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Saban Gives Scholarships To Alabama Walk-ons

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:00:00 CDT

Tiffin, Fitzgerald and King rewarded

UAB Men’s Basketball Team Invited To Play In Preseason Tipoff

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:52:00 CDT

Blazers will face Santa Clara in first-round game on Nov. 17

Switch In Dates For Talladega Fall Race

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:49:00 CDT

Sprint Cup race moves to late October starting in 2009

Olympic Highlights: Phelps Sets New Record, Torres Takes Silver Medals, Men’s Basketball

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:02:01 CDT

World’s greatest Olympian. Michael Phelps has earned the right to wear that mantle proudly.

Michael “Super Fish” Phelps Wins 7th Gold Medal

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:14:01 CDT

Phelps beats Milorad Cavic by 0.01 second & ties record for most gold medals at a single Olympiad.

Jacksonville State Suspends Four Football Players

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:17:01 CDT

Four JSU players will miss season opener vs. Georgia Tech

Alabama Football Kickoff Times Announced

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:15:00 CDT

Alabama home opener vs. Tulane set for 6pm kickoff

Auburn’s Cesar Cielo Wins Olympic Gold in Men’s 50m Freestyle

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:10:00 CDT

Cesar Cielo wins the Olympic gold medal in the men’s 50-meter freestyle event.

Auburn Swimmers Finish 1-2 In Beijing

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:53:00 CDT

Kirsty Coventry wins gold and Margaret Hoelzer wins silver

Auburn Swimmers Set For Women’s 200m Backstroke Final

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:11:00 CDT

Kirstey Coventry and Margaret Hoelzer will square off on Friday

Paralympic Swimmer Calls Birmingham Home

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:46:00 CDT

Thirty-four-year-old Aimee Bruder has competed in Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney and Athens. Now she’s on her way to Beijing.

Cycling Paralympian Hopes For The Gold

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:33:00 CDT

Thirty-four-year-old Ron Williams already has a silver and a bronze medal from the Athens Paralympic games in 2004.

Stabler DUI Court Date Postponed

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:02:00 CDT

Kenny Stabler’s DUI court case has been postponed until October

Tuscaloosa’s Deontay Wilder Wins Boxing Opener In Beijing

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:59:00 CDT

Deontay Wilder wins first boxing match in Beijing

Chinese-Americans Elated About Beijing Olympics

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:46:00 CDT

After years of trying to win the right to host the games, China’s Olympic moment got off to a glittering start.

Hoover Gymnasts Hopeful For 2012 Olympics

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:18:00 CDT

These young gymnasts at Elite Gymnastics in Hoover are working toward big goals.

Auburn-Louisiana-Monroe Game Offered on Pay-Per-View

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:54:00 CDT

Kickoff is 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Auburn Swimmer Wins Third Silver Medal In Beijing

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:21:00 CDT

Kirsty Coventry wins silver medal in women’s 100 meter freestyle event

Cancer-Stricken Shanteau Makes Olympic Debut

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:27:00 CDT

BEIJING (AP)—Cancer-stricken Eric Shanteau has made his Olympic debut, easily advancing out of the 200-meter breaststroke preliminaries.

AU Defensive Backs Young & Old Stepping Up

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:22:00 CDT

Even before his first practice as an Auburn Tiger, D’Antoine Hood smelled opportunity.

Alabama Players Learn From Motivational Speakers

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:06:00 CDT

At first blush, it sounds cheesy: a motivational speaker. But Kevin Elko was able to hold the Alabama football team’s attention.

Dreamland BBQ Added To Alabama Football Menu

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:45:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Watching Alabama football on a fall Saturday afternoon is a favorite pastime in Tuscaloosa.

UAB Football Continues Preseason Practice

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:37:00 CDT

UAB holds two-a-days in Birmingham

Former Auburn Swimmers Earn Medals In Beijing

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CDT

Kirsty Coventry and Margaret Hoelzer earns swimming medals

Auburn QBs Still Fighting For Job

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:19:00 CDT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP)—Kodi Burns and Chris Todd aren’t just trying to prove who’s the best passer and runner.

Former Auburn Swimmer Sets World Record In Beijing

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:22:00 CDT

Kirsty Coventry sets new world record in women’s 100-meter backstroke

Sullivan Impressed With Samford Scrimmage

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:27:00 CDT

Samford football team scrimmages for first time

Alabama Holds First Scrimmage

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:07:00 CDT

Alabama football team scrimmages at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Auburn Hold First Preseason Scrimmage

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:03:00 CDT

Auburn football team scrimmages at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Phelps and U.S. Relay Team Win Gold In Amazing Race

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:02:00 CDT

“Fantastic Four” Set World-record in Unbelievable Relay

Longtime Legion Field Announcer Simpson Pepper Dies

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:34:01 CDT

The longtime public address announcer at Birmingham’s Legion Field, Simpson Pepper, has died. He was 79.

The Best Seats In Beijing

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:34:00 CDT

When Steve Toll tunes into the Olympics in Beijing, he’ll be more than a casual observer. You might say he has a lot riding on it.

Auburn Women’s Basketball Team Taking European Trip

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:11:00 CDT

Lady Tigers Going To Europe

Auburn’s Mario Fannin Adjusting To New Position

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:31:00 CDT

Fannin is currently practicing at wide receiver, where his sharp learning curve is impressing his coaches and teammates.

ESPN GameDay To Be At Alabama’s Opener

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:28:00 CDT

ESPN’s College GameDay will be part of the festivities leading up to Alabama’s Aug. 30 season opener against Clemson in Atlanta.

UAB’S Huffman Going Overseas

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:07:00 CDT

Reggie Huffman Signs Pro Contract With Austria

DeRon Furr Leaves Auburn Football Team

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:13:00 CDT

Auburn freshman safety DeRon Furr has left the team after two positions switches and a recent practice scuffle

JSU Battles Heat During Practice

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:43:01 CDT

The Gamecocks worked for just over two hours in full pads Wednesday afternoon

Sensing Air Quality At The Olympics

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:10:00 CDT

The Associated Press has been testing air quality in Beijing and beyond.

Crimson Tide Completes Fourth Preseason Practice

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:13:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama football team practiced for two hours Monday afternoon in helmet and shoulder pads.

Auburn Defensive Back Savage Injured

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:10:00 CDT

AUBURN — Auburn sustained its first major scare of the preseason Monday, when starting cornerback Aairon Savage suffered a knee injury.

New Bama Offensive Coordinator Implementing Plan

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:52:00 CDT

Jim McElwain’s style — outgoing and energetic — gets the players excited. But it’s his offense that has them smiling.

New Auburn Receiver Switches to DB

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:27:00 CDT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP)—Some Auburn newcomers are hoping a quick route to playing time this season will be switching to defensive back.

Burns, Todd Vie For Auburn Starting QB Position

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:07:00 CDT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP)—The Auburn quarterback competition is set to begin again.

UA’s Prince Hall Suspended For 3 Games

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:06:00 CDT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)—Alabama coach Nick Saban says linebacker Prince Hall will serve a three-game suspension for team rules violations.

Perrilloux Hopes To Win Championship With JSU

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:28:00 CDT

Jacksonville State held their annual football media day Thursday at the Gamecock Football Field House

AU Professor Helps Ensure Food Safety At Summer Olympics

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:26:00 CDT

Dr. Yifen Wang, assistant professor of biosystems engineering at Auburn University, is helping to ensure food safety for the 2008 Olympics.

Alabama State Responds To NCAA Allegations

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:56:00 CDT

Alabama State responds to NCAA allegations of rules violations

Alabama Hires Former Florida State AD

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:09:00 CDT

Alabama hires former Florida State Athletic Director Dave Hart

Ron Polk Joins UAB Baseball Staff

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:25:00 CDT

Legendary Mississippi Baseball coach Ron Polk joined the UAB baseball staff today as a volunteer assistant coach

Former Troy CB McKelvin Quickly Makes Up For Lost Time

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:30:00 CDT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin wasn’t about to lose any more time after waking up for his first day at training

Air Pollution Still A Problem In Beijing

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:29:00 CDT

BEIJING (AP) - The Chinese capital is shrouded in a thick gray haze of pollution today.

Bhavsar Gets Hamm’s Spot On Olympic Team

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:28:00 CDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Raj Bhavsar is finally on his way to the Olympics, thanks to Paul Hamm.

17-Year-Old Wins U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Title

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:29:00 CDT

SHOAL CREEK, Ala. (AP)—A 17-year-old from Washington state is always going to remember one Saturday in Alabama.

Video: Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:50:00 CDT

Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino addressed the media Friday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: South Carolina Head Coach Steve Spurrier

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:29:00 CDT

South Carolina Head Coach Steve Spurrier addressed the media today at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Auburn DE Sen’Derrick Marks

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:41:00 CDT

Auburn defensive end Sen’Derrick Marks addressed the media Friday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Auburn Center Jason Bosley

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:59:01 CDT

Auburn center Jason Bosley addressed the media Friday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:33:00 CDT

Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville addressed the media Friday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Alabama DB Rashad Johnson Addresses the Media

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:40:00 CDT

Alabama defensive back Rashad Johnson addressed the media Thursday at the Wynfrey in Hoover during SEC Media Days.

Hendrix Signs NBA Contract

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:13:01 CDT

Former Bama Forward Signs with Warriors

Video: Alabama OL Antoine Caldwell Addresses The Media

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:09:00 CDT

Alabama OL Antoine Caldwell addressed the media Thursday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban Addresses The Media

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:57:00 CDT

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban addressed off-field issues and says he feels “really good about the direction of the program.”

Video: Tennessee Head Coach Phillip Fulmer

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:01:00 CDT

Tennessee Head Coach Phillip Fulmer addressed the media Thursday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Ole Miss Head Coach Houston Nutt

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:59:00 CDT

Ole Miss Head Coach Houston Nutt addressed the media Thursday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Tim Tebow among players at SEC Media Days

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:26:00 CDT

The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner emerged from the scrum unscathed and discussed the upcoming season.

Vols’ Coach Phillip Fulmer Subpoenaed

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:50:00 CDT

Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer has been subpoenaed in an Alabama court case after arriving at SEC Media Days in Hoover.

Video: Florida Offensive Tackle Phil Trautwein

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:27:00 CDT

Florida offensive tackle Phil Trautwein speaks at SEC Media Days.

Video: Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:23:01 CDT

Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt addressed the media Thursday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Complete SEC Media Days Coverage

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:21:00 CDT

Follow our coverage of SEC Media Days. Stories, photos, videos.

Column: Tebow lives up to ‘Golden Boy’ image

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:15:00 CDT

HOOVER — Tim Tebow didn’t look much like a rock star. Or even Superman.

LSU coach Les Miles playing nice in Hoover

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:10:00 CDT

The LSU coach was on his best behavior during the first day of Southeastern Conference Media Days.

Young MSU quarterback is confident

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:08:00 CDT

HOOVER — Wesley Carroll is one of those “yes, but ...” quarterbacks.

Alabama picks up two commitments

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:05:00 CDT

Two defensive prospects committed on the eve of SEC Football Media Days.

Column: No looking back for LSU coach

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:59:00 CDT

HOOVER — Darth Vader arrived at SEC Football Media Days without his black cape, breathing apparatus and mask — or even his white ball cap.

Alabama’s Nick Saban Speaks At SEC Media Days

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:29:00 CDT

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban addressed the media today at SEC Media Days at the Wynfrey in Hoover.

Miles Faces Questions About Latest Alabama Joke

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:36:00 CDT

HOOVER, Ala. (AP)—LSU coach Les Miles seems to have a knack for taking the onus off his players before coming into this state.

Video: Mississippi State Head Coach Sylvester Croom

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:07:00 CDT

Mississippi State Head Coach Sylvester Croom addressed the media Wednesday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:01:00 CDT

Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer addressed the media Wednesday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Video: LSU Head Coach Les Miles

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:57:00 CDT

LSU Head Coach Les Miles addressed the media Wednesday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

Former Auburn Swimmer Cleared for 2008 Beijing Olympics

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:47:00 CDT

Eric Shanteau, who decided to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the Olympics, has been cleared to head to Beijing Olympics.

Video: Vanderbilt Head Coach Bobby Johnson

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:14:01 CDT

Vanderbilt Head Coach Bobby Johnson addressed the media Wednesday at SEC Media Days at The Wynfrey in Hoover.

U.S. Junior Amateur Halted By Rain

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:51:00 CDT

Valdes leading U.S. Junior Amateur by eight shots

SEC Football Media Days Set To Begin Wednesday

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:56:00 CDT

700 media members on hand in Hoover to interview SEC head coaches and players

Jackson State Predicted To Win ‘08 SWAC Title

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:54:00 CDT

Alabama State chosen to finish second in East Division

Jacksonville State Picked To Win OVC Football Championship

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:52:00 CDT

OVC coaches choose Jacksonville State to win the league title in 2008

Jorge Hernandez Valdez Leads After First Round of U.S. Junior Amateur

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:43:00 CDT

Argentine 15-year-old leads U.S. Junior Amateur at Shoal Creek

Pettway Hired As Alabama Assistant Basketball Coach

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:29:00 CDT

Former Alabama point guard Antoine Pettway hired by Mark Gottfried

Samford Hires Director of Football Operations

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:25:00 CDT

Joe Sicola hired as new Director of Football Operations at Samford

Preseason All-SEC Football Team announced

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:18:00 CDT

SEC coaches votes on preseason football team

Troy Picked To Finish Second In Sun Belt Conference

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:29:00 CDT

The eight league coaches had the Trojans trailing only defending champion Florida Atlantic.

Stabler’s Estranged Wife Suing Her Former Attorney

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:21:00 CDT

MOBILE, Ala. (AP)—The estranged wife of ex-Alabama and NFL quarterback Kenny Stabler is suing her former divorce attorney.

Rolex Series GT Qualifying At Barber Motorsports Park

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:35:00 CDT

Ham takes pole in Rolex Series GT class for the Porsche 250 on Sunday.

Valiante Sets New Track Record

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:22:00 CDT

Slick track conditions due to the heat at Barber Motorsports Park didn’t shake Michael Valiante

Working The Pits At Barber Motorsports Park

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:03:00 CDT

Sports Director Don Hawes got the chance to work the pits with the Banner Racing team on Friday

Teams Still Preparing For Porsche 250 On Sunday

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:45:00 CDT

Testing continued today at Barber Motorsports Park in preparation for the race weekend

2 Blazer Football Players Named To Preseason All C-USA Team

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:56:00 CDT

Blazers players Joe Henderson and Will Dunbar have been named to the preseason All C-USA Team.

Barber Motorsports Park Gearing Up For Race Weekend

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:30:00 CDT

Barber Motorsports offers plenty of racing action this weekend.

Bama FB Recruit Hood Picks Baseball

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:27:00 CDT

Nationals agree to terms with draft pick Hood

Update: Former UAB Golfer Graeme McDowell Tees Off At British Open

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:01:00 CDT

Former UAB golfer Graeme McDowell tees off today in the British Open at Royal Birkdale