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  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:59:13 GMT
    Camping season is coming up...not talking about the kind with tents, but youth sports camps rather. Don talks to Samford men's basketball coach Bennie Seltzer (click on the video link above) about his
    The Bennie Seltzer basketball camps is June 17-19th and June 24-27th.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:50:32 GMT
    The game of golf can be tough on you mentally. But what the Auburn Women's Golf team is going through right now is simply brutal, after finding out their head coach Kim Evans has ovarian cancer. Despite
    The game of golf can be tough on you mentally, but what the Auburn Women's Golf team is going through right now is simply brutal.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:45:57 GMT
    Xterra triathletes at Oak Mountain State Park beware of roots, rocks, and six-time Oak Mountain champion Conrad "The Caveman" Stoltz.
    Xterra triathletes at Oak Mountain State Park beware of roots, rocks, and six-time Oak Mountain champion Conrad "The Caveman" Stoltz.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:51 GMT
    Alabama head coach Nick Saban is one of the eight people being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Also being inducted, late Auburn football standout Forrest Blue. The late UNA basketball
    Alabama head coach Nick Saban is one of the eight people being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:51:05 GMT
    Conner Kendrick and Terrance Dedrick combined to hold No. 11 Arkansas to just five hits and kept them out of the run column for the entire night as the Auburn baseball team picked up a 3-0 win on Thursday.
    Conner Kendrick and Terrance Dedrick combined to hold No. 11 Arkansas to just five hits and kept them out of the run column for the entire night as the Auburn baseball team picked up a 3-0 win on Thursday.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:46:47 GMT
    In its final regular season series, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a 7-6 Southeastern Conference loss to the top-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, from Hawkins Field on Thursday night.
    In its final regular season series, the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a 7-6 Southeastern Conference loss to the top-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, from Hawkins Field on Thursday night.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:43:29 GMT
    The Tulane Green Wave offense had a big night to defeat the UAB baseball team, 15-3, on Thursday Night at Turchin Stadium.
    The Tulane Green Wave offense had a big night to defeat the UAB baseball team, 15-3, on Thursday Night at Turchin Stadium.
  • TEE TIME: Golf Gals and Cocktails

    Thursday, May 16 2013 9:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:19:45 GMT
    Golf Gals and Cocktails, that's the name of Alabama native Kelly Villarreal summer golf lessons event. Villarreal played at Samford and became a star on the Golf Channel reality show The Big Break. Don
    Golf Gals and Cocktails, that's the name of Alabama native Kelly Villarreal summer golf lessons event.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:16:27 GMT
    Robert Montgomery is about to ride his bike from Birmingham to Montana to support Neverthirst, an organization that supplies clean living water to the poor.
    Robert Montgomery is about to ride his bike from Birmingham to Montana to support Neverthirst, an organization that supplies clean living water to the poor.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:17:50 GMT
    Yesterday Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome announced that former Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain would retire just three years after being taken in the first round of the NFL draft. The physically-healthy
    Alabama's 13 caught up with Ozzie Newsome today in Birmingham and asked him about Rolando McClain's retirement.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:37:57 GMT
    Recent Alabama graduate Bradley Harris took home more than a diploma during his spring time commencement ceremony.
    Recent Alabama graduate Bradley Harris took home more than a diploma during his spring time commencement ceremony.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:02:49 GMT
    The future looks bright at Samford after back to back winning seasons that also include back to back seasons with an NFL draft pick. Samford head coach and Heisman trophy winner Pat Sullivan has built
    The future looks bright at Samford after back to back winning seasons.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:55:12 GMT
    Three years after being taken in the first round of the NFL draft a physically-healthy Rolando McClain is retiring. Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome made that announcement today. The former Alabama
    Three years after being taken in the first round of the NFL draft a physically-healthy Rolando McClain is retiring.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:27:30 GMT
    It will be JSU's sixth overall NCAA Tournament appearance and its fifth in the past six seasons.
    It will be JSU's sixth overall NCAA Tournament appearance and its fifth in the past six seasons.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:01:12 GMT
    They've been simply dominant. The Alabama men's golf team has played in six tournaments so far this spring. They have won five of them. Now the Crimson Tide will travel to the Baton Rouge NCAA Regional,
    Alabama will travel to the Baton Rouge NCAA Regional, as they begin their run in the NCAA Championship.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:53:19 GMT
    The Barons offense continued to spin it's wheels during a recent offensive funk as the Montgomery Biscuits picked up a 6-3 win in front of 8,500 fans at Regions Field.
    The Barons offense continued to spin it's wheels during a recent offensive funk as the Montgomery Biscuits picked up a 6-3 win in front of 8,500 fans at Regions Field.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:15:20 GMT
    Five yards. That's how close Georgia was to playing for the BCS National Championship last year. Five yards is all that stood in the way of Georgia beating Alabama and going on to the face Notre Dame.
    Five yards. That's how close Georgia was to playing for the BCS National Championship last year.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:10:08 GMT
    Local pro athletes have teamed up and opened a gym to train athletes in Hoover. Lance Rhodes and Blake Prime wanted to open a gym to transform lives, so they opened RPM Hoover. Now they have some pretty
    Former UAB Football player, Joe Webb, who is now with the Vikings, Atlanta Falcons star, Roddy White, Dodgers Pitcher, Matt Guerrier, and retired MLB Infielder Wes Helms have teamed up at a local gym in Hoover.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:02:52 GMT
    The UAB men's golf team will take their cuts at some of the country's stiffiest competition in NCAA Men's Golf National Championship.
    The UAB men's golf team will take their cuts at some of the country's stiffiest competition in NCAA Men's Golf National Championship.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:19 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:19:30 GMT
    The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 Conference have agreed to play in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, a men's basketball inter-conference event that will begin during the 2013-14 season.
    The Southeastern Conference and Big 12 Conference have agreed to play in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, a men's basketball inter-conference event that will begin during the 2013-14 season.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:13:34 GMT
    It's been an exciting year so far for the Birmingham Barons. Not only are the Barons playing in a beautiful state of the art stadium, but they also have the best record in the Southern League. Blog:
    It's been an exciting year so far for the Birmingham Barons. Not only are the Barons playing in a beautiful state of the art stadium, but they also have the best record in the Southern League. Blog:
  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:24:00 GMT
    The NFL dream is becoming a reality for former Alabama guard Chance Warmack. Tennessee Titans rookie mini-camp started this past weekend in Nashville. The 10th overall pick in last month's NFL Draft
    The NFL dream is becoming a reality for former Alabama guard Chance Warmack.
  • Saturday, May 11 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-12 03:47:50 GMT
    Jerry Palm of CBS Sports has released his preseason bowl projections for 2013. Palm has Alabama playing Ohio State in Pasadena for the BCS Championship. Meanwhile Auburn will be once again sitting at home
    Will Auburn go bowling in 2013? Here's a look at Auburn's 2013 schedule:
  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:34:24 GMT
    Don talks to Matt McClearin and Scot Harrison (click link above) from the Matt and Scot Spectacular that airs 10-2 p.m. M-F on WJOX 94.7
    Don talks to Matt McClearin and Scot Harrison from the Matt and Scot Spectacular.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:41:45 GMT
    Junior pitcher Lannah Campbell struck out a season-high 12 batters as the No. 1 seeded UAB softball team outlasted No. 8 seeded Southern Miss, 3-2, in 10 innings on Thursday.
    Junior pitcher Lannah Campbell struck out a season-high 12 batters as the No. 1 seeded UAB softball team outlasted No. 8 seeded Southern Miss, 3-2, in 10 innings on Thursday.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:20:06 GMT
    The Alabama softball team fought back from a four-run deficit but fell short in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinal to top-seeded Florida, 8-4, Thursday afternoon at John Cropp Stadium.
    The Alabama softball team fought back from a four-run deficit but fell short in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinal to top-seeded Florida, 8-4, Thursday afternoon at John Cropp Stadium.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:14:35 GMT
    The Birmingham Barons pushed their winning streak to 10 games Thursday afternoon, defeating the Tennessee Smokies 9-7 in yet another high scoring, back-and-forth affair in front of 6,497 fans at Smokies Park.
    The Birmingham Barons pushed their winning streak to 10 games Thursday afternoon, defeating the Tennessee Smokies 9-7 in yet another high scoring, back-and-forth affair in front of 6,497 fans at Smokies Park.
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:43:27 GMT
    The Tragic City Rollers, which is a spin off of Magic City, is Birmingham's home town roller derby team.
    The Tragic City Rollers, which is a spin off of Magic City, is Birmingham's home town roller derby team.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:28:48 GMT
    Don, Tom, and Kyle Face Off (click the video link above) The Topics: Should more be done to protect pitchers? Should Derrick Rose play? Would you give Rolando McClain a second chance? Is Carrie
    Don, Tom, and Kyle Face Off
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:21:31 GMT
    This weekend a bunch of 3rd through 5th grade girls will be running through the streets of Birmingham in a 5K. The event is called "Girls on the Run" and it takes place on Saturday morning May 11th at
    The event is called "Girls on the Run" and it takes place on Saturday morning May 11th at Marconi Park in Birmingham.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-08 23:16:54 GMT
    Gus malzahn added to his 2014 recruiting class this afternoon. St. Paul's linebacker Tre Williams became the sixth player verbally committed to Auburn. Williams is a 6' 2" 225lbs four star linebacker according
    Gus malzahn added to his 2014 recruiting class this afternoon.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-08 23:14:35 GMT
    Big win for Joe Gibbs Racing and driver Matt Kenseth today. The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel has reduced the penalties that NASCAR handed out after a post-race inspection found one of eight
    The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel has reduced the penalties that NASCAR handed out after a post-race inspection.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:52:19 GMT
    Turning up the heat to workout.  We find out what it's like to do Yoga in 105 degrees.
    Turning up the heat to workout.  We find out what it's like to do Yoga in 105 degrees.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:37:31 GMT
    Back in February we had Landon Cooper on Alabama Tonight. He's from Montevallo and is running across the country to raise awareness for Sarcoma cancer. His journey started in California on Valentines

    His journey started in California on Valentines and will end on July 4th at the White House. 

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:03:12 GMT
    Spring football practice is over and now coaches are getting a look at what their teams can do in the fall. Tom Annino talks to Birmingham Southern head coach Eddie Garfinkle (click on the video link

    Spring football practice is over and now coaches are getting a look at what their teams can do in the fall.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:50:57 GMT
    Anyone looking for a new house? Alabama head coach Nick Saban is auctioning off his Lake Burton Estate, according to a report from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. No, not the one he escapes to for a couple
    Anyone looking for a new house? Alabama head coach Nick Saban is auctioning off his Lake Burton Estate, according to a report.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:30:23 GMT
    The field is now set for the men's golf NCAA Regional. Alabama will be the No. 1 seed in the in the Baton Rouge Regional, hosted by LSU. The Regional will take place at the University Club of Baton Rouge.
    The field is now set for the men's golf NCAA Regional.
  • Saturday, May 4 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-04 18:36:49 GMT
    Qualifying has been canceled for Sundays Aaron's 499. Rain moved into the area overnight and as of noon central time the rain was still an issue at the track. Carl Edwards will have the poll for Sunday's
    Qualifying has been canceled for Sundays Aaron's 499. Rain moved into the area overnight and as of noon central time the rain was still an issue at the track.
  • Saturday, May 4 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-04 15:59:57 GMT
    Countdown to Talladega: Aaron's 499 Guide Who/What/When/Where Friday: - 4 p.m. (ARCA) International Motorsports Hall of Fame 250 - 6:30 p.m. Alabama Tonight from Talladega Saturday: -
    Everything you need to know about this weekend at Talladega.
  • Friday, May 3 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:09:35 GMT
    Pastrana takes Nationwide Pole: Travis Pastrana has executed numerous motorcycle backflips and other stunts. He has driven a car off a pier onto a floating barge. Once, he even jumped out of an airplane without
    A recap of Friday's events at Talladega Superspeedway
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:07:19 GMT
    The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in August 2014, it was announced today by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive.
    The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in August 2014, it was announced today by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive.
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:59:00 GMT
    The International Motorsports Hall of Fame induction luncheon was held today in Oxford, Al. The 2013 class will be inducted tonight. The class will include Nascar Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace. Owner
    The International Motorsports Hall of Fame induction luncheon was held today in Oxford, Al. 
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:48:11 GMT
    The International Motorsports Hall of Fame induction luncheon was held today in Oxford, Al. The 2013 class will be inducted tonight. The class will include Nascar Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace. Owner
    The 2013 class will be inducted tonight. The class will include Nascar Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace.
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:24:54 GMT
    UAB sand volleyball players Bethanie Thomas and Kiriana Hirini have been selected to play in the 2013 AVCA Nationals Pairs Championship in Gulf Shores, Ala.
    UAB sand volleyball players Bethanie Thomas and Kiriana Hirini have been selected to play in the 2013 AVCA Nationals Pairs Championship in Gulf Shores, Ala.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:07:07 GMT
    We continue our countdown to the waving of the green flag in the Aarons 499. Racing legend and Alabama Gang member Bobby Allison stopped by the Alabama Tonight studios this afternoon (click video link
    Racing legend and Alabama Gang member Bobby Allison stopped by the Alabama Tonight studios this afternoon.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:12:45 GMT
    This is the last time Gus Malzahn will meet with the media for awhile now that spring practice has wrapped up. The main topic today will be the main topic when fall practice arrives: Who will be the quarterback
    The main topic today will be the main topic when fall practice arrives: Who will be the quarterback for the 2013 Auburn Tigers?
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-01 03:16:42 GMT
    Former Auburn baseball player Tim Hudson became the 110th Major League Baseball pitcher to win 200 career games as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals, 8-1, on Tuesday night at Turner Field.
    Former Auburn baseball player Tim Hudson became the 110th Major League Baseball pitcher to win 200 career games as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals, 8-1, on Tuesday night at Turner Field.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-05-01 00:31:25 GMT
    Another chance to meet with Crimson Tide fans. Alabama head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Caravan rolled into Hoover tonight. The event was held at the Wynfrey Hotel. Saban shook hands and gave out
    Saban said he was not surprised Lacy fell in the draft. The head coach added NFL teams will always find the negative, even if it's minor, and focus on just that.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-05-01 00:15:22 GMT
    Alabama Tonight is counting down to the waving of the green flag for the Aaron's 499. Jeff Gordon (click video link above) recently checked in with Alabama Tonight. We heard from Clint Bowyer yesterday.
    Alabama Tonight is counting down to the waving of the green flag for the Aaron's 499.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-01 00:11:38 GMT
    If you have ever driven pass D1 Fitness in Homewood you may have wondered what it is. The gym offers everything from athlete training for different sports to a gym for people just wanting to get in shape. They
    If you have ever driven pass D1 Fitness in Homewood you may have wondered what it is.
  • Monday, April 29 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-30 00:52:41 GMT
    Alabama fans mainly have two memories of Tim Tebow. The first is Tebow willing his team past the Tide in the fourth quarter of the 2008 SEC Championship. Alabama led that game 20-17 in the 4th quarter,
    Should this really be the real end of Tebowing?
  • Monday, April 29 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-04-30 00:42:21 GMT
    It's here! Talladega week has arrived. As the week goes on the small city of Lincoln will be transformed into the center of the racing universe. The large tri-oval that sits just outside of Lincoln will
    Alabama Tonight is counting down to the waving of the green flag for the Aaron's 499 with Clint Bowyer.
  • Monday, April 22 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:23:43 GMT
    Smoltz and Glavine are just a few of the all-stars helping out the Chris Hammond Youth Foundation Monday at the Greystone Golf & Country Club.
    Smoltz and Glavine are just a few of the all-stars helping out the Chris Hammond Youth Foundation Monday at the Greystone Golf & Country Club.
  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-04-17 16:34:31 GMT
    Vacations are all about relaxing and taking time out from your daily responsibilities. For many that means your workouts go as well, but they don't have to. Most often people complain they don't have
    Vacations are all about relaxing and taking time out from your daily responsibilities. For many that means your workouts go as well, but they don't have to. Most often people complain they don't have
  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-04-10 00:18:25 GMT
    Kyle Burger and Donnette Hulsey take on Iron Tribe.
    Kyle Burger and Donnette Hulsey take on Iron Tribe.
  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-04-03 22:27:09 GMT
    Losing weight can be a challenge for many. Hoover's Gina McDonald didn't win the "The Biggest Loser," but her dedication helped her take home an at-home prize of $100,000. When she went to "The Biggest
    Losing weight can be a challenge for many. Hoover's Gina McDonald didn't win the "The Biggest Loser," but her dedication helped her take home an at-home prize of $100,000. When she went to "The Biggest
  • Sports Blog

  • Saturday, May 11 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-12 03:47:50 GMT
    Jerry Palm of CBS Sports has released his preseason bowl projections for 2013. Palm has Alabama playing Ohio State in Pasadena for the BCS Championship. Meanwhile Auburn will be once again sitting at home
    Will Auburn go bowling in 2013? Here's a look at Auburn's 2013 schedule:
  • Monday, April 29 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-30 00:52:41 GMT
    Alabama fans mainly have two memories of Tim Tebow. The first is Tebow willing his team past the Tide in the fourth quarter of the 2008 SEC Championship. Alabama led that game 20-17 in the 4th quarter,
    Should this really be the real end of Tebowing?
  • NBA Weekly Recap: Week 11The San Antonio Spurs are playing at a high level winning their fifth straight game last night with a win against the 76ers. The Spurs beat teams like the Grizzlies, Hawks and Warriors this...
    NBA Weekly Recap: Week 11The San Antonio Spurs are playing at a high level winning their fifth straight game last night with a win against the 76ers. The Spurs beat teams like the Grizzlies, Hawks and Warriors this past...

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