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Former Alabama star player, athletic director Hootie Ingram dies at age 90
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Cecil “Hootie” Ingram, a former Alabama football star and athletic director, died Monday. He was 90. Ingram, who had been injured in a fall in March, died at a Birmingham hospital, an athletic department spokeswoman said, citing information from the family. He was...
SEC Tournament standings: May 5
There are only two weeks remaining in conference play prior to the SEC Tournament, and South Carolina is trying to earn its way up the standings. The Gamecocks (32-15, 13-11) have some significant work to do to earn a first round bye and go straight into double elimination play in the conference tournament.
Hugh Freeze says he and Nick Saban talk frequently post retirement
Regardless of their matchups on the field over the years, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze and former Alabama head coach Nick Saban have maintained a close relationship. Now, after Saban’s retirement in January, the two talk more often. Freeze was asked Wednesday morning before playing in the Pro-Am at...
Celebrity tee times announced for Regions Tradition in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tee-times have been announced for the celebrities participating in the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am Wednesday at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham. The Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am will begin early Wednesday morning. The celebrity list features Charles Barkley, Riley Green, Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer, Tommy Tuberville, Hugh Freeze, Condoleeza Rice, […]
Helena Hollow to host Mother’s Day rodeo
With bull riding, barrel racing and good old fashioned family fun, Helena Hollow will host its inaugural Mother’s Day Weekend Rodeo on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. The post Helena Hollow to host Mother’s Day rodeo appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama to host Big Ten team in Birmingham with return trip to Chicago, per report
Alabama and Illinois are working on an agreement to play basketball next season in Birmingham, Jon Rothstein reports. Multiple sources told College Hoops Today the game would be played in December, and there would be a return game during the 2025-26 season at the United Center in Chicago. The news...
AJ McCarron returning to Alabama for UFL showdown
St. Louis coach Anthony Becht wants to see a crowd clad predominantly in Battlehawks blue at Protective Stadium on Saturday afternoon when he brings his team to Birmingham for a United Football League showdown with the Stallions. What has given the coach the idea that’s even a remote possibility?
Birmingham News Power 5 softball: Top teams ranked April 30-May 4
The Birmingham News Power 5 ranks the top softball teams in the area regardless of class. Area tournaments wrapped up last week with regional tournaments beginning play on Monday. The top two teams in each of seven classes at regionals — North at Florence’s Coffee O’Neal Park, East at Albertville’s...
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