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Deontay Wilder to defend his heavyweight title for the first time in Birmingham

Jonathan Biles - May 1, 2015

After winning the heavyweight boxing title in January, Tuscaloosa boxer Deontay Wilder had to pick a place for his first title defense. Wilder, who broke...

Landon Collins vows to ‘prove the doubters wrong’ after not being drafted in first round

Jonathan Biles - May 1, 2015

While Amari Cooper celebrated being taken fourth overall in the first round of last night's NFL Draft, Alabama safety Landon Collins waited backstage in...

Cooper first receiver drafted in 2015 NFL Draft: ‘I’m ready to go to work’

Jonathan Biles - April 30, 2015

All eyes were on Chicago for the NFL Draft on Thursday night, but Amari Cooper heard his name on a television set in Tuscaloosa. The...

Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones arrested for third-degree domestic violence

Jonathan Biles - April 29, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree domestic violence criminal mischief and third-degree domestic violence harassment, per a...

(video) Bo Jackson and Gus Malzahn clean up at charity golf event

Jonathan Biles - April 28, 2015

Bo Jackson is a 51-year-old former football player with a hip replacement, but he is still one of the greatest athletes of all time....

Former Alabama WR Amari Cooper stars in new Nike ad

Elizabeth BeShears - April 28, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj44gM6eBNI (Video above: Amari Cooper in a new Nike commercial) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Heisman trophy finalist, 2014 Biletnikoff Award award winner, and University of Alabama permanent...

Hilarious: Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl channels Taylor Swift in epic lip sync battle

Elizabeth BeShears - April 28, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=26&v=PVXpst3tpl0 (Video above: Bruce Pearl takes on soccer coach Karen Hoppa in an epic lip sync battle) AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn University men's basketball coach Bruce...

Making sense of the Braxton Miller to Alabama rumors

Jonathan Biles - April 23, 2015

I blame Paul Finebaum. The ESPN and SEC Network personality stated on Tuesday that a source told him there was "a chance" that Ohio State...

Malzahn officially names Jeremy Johnson Auburn’s starting quarterback

Jonathan Biles - April 20, 2015

AUBURN, Ala.--It's far from surprising, but Auburn quarterback Jeremy Johnson has officially been named the team's starter going into the fall. Auburn head coach Gus...

Nick Saban is a stunt driver in his spare time in new Mercedes ad

Jonathan Biles - April 20, 2015

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has a powerful position in the state. His word of support for a product can sway whether it...

(Video) Watch Amari Cooper’s freak athleticism dominate ESPN’s Sports Science lab

Jonathan Biles - April 19, 2015

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper was the best receiver in college football last season, but he still has to sell himself to the NFL. ESPN's...

Alabama’s first team offense wins a sloppy A-Day

Jonathan Biles - April 18, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--While the defense had seemingly won the first two scrimmages of the spring, it was the offense who took home the victory on...

Alabama lands top-rated basketball player in the state

Jonathan Biles - April 17, 2015

Apparently Avery Johnson can recruit. The new Alabama men's basketball coach has landed his first recruit, and it's Alabama's Mr. Basketball Dazon Ingram. The...

Alabama cornerback has a point to prove after playing through injury last season

Jonathan Biles - April 16, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--Alabama's secondary might have been its most questionable unit on the field in 2014, but returning members of the secondary like cornerback Cyrus...

AU has out-rushed every SEC school by at least 2k yards since 2013, hopes to continue tear

Jonathan Biles - April 14, 2015

Gus Malzahn has been the head coach of Auburn for two seasons, and his rushing attack has been a key part of his team's...

Alabama’s QB battle is once again wide open

Jonathan Biles - April 11, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--Spring football doesn't count, so it's a prime opportunity for some experimenting. Through two scrimmages, Alabama is still trying various players in new positions...

NFL’s first female official has an awesome Alabama connection

Elizabeth BeShears - April 10, 2015

MOBILE, Ala. -- Sarah Thomas, the first female official to grace the sidelines of NFL games this season is a 1995 graduate of the...

Johnson’s whirlwind first day includes visit to football practice, welcome from Saban

Jonathan Biles - April 8, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--The football team was back at practice Wednesday but the day was overshadowed by Avery Johnson. The newly appointed men's basketball coach visited...

Johnson already talking Final Four, wins over Bama fans immediately

Jonathan Biles - April 8, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--Avery Johnson has yet to coach a single game of Alabama Men's Basketball, but in just one press conference he's already won...

Avery Johnson officially named Alabama’s men’s basketball coach

Jonathan Biles - April 6, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--As the NCAA Championship game tipped off, Alabama officially announced Avery Johnson as its men's basketball coach. "I am very pleased to announce...

Celebs, athletes and commentators praise Bama’s decision to hire Avery Johnson

Jonathan Biles - April 5, 2015

Avery Johnson seems to be a popular hire for Alabama. While fans have taken to Twitter to express their joy, intrigue, disappointment about Johnson,...

BREAKING: Former NBA star Avery Johnson verbally commits to coach Alabama

Jonathan Biles - April 5, 2015

After meeting with Alabama last night, it appears that former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson will be the Crimson Tide's next men's basketball...

Former NBA star Avery Johnson in the mix for Bama job

Jonathan Biles - April 4, 2015

After missing out on Wichita State's Gregg Marshall, Alabama seems to have found another candidate for its men's basketball team. Alabama athletic director Bill...

(UPDATE) Alabama loses another running back during first Spring scrimmage

Jonathan Biles - April 3, 2015

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--After the week it had, Alabama was ready to start playing football again. But during the team's first scrimmage on Friday, running back...

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