Match-up Set for Super Bowl 51
The match-up has been set for Super Bowl 51. The New England Patriots will take on the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots, in familiar territory, will be in the Super Bowl for the seventh time in the "Tom Brady" era. Tom…
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NFL Fines Sean Davis for Helmet Hit on Chris Conley
NEW YORK - The NFL fined Steelers safety Sean Davis $24,309 of his helmet-to-helmet hit on the Chiefs' Chris Conley in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's 18-16 win at Kansas City last weekend. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was docked…
Raiders file papers to move from Oakland to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak told The Associated Press on Thursday that he spoke with the Raiders. Sisolak is part of an 11-member panel…
ASWA Names its Football Athletes of the Year
The Alabama Sports Writers Association has named its football Athletes of the Year. Beauregard High running back, LaDamian Webb, was named 2016 Mr. Football for the State of Alabama. List of…
2017 Baseball Hall of Fame Class Announced
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, earning the honor as Trevor Hoffman and Vladimir Guerrero fell just short. Steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were passed over for the fifth…
Deshaun Watson Turns Down Invite to Senior Bowl
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has turned down the chance to play in the Senior Bowl later this month. Watson's representatives cited the long season and his continued training for the NFL draft as reasons he won't…
University of Alabama Names New Athletic Director
Greg Byrne, Vice President for Athletics at the University of Arizona, will become the new Director of Athletics at The University of Alabama effective March 1, pending approval of The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. The 45-year-old Byrne,…
University of Alabama AD Retires, Takes New Position with University
Bill Battle, Director of Athletics at The University of Alabama, announced Sunday evening that he is going to retire from his post to assume a new role as Special Assistant to the President. Battle, currently in his fourth year as…
Braves to Pay Tribute to Hank Aaron Throughout New Stadium
With the opening of SunTrust Park, the Atlanta Braves will unveil several tributes throughout the ballpark to team icon and baseball legend Hank Aaron. The displays will pay homage to the many facets of Aaron’s storied career, and include a…
National Championship Game Ticket Scammer Arrested
Three brothers from Louisiana pulled a fast one on a man they say sold them fake tickets to root for Alabama during the national championship game against Clemson in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Times reports Joseph Steven Escalera agreed to…
Coach Nick Saban, Bama Players Reflect on National Championship Loss
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover the National Championship Game. We were there as Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and his players talked about the Crimson Tide's 35-31 loss to…
Alabama Loses to Clemson 35-31 in National Championship Game
The Alabama Crimson Tide came up short in the National Championship Game in Tampa, losing 35-31 to the Clemson Tigers. Alabama had entered the game undefeated, but will finish the 2016 football season at 14-1. In the fourth quarter, Clemson…
Bama Players, Coach Nick Saban Talk about National Championship Expectations
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover the National Championship Game between Alabama and Clemson. Over the weekend, Alabama's players and coaches discussed the game and the expectations that Alabama will capture…
Clemson Players and Coaches Talk about National Championship Game
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover the National Championship Game. Clemson players and coaches took time over the weekend to talk about tonight's game. The player to watch is Clemson quarterback…
Alabama Players Talk about Game Preparations at Media Day
Alabama News Network is in Tampa for the National Championship Game between Alabama and Clemson. Players and coaches spent time behind the microphone, talking to reporters about how they prepare for the biggest…
ESPN's Rece Davis and Mack Brown Talk about National Championship Game
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover the National Championship Game. We spent time with Rece Davis and Mack Brown from ESPN to get their thoughts on Alabama vs. Clemson. ESPN will…
Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney Hold Coaches News Conference in Tampa
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover the National Championship Game between Alabama and Clemson. Sunday morning, the coaches held a joint news conference in advance of Monday night's game. Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach…
Alabama Football Team Arrives in Tampa for National Championship Game
A crowd was on-hand at Tampa International Airport Friday to welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide. The team has arrived to play Clemson for the National Championship on Monday. Clemson arrived about three hours…
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Sets Attendance and Viewership Records
The most significant college football game ever played in Atlanta delivered on all levels, as the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl set records for attendance, viewership and live streaming audience, officials announced today. An all-time Georgia…
Youth Football Team Needs Help Getting To Championship Game
Montgomery Elite All-Stars Midget team is the first team from Montgomery to be invited to play in the BCYF National Youth Championship Football game in Orlando, Florida. But first,…
Auburn Fans Leave New Orleans Disappointed with Sugar Bowl Loss
Alabama News Network was in New Orleans for Auburn's appearance in the Sugar Bowl. With the Tigers 35-19 loss to Oklahoma, Auburn fans are leaving town disappointed. After Auburn's opening drive touchdown, the…
Auburn Tigers Reflect on Sugar Bowl Loss to Oklahoma
Alabama News Network was in the Auburn locker room at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome minutes after the Tigers' 35-19 loss to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. The concern going into the game was the…
Lane Kiffin Out at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian Takes Over as O.C.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lane Kiffin isn't sticking around to run Alabama's offense in the national championship game. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic's head coach.…
Congresswomen Wager BBQ & Salmon on Peach Bowl Matchup
Congresswomen from Alabama and Washington are wagering barbecue versus salmon on the outcome of the football game between the universities in their home states. The University of Alabama and the Washington Huskies meet Saturday afternoon in the championship semifinal. The…
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Places Wager on Peach Bowl
U.S. Senators Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today announced a friendly wager on the outcome of the College Football Playoff game between the #1-ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide and the #4-ranked University of Washington Huskies. If the…
