Two Trojans named Preseason All-Americans
Troy junior outfielder Shane Lewis and senior pitcher Noah Manning earn Preseason All-American honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
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Super Bowl Week: Nearly 68 million U.S. adults plan to wager on the game
Nearly 68 million American adults — about 1 in 4 — plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, setting a record by a wide margin.
Alabama State Softball gets set for their 2024 Campaign
The Alabama State Hornets get set for their 2024 softball campaign and welcome back several veteran members of the team, and also welcome several newcomers.
Super Bowl Week: Las Vegas to host game for first time
The NFL will hold the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Sunday after decades of shunning the city.
SEC, Big Ten forming joint advisory group to find solutions to college sports issues
The Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten are formally trying to find solutions to the issues facing college sports.
Senior Bowl and NFL draft class loaded with transfers from Penix to Nix to Schrader
The Senior Bowl is loaded with players who transferred at least once in their college careers. That includes five of the game's seven quarterbacks, a group led by Washington's Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon's Bo Nix.
NCAA places 15-year show cause against ex-Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon in gambling case
The NCAA handed down a five-year suspension as part of a 15-year show cause order to former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon. The penalty effectively bans him from college coaching after he provided information to a gambler who used it to make illegal wagers against the Crimson Tide.
Legendary Auburn receiver Terry Beasley dies at 73
Terry Beasley, one of only three Auburn football players to have his jersey number retired, has died at the age of 73.
Back on home court, No. 16 Auburn ends 2-game skid with 81-54 rout of Vanderbilt
Jaylin Williams scored 21 points, Denver Jones added a season-high 19 and No. 16 Auburn rebounded from back-to-back road losses with a 81-54 win over Vanderbilt.
Sears uses strong second half to score 23 points as No. 24 Alabama rallies past Georgia 85-76
Mark Sears scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:09 remaining, and No. 24 Alabama recovered from a slow start to beat Georgia 85-76.
Auburn hires longtime defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run defense
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has hired former Maryland head coach and Texas A&M defensive coordinator DJ Durkin to run his defense. Durkin was with the Aggies the past two years after two seasons at Mississippi and has also made stops at Michigan and Florida.
Three local football players earn ASWA recognition
K.J. Jackson (St. James), Clayton Hussey (Lowndes Academy), and Joseph Phillips (BTW-Tuskegee) all earned awards at the Alabama Sportswriters Association's Annual Mr. Football Luncheon on Tuesday.
Troy names a new Offensive Coordinator & Quarterback Coach
Troy Head Football Gerad Parker names Sean Reagan his new offensive coordinator and quarterback's coach.
Elmore County Student signs to Faulkner for fishing
Elmore County Senior Matthew Bennett signs to Faulkner University for fishing.
Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick.
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap joining PGA Tour after breakthrough win
Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to to win on the PGA Tour. Dunlap announced his decision in a news conference on campus, four days after the reigning U.S. Amateur champion won The American Express.
Troy secures 78-65 win over Texas State
Led by Myles Rigsby's 20 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 78-65. The Trojans moved to 12-8 with the victory and the Bobcats fell to 7-13.
Sears gets 22, plus key free throws and Alabama beats No. 8 Auburn 79-75
Mark Sears had 22 points and eight assists and made two free throws with 9 seconds left to seal Alabama’s 79-75 win over No. 8 Auburn.
Cory is named Holtville's new Head Football Coach
Prattville High School Alum and former Pike Road Defensive Coordinator, Cory Lee, has been named the next Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of the Holtville Bulldogs.
Auburn's Penta and Peralta earn Preseason All-SEC
Auburn senior pitcher Maddie Penta and junior short stop Nelia Peralta earn Preseason All-SEC honors.
Montgomery Biscuits name Kevin Boles their new manager
The Biscuits recently lost their previous manager Morgan Ensberg, after he was called up to coach the Rays Triple-A Affiliate the Durham Bulls. Since then, the Biscuits have named Kevin Boles the new manager of the team.
Three future members of Alabama & Auburn's Men's Basketball Teams named McDonald's All-Americans
Auburn's Class of 2024 commit Tahaad Pettiford and Alabama's Class of 2024 recruits Derrion Reid and Aiden Sherell all named McDonald's All-Americans.
Alabama State set to open up the 2024 football Season at the Orange Blossom Classic
The Hornets will open up the 2024 football season at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for the Orange Blossom Classic.
Streaking Auburn soars into top 10 ahead of Alabama game after slow entry into rankings
Auburn has vaulted into the top 10 since entering the rankings earlier this month. The eighth-ranked Tigers have won 11 straight games since a loss to Appalachian State. They'll enter a game at rival Alabama riding the longest current winning streak among Power Five teams. But coach Bruce Pearl still wants to see how his Tigers handle tougher competition ahead, starting with the Crimson Tide.
QB recruit Julian Sayin transferring from Alabama to Ohio State. Demond Williams Jr. to Washington
Julian Sayin, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class, is transferring from Alabama to Ohio State. Sayin told ESPN about his decision Sunday.
