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Report: Oklahoma and Texas Ask about Joining SEC
According to a newspaper report, Oklahoma and Texas have reached out to the SEC about joining the league. The two schools are currently part of the Big 12 conference.
Football Legend Bobby Bowden Diagnosed with Terminal Illness
Legendary college football coach and Alabama native Bobby Bowden says he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition.
SWAC Media Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2021 Preseason All-Conference teams at Media Days Tuesday morning, and Alabama State is well-represented with eight slots on the two teams. Ezra Gray was named…
Faulkner University Plans for New eSports Team Scheduled to Begin Competition Fall 2022
Faulkner University has announced plans for a new eSports team scheduled to begin competition in the fall of 2022. Esports, organized video competitions, is exploding in popularity across high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country. Since competitions are virtual, they can be broadcast online for viewers to watch around the world.
Troy names Skylar Meade as new Baseball Coach
TROY, Ala. – One of the most respected and renowned assistant coaches in the country, Skylar Meade has been named Troy’s new baseball head coach following four seasons as the pitching coach at South Carolina, Troy Director of Athletics Brent…
Auburn legend Jane B. Moore passes away
AUBURN, Ala.—Dr. Jane B. Moore, perhaps the most influential woman in Auburn Athletics history, has passed away. Auburn’s softball complex was named Jane B. Moore Field in her honor in 2002 and dedicated on April 26, 2003, in recognition of…
Biscuits lose to Trash Pandas via walk-off homerun
MADISON, Ala. – Luis Aviles Jr.’s three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth walked off the Biscuits (27-28) in a tough 7-4 loss to the Rocket City Trash Pandas (27-29) on Thursday night at Toyota Field. The loss…
Biscuits score two in the tenth to beat Trash Pandas
MADISON, Ala. – The Biscuits (27-27) had to come back a couple of times, but ultimately took down the Rocket City Trash Pandas (26-29) for a second-straight night, this time by a 4-2 (10) score, on Wednesday night at Toyota…
Biscuits win inaugural game against Trash Pandas
MADISON, Ala. – In what was the inaugural game between the Biscuits (26-27) and the Rocket City Trash Pandas (26-28), the Butter Blue put together an impressive ninth-inning comeback in what turned into a wild 8-6 Montgomery win in Tuesday…
Suspended Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Removed from Team USA
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson isn't on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field. The decision means the American's positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.
Tokyo Olympics Shaping Up to be TV-Only Event as COVID-19 Numbers Rise in Japan
The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans being allowed when they open in just over two weeks.
World Record-holding Sprinter, Usain Bolt, Training for 800m Race Event
Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been training to run the 800 meters for a promotional event. He's riding his Peloton bike and running lap after lap. But the 34-year-old world record-holder insisted he isn't leaving the door open for a comeback. Those days are over.
Positive Marijuana Test Leads to 30-day Suspension for American Track Star, Can Not Run in Olympic Race
American champion Sha'Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. Richardson won the 100 at Olympic trials on June 19. She told of her ban Friday on the "Today Show."
NCAA Athletes Can Now Profit from Their Fame
A new era in college sports has arrived. For the first time, NCAA athletes will be permitted to profit from their fame.
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…
NCAA to Allow Student-Athletes to Profit Off Name, Likeness, & Image
The NCAA has cleared the way for athletes to profit off their name. This comes just as legislation is set to become law in several states that would allow for such compensation.
Troy's Smartt steps down as Baseball Coach
TROY, Ala. – Troy and Mark Smartt announced Monday a mutual decision for Smartt to step aside as Troy’s baseball head coach following six seasons in the role. Smartt will remain with the Troy Athletics Department as a special advisor to…
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb: Robin Shute Fastest Overall; Alabama Driver 2nd in Open Division
Alabama News Network and Bahakel Sports, a division of our parent company, brought you live coverage of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo.
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…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Student-Athletes in NCAA Compensation Case
The Supreme Court has decided unanimously that the NCAA cannot enforce rules limiting education-related benefits that colleges offer to student athletes - things like computers and paid internships. Monday's ruling will help determine whether schools decide to offer athletes tens of thousands of dollars in those benefits for things including tutoring, study abroad programs and graduate scholarships.
Auburn adds Miami to the future football schedule
AUBURN, Ala.— The Auburn football program has added a home-and-home series with the University of Miami (Fla.) for the 2029 and 2030 seasons. Auburn will play at Miami on Sept. 1, 2029, and will host the Hurricanes at Jordan-Hare Stadium…
