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AHSAA Media Day, Champions Challenge Press Conference

Six high schools, including two defending state champions and two 2014semifinalists, will play Friday night and Saturday at Cramton Bowl as the 10th annual Champion Challenge officially kicks off the 2015 prep football season for the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

Brooke Henderson Joins LPGA & Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic Field

Brooke Henderson, who is currently ranked No. 17 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, petitioned LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan following her win at the Cambia Portland Classic. Henderson will compete in this week’s Canadian Pacific Women’s Open as a member of the LPGA Tour and any money that she earns during the remainder of the 2015 LPGA Tour season will be considered official money. The remainder of the 2015 season will also be considered her rookie season on the LPGA Tour.

Troy Men’s Basketball Signs Two Players

The Troy men’s basketball team and head coach Phil Cunningham announced two additions to their roster on Tuesday. The Trojans will add Shawn Hopkins and Alex Hicks to the squad for the 2015-16 season, joining three other newcomers.

Tuskegee Begins Preseason Practice

TUSKEGEE, Ala. | The Tuskegee University football team worked out for two hours Friday evening on the practice fields located on top of the hill behind Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium. It was the second practice of fall camp for the Golden Tigers, who will close out the first week of camp this weekend.

QB Battle Continues at Alabama State

MONTGOMERY – When Alabama State University Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins started preseason camp, he stated at that time all positions were open for competition even though the Hornets had 14 starters returning from last season. As ASU enters week two of preseason camp his thoughts have not changed.

Troy Introduces Jeremy Mcclain as New Athletic Director

Jeremy McClain was introduced as Troy University’s new Director of Athletics by Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., at a press conference Friday morning. McClain, has served as the Deputy Director of Athletics at Southern Miss for the past three years, succeeds John Hartwell, who was named Vice President and Director of Athletics at Utah State in July.

Marlon Davidson Sets Decision Date

Coveted defensive end Marlon Davidson will decide his collegiate fate in just a few weeks, declaring intentions to announce Sept. 4. The 6'4", 260-pound prospect is widely expected to pick between a pair of in-state powerhouses—Auburn or Alabama.

Alabama Football Takes Part in Second Two-A-Day of Fall Camp

The University of Alabama football team’s second two-a-day practice of 2015 fall camp got underway on Thursday morning at 9:30 as the Crimson Tide put together a two-hour session in full pads on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. The team’s second practice of the day is set for a 7:30 p.m. start in shells.

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