Fans gather in Troy to watch the Battle for the Belt football rivalry
Veteran's Memorial Stadium was filled with families cheering on both teams, and the cold didn't seem to dampen their spirits.
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Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83
Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83.
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
With the Texas Rangers its first World Series, that leaves Colorado, Milwaukee, San Diego, Seattle and Tampa Bay as the only franchises that remain without a championship.
College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State No. 1, Alabama No. 8
Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan and Florida State sat atop the season’s first College Football Playoff rankings, with Alabama at No. 8, the same spot it has in this week's AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
Alabama's Jalen Milroe named to the Davey O'Brien Quarterback Class of 2023
Alabama's Jalen Milroe has been named to the Davey O'Brien Quarterback Class of 2023.
Alabama's Kool-Aid McKinstry named a Semi Finalist for Jim Thorpe Award
Alabama Cornerback, Kool-Aid McKinstry, has been named a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Jim Thorpe Award.
Troy's Gunnar Watson named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week
Troy Quarterback, Gunnar Watson, earns Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama rises to No. 8 following bye week
Alabama has risen one spot to No. 8 coming off its bye week in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll.
Watson's four TDs power Troy to 5th straight win, topping Texas State 31-13
Gunnar Watson threw three second-half touchdown passes and ran for another score as Troy rallied in the second half to beat Texas State 31-13.
Alabama State's special teams shine in 31-16 win over Alabama A&M
The victory is the third straight for Alabama State, which posted wins over Bethune-Cookman and Jackson State after snapping a string of three straight losses.
Auburn snaps four-game losing streak with 27-13 win over Mississippi State
Payton Thorne passed for 230 yards and three first-half touchdowns and Jarquez Hunter ran for a season-high 144 yards to lead Auburn to a 27-13 victory over Mississippi State.
Magic City Classic: Alabama State to face Alabama A&M in Birmingham
Saturday is the 82nd Magic City Classic in Birmingham, featuring two in-state SWAC rivals, Alabama State and Alabama A&M.Â
LACEUP: Week Nine high school football highlights and scores
Here are the results for Week Nine of high school football.
Slumping Auburn hosts Mississippi State, needing a win for bowl hopes
The Tigers are trying to snap a four-game losing streak and needs a win to keep its bowl hopes alive.
Johni Broome, transfers lead Auburn into season and freshman Aden Holloway aiming to take the point
Auburn forward Johni Broome has a message to anyone sleeping on the Tigers this season. The preseason first-team All-Southeastern Conference pick says those people are “going to be woken up real soon.”
No. 24 Alabama turns to transfers and freshmen after stellar season shadowed by controversy
Alabama will find it hard to duplicate last season's run to the No. 1 overall NCAA Tournament seed. The Crimson Tide returns only one starter and three scholarship players from a team that won the Southeastern Conference championship.
Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall.
AP Source: Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games
NCAA rules do not directly ban the stealing of signs, but there are rules against using electronic equipment to record an opponent’s signals.
Carlton Martial is named Sun Belt Male Student-Athlete of the Year
Former Troy Linebacker, Carlton Martial, is named the Sun Belt Male Student-Athlete of the Year.
Alabama Gymnast earns Olympic Berth
Alabama Gymnast, Luisa Blanco, earns an Olympic Berth with Team Colombia.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Alabama rises to No. 9 after victory against Tennessee
Alabama has returned to the top 10 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll after its 34-20 victory over Tennessee, dominating the Volunteers in the second half.
Auburn falls to No. 13 Ole Miss 28-21
The Tigers entered Saturday with one of the worst passing attacks in FBS, and it stayed that way against Ole Miss.
Milroe, No. 11 Alabama stage huge second-half rally, top No. 17 Tennessee 34-20
Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns, Jihaad Campbell returned a fumble for a score in the fourth quarter and No. 11 Alabama uncorked 27 straight second-half points in rallying for a 34-20 victory over No. 17 Tennessee on Saturday.
LACEUP: Week Eight high school football highlights and scores
Here are your Week Eight high school football highlights from Central Alabama and complete scores from throughout the state.
No. 11 Alabama to host No. 17 Tennessee, seeking revenge from last year's loss in Knoxville
Alabama sits atop the SEC West as the division’s only undefeated team in league play as the Crimson Tide faces Tennessee on Saturday.
