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Effort Underway in Selma to Use Sports to Help Reduce Crime
From the West Alabama newsroom— There’s an effort is underway in Selma to use sports — as a way to help stop the violence in the city. Goals have gone up — and lines are going down — at a new outdoor basketball court in Selma. Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure said North Star Beloved Community Organization is…
Troy men open basketball season with loss to UAB
TROY, Ala. — Makhtar Gueye drained a 3-pointer from the corner in the final seconds to give UAB a 76-75 victory over Troy on Thursday night. UAB’s Zack Bryant tied the game at 73-73 when he nailed a 3-pointer and followed with a dunk with 44 seconds remaining. Troy’s KJ Simon answered with his own dunk 10 seconds later to put Troy back out front…
Tuskegee men use late push to beat Faulkner
The last of Faulkner’s double digit lead evaporated with 3:22 to play when Deshawn Millington put the Golden Tigers up for the first time in the second half. The teams swapped the lead back and forth twice more before James Eads hit the game-winner with 31 seconds left as Tuskegee downed the Eagles 73-69. Faulkner held a 14-point lead…
Jay Jacobs Steps Down as Auburn Athletic Director
Longtime Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he will step down by June 2018. Jacobs announced Friday in a letter to Auburn fans that he informed President Steven Leath of his decision earlier this week. He says he will leave earlier if Auburn hires a replacement. Jacobs, a former Auburn football walk-on, took over the athletic department at his alma…
Lebron James Named AP Male Athlete of the Year
CLEVELAND (AP) – LeBron James was jolted forward when the massive crowd swelled from the sidewalks and into Cleveland’s streets, surrounding the convertible that he and his family were riding in. This wasn’t supposed to happen. James looked at his wife, Savannah, their baby daughter and two sons and feared for their safety. “We were kind of afraid for a…
Troy Routs Point University in Men’s Basketball Action
TROY, Ala. (AP) – Jordon Varnado scored 19 points and Troy raced past Point University 114-52 on Wednesday night. DeVon Walker and Wesley Person each added 15 points with Jeremy Hollimon scoring 10 points with seven assists and Shawn Hopkins collecting 10 rebounds with 11 points for his first double-double this season. The Trojans scored the first seven points and…
David Burkette reaches 24 year mark with basketball camp
For over 20 years David Burkette has been sharing his love of basketball with kids.
Montgomery, AL (www.waka.com)— Most know David Burkette as a city councilman, but today he was Coach Burkette. For over 20 years, he’s been sharing his love of basketball with kids. “Coming up I was one of 14 kids and we could not afford a structured basketball camp or any kind of camp for that matter, and I realized coming from such a…
Jefferson Davis celebrates basketball state title win with trophy ceremony
A trophy ceremony was held in the Jefferson Davis gym to celebrate the girls basketball team's 7A state title win.
MONTGOMERY, Ala (AlabamaNews.Net) — The Jefferson Davis basketball team celebrated their 7A state title win today with an assembly in the school’s gym. The Lady Vols have won the 7A state title for the past two years and are becoming the new dominating force in the 7A. “The kids have worked really, really hard, and I’m glad they have something to…
Jacksonville State’s James Green out as basketball coach
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) – James Green won’t return as Jacksonville State’s basketball coach next season. Jacksonville State said in a news release on Tuesday that both sides “mutually agreed” to end Green’s eight-year tenure. The former Southern Miss and Mississippi Valley State head coach went 89-153 and only made the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament twice. Green also led Jacksonville State…
