Action 8 Preseason Blitz: Can Alabama State make the postseason?
As the Alabama State Hornets prepare to start the season, what are the chances they can reach the postseason?
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Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from August 27-28
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from August 27-28 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports.
Former St. James star named starting quarterback at Arkansas
Football season is getting closer, and no matter your favorite team, you may want to also pull for the Arkansas Razorbacks this year.
Alabama high school football team finally ends its 101-game losing streak
An Alabama high school football team has finally snapped its 101-game losing streak, the longest in the country.
Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback
The University of Alabama has named Keelon Russell its starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from August 20-21
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from August 20-21 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports.
Jury awards former Alabama basketball player $9.25 million in verdict against The New York Times
A jury has awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a University of Alabama basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Golden Tigers make history with their men's and women's soccer teams
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers add men's and women's soccer programs to their athletic department. The men's team made its exhibition debut on Monday night.
Two-A-Days High School Football Preview: Tigers start a new era under head coach Eric Folmar
The Tallassee Tigers are beginning a new era in 2026 under their new head coach Eric Folmar.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Eagles look to soar in 2026
The Alabama Christian Academy Eagles are looking to take flight in 2026 under the direction of their new head coach J.L. Dockins.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Colts are "excuse-less" in 2026
Now in the second year of the Dusty Baker era at Hooper Academy, the Colts are looking to make a big stride from 2025 to 2026.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Patriots look to lean on grit, sacrifice & discipline in 2026
After a successful run in 2025, this year's Pike Road Football Team is looking to lean on their grit, sacrifice & discipline to help them achieve even more in 2026.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Bears look to build off a playoff appearance from a year ago
The Billinglsey Bears are hoping to build off of the success they saw in 2025, for an even better year in 2026.
AP Top 25 Preseason College Football Poll: Ohio State on top, with Alabama No. 13
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll, with Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas rounding out the top five.
WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner makes history
If you heard a familiar voice calling the Montgomery Biscuits game, it was WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner, who also made history.
Two-A-Day High School Football Previews: Jaguars look to build a winning culture in 2026
The JAG Jaguars are headed into the 2026 season with clear expectations for themselves, as they look to be competitive in each game and build a winning culture.
Two of Alabama's powerhouse flag football programs slated to go head to head in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic
The Catholic Knights will open up the season going head to head with the nationally ranked Central Phenix City Red Devils in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic.
Two-A-Day High School Football Previews: Panthers hope to build off the success of 2025
The Elmore County Panthers are looking to build off the success of the 2025 season, where they made a run in the playoffs and went 8-4 overall.
2-A-Day High School Football Previews: a new era begins at Percy Julian
In 2026 the Phoenix will begin a new era under head coach Fred Farrier.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Panthers look to trend upward in 2026
After a 1-9 season in 2025, the Panthers are looking for more in 2026. They open up the season on Friday, August 21st at home against Goshen.
Two-A-Days High School Football Preview: Trojans forge a new path under Hayden Stockton
After a disappointing 3-7 season in 2025, the Trojans are looking to start fresh in 2026 under head coach Hayden Stockton.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Golden Eagles look to win big in 2026
After a successful 7-4 season a year ago, the BTW Golden Eagles are looking to do even better in 2026.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Wolverines bring confidence to the field in 2026
In the second year under head coach Mario White, the Carver Wolverines are looking to improve off of a 5-5 season a year ago.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Lowndes Academy looks to return to the state championship game in 2026
After falling short in the AISA AAA state championship game a year ago, the Rebels are eager to back there again this year, except this time bring home the trophy.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: A fresh coaching staff looks to change the standard at Park Crossing
After recording a winless season in 2025, the Thunderbirds are ready to change the standard, and leading the charge is new head coach Lawrence O'Neal.
