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'Toughest 2 minutes in sports': Local competitors hope to go far in this year's Firefighter Challenge
HOOVER, Ala. — Some local first responders are determined to represent Central Alabama at the National and International level through the Firefighter Challenge. Referred to as "The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports," this series of competitions puts their firefighting skills to the test. Competitors face off in a number...
AHSAA baseball round-up: Tuscaloosa area round one playoff scores, round two pairings
The first round of the AHSAA Class 1A-6A high school baseball playoffs wrapped up last weekend. There were 14 Tuscaloosa area teams competing in the first round, with eight teams advancing to the second round in their respective classifications. The second round of playoffs begins this weekend, in addition to the opening round of Class 7A playoffs.
Nick and Terry Saban help construct 21st Habitat for Humanity home
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — Former Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban and his wife Terry Saban joined the Crimson Tide football team to help work on their 21st Habitat for Humanity home Monday. Saban's 'Nick's Kids Foundation' is funding the construction of the home. The house is expected to be...
Alabama Hoops gets great news: Trelly is coming back!
No foreplay on this one, let’s skip to the chase. A player that Alabama absolutely had to have back, is returning: Latrell Wrightsell Jr just announced as much on the Twatters. With the loss of Rylan Griffen and Sam Walters, Alabama had lost 50% of its best perimeter shooters....
Alabama football players including Jalen Milroe spotted at Talladega for Geico 500 NASCAR race
TALLADEGA − A few Alabama football players made the hour-and-half trek up to experience the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. The group was highlighted by starting quarterback Jalen Milroe and defensive leaders Malachi Moore and Deonte Lawson. The group seemed to be hosted by Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, with the group getting gear and hanging out with crew members for the two RFK teams ahead of the race.
Alabama high school softball: 23 Tuscaloosa area standouts to watch in the postseason
With the Alabama high school softball season turning to the state playoffs, there are plenty of Tuscaloosa area teams in the hunt for a state title. In the AHSAA, area tournaments get underway this weekend, all leading up to the state tournament which is being held May 13-17. In the AISA, the first round of playoffs start this week, with the state tournament being held May 2-4. ...
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. announces decision for his future with Alabama basketball
Alabama basketball will bring back one of its best players from the Final Four team. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. has announced he will stay for another season. Wrightsell was a senior, but he has remaining eligibility. "Let's run it back!!" Wrightsell posted on social media Tuesday. Wrightsell dealt with some injuries...
Alabama high school soccer: 28 Tuscaloosa area players to watch for 2024 playoffs
With the Tuscaloosa high school soccer regular season coming to a close, the playoffs are next for some schools in the county. For 6A boys and girls soccer, the first round will be April 25-27, second round April 29-30 and the third round May 2-4. For classes 1A-5A and 7A, the first round will be April 29-30 and second round May 2-4.
14 Tuscaloosa area high school tennis players to watch at the state tournament
The 2024 high school tennis season is nearing its end. Sectional tournaments went from April 15-18, with the top two teams from each sectional tournament automatically qualifying for the state tournaments. If their team did not finish in the top two at the sectionals meet, individuals can earn a bid to the state tournament if they won their individual position at line one singles or doubles. ...
Hogs take down Alabama in run-rule, pick up fourth straight SEC series win
That slow-ish start for Arkansas softball? In the words of the movie mobsters: fahgedaboudit. The 14th-ranked Razorbacks run-ruled Alabama on Sunday, 8-0, to take two of three from the Crimson Tide for Arkansas’ fourth straight SEC win. Seven of the Hogs’ runs came in the first inning. Arkansas has lost just one SEC series all season, the second of the year against Mississippi State. The four series since have all come against ranked opponents. Alabama was No. 15 entering the set. The Razorbacks picked up their seven runs in the first inning on five hits and four walks. Bri Ellis’ two-run home run,...
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