Seven River Region Athletes nominated for Mr. Football
Seven student-athletes from across the river region were named as finalists for the 2025 Mr. Football Award. Jackson High School's EJ Crowell named Mr. Football for 2025.
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Alabama No. 9 in final AP Top 25 College Football Poll of the season
Alabama has finished the 2025 college football season ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll, with three other SEC teams ahead of the Crimson Tide.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Miami Hurricanes 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium Monday night. The Hoosiers were led by Heisman-trophy winning Quarterback Fernando Mendoza to win the university's first college football National Championship
Filip Jovic's career-high 23 points power Auburn in 71-67 win over South Carolina
Auburn gets itself back into the win column with a 71-67 win over South Carolina. The Tigers improve to 2-3 in SEC play.
Labaron Philon's 23 points and Aiden Sherrell's 21 help No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81
Alabama picks up the win on the road, defeating Oklahoma 83-81. The Tide improves to 3-2 in SEC play.
Alabama State among 17 basketball teams named in federal point-shaving indictment
A betting scheme to rig NCAA basketball games involves 26 people, federal prosecutors say. Alabama State is one of 17 teams named in an indictment following an FBI investigation. Action 8 News has a statement from ASU.
Park Crossing girls basketball handles Wetumpka
Defending state champion Park Crossing girls basketball showed why they're a top 5 team in the state with a win over Wetumpka.
Park Crossing boys basketball tops Wetumpka 65-55
Defending state champion Park Crossing girls basketball showed why they're a top 5 team in the state with a win over Wetumpka.
Aubrey Blackwell reintroduced as Montgomery Catholic head coach
"It took a blink of an eye" for Aubrey Blackwell to say yes to returning as Montgomery Catholic's head football coach.
Auburn announces details for 2026 A-Day
Auburn announces details for their 2026 A-Day week presented by Golden Flake. This year's A-Day week is set for April 10th through the 18th.
Former longtime Saint James School football coach Jimmy Perry passes away
Perry, who retired from Saint James in 2023, led the school to its first state championship in school history in 2022.
No. 1 Indiana wins Peach Bowl over Oregon 56-22, Miami up next in National Championship Game
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes as the Hoosiers overwhelmed Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal.
Montgomery Academy boys basketball overpowers Saint James
Defending 3A State Champions Montgomery Academy boys basketball overpowered Saint James 64-25 on Friday night.
Saint James girls basketball dominates Montgomery Academy
On the night Saint James honored Kaitlin Mitchell for reaching 1,000 career points, the Trojans dominated Montgomery Academy girls basketball 87-14.
NCAA denies Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' eligibility waiver; Rebels plan to appeal
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss had planned to return to Ole Miss for one more year if the waiver was approved.
Aubrey Blackwell returns to Catholic
Aubrey Blackwell returns to Montgomery Catholic to once again serve as the Head Football Coach of the Knights. Blackwell previously served as head coach at Catholic from 2015-2020.
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national title since 2001 after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff
It’s been two years since Nick Saban last took the field as Alabama's head coach, but he still has his hands all over the College Football Playoff.
Hayden Stockton promoted to Head Football Coach at St. James
After serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the Trojans, Hayden Stockton earns the title of head coach of the Saint James Football Team.
Jonathan Chandler named Opelika Head Football Coach
After one season at Montgomery Catholic, Jonathan Chandler takes the head coaching position with Opelika High School.
CBS Sports: Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to declare for NFL Draft
CBS Sports reports that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will declare for the NFL Draft and not return to play for the Crimson Tide this year.
Heartbreaking loss for Auburn with game-winning three-pointer called off as Texas A&M beats the Tigers 90-88
Auburn had a potential game-winning three-pointer called off as time expired at Neville Arena, as Texas A&M rallied from a 16-point deficit for a 90-88 victory.
Tigers sign Byrum Brown out of the Transfer Portal
After four seasons at South Florida, Quarterback Byrum Brown will spend his final year of eligibility at Auburn. Brown played under Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh during his time with the Bulls.
Adam Austin named next Offensive Coordinator at Troy
Following his second season as Head Coach of the Trojans, Gerad Parker appointed Adam Austin as the next Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Troy. Before coming to Troy, Austin had much success over two seasons at Tarleton State, where he helped the Texans to become the highest scoring among all FCS schools.
Troy takes down South Alabama in defensive battle
Cobi Campbell hit a career-high five three-pointers, while Thomas Dowd posted 18 points and 15 rebounds, as Troy took down rival South Alabama.
