Former Auburn Tiger "Cadillac" Williams to be Inducted into AL Sports Hall of Fame
The former Auburn and NFL star, Carnell Williams, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Born on April…
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Biscuits Respond with Eight Unanswered in 9-4 Win
The Biscuits (16-14) went down early and then stormed back by responding with eight unanswered runs to win their second-straight game 9-4 over the Chattanooga Lookouts (17-14) Monday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Hunter Wood had a decent outing in his…
Officials Release Details to Aaron Hernandez's Suicide Note Left to Fiancee
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez urged his fiancee to "live life and know I'm always with you" in a suicide note he left in his prison cell. An excerpt from the note was released Friday as part of a court…
Eddie Lacy's Garage Sale for Charity a Huge Success
Eddie Lacy may be gone from the Green Bay Packers, but he left a nice legacy in his wake. The running back launched a two-day garage sale at his home in suburban Green Bay on Friday and it was basically…
Sale of the Biscuits Finalized; New Ownership Takes Place Immediately
The Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce that the sale of the franchise has been finalized by Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Southern League to a Lou DiBella-led ownership group.…
Biscuits Drop Both Ends of Double Header to Shuckers
The Biscuits (13-13) were swept in their doubleheader against the Biloxi Shuckers (13-14) on Thursday night, falling in the first game, 8-4, and again in the second game, 7-6 (8). Montgomery had not played a baseball game since Monday morning…
Lebron Now Number Two on the Playoff All-Time Scoring List
LeBron James has moved past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the No. 2 scorer in NBA playoff history. James entered Wednesday night's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between Cleveland and Toronto needing 25 points to surpass the inimitable Abdul-Jabbar (5,762…
Nick Saban Signs Three-Year Contract Extension Through 2024 Season
Alabama coach Nick Saban could make $65 million over the next eight years. University trustees approved a three-year contract extension through the 2024 season for Saban on Tuesday. Saban will get $7.125 million in each of the next two seasons,…
Biscuits Drop Series Finale 6-5 to Barons
The Biscuits (13-11) squandered a five run first inning lead in the series finale losing 6-5 to the Birmingham Barons (10-16) Monday morning at Riverwalk Stadium. Tyler Brashears had a rough outing in his first start of the season surrendering…
Former Auburn Basketball Star to be Inducted into Alabama Sports HOF
The former Auburn and NBA Star, the late Lee DeFore, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13. Born June 3, 1943 in Atlanta, DeFore played collegiately at Auburn…
Biscuits Up to Second in Division After Sunday's Win
Jose Mujica (1-1) had a stellar outing for the Biscuits (13-10) going seven innings an surrendering just one run on five hits to help secure a 5-1 win over the Birmingham Barons (9-15) Sunday afternoon at Riverwalk Stadium. Mujica's performance…
Four Alabama Players Taken in the First Round of NFL Draft
MARLON HUMPHREY The Baltimore Ravens have made it clear this offseason that their No. 1 priority is fortifying the back end of the defense. Shunning a trade offer for the No.…
Biscuits Top Braves 5-2 to Close Out Series
The Biscuits (11-8) won their third-straight series of the year, 5-2, against the Mississippi Braves (9-11) thanks to Braxton Lees' second home run of the year and a three run-shot by Riley Unroe Wednesday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Yonny Chirinos(1-0)…
Sharapova Returns to Tennis After 15-Month Doping Ban
Maria Sharapova returned to professional tennis on Wednesday after a 15-month doping ban, completing a one-hour training session on an empty center court less than 10 hours before her first competitive match since January 2016. Handed a much-debated wild card,…
Biscuits Drop Morning Match-Up with Mississippi Braves
The Montgomery Biscuits (10-8) suffered their eighth loss of the season, 3-2, against the Mississippi Braves (9-10) Tuesday morning at Riverwalk Stadium. Jose Mujica was phenomenal in his Riverwalk debut going seven innings and allowing just one run on one hit;…
NCAA Hoopers Declare for NBA Draft; Next Step, Draft Combine
JAYSON TATUM Jayson Tatum is leaving Duke after his freshman season to enter the NBA draft. The school announced Tatum's expected decision Wednesday in a Twitter post. Team spokesman Cory Walton says Tatum plans to hire an agent, which means…
Racing Legend Announces He Will Retire at Season's End
Hendrick Motorsports says Dale Earnhardt Jr. will retire at the end of this season. Earnhardt is a 14-time winner of NASCAR's most popular driver award. He has 26 career Cup victories, and that includes a pair of wins in the…
Report: Saints and Pro Bowl Running Back Agree on Two-Year Deal
Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have not announced a deal, but Peterson tells ESPN in a statement that he's agreed to play in New Orleans. Peterson…
Funeral Ceremony Held in Connecticut for Ex-NFL Player Aaron Hernandez
Police have closed off traffic outside a funeral home that will be the site of a funeral service for former NFL player Aaron Hernandez. The private service for family and friends is being held Monday afternoon in Bristol, Connecticut, where…
Biscuits Squeak Past Mississippi Braves 2-1
The Montgomery Biscuits (9-7) got their ninth win of the season, 2-1, against the Mississippi Braves (8-9) Sunday afternoon at Riverwalk Stadium. Mike Franco went seven scoreless innings and surrendered only two hits while striking out seven in a no-decision. …
Three Auburn Softball Players Arrested on Drug Chages
Three Auburn softball players have been suspended indefinitely after they were arrested on marijuana-related charges. AL.com reports  that Haley Fagan, 22, Makayla Martin, 19, and Brittany Maresette, 19, were arrested Thursday morning at a home. Each was charged with second-degree…
Big Eighth Inning Propels Biscuits to Victory
Down 4-1, the Biscuits (8-6) exploded for eight runs in the eighth inning to stun the team that eliminated them from last year's postseason, defeating the Jackson Generals (9-5) 9-5 on Thursday night in West Tennessee. Montgomery sent Yonny Chirinos…
Aaron Hernandez's Death Officially Ruled Suicide
Aaron Hernandez's death in prison has been officially ruled a suicide. That determination comes from the district attorney's office in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Authorities say investigators found three handwritten notes next to a Bible inside the maximum-security prison cell where…
Former Patriots Star Found Dead Hanging in Prison Cell
Massachusetts state police say they have launched an investigation into former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's death by hanging in prison. Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early, Jr., says detectives assigned to his office and the Department of Correction are investigating Hernandez's…
Alabama's Key Declares for NBA Draft; Won't Hire Agent
Alabama forward Braxton Key is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the team in scoring as a freshman. The school said Monday Key won't hire an agent, giving him until May 24 to decide whether to return next season.…
