SEC: Court dispute with LSU still not resolved
In federal court. the Southeastern Conference says it has ongoing concerns about “a complete lack of institutional control” at LSU.
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Auburn will be without standout linebacker Xavier Atkins against No. 1 Georgia
Auburn will be without standout linebacker Xavier Atkins, the team's second-leading tackler, against top-ranked Georgia.
No. 6 Alabama expects to be without top receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams when it faces No. 14 Tennessee
No. 6 Alabama is preparing to play without leading wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams at 14th-ranked Tennessee on Saturday.
Alabama remains No. 6 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll despite narrow loss to Georgia
Alabama remains No. 6 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll despite its 20-17 loss to Georgia, which has moved up to No. 1.
No. 6 Alabama falls to No. 2 Georgia 20-17 in tough physical game
This was only Georgia's third win over Alabama in their last 11 meetings and first in the regular season since 2007, which was Coach Nick Saban's first season.
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears, has died at 86.
ASU loses rainy homecoming game to Florida A&M 28-27
In a homecoming game that was held one day early due to the incoming Hurricane Isaias, Alabama State fell to SWAC foe Florida A&M 28-27.
Trojans help donate shoes to a local elementary school
The Troy Football Team, in partnership with Lids & the Shoes that fit non-profit, donates new shoes and hats to students at Goshen Elementary School.
President Trump cancels plans to attend Alabama game due to hurricane
President Trump has canceled plans to attend the Alabama game versus Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa due to Hurricane Isaias.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores from October 8-9
Here are your high school football scores from October 8-9 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports.
ONLY ON 8: Great Alabama 650 releases statement about race cancellation
As Action 8 News has reported, Alabama Scenic River Trail officials have cancelled this year's Great Alabama 650 river race, which had been underway through the state before Hurricane Isaias formed in the Gulf.
Goose Crowder throws for two touchdowns, runs for two more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34
Goose Crowder threw for two touchdowns, and he added two scores on the ground to help Troy beat Southern Miss 55-34 on Tuesday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.
Former Alabama head football coach Dennis Franchione dies at 75
Former Alabama head football coach Dennis Franchione, who also coached at other schools, has died at 75.
ONLY ON 8: Day 3 of Great Alabama 650 river race
It's day three of the Great Alabama 650 and some of the paddlers leading the pack have already made their way to the Alabama River.
ONLY ON 8: Day 2 of Great Alabama 650 river race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Tuskegee University fires head football coach Aaron James; launches nationwide search for successor
Tuskegee University has announced that head football coach Aaron James has been relieved of his duties and the university has started a national search for its next coach.
Alabama rises to No. 6 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Alabama has risen one spot to No. 6 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll as the Crimson Tide prepares to host No. 2 Georgia in one of the most anticipated SEC battles of the season.
ONLY ON 8: Day 1 of Great Alabama 650 river race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Morehouse nips Tuskegee 30-28 at Cramton Bowl
Morehouse College came from behind to beat archrival Tuskegee 30-28 in the 90th Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic at Cramton Bowl.
Alabama State falls to Bethune-Cookman 16-10 in lightning-delayed road game
In a game affected by weather, Alabama State fell to SWAC rival Bethune-Cookman 16-10 on the road yesterday evening.
Penalty-prone Auburn falls to No. 17 Tennessee 24-14
Auburn was flagged 11 times for 94 yards, while quarterback Byrum Brown was intercepted twice and had a fumble.
No. 7 Alabama dominates No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with another TD rushing, as No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 on Saturday in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from October 2-3
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from October 2-3 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports.
Former Auburn University staff member arrested, charged with leaking athletic trade secrets
A former Auburn University employee has been arrested on charges that he stole trade secrets from the university's athletic department and provided them to rivals.
Alabama up to No. 7 in new AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Alabama's dominating win over South Carolina and Ole Miss' loss to Florida were enough to push the Crimson Tide up one slot to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
