Signing Day including Ryan Williams (receiver), Noah Carter (Edge), and QB Reese (linebacker).
The Tigers (19-4, 8-2 SEC) are tied for first with the Crimson Tide (16-7, 8-2) and No. 15 South Carolina.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
20-year-old Alabama student Nick Dunlap's victory on the PGA Tour could herald the arrival of a major golf talent.
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 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.
After a stellar freshman season at Alabama, defensive back Caleb Downs commits to Ohio State per reports from ESPN.
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.
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.
After announcing he was entering the transfer portal, Alabama tight end Amari Niblack committed to Texas.
Alabama freshman standout, Caleb Downs, is expected to enter the transfer portal per CBS Sports.
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.
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.
South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigned Tuesday and is headed to Alabama to become defensive coordinator for coach Kalen DeBoer.
See Action 8 News live coverage of Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer's first news conference from Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Former Alabama cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson has been named Georgia's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach.
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 wide receiver Isaiah Bond has entered the transfer portal in the wake of coach Nick Saban's retirement.
The University of Alabama has now officially announced that Kalen DeBoer will be the next head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
Alabama wasted little time in finding retiring head coach Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from Washington.
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 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.
Retiring Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has spoken about his decision to leave the Crimson Tide.
Alabama had never had a Heisman Trophy winner until after coach Nick Saban arrived.
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.
Nick Saban and the University of Alabama have released a statement about his retirement after 17 seasons and six national championships.
Alabama coach Nick Saban is retiring after winning more national championships than any other major college football coach.
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.
With baseball season just around the corner, the Alabama Crimson Tide has finalized their 2024 non-conference schedule.
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 after tying for the nation's highest individual score which helped Alabama open their season with a win.
Alabama leading rusher Jase McClellan announces that he has declared for the NFL Draft.
Alabama finished at No. 5 in the final AP Top 25 College Football Poll of the 2023 season.
Former Alabama All-American defensive back Antonio Langham has been selected to the 2024 college football hall of fame class.
Mark Sears scored 21 points, Rylan Griffen added 16 points, and Alabama held on in the final minute to defeat Vanderbilt 78-75 in the SEC opener for both teams.
Alabama linebacker Chris Braswell and cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry are heading into the NFL draft.
The four-team playoff changed college football. Not just the postseason and crowning of a national champion that finally could be called undisputed.
Alabama finishes the season at 12-2 after winning the SEC Championship nearly a month ago.
Alabama is seeking its seventh college football title under coach Nick Saban and has been victorious in the semifinal in six of seven CFP appearances.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe revealed that Bill O'Brien, Alabama's offensive coordinator during Milroe's first two seasons, once suggested he should change positions.
Alabama is covering every angle when it comes to preparing for its College Football Playoff semifinal game against Michigan, including protecting against sign stealing by the Wolverines.
The final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event.
Alabama Defensive Back, Caleb Downs, was selected as the 2023 Shaun Alexander Award Winner.
Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe has returned from a neck injury better than ever. Eboigbe missed most of the 2022 season after getting hurt in practice. After surgery and months of rehab, he is enjoying easily the best season of his five-year career.
The offense is a Class C Misdemeanor in the State of Alabama. Pritchett is currently out of jail on a $500 bond.
The SEC, currently chasing its fifth consecutive national championship, racked up another collection of talent and a couple of five-star quarterbacks on Wednesday.
Alabama signs 23 players on the first day of the early signing period which runs from December 20th through the 22nd.
Ryan Kalkbrenner came back from an early ankle injury to score 17 of his 19 points in the second half and lead No. 8 Creighton past Alabama 85-82.
According to an article by The Athletic, Alabama has hired former Michigan Linebackers Coach, George Helow.
The Southeastern Conference releases the 2024 football schedules.
The Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball Team defeated Stephen F. Austin by a final score of 74-69.
Zach Edey matched his season high with 35 points in his hometown, Braden Smith had a season-high 27 points and No. 4 Purdue rallied to beat Alabama 92-86 on Saturday.
Dallas Turner, Caleb Downs, and Will Reichard all receive SEC Individual honors.
Both Alabama's Nick Saban and Troy's Jon Sumrall were named two of the twelve finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.
Both Alabama's and Auburn's football team's have several players named to the first and second All-SEC Teams as announced by the conference.
Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner is entering the transfer portal, but as a lacrosse player.
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State is not and is the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history.
Alabama has made it into the College Football Playoff at No. 4.
Alabama has moved up from No. 8 to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll after beating then-No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.
Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
Alabama kicker Will Reichard became the NCAA's career scoring leader by kicking a 43-yard field goal in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia on Saturday.
Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner is talking to Alabama fans and hearing from Coach Nick Saban as the No. 8 Crimson Tide prepares to face No. 1 Georgia in Atlanta.
Action 8 News is in Atlanta to cover the SEC Championship Game between No. 8 Alabama and No. 1 Georgia. We found plenty of fans who are eager for the game.
Alabama's dramatic last-minute Iron Bowl victory over Auburn did nothing to change its No. 8 slot in the College Football Playoff rankings.
“It should be a lesson for everybody in life: Overcome adversity, man," Alabama head football coach Nick Saban said.
Alabama remains No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll, despite its 27-24 win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl and its 8-0 record in the SEC.
