Former Bama, NFL Star Keith McCants Found Dead in Florida Home
Investigators say former University of Alabama and NFL star linebacker Keith McCants was found dead today at his home in Florida. He was 53.
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AP Source: Cam Newton Cut So Mac Jones Can Start as QB for the New England Patriots
A person with knowledge of the move says the New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton, who was the Heisman-winning quarterback for Auburn in 2010, when the Tigers won the BCS National Championship.
AP Preseason College Football Poll: Alabama Is Number One
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for fourth time in the past six seasons.
Coach Nick Saban Issues Statement on Death of Bobby Bowden
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has released a statement on the death of Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 91.
Coach Nick Saban's New Deal Worth at Least $84.8 Million over Eight Years
Alabama coach Nick Saban will make $11.5 million in the final year under a new eight-year contract that's worth at least $84.8 million.
Oklahoma and Texas To Become Members of the SEC in 2025
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will become the newest members of the Southeastern Conference in 2025. The SEC announced Friday morning that both universities' Boards of Regents officially accepted the invitations during their respective meetings. On…
Alabama's Primo drafted No. 12 overall, Jones goes in second round
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two Alabama men's basketball players were selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, which was held in Brooklyn, N.Y., at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Guard Joshua Primo was a first round selection of the San Antonio…
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join league -- in 2025
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. The latest step in a move that has potential to help reshape college sports…
Cannabis company files suit against Julio Jones, others
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Court records show that Tennessee Titans wide…
NCAA clears way for athlete compensation
DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without…
Alabama's Thomas named first Crimson Tide Olympian Golfer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama men’s golfer Justin Thomas has been named one of 60 golfers who will compete for a Gold Medal at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, the International Golf Federation announced Tuesday. This year, the…
Alabama falls short in World Series with second loss to Florida State
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball’s season came to an end Monday night at the Women’s College World Series, falling to Florida State, 8-5, in the semifinal round. Alabama (53-9) fell behind early on a three-run home run from Florida State…
Alabama Extends Nick Saban's Contract Through 2028 Season
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Monday that head football coach Nick Saban and the University have agreed to a contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by three seasons to eight years and keep him in charge of the Crimson Tide football program through at least February 28, 2029.
Florida State Tops Alabama; Rematch to Determine WCWS Finalist
Caylan Arnold and Kathryn Sandercock combined for a shutout and Florida State beat Alabama 2-0 on Sunday in a Women’s College World Series semifinal in Oklahoma City.
Bama's Montana Fouts Throws Perfect Game to Advance in WCWS
Montana Fouts threw a perfect game with 14 strikeouts on her 21st birthday as Alabama beat UCLA 6-0 Friday night in Oklahoma City to advance to the semifinals of the Women's College World Series.
Alabama falls to NC State in Regional Opener
RUSTON, La. – Alabama suffered an 8-1 loss to No. 16 NC State in the opening round of the NCAA Ruston Regional on Friday afternoon at J.C. Love Field. The loss moves UA to the elimination game on Saturday and…
Alabama tops Arizona behind 16 Fouts strikeouts
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball earned a convincing 5-1 win Thursday night over Arizona to stay in the winner’s bracket at the Women’s College World Series. Alabama (51-7) took an early two-run lead over Arizona (39-14) with runs in the…
Alabama baseball earns NCAA Tournament bid
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014 as the Crimson Tide was selected as one of four teams that make up the Ruston Regional hosted by Louisiana Tech University. The…
Alabama faces elimination after loss to Florida
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama mounted a late comeback effort, but it was not enough as the Crimson Tide fell, 7-2, against 13th-ranked Florida on Thursday afternoon in the 2021 SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met. The loss moved UA to 31-23…
Alabama tops Tennessee after 9th-inning drama
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama took down the higher-seeded team for a second straight day, this time claiming a 3-2 win over the No. 2 seed and fourth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers at the Hoover Met. The Crimson Tide came away with a 3-2…
Alabama dominates South Carolina in SEC Tournament Opener
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama baseball used a six-run third inning to put the game out of reach early on the way to a 9-3 win over No. 24 South Carolina on Tuesday afternoon at the Hoover Met. The win advances the…
Bama Coach Nick Saban Encourages Fans to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
A new public service announcement featuring University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine will start airing this week.
Alabama's Hemphill hits 60th home run, ties program record
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama softball re-wrote the record book in a 5-1 win over Kentucky to advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals. Bailey Hemphill hit two home runs in the win, moving into a first-place tie with Kelly Kretschman (1998-2001)…
Alabama has record-tying six players taken in First Round of NFL Draft
Alabama football had a school-record six players selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Cleveland, Ohio.
Auburn evens series with Alabama in Game Two Win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Auburn jumped out to a one-run lead on a solo home run from Tyler Miller in the first and never relinquished its advantage, ultimately defeating Alabama 5-4 Friday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Jack Owen (1-2, 7.36) earned…
Alabama tops Auburn baseball in 10 innings
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Auburn came back from an early three-run deficit to take a lead on two occasions but ultimately dropped an 8-7 game in 10 innings at Alabama Thursday night. Auburn (13-17, 1-12 SEC) scored in five innings Thursday…
Jeff Davis' Walker, Auburn's Thompson picked in WNBA Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jasmine Walker was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the seventh overall pick in the 2021 Women’s National Basketball Association Draft on Thursday night. Walker is the seventh Crimson Tide player to be drafted in the…
Saban adds Svodoba to Coaching Staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced the addition of Drew Svoboda to the Crimson Tide staff on Monday as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to add…
Alabama Takes On UCLA Tonight in Sweet 16 Showdown
Number two seed Alabama (26-6)…
Alabama men cruise past Maryland into Sweet 16
INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 2 seed Alabama men’s basketball team found its shooting touch by knocking down 16-of-33 three-pointers on its way to a dominating 96-77 victory Monday night over No. 10 seed Maryland to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16.…
Alabama women advance with win against North Carolina
SAN ANTONIO – Jordan Lewis had a career day to lead seventh-seeded Alabama to an 80-71 victory over 10th-seeded North Carolina in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on Monday in the Alamodome. Lewis logged a…
Troy, Alabama women hear names called during NCAA Selection Show
TROY, Ala. – The Troy women's basketball team will open play in the NCAA Tournament against No. 2 seed Texas A&M, the team learned Monday evening during a selection show party inside Trojan Arena. The Trojans earned the No. 15…
No. 8 Alabama recovers from slow start to beat Georgia 89-79
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Herbert Jones had two baskets in a 9-0 run to open the second half that gave No. 8 Alabama the lead, and the SEC champion Crimson Tide beat Georgia 89-79. Jahvon Quinerly led five Alabama scorers…
Alabama tops Auburn behind Shackelford's 25 points
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- — Jaden Shackelford scored 23 points, made five 3-pointers and helped No. 5 Alabama quash a second-half threat in a 70-58 victory over rival Auburn Tuesday night. Shackelford helped the Crimson Tide (20-6, 15-2 Southeastern Conference) score…
Alabama Slips to No. 8 Latest AP Polls
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 28, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking…
Regular Season Title evades Alabama with loss to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- — It had been nearly a quarter-century since Arkansas had played a ranked team at home, let alone beaten one there. No. 20 Arkansas ended both those droughts Wednesday night, beating sixth-ranked Alabama, 81-66. The Razorbacks, once…
Calhoun's Davison is named McDonald's All American
Chicago, Ill. (Feb. 23, 2021) – The McDonald’s All American Games is the pinnacle of high school basketball. Each year ushers a new group of young players into a club of legendary athletes, many of whom are known by a…
Oats signs extension with Alabama Basketball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Thursday that head men’s basketball Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by three…
SEC Postpones Alabama, Auburn Basketball Games Due to Winter Weather
The Southeastern Conference has announced the postponement of four women's basketball and three men's basketball games on Thursday due to the icy weather that is moving throughout the region this week. Make-up dates for these games have not been determined…
Alabama bounces back with road win against South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- — John Petty Jr. wasn't going to let another one slip away for Alabama. The 11th-ranked Crimson Tide were coming off their first Southeastern Conference loss of the season last Saturday and were locked in a tight…
Alabama solidifies top Draft Class, Auburn adds several including Carver's Gaston
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football announced the addition of Terrion Arnold and Camar Wheaton to its 2021 recruiting class during the February signing period on Wednesday. The two players join the…
SEC Media Days will return to Hoover, Nashville moved to 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday it is adjusting the site of its annual SEC Football Media Days in 2021 from Nashville to Hoover, Alabama, and will reschedule the Nashville event to the summer of 2023. SEC Football…
Saban adds former Jaguars head coach Marrone to staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced the addition of Doug Marrone to the Crimson Tide coaching staff on Monday as the offensive line coach. “We are extremely fortunate to be able to add Doug Marrone to…
Alabama Basketball Ranked in Top 10 for First Time in 14 Years
The Associated Press has released its Top 25 polls for Week 10 of the College Basketball season and its a new face in the Top 10 that it hasn't seen in years. The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team cracks the…
Alabama officially adds O'Brien as Offensive Coordinator
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced the addition of Bill O’Brien to the Crimson Tide coaching staff on Thursday as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Tide. “We are pleased and happy to be…
Alabama sets 3-pointer record in win vs LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. -- — John Petty scored 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Alabama made a Southeastern Conference-record 23 shots from beyond the arc in a 105-75 win over LSU on Tuesday night. Petty was 8 of 10 from…
Alabama stays undefeated in SEC play vs Arkansas
TUSCALOSSA, Ala. -- — John Petty Jr. made five 3-pointers and set an Alabama program record, and finished with 17 points as the Crimson Tide routed Arkansas 90-59 on Saturday. Alabama (11-3, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) has won seven straight, its…
Several Alabama players declare for NFL Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Four University of Alabama football players announced at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that they will forego their senior seasons to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Alabama’s NFL early entrants, Christian Barmore, Mac Jones, Patrick Surtain…
Alabama dominates Kentucky to keep top spot in SEC
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- — John Petty Jr. scored 23 points, including four of Alabama's 14 3-pointers, Jaden Shackleford added 18 points and Alabama never trailed Kentucky to earn an 85-65 rout Tuesday night in a matchup of the Southeastern Conference's…
Alabama's Smith named Walter Camp Player of the Year
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football senior wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been named the 2020 Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Thursday evening. Smith joins past Alabama winners Derrick Henry (2015) and Tua Tagovailoa (2018)…
Alabama's DeVonta Smith wins the Heisman Trophy
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama's DeVonta Smith is your Heisman winner. The first receiver to win the award since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Smith sits at 105 catches, 1,641 yards and 20 touchdowns on the year. The next closest receiver…
Ohio State's COVID-19 Woes Could Cause CFB Playoffs National Championship to be Postponed
College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock says the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night. Sources say Ohio State has been in contact with CFP officials about possible player availability problems…
Alabama's Jones, Offensive line named best in the Country
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama quarterback Mac Jones was named the winner of the 2020 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Education Foundation announced Monday morning. Jones joins Tide signal-callers AJ McCarron (2013) and Jay Barker (1994)…
Alabama Men's Basketball Team Stuns #7 Tennessee
John Petty hit three critical 3-pointers and finished with 19…
Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian
Texas has hired Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as the Longhorns new coach. The move comes just a few hours after Texas announced the firing of Tom Herman…
CBS Sports: Alabama Offensive Coordinator Steve Sarkisian to Become Head Coach at Texas
CBS Sports reports that Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will become the head coach at Texas, citing a source close to the hiring process. Texas fired head coach…
Roll Tide! No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) hurdles Notre Dame cornerback Nick McCloud (4) as he carries the ball for a long gain in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington,…
Four Teams Sacrifice to Make the CFB Playoffs
To play through a pandemic, college football players had to sacrifice much of their lives away from the game and endure constant stress of knowing the next test could be the one that derails a season. To reach the playoff,…
Alabama Leads the Nation with 8 All-American Selections
Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team. They lead a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense. Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris, tackle Alex Leatherwood and center…
Bama's Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith Among Heisman Trophy Finalists
Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith, along with Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Florida's Kyle Trask, have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the…
New Auburn Coach Bryan Harsin: "I Understand the Expectations"
Bryan Harsin was introduced as the new head football coach at Auburn University this afternoon at a news conference that lasted more than an hour. He, his wife and one of his three children made the cross-country flight from Boise,…
Alabama to Play Notre Dame in College Football Playoff Semifinal
The No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson…
Alabama Wins Another SEC Championship with 52-46 Victory over Florida
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) and Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) celebrate victory against Florida after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. Alabama won 52-46. (AP…
Early Signing Period Updates for Alabama, Auburn and Troy
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football announced the addition of 24 student-athletes to its 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. The 24 high school players come from 11 states – Alabama (5), Florida (5), Texas…
SEC and ESPN reach 10-year agreement for exclusive broadcast rights
Adds 15 Premier Football Games, Eight Marquee Men’s Basketball Games Ensuring That Every Football and Men’s Basketball Game Airs on an ESPN Network SEC Football Championship Game on ABC Each Year A Regular SEC Football Game on ABC in the…
Former Alabama Head Football Coach Ray Perkins Dies at 79
Alabama head coach Ray Perkins explains techniques to his quarterbacks on the first day of spring practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 23, 1983. This is Perkins' first year as the Crimson Tide's head coach, replacing the…
Mac Jones Bolsters Heisman Case; No. 1 Alabama Throttles LSU 55-17
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passed for 385…
Petty leads Alabama to dominant win vs Providence
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — John Petty Jr. scored 16 points and Jaden Shackelford added 15 and Alabama beat Providence 88-71 on Wednesday night. It was the fifth/sixth-place game of the relocated Maui Invitational. Joshua Primo also scored 15 for the…
Alabama hoops drops to 1-1 with loss to Stanford
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- — Highly touted freshman Ziaire Williams scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in his collegiate debut and Stanford beat Alabama 82-64 in the relocated Maui Invitational on Monday. Stanford will face 14th-ranked North Carolina (2-0) on…
Auburn Falls Out of AP Top 25 with Iron Bowl Loss; Alabama Still Number One
Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll again as the top eight teams in the rankings held steady for the fourth week in a row. Auburn dropped out of the poll from its previous…
Jones, No. 1 Bama roll past No. 22 Auburn 42-13 minus Saban
TUSCLAOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mac…
Alabama-LSU Football Game Rescheduled to Dec. 5 on CBS 8
The Southeastern Conference has announced a revised schedule for football games to be played on December 5 as a result of game postponements during the 2020 season due to the impact of COVID-19. Alabama will now play at LSU on…
Alabama MBB opens season with win vs Jacksonville State
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- — Jaden Shackelford had 18 points and 11 rebounds as Alabama routed Jacksonville State 81-57 in a season opener on Wednesday night. It was the first career double-double for Shackelford, a 6-foot-3 sophomore from Hesperia, California. Jahvon…
Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shows Mild Symptoms
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach in Saturday's Iron Bowl game when the Crimson Tide hosts Auburn in Tuscaloosa. The positive test happened this morning. Here is a statement from team…
Alabama debuts at Number One in CFP Poll
College Football Playoff Rankings -- Nov. 24 1. Alabama (7-0) 2. Notre Dame (8-0) 3. Clemson (7-1) 4. Ohio State (4-0) 5. Texas A&M (5-1) 6. Florida (6-1) 7. Cincinnati (8-0) 8. Northwestern (5-0) 9. Georgia (5-2) 10. Miami (7-1)…
Alabama dominates Kentucky as Saban ties Spurrier for SEC wins
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama didn’t quite look like itself at first after an extended period on the sidelines, but it scarcely made a difference on the scoreboard. DeVonta Smith caught nine passes for 144 yards and set the Southeastern…
Auburn's Okoro, Alabama's Lewis Jr. go in top 15 of NBA Draft
Auburn's Isaac Okoro was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 5th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Alabama's Kira Lewis Jr. was picked by the New Orleans Pelicans at pick 13. CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected…
Alabama vs LSU has been Postponed
The Alabama at LSU game on Saturday, November 14, has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the LSU program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. “While it is…
AP College Football Poll: Alabama Ranked #1 for First Time This Season
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year. That extends the Crimson Tide's record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. Notre Dame…
AP Poll: Alabama Remains #2, Auburn Back at #24
The new Associated Press college football poll has been released. It has Alabama remaining at #2 behind Clemson, but not by much. In addition, Auburn has returned to the poll at #24 after the Tigers' dominating win over LSU. Top-ranked…
Jones, Smith Give Nick Saban a 41-0 Birthday Present as Alabama Shuts Out Mississippi State
On Alabama head coach Nick Saban's 69th birthday Saturday night, quarterback Mac Jones threw four touchdown passes to DeVonta Smith, who had 203 receiving yards, as No. 2 Alabama cruised to a 41-0 victory over Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa. The…
Alabama dominates Tennessee, loses Waddle
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Losing their most dynamic player left Alabama in no mood to celebrate — not even a big win over a longtime rival. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle broke his right ankle on the opening kickoff Saturday, about…
Alabama's Jaylen Waddle done for the Season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban said junior wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is out for the rest of the season after hurting his right ankle on the opening kickoff Saturday against Tennessee. “It’s a shame because the guy’s…
Alabama, Saban react to Georgia win as Tennessee prep begins
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama football’s Mac Jones was selected as the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. The honor is Jones’ second this season as the redshirt junior…
No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mac Jones passed for 417 yards and four touchdowns and No. 2 Alabama’s aerial assault picked apart No. 3 Georgia’s heralded defense in the second half of a 41-24 victory. The Crimson Tide, with coach Nick…
Update: Nick Saban Cleared to Coach after Negative COVID-19 Tests
CBS Sports reports that Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has been cleared to coach Alabama tonight as the #2 Crimson Tide hosts #3 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium. CBS Sports reports Saban tested negative for COVID-19 today, making the third…
Report: Nick Saban Tests Negative for COVID-19 for a Second Time
There appears to be a path for Nick Saban to be on the sidelines to coach Alabama tonight as the Crimson Tide hosts Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. ESPN reports that Saban tested negative for COVID-19 for a second…
Nick Saban tests Negative for Covid19 on Thursday
Friday Statement from Alabama and Jeff Allen: “Coach Saban was evaluated again today by Dr. Robinson. He continues to be asymptomatic and without fever. We are continuing to follow the SEC Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force Protocol…
WATCH: Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban Talks about His Positive COVID-19 Test
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban spoke to reporters via Zoom tonight to discuss his positive COVID-19 test result. Alabama News Network was the only Montgomery TV station to carry…
