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XFL Suspends Operations, Lays Off Workers
The XFL has suspended operations and laid off its employees. Employees were told Friday of the layoffs during an in-house conference call. The upstart league backed by WWE canceled the remainder of its season last month because of the coronavirus…
Falcons unveil new, redesigned uniforms for first time in 17 years
April 8, 2020 -- The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday they will usher in the 2020 season with new uniforms as part of a comprehensive redesign for the first time in 17 years. The entire new array of uniform options includes…
Detroit Tiger and Hall of Famer, Al Kaline dies at 85
DETROIT (AP) — Fresh off the train and only 18 years old, Al Kaline ran into an immediate roadblock trying to join the Detroit Tigers. Called up to the majors, he couldn’t get past the security guards at Briggs Stadium.…
Former Alabama Receiver, Julio Jones, named to NFL's All-Decade Team
Julio Jones has been named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2010s. The former Alabama receiver has caught 797 passes for 12,125 yards and 57 touchdowns in nine years and has made the Pro Bowl in seven of those…
The Masters Moves to November While Other Golf Events Are Rescheduled
In a joint statement, the PGA Tour, USGA, R&A, PGA of America and Augusta National Golf Club clarified this morning what golf could look like for the rest of this year. It is hoped that three of the four annual…
Calhoun's Davison wins Mr. Basketball in Alabama
Fresh off of being named the Gatorade Player of the year a week ago, Calhoun's J.D. Davison has now been given the title of Mr. Basketball. The 6-foot-3, junior averaged 30.4 points and 12 rebounds per game en route to…
Rosters for the 61st North-South All-Star Game are Set
MONTGOMERY – North-South all-star squads for the 61th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game scheduled to be played Thursday, July 15 at Cramton Bowl, have been selected. The two 37-member teams comprised of 2020 graduating seniors were announced by Jamie Lee Director of the…
World Games in Birmingham moved to 2022
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (April 2, 2020) – The International World Games Association (IWGA) and Birmingham Organising Committee (BOC) have agreed to postpone the 11th edition of The World Games until 7th to 17th July 2022. The Games had originally been planned to take place from 15–25 July next year. The International…
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…
