Sports
Wimbledon is canceled for the first time since 1945
Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played. Britain imposed a nationwide lockdown just over a week ago, and the All England Club announced after…
SEC Cancels 2020 Spring Meetings set for Late May
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Tuesday that the 2020 SEC Spring Meetings have been canceled due to issues related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The SEC will determine alternate methods for holding meetings important to…
Lewis Jackson Resigns After 15 Years as ASU Men's Basketball Coach
Alabama State head men's basketball coach Lewis Jackson announced his resignation from the program Friday, March 27, after 15 years as the head coach of the Hornets. "As I continue my Alabama State University athletic journey, I am stepping down as head…
AHSAA Issues Statement on Cancellation of Spring Sports
The Alabama High School Athletic Assocation has released a statement regarding the cancellation of all spring sports. The announcement of the cancellation was made by Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey at a news conference yesterday. AHSAA Executive Director…
Famous Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal Dies at 77
Fred "Curly" Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters announced Neal's death, but did not provide any other details. Neal played for the Globetrotters…
Calhoun's "JD" Davison Named 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year
In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, today announced JerDarrian Davison of The Calhoun School as its 2019-20 Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Davison is the first Gatorade Alabama Boys Basketball Player of…
Tom Brady Leaving the New England Patriots
Legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady used Twitter this morning to announce that he is leaving the NFL team to play somewhere else. FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020 LOVE YOU PATS NATION pic.twitter.com/lxSQZmnjPL…
NCAA Cancels NCAA Basketball Tournament, Previously Planned to Play Games Without Fans
The NCAA has announced via Twitter that they will cancel the men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments. President Mark Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which begin…
NASCAR to Postpone Racing Until May 3
Update: NASCAR has decided to postpone all racing events until May 3. NASCAR has responded to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus by restricting access to upcoming race events. NASCAR has issued this statement: “At this time, NASCAR will…
NHL Follows in NBA Footsteps, Suspends Season Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
The NHL is following the NBA's lead and suspending its season amid the coronavirus outbreak. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league is "pausing" its season. The move comes a day after the NBA suspended play following a player's positive…
SEC, Other Conferences Cancel Basketball Conference Tournaments Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The SEC and the other big conferences in college sports have now all canceled their basketball tournaments because of the coronavirus, putting the celebrated NCAA March Madness Tournament in doubt. The Power 5 conferences are the ACC, Big Ten, Big…
NCAA Limiting Attendance to NCAA Tournament Basketball Games Due to Coronavirus
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both…
AUM Baseball uses 8-run Third Inning to top Talladega College
MONTGOMERY, Ala. --- The Auburn Montgomery baseball team pounded out eight runs on five hits in inning number three en route to a 10-6 victory over Talladega College on Monday, March 9…
Emerald Mountain's Wilson Demo Day
Local golfers from around the River Region came to enjoy a sunny Saturday at Emerald Mountain Golf Club for free food, drinks and more importantly to see what Wilson Demo Day was all…
Central Alabama Represented on Girls and Boys Alabama/Mississippi Basketball All-Star Classic Rosters
Alabama Girls’ All-Stars Madison Adamson Hoover G/G 6’1 Sarah Ashlee Barker Spain Park G 5’11 Emily Bowman Huntsville C 6’5 Keiara Griffin Ramsay F 6’0 Elizabeth Hill Cold Springs G/F 5’11 Niaira Jones Charles Henderson PG …
