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Basketball

Saliou Seye (7) looks to score during Alabama A&M's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on...

Moodie scores 19 as Alabama A&M beats UAPB 89-79

Updated: 7 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Led by Chad Moodie's 19 points, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs defeated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 89-79

Alabama

Mark Sears (1) with the ball in No. 5 Alabama's game against Oklahoma in Coleman Coliseum in...

Mark Sears scores 22 to lift No. 5 Alabama to 107-79 rout of No. 12 Oklahoma

Updated: 13 minutes ago
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By By The Associated Press
Mark Sears scored 22 points and had 10 assists and No. 5 Alabama dominated in every way for a 107-79 victory over No. 12 and previously unbeaten Oklahoma in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams

Jax State

Jaron Pierre Jr. (5) during Jax State's game against Kennesaw State on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2025...

Cottle scores 28 as Kennesaw State takes down Jacksonville State 83-71

Updated: 17 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Led by Simeon Cottle's 28 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 83-71 in the Conference USA opener for both teams

Professional Wrestling

CM Punk will face Seth Rollins in a bitter grudge match during the premiere of WWE Raw on...

‘WrestleMania in January’: WWE stacks premiere of ‘RAW’ on Netflix

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM CST
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By Ashlee Nicole
The longest running episodic television show in history had its last night on USA Network on Monday, Dec. 30.

Football

Chris Goode named new head football coach at Miles College

Chris Goode named new head football coach at Miles College

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Goode played for the University of Alabama before being drafted in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

Jax State

New England Patriots running backs coach Vinnie Sunseri during the first half of the East-West...

Former Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri named defensive coordinator at Jacksonville State

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Sunseri comes to JSU after having spent last season as the safeties coach at Washington.

Alabama

Coleman Coliseum

Univ. of Alabama athletics gives tips for fans attending home basketball games this season

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
According to the university, Saturday’s game against Oklahoma is sold out.

Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson during an NBA basketball game against the Golden...

Zion Williamson to donate $100K to Bourbon Street terror attack victims

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
Pelicans star Zion Williamson is extending a helping hand to the victims of the Bourbon Street terror attack.

Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) attempts a dunk between Los Angeles Clippers...

Pelicans’ Yves Missi named Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
Zion Williamson was the last Pelican to receive a Rookie of the Month honor in February 2020.

NCAA

Texas, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Penn State have secured their spots in the College Football...

2024-25 Bowl Schedule: Finish line in sight for CFP final four

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM CST
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By Ashlee Nicole
The season is in the books and now it’s time to go bowling.
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Samford

Samford Athletics

Samford football adds game at Baylor on 2025 schedule

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
September’s matchup between the two programs will be the third meeting in series history.

Sports

2025 bringing big sporting events to Birmingham

2025 bringing big sporting events to Birmingham

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM CST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
This March, Legacy Arena will host two regionals in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

National

FILE - Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal at the...

Simone Biles named ‘Sports Illustrated’s’ Sportsperson of the Year

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM CST
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By CNN Newsource Staff
"Sports Illustrated" has named Simone Biles as its Sportsperson of the Year.

Alabama

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) looks to throwthe ball against Auburn during the first...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Milroe played for the Tide from 2021-2024 and spent the last two seasons as the full-time starter at QB.

Sports

Birmingham Stallions win USFL Conference Championship game

Birmingham Stallions release 2025 season schedule

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM CST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
The Birmingham Stallions have released their 2025 UFL schedule.

College Football Playoff

College football fans and holiday tourists take over New Orleans ahead of Sugar Bowl 2025

Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans terror attack

Updated: Jan. 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM CST
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By Ashlee Nicole
Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick said Wednesday that they will work to keep routes to and from the game will be safe for fans.

Pelicans

Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reacts to a first-half call during the play-in game against...

Trading Brandon Ingram is ‘top priority’ for Pelicans ahead of deadline, report says

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 12:33 PM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
Brandon Ingram is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Pelicans have until Feb. 6 to trade him.

College Football Playoff

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws before the first half in the first round of...

Riley Leonard's passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8:44 AM CST
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By CURT RALLO
Riley Leonard's improvement in the passing game will be a key part of seventh-seeded Notre Dame's game plan against second-seeded Georgia in the College Football Playoffs

Basketball

Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball...

Tennessee remains No. 1 following quiet week in AP Top 25, No. 15 UCLA climbs 7 spots

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 8:32 AM CST
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By JOHN MARSHALL
Tennessee remains at No. 1 after a quiet holiday week in the AP Top 25

Alabama

Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium in...

Revenge of the Tide: Alabama can avenge Rose Bowl loss as consolation prize

Updated: Dec. 31, 2024 at 5:29 AM CST
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By Ashlee Nicole and Meaghan Thomas
Alabama and Michigan kick off New Year's Eve in Tampa.

Auburn

Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college...

No. 2 Auburn routs Monmouth 87-58 to continue non-conference home win streak

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 8:08 PM CST
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By JUSTIN FERGUSON
Johni Broome had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Dylan Cardwell had 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 2 Auburn overcame a slow start to beat Monmouth 87-58.

Local

Birmingham Bulls kids jersey 2025

Birmingham Bulls' jersey night returns

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM CST
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By Hannah Crowe
Calling all hockey fans! Join the Birmingham Bulls on Saturday, Jan. 4 as they take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The game starts at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Pelicans

Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network

How to watch: Pelicans-Clippers Mon., Dec. 30

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 11:08 AM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff
Watch the Pelicans on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network

News

Vanderbilt defeats Georgia Tech 35-27, wins 18th Birmingham Bowl

Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt fans excited about bowl game in Magic City

Updated: Dec. 29, 2024 at 6:11 AM CST
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By Bria Chatman
Graduates of Georgia tech shared their excitement about the game.

Football

Vanderbilt defeats Georgia Tech 35-27, wins 18th Birmingham Bowl

Vanderbilt defeats Georgia Tech 35-27, wins 18th Birmingham Bowl

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 8:18 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
With it being just a short drive from Nashville (Vanderbilt) and Atlanta (Georgia Tech), fans swarmed central Alabama for a highly anticipated game between the SEC and ACC foes.

Football

The Cowbell has been awarded to the winner of the Vanderbilt-Georgia Tech game since 1924.

100-year-old trophy up for grabs as rivalry is renewed in Birmingham Bowl

Updated: Dec. 26, 2024 at 11:02 AM CST
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By Ashlee Nicole
Georgia Tech officials have confirmed to WBRC that the Cowbell will be in Birmingham for the renewal of the their rivalry game against Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl.

National

Beyoncé performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the...

Beyoncé‘s performance highlighted Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day

Updated: Dec. 25, 2024 at 8:15 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Netflix’s NFL debut kicked off on Christmas Day without a glitch.

Basketball

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college...

No. 14 Gonzaga's matchup with No. 22 UCLA is the headliner on the week's light AP Top 25 schedule

Updated: Dec. 25, 2024 at 4:46 AM CST
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By AARON BEARD
No. 14 Gonzaga meets No. 22 UCLA in the lone matchup of AP Top 25 teams for the Christmas holiday week

Auburn

Auburn forward Johni Broome waves to fans as he checks out of the game during the second half...

AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome remains dominant for No. 2 Auburn in Purdue romp

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 2:15 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Johni Broome of No. 2 Auburn is again The Associated Press national player of the week for men's college basketball.

Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) goes to the basket over New York Knicks guard...

Pelicans center Yves Missi is the new betting favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 11:20 AM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
Missi has played organized basketball less than five years

Football

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) waves to fans as he leaves the field after an NCAA...

NCAA appealing Pavia injunction as D-I board grants waiver to former JUCO players

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 5:12 AM CST
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By TERESA M. WALKER
The NCAA on Monday appealed the preliminary injunction granted by a U.S. federal judge giving Diego Pavia another year of eligibility even as the organization’s Division I board of directors granted a waiver allowing athletes in a similar situation as the Vanderbilt quarterback to play in 2025-26

Football

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs out of the pocket against Texas during the first...

Georgia QB Carson Beck undergoes elbow surgery, out for rest of season

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Georgia announced Monday that Beck had season-ending surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the right elbow.

Auburn

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) runs into Georgia defensive back Malaki...

Auburn lands top transfer WR Eric Singleton Jr. from Georgia Tech, WVU RB Donaldson to Ohio State

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 2:56 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Top transfer portal target Eric Singleton Jr. is on his way to Auburn.

Auburn

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (11) shoots past Western Carolina forward Marcus Kell (23)...

Tennessee and Auburn remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 poll featuring 10 SEC teams

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM CST
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By AARON BEARD
Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Basketball

UNA's Daniel Ortiz (2) looks to shoot against Loyola Marymount in their basketball game on...

Loyola Marymount earns 85-69 victory over North Alabama

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 12:50 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Led by Caleb Stone-Carrawell's 28 points, the Loyola Marymount Lions defeated the North Alabama Lions 85-69

Alabama

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) dribbles the ball against Kent State at Coleman Coliseum in...

Despite poor shooting, No. 6 Alabama easily beats Kent State 81-54

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 10:02 AM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Alabama shot 26% from 3-point range, 51% from the free throw line, committed 19 turnovers and still managed to beat Kent State 81-54

UAB

Bradley Ezewiro (22) scored 19 points in UAB's win over Alcorn State on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Ezewiro scores 19 and UAB takes down Alcorn State 91-74

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Blazers move to 7-6 on the season before starting conference play.

Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) goes to the basket ahead of Denver Nuggets...

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets' 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

Updated: Dec. 22, 2024 at 11:11 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.

Auburn

Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) dribbles around Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during...

No. 2 Auburn's Broome returns from injury scare with dominant performance

Updated: Dec. 22, 2024 at 11:23 AM CST
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By JOHN ZENOR
Johni Broome’s 3-pointer just over a minute into the game was a quick sign that the Auburn star’s right shoulder was plenty healthy

College Football Playoff

Vols vs. Buckeyes in CFP 1st Round

Tennessee’s season comes to an end in 1st round of CFP falling to Ohio State, 42-17

Updated: Dec. 21, 2024 at 11:19 PM CST
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By Rick Russo and Rylee Robinson
Tennessee set to face Ohio State in CFP 1st Round

Pelicans

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans guard...

Brunson scores season-high 39 points to lead Knicks past Pelicans 104-93

Updated: Dec. 21, 2024 at 10:06 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the New York Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sports

REPORTS: Jacksonville State to hire Charles Kelly as head football coach

Jacksonville State names Charles Kelly as head football coach

Updated: Dec. 21, 2024 at 5:27 PM CST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Kelly was an assistant coach at Jax State from 1994-1998.

Pelicans

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network. Pregame show starts at 6:30...

Pelicans host the Knicks in Saturday night matchup at the SKC

Updated: Dec. 21, 2024 at 9:38 AM CST
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By Garland Gillen
The Pels are 5-23 on the season, and 4-9 at home.

UAB

Trent Dilfer tabs Steve Russ as Blazers new defensive coordinator

Trent Dilfer tabs veteran coach Steve Russ as Blazers new defensive coordinator

Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 3:50 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Russ comes to The Magic City after having served as the special assistant to the head coach for Air Force this past season.

Jax State

Jacksonville State and Ohio faced off in the Cure Bowl in Orlando Friday.

Jax State comeback falls short, loses 30-27 to Ohio

Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM CST
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By Ashlee Nicole
Jax State takes on Ohio in the Cure Bowl.

Auburn

“As we look ahead with great anticipation of the 2025 season...it is imperative that ticket...

New revenue-sharing model could see Auburn football ticket prices rise

Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 3:12 PM CST
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By Ty Storey
While many major universities are finding their offsets through sponsorships that are throwing company brandings onto college facilities for the first time, others are now looking toward their fans to boost their revenue streams.

Pelicans

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against New Orleans Pelicans center...

Jalen Green and Rockets beat New Orleans 133-113 and send Pelicans to their 5th straight loss

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 9:51 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Jalen Green scored 34 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 133-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Alabama

Nick Dunlap

Alabama native Nick Dunlap named 2024 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 3:01 PM CST
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By Brett Batchelor
Dunlap, 20, is the youngest player to win the PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year award since Jordan Spieth in 2013.

NCAA

FILE - South Carolina offensive analyst Mike Shula walks the field during warm-ups before an...

Mike Shula is back in the SEC at South Carolina after nearly two decades since Alabama fired him

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 12:38 PM CST
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By PETE IACOBELLI
Mike Shula is eager to return to the Southeastern Conference as South Carolina's offensive coordinator, nearly two decades after the former Alabama quarterback was fired as the Crimson Tide's coach

Alabama

Grant Nelson had 23 points and 10 rebounds in his return to his home state of North Dakota.

Nelson returns home to help No. 6 Alabama hold off Eaglestaff, North Dakota 97-90

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 12:10 PM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Grant Nelson had 23 points and 10 rebounds in his return to his home state and No. 6 Alabama overcame Treysen Eaglestaff’s big night to hold off North Dakota 97-90 on Wednesday night
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