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Elmore County Senior Matthew Bennett signs to Faulkner University for fishing.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 senior pitcher Maddie Penta and junior short stop Nelia Peralta earn Preseason All-SEC honors.
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.
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.
The Hornets will open up the 2024 football season at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for the Orange Blossom Classic.
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.
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.
20-year-old Alabama student Nick Dunlap's victory on the PGA Tour could herald the arrival of a major golf talent.
Led by Donovan Ivory's 20 points, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Troy Trojans 64-63
University of Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap has matched the lowest round by an amateur in PGA Tour history and surged into position for the first victory by a non-professional in 33 years.
Dalton Knecht scored 25 points to help No. 6 Tennessee beat Alabama 91-71 on Saturday to hand the Crimson Tide its first SEC loss this season.
After a stellar freshman season at Alabama, defensive back Caleb Downs commits to Ohio State per reports from ESPN.
Troy head football coach Gerad Parker names Dontae Wright as defensive coordinator. This finalizes Parker's on-field staff.
Alabama five-star quarterback signee Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal. He's the latest player to leave the Crimson Tide since Nick Saban retired and ex-Washington coach Kalen DeBoer replaced him.
Angel Reese had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 11 boards, and No. 10 LSU rode a dominant third quarter to a 78-58 victory over Alabama.
After announcing he was entering the transfer portal, Alabama tight end Amari Niblack committed to Texas.
The Lady Tigers fall 53-50 at Vanderbilt and move to 12-6 on the season.
Jaylin Williams hit every shot he took scoring 17 of his 21 points in the first half as 13th-ranked Auburn coasted to its 10th straight victory routing Vanderbilt 80-65 Wednesday night.
Troy names Adam Winegarden to the football coaching staff where he will serve as the director of leadership and high school relations.
Former Alabama defensive back Antonio Kite makes the switch to Auburn after one season with the Tide.



