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Crimson Caravan rolls into Orange Beach

Russell Colburn — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:10 GMT

The Crimson Caravan is gearing up to make it's eighth and final stop at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. University of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban, along with other UA personnel, will be speaking.

Jackie Robinson's daughter speaks

Joe Salvatore — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:17:34 GMT

Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Educational Programming Consultant for Major League Baseball and author of the new children’s book, Jackie Robinson: American Hero, will pay a visit to Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life Essay Contest First Prize winner Olivia Hurley at her school, Baker School.

50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:03:12 GMT

The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2016.

Spurs try to go 2-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:37:15 GMT

The San Antonio Spurs hope to match their offensive fireworks they displayed in the series opener when they take on Memphis in Game 2 of that NBA Western Conference final.

Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:05 GMT

Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title.

Choi takes lead at Mobile Bay Classic

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:58:11 GMT

Chella Choi shot her second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jessica Korda and Anna Nordqvist, the Swede who broke the course record with a 61 in the third round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.

Saban to enter state Hall of Fame

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:36:36 GMT

The Alabama football coach known for championships, fierce intensity and his morning treats will headline a class of eight inducted into the Hall Saturday night just six years into his tenure with the Crimson Tide.

Mobile Bay LPGA Thursday recap

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:52 GMT

Lexi Thompson birdied four of her last five holes for a 7-under 65 and a share of the first-round lead Thursday, May 16, with Eun-Hee Ji in the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.

St. Lukes claims first state title

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:24:55 GMT

Class 1A St. Luke’s Episcopal captured the school’s first state baseball title Thursday, May 16, sweeping three-time defending state champion Shoals Christian in the AHSAA State Baseball Championships at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium.

Ravens' McClain retires before playing

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:22:26 GMT

The Ravens say linebacker Rolando McClain is retiring from the NFL. Baltimore general manager Ozzie Newsome Newsome said Wednesday, "Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL."

Savage to join ESPN's "NFL Insiders"

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:27:26 GMT

Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage will be a regular panelist on the new show NFL Insiders, a one-hour weekday pro football-themed show, set to debut August 5 on ESPN.

Lady Jags win back-to-back titles

Michael Brannon — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05:38 GMT

For the first time in school history, the South Alabama Jaguar softball team has won back-to-back Sun Belt Conference titles and is now hosting the NCAA Regional Tournament. For this young team, the story is like a scene from a movie.

Fairley to host football camp for kids

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:54:10 GMT

Detroit Lions defensive tackle and Mobile native Nick Fairley is hosting a free summer youth football camp at his alma mater.

St. Paul's star commits to Auburn

Russell Colburn — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:51:39 GMT

In a packed library filled with students, family and faculty, St. Paul's star linebacker Tre Williams verbally committed to Auburn University this afternoon.

Convention Center hosts Crimson Caravan

Russell Colburn — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:03:52 GMT

The Mobile Convention Center is hosting the University of Alabama for the latest stop of the 2013 Crimson Caravan, Thursday, May 2.

Six job possibilities for Tim Tebow

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:56:40 GMT

Tim Tebow was "excited" about coming to the New York Jets. So much so, he used the word 44 times in his introductory press conference in March 2012.

Tim Tebow waived by Jets

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:58:25 GMT

Tebow Time is over in New York - before it ever got started. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York.

Senior Bowl makes NFL draft history

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:01:27 GMT

For the first time in the modern era, three Senior Bowl players were drafted in the top-five of the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 25 in New York City.

New name for the BCS

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:02:52 GMT

The name says it all: College Football Playoff. The major college football conference commissioners named the new postseason system that starts in 2014 on Tuesday, the first of three days of meetings at a resort hotel in the Rose Bowl's backyard.

Ice Flyers celebrate Championship Win

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:18:03 GMT

The Pensacola Ice Flyers have won their first ever President’s Cup. Some of the team members will be at New York Nick’s Sports Bar in Pensacola Wednesday night, April 24, 2013 for a celebration, and you are invited.

Auburn's Toomer's oaks removed

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:58:08 GMT

The Auburn oaks at Toomer’s Corner were cut down Tuesday morning. The first cut was made at 7:22 a.m.

The Interview: Mike Gottfried

Eric Reynolds — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:53:48 GMT

Mike Gottfried is called coach by most folk who know him from ESPN and his years on the sideline with college and high school football teams. Now, Gottfried is coaching a new generation of young men about life and choices. He recently shared about Team Focus, his coaching career and his time as a Football Analyst at ESPN.

Saban Supports Team Focus

Bob Grip — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:47:39 GMT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban came to Mobile to lend his support to Team Focus, which provides leadership to young men without fathers.

Tide to visit White House Monday

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:48:05 GMT

Alabama's national champion football team is making its second straight trip to the White House. The Crimson Tide is set to visit the White House and visit President Barack Obama on Monday, April 15.

BayBears opener: Bay to Bay rivalry

Russell Colburn — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:17:36 GMT

On April 10, the Mobile BayBears (2-3) host their first home game of the season against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (3-2) in what has been deemed the bay to bay rivalry. The game kicked off at 7:05 p.m. at Hank Aaron Stadium.

UConn routs Louisville for 8th title

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:54:10 GMT

The Cardinals just didn't have enough to beat their Big East foe. Louisville was trying to become just the second school to win both the men's and women's championship in the same season and the first since UConn in 2004.

Louisville beats Michigan, takes title

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:57:47 GMT

The celebration belonged to the Cardinals, who added this to a Sugar Bowl victory this year and also have their women's team in Tuesday's national final against Connecticut.

Ex-Auburn DB pleads guilty to robbery

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:40 GMT

Lee County Circuit Judge Christopher Hughes accepted Mike McNeil's plea deal Monday as trial was set to begin. Under the deal, McNeil is required to serve at least three years, plus three years of probation and pay $2,000 in restitution.

Wahoos win, sellout season 2013 opener

Russell Colburn — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:38:33 GMT

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos officials said they expect a sellout opening night against the Tennessee Smokies.

Long time UA Athletics Director dies

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:20:01 GMT

The University of Alabama says that Mal Moore, a longtime director of the university’s Athletics department, died on Saturday. Moore, who was 73, had recently stepped down as Athletics Director citing health issues.