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Season opener for Alabama’s only professional women’s tackle football team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama’s only professional women’s tackle football team, the Alabama Fire, opens its 2024 season with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Passion, on Saturday, April 27, at 4 p.m. The team, which is based in Birmingham and began play in 2016, was founded by head...
Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment and acknowledging that he may have a long road ahead in winning back the respect of his peers. During an emotional 25-minute news conference at Barber Motorsports Park ahead of this weekend’s race, the two-time series champion insisted he is “not a liar” and didn’t intentionally break the rules. It was his first public comment since IndyCar took away his March 10...
Registration to begin soon for Alabaster youth football, cheer
Children hoping to take part in the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department’s youth football and cheerleading programs don’t have to wait much longer as registration begins on Monday, April 29. The post Registration to begin soon for Alabaster youth football, cheer appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena uses quick start to down McAdory, move on to second round
The Helena Huskies flew out of the gate and didn’t look back as the No. 8 team in Class 6A beat the McAdory Yellow Jackets 5-0 on Thursday, April 25 to take their first-round matchup with ease. The post Helena uses quick start to down McAdory, move on to second round appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena
While one game stood between the Thompson Warriors and the start of their postseason journey, they didn’t overlook their regular season finale against the Helena Huskies with such an important night planned. The post Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham honors seniors with dominant win in final home game against Homewood
The Pelham Panthers sent off their seniors well with a dominant win in their regular season finale as they beat the Homewood Patriots 12-2 in six innings on Wednesday, April 24 at Pelham High School. The post Pelham honors seniors with dominant win in final home game against Homewood appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Barber TV Schedule: April 2024 (INDYCAR)
This weekend, INDYCAR unloads in Birmingham, Alabama. The 2.3-mile road course of Barber Motorsports Park is set to host the Indycar Series and Indy NXT division. View the Barber TV schedule below. Barber Motorsports Park. TV Schedule. The following includes all Indycar action:. Friday. April 26, 2024. 2:30-3:15pm ET. Indycar...
Softball takes two wins in series against UAB
In its Taylor Swift-themed night, Wichita State lost against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), but was able to come back in its next two games over the weekend to win the series. The Shockers improved to 21-19 overall, catching UAB in the conference at 12-9. Game one. Over...
Buccaneer Spring Blitz happening Saturday in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - More than 80 football players and coaches will divide up western Hoover into 30 sections and visit more than 350 businesses this Saturday. It’s the Bucs Football Spring Blitz and it’s happening from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The football team will take pictures...
Column: Spain Park playoff decision shines light on another change needed for AHSAA
As the baseball playoffs get underway, it’s a shame that it starts with a black cloud. The post Column: Spain Park playoff decision shines light on another change needed for AHSAA appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Oak Mountain finishes undefeated regular season with shutout of Thompson
The Oak Mountain Eagles will head into the playoffs without a loss on their record as they defeated their county foe the Thompson Warriors 5-0 on Tuesday, April 23 at Oak Mountain High School to finish the regular season with a 25-0-1 record. The post Oak Mountain finishes undefeated regular season with shutout of Thompson appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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