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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...
Leeds preparing for a busy weekend ahead of the Indy Grand Prix at Barbers Motorsports
LEEDS, Ala. (WBMA) — Barber Motorsports park is gearing up for Indy Grand Prix weekend. Proceeds from the race will be going towards Children's of Alabama. This is year 14 for the event in Leeds, and the city is gearing up for another busy weekend. George Dennis, President of...
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.
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.
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.
IndyCar driver Scott Dixon shares sport with Leeds preschoolers
LEEDS, Ala. — The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prixis this weekend at Barber's Motorsports Park, and before drivers hit the track, they're doing some good work in the community. On Thursday, Scott Dixon, a nine-time podium winner of the event, spoke with kids at the Leeds Head Start...
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...
Birmingham News Power 5 softball: Top teams ranked April 15-20
The Birmingham News Power 5 ranks the top softball teams in the area regardless of class. Shakeups abound in this week’s Birmingham area Power 5 with area tournaments starting this week or Monday at the latest. Note: Information compiled through Saturday games and all schedules subject to change. 5....
Regions Tradition to return to Greystone May 8-12 with top golfers and celebrities
Birmingham’s annual golf tradition is just around the corner as the top golfers and notable celebrities will soon descend on Greystone’s Founders Course. The post Regions Tradition to return to Greystone May 8-12 with top golfers and celebrities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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