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Forecast prompts change to ASU, MVSU baseball series

MONTGOMERY, Ala (bamastatesports.com)  – The Alabama State baseball team returns to Southwestern Athletic Conference play by hosting Mississippi Valley State in a three-game series beginning Saturday at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex. Due to impending rain, the Hornets (10-9 overall, 3-0…

AJ Reed's 3-run homer helps Braves beat Astros 5-3

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Williams Perez threw three scoreless innings and Nick Swisher drove in a run, but the Houston Astros topped the Atlanta Braves behind a three-run home run by A.J. Reed for a 5-3 split-squad win on Thursday.…

Troy Women set for Oregon State; NCAA First Round

CORVALLIS, Or (troytrojans.com)  – The 15-seed Troy women’s basketball team will make its second NCAA Championships appearance on Friday when it faces 2-seed Oregon State at Gill Coliseum. The Trojans and Beavers will tipoff at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN2…

Alabama All-Star squads energetic in Thursday preps

CLINTON, MS (ahsaa.com) – Alabama All-Star coaches Andy Blackston of Madison Academy and Ronnie Stapler of Westminster Christian figure the 12 senior members of the Alabama All-Star boys’ squad have put their high school basketball careers behind them. That’s why…

Carnley Receives AUM Army ROTC Athletic Achievement Award

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (aumathletics.com) ---- The Auburn Montgomery department of athletics and Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Reid have announced men’s basketball junior Jake Carnley as the seventh recipient of the AUM Army ROTC Athletic Achievement award for the 2015-16 year. The award is presented…

Lady Warhawks fall to Vanguard 60-53 in NAIA 1st round

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (aumathletics.com) --- Despite holding a six-point halftime advantage, the seventh-seeded Auburn Montgomery women's basketball team could not overcome a two-point third quarter and fell to No. 2 seed Vanguard 60-53 in the 2016 NAIA Division I Women's Basketball…

Rays 3B Evan Longoria injures his left shin

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria left Thursday's game with a left shin contusion after hitting a foul ball off his foot in the first inning. Longoria's status wasn't immediately known. He was replaced in…

No. 6 Auburn gymnasts ready for 2016 SEC Championships

AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 6 Auburn gymnastics team qualified for its second-straight appearance in the evening session at the 2016 SEC Championships and will be the fourth seed in this year’s meet. Auburn, along with top seed Florida, No.…

Tuskegee softball preps for SIAC crossover

JASPER, Ala. (goldentigersports.com) --  After not playing for nine days due to rain cancelling their last series with Miles College, the Tuskegee University softball team returns to action tomorrow in the SIAC Crossover against Benedict College and Paine College. The Lady…

AUM tweaks start of weekend series versus Bethel

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (aumathletics.com) ----- Due to the threat of inclement weather in Montgomery this weekend, the Auburn Montgomery baseball team has announced changes to its home series against No. 16 Bethel. Originally scheduled to be played Friday and Saturday, the…

Walters hurls no-hitter as Auburn bests Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Rachel Walters threw her first career no hitter and No. 3 Auburn posted an 18-1 (5) victory at Samford on Wednesday evening. Walters walked the leadoff batter then settled into her groove retiring the next 15…

Falcons' free agents signing spree

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have added depth and experience to their offensive line by signing former Washington Redskins tackle Tom Compton. The Falcons on Wednesday also signed linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, who played in 13 games, including one start,…

Jacksonville State's James Green out as basketball coach

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - James Green won't return as Jacksonville State's basketball coach next season. Jacksonville State said in a news release on Tuesday that both sides "mutually agreed" to end Green's eight-year tenure. The former Southern Miss and Mississippi…

Troy Athletics to host NCAA Tournament Watch Party

TROY, Ala (troytrojans.com) – Troy Athletics has announced that it will host a watch part for the Troy women’s basketball NCAA First Round game against Oregon State.  All Troy fans and students are invited to The Brick on Highway 231…

Trojan netter Andy Lau earns Sun Belt honor

NEW ORLEANS, La  (troytrojans.com)  – Troy men’s tennis sophomore Andy Lau has been named the Sun Belt Student-Athlete of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday. Lau led the Trojans to a 5-1 week, including two wins over ranked opponents…

FAMU "rattles" diamond Hornets 14-8

MONTGOMERY, Ala (bamastatesports.com) -- Florida A&M pulled away from Alabama State 14-8 Wednesday at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex. Diandre Amion hit his first career homer and Dillon Cooperhad three hits for the Hornets (10-9), who return to Southwestern Athletic Conference play…

Hornets reveal 2016 spring football regimen

MONTGOMERY, Ala  (AlabamaNews.Net) -- The Alabama State University football team has begun their 2016 spring workouts. Hornets' Head Coach Brian Jenkins kicking off the practice sessions with two early morning workouts before the team takes a two week hiatus for…

Biola drops Faulkner in NAIA 1st round 84-54

KANSAS CITY, Mo (faulknereagles.com) - Things started well for Faulkner against Biola here Wednesday afternoon in the opening round of the NAIA Tournament but, at the midway point of the first half, things turned for Scott Sanderson's Eagles. The third-ranked…

Browns release linebacker and leading tackler Karlos Dansby

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Browns have released veteran linebacker Karlos Dansby, their leading tackler last season. Dansby's departure came just a few hours after Cleveland signed inside linebacker Demario Davis, the club's first notable addition in free agency. The team…

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