Alabama Ranked #4 in Final CFB Playoff Ranking, Faces Clemson in Semifinals
Alabama is in. The Crimson Tide got the nod over Ohio State and will play Clemson in the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1, likely in the Sugar…
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SEC Media Days 2018 Moving to Atlanta
The 2018 SEC Media Days will be held in Atlanta. The event was previously held in the Birmingham-Hoover area. This will be the first time in 33 years that the event will not be held in the Birmingham area.
Ole Miss Gets Two-Year Bowl Ban, Loss of Scholarships Following Sanctions
The seemingly never-ending investigation by the NCAA into Ole Miss athletics is finally over -- and the football program took the brunt of the penalties. The NCAA will officially announce its sanctions later Friday, but reports from SBNation and ESPN note that the school will receive…
MLB Hall Famer Urges Voters to Keep "Known Steroid Users" Out of Cooperstown
Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan is urging voters to keep "known steroid users" out of Cooperstown. A day after the Hall revealed its 33-man ballot for the 2018 class, the 74-year-old Morgan argued against the inclusion of players…
Extra: The Dye Effect
Sports Reporter Darrell Puckett, sat down for an Exclusive one-on-one interview with Auburn coaching legend, Pat Dye, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Iron Bowl and his last game coaching.
Six-Person Advisory Committee to Help Choose Auburn's Next AD
The search for Auburn University’s next athletics director is set to begin immediately with assistance from a six-person advisory committee. “We’re excited to see the high caliber of leaders interested in the position,” said Auburn President Steven Leath. “Jay Jacobs…
ASU Picks Up First Win of Season with Double-Digit Victory Over Savannah State
Arleatha Gipson led three Alabama State players in double figures as the…
Former Auburn Basketball Coach Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Fraud Case
A prosecutor says the government has 16 hours of telephone conversations by fired Auburn associate head basketball coach Chuck Person to use against him at trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Boone in New York made the disclosure as Person pleaded…
Auburn, Alabama Fans Share Iron Bowl Expectations
Week 11 of college football brought a win for Alabama and a big win for Auburn over Georgia. Now, with less than two weeks before Auburn and Alabama square off in…
Researcher: Aaron Hernandez's Brain Suffered Severe CTE Damage
A researcher says Aaron Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior. The 27-year-old former New England Patriots player killed himself in April while serving life in prison…
Former MLB Star Pitcher Killed in Plane Crash
Authorities have confirmed that former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay died in a small plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said during a news conference that Halladay's ICON…
Former Lady Hornets Star Signs Oversees Basketball Contract
Former Alabama State University women’s basketball player Britney Wright has signed a contract to play overseas, signing to play in the Women Adriatic Basketball Association (WABA). Wright has signed to play with Beroe in Stara Zagora (Bulgaria), and will…
Hill-Eley Leads Hornets to 3rd Straight Win
The Alabama State University football team won their third consecutive contest, spoiling the homecoming festivities for Jackson State University as they walked away with a 13-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory. “There are a lot of things that we…
ASU Women's Soccer Wins 2nd Straight SWAC Title
Junior goalkeeper Gianna Guyot earned tournament MVP honors after her performance Sunday morning in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) championship match, helping Alabama State to their second consecutive conference title with a shootout victory over Grambling State University. After…
Alabama Freshman QB Arrested on DUI Charges
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT)- Alabama reserve freshman quarterback Mac Jones was arrested early Friday morning and charged with driving under the influence, according to a statement from the Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s office. Jones was involved in a two car accident on 10th Ave.…
Lady Hornets Volleyball Handle Business Against In-State Rival Alabama A&M
The regular season Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) champion Alabama State kept their conference winning streak alive with a 3-0 (25-20,25-11,25-20) victory over Alabama A&M Thursday night at Lockhart Gymnasium. Alabama State (24-9, 17-0 SWAC) pushed their streak to 38…
Auburn Basketball Players Suspended Indefinitely Amid FBI Investigation
Auburn will hold out sophomores Austin Wiley and Danjel Purifoy indefinitely in connection with a federal investigation into associate head coach Chuck Person. Auburn Athletics Department released following the following statement regarding the suspension of two star players: “To avoid…
ASU Announces Changes to the 94th Turkey Day Classic
The Alabama State University University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a change to the schedule involving the 94th annual Turkey Day Classic at ASU Stadium. After Cheyney University, the original opponent, pulled out of the game due to financial…
ASU Volleyball Wins 37th Straight Game, Claims 3rd Straight SWAC Regular Season Title
The Alabama State University volleyball won their 37th consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match Monday night over Alcorn State 3-0 (25-10,25-8,25-18), and in the process claimed the regular season conference championship with three conference matches remaining. Alabama State (23-9,…
Hornets Hang On Late for 68-62 Win Over Fort Valley State
The Alabama State University men’s basketball team used key second half free throws and a key defensive stop to come away with a 68-62 victory over Fort Valley State University in an exhibition game at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome Monday night.…
Former Bama State Women's Basketball Star to be Inducted into SWAC Hall of Fame
The 2017 Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame Class has been announced, with nine of the league's most influential contributors set to be welcomed including a former Alabama State standout. Former Alabama State University women’s basketball standout Shameka Jackson is…
Pair of Hornets Earn SWAC Player of the Week Honors Following Magic City Classic Win
Alabama State University seniors Ronnie Scott and Trevor Vincent were honored for their performances against Alabama A&M University on Saturday by the conference office as they won a pair of awards, announced by the conference office Monday morning. Scott, who was named the SWAC…
Tiger Woods Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving Charges
Superstar golfer Tiger Woods has pleaded guilty to reckless driving and…
Amari Cooper and Julio Jones Alabama Crimson Tide Bobbleheads Unveiled
Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled limited edition bobbleheads featuring star NFL wide receivers, Amari Cooper and Julio Jones, in their Alabama Crimson Tide uniforms. Before rising to stardom with the Falcons and Raiders, Cooper and Jones were…
Venus Williams Reaches Semifinals at WTA Finals
Venus Williams reached the semifinals at the WTA Finals by beating Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday. The 37-year-old Williams advanced from the White Group along with Karolina Pliskova, who lost to French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3,…
