Despite court victory, LSU doesn't add former NFL players to roster
LSU has not added two former NFL players to its roster for its season-opening game against Clemson, even though a judge in Baton Rouge cleared the way for them to play.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Louisiana judge allows LSU to hire former NFL players as SEC files federal lawsuit
A judge in Louisiana is allowing former NFL players to be hired by LSU, despite a lawsuit filed by the SEC against LSU and its head football coach Lane Kiffin to stop it.
Knapp Selected as First Flag Football Coach
After announcing the addition of a Women's Flag Football Team in the spring, Faulkner has now decided who will lead the team in the inaugural season starting in the 2027-28 academic year. Chuck Knapp returns to his alma mater and will lead the Eagles.
Thunderbirds start the season off 2-0
After a 22-game losing streak, the Thunderbirds have started off the 2026 football season 2-0. The man in charge of it all, L.A. O'Neal, shares with Sports Director Lindsey Bonner about what all has gone into the rebuild since he was named head coach.
Tuskegee falls to West Alabama 27-17 in Red Tails Classic
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers fell to West Alabama 27-17 in the sixth annual Red Tails Classic at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
SEC to fight court order that would allow former NFL players to return to college football
The Southeastern Conference says it will fight a Louisiana judge's order that would allow some former NFL players to return to college football in order to play for LSU.
Action 8 Preseason Blitz: What are the questions facing the Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer enters his third season in Tuscaloosa, with many fans expecting him to lead the Crimson Tide past the struggles of the past two years.
Action 8 Preseason Blitz: John Longshore analyzes Alabama schedule
Action 8 Sports Analyst John Longshore is analyzing the Alabama Crimson Tide's 2026 schedule.
Action 8 Preseason Blitz: What are the questions surrounding the Auburn Tigers?
The Auburn Tigers start a new era under new head coach Alex Golesh, but what can fans expect in his first season on the Plains?
Action 8 Preseason Blitz: John Longshore analyzes Auburn schedule
Action 8 Sports Analyst John Longshore is analyzing the Auburn Tigers' 2026 schedule.
Tuskegee ready to host West Alabama in Red Tails Classic at Cramton Bowl
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers will host West Alabama in the sixth annual Red Tails Classic at the Cramton Bowl in downtown Montgomery.
Alabama State opens season with victory in Birmingham Classic
The Alabama State Hornets have opened their football season with a 30-17 win over Southern University in the first-ever Birmingham Football Classic at Legion Field.
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?
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.
