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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:51:19 GMT
    The Crimson Tide will also be one of four host schools for the 2013 NIT Season Tip-Off, which marks the first time since the 2005-06 season Alabama will appear in the annual event.
    The Crimson Tide will also be one of four host schools for the 2013 NIT Season Tip-Off, which marks the first time since the 2005-06 season Alabama will appear in the annual event.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:30:53 GMT
    Don talks to former Alabama football player, Darryl Fuhrman and former Auburn football player Adlia Trone. They are now with "The Letterman of the SEC" a non-profit organization of former players giving
    Don talks to former Alabama football player, Darryl Fuhrman and former Auburn football player Adlia Trone.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:15:51 GMT
    We're just 74 days away from Gus Malzahn and the Auburn Tigers taking the field at home against Washington State. Today some of the new pieces to the Auburn puzzle arrived on the plains. Eight signees
    Today some of the new pieces to the Auburn puzzle arrived on the plains.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:29:24 GMT
    Alabama Tonight continues our interviews with the SEC head coaches to help you get ready for the upcoming season Steve Spurrier is entering his 8th season as head coach at South Carolina and the Gamecocks

    Steve Spurrier is entering his 8th season as head coach at South Carolina and the Gamecocks are coming off back-to-back (11-2) seasons.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:39:16 GMT
    We now know where former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey will finish out his college career. Scout.com is reporting that Lacey has sent in his paperwork to North Carolina State. The Wolkpack led by former
    We now know where former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey will finish out his college career.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:42:00 GMT
    Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel may have hinted on Twitter early Sunday morning that he plans to leave College Station after this season.
    Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel may have hinted on Twitter early Sunday morning that he plans to leave College Station after this season.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:18:49 GMT
    The prediction season is well underway for college football. Who will be in the sec championship game? Can Auburn bounce back? Which team will be the one to give Alabama a run for the National Championship?
    The prediction season is well underway for college football, we got some insight from John Pennington.
  • Friday, June 14 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:07:47 GMT
    Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
    Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:11:07 GMT
    Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus. The San Antonio Express-News reports that Gus Malzahn was not the first choice to be head coach at Auburn. The Express-News
    Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:17:01 GMT
    Too cool for school, Texas Longhorn and Mobile skyline tattoos, super model girlfriends, Playboy model sleepover, NFL Draft analysts, vacations, bromance, NASCAR pace car driver, first pitch at Padres
    Right now as I look at it both Johnny Manziel and AJ McCarron have the most to prove this season.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-13 18:56:51 GMT
    The Pelham native was crowed "Meat Cutter of the Year" in the 2013 Texas Roadhouse National Meat Cutting Challenge.
    The Pelham native was crowed "Meat Cutter of the Year" in the 2013 Texas Roadhouse National Meat Cutting Challenge.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:31:09 GMT
    Former Alabama football player, and now Author John Croyle stopped by Alabama Tonight. Croyle runs The Big Oak Ranch for Boys and Girls in Springville. His new book, "The Two Minute Drill To Manhood"
    Former Alabama football player, and now Author John Croyle stopped by Alabama Tonight to talk about his new book.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:46:00 GMT
    Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders has started a career as an MMA Fighter. He will fight this Saturday Night at the Zumara Shrine Temple in Birmingham. Alabama fans remember Anders from his days on
    Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders has started a career as an MMA Fighter.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:43:11 GMT
    There is a new book for Alabama fans, "Gone Pro Alabama." The Book looks at 515 Crimson Tide athletes who went on to professional careers or Olympic Success. Football leads the way with 301 athletes. For
    There is a new book for Alabama fans, "Gone Pro Alabama."

    The Book looks at 515 Crimson Tide athletes who went on to professional careers or Olympic Success.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:24:34 GMT
    Grab your broomsticks, and keep a look out for the snitch.  Alabama students embrace the wizarding world's favorite passtime of quidditch.
    Grab your broomsticks, and keep a look out for the snitch.  Alabama students embrace the wizarding world's favorite passtime of quidditch.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:24:34 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.
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:20:10 GMT
    Based on the multi-year report, four sports received postseason bans for the 2013-14 season: volleyball (889), football (866), baseball (864) and men's basketball (821).
    Based on the multi-year report, four sports received postseason bans for the 2013-14 season: volleyball (889), football (866), baseball (864) and men's basketball (821). The University has requested waivers of the initial decisions rendered on these post-season bans.

  • Monday, June 10 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-06-10 18:06:29 GMT
    A last minute, 28-yard T.J. Yeldon touchdown is what kept LSU from beating Alabama and advancing to the SEC title game last season.
    A last minute, 28-yard T.J. Yeldon touchdown is what kept LSU from beating Alabama and advancing to the SEC title game last season.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-06-10 17:52:33 GMT
    It's the kids that own floor at Bartow Arena; for a few days at least for the Jerod Haase Basketball Camp.
    It's the kids that own floor at Bartow Arena; for a few days at least for the Jerod Haase Basketball Camp.
  • Sunday, June 9 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-06-09 22:47:30 GMT
    Auburn sophomore golfer Michael Johnson won the 97th Men's Alabama State Amateur Championship.
    Auburn sophomore golfer Michael Johnson won the 97th Men's Alabama State Amateur Championship.
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-09 02:42:17 GMT
    The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Kendall in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball Draft while the Texas Rangers selected Jay Gonzalez in the 39th round.
    The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Kendall in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball Draft while the Texas Rangers selected Jay Gonzalez in the 39th round.
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-06-09 02:18:02 GMT
    Two Alabama seniors, right-handed pitcher Charley Sullivan and catcher Brett Booth, were selected on the third day of the 2013 MLB Draft.
    Two Alabama seniors, right-handed pitcher Charley Sullivan and catcher Brett Booth, were selected on the third day of the 2013 MLB Draft.
  • Saturday, June 8 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-08 21:12:53 GMT
    Jacksonville State's Coty Blanchard was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 15th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday.
    Jacksonville State's Coty Blanchard was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 15th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday.
  • Friday, June 7 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:45:14 GMT
    Samford junior pitcher and designated hitter C.K. Irby was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Friday afternoon.
    Samford junior pitcher and designated hitter C.K. Irby was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Friday afternoon.
  • Friday, June 7 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-06-07 14:40:18 GMT
    From the picker's perspective, the driving range has basically turned into a firing range.  It's a good time for the players, even if it's poor etiquette to take aim at the picker.
    From the picker's perspective, the driving range has basically turned into a firing range.  It's a good time for the players, even if it's poor etiquette to take aim at the picker.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-07 01:54:20 GMT
    Samford junior center fielder Phillip Ervin became the first player in program history to be drafted in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
    Samford junior center fielder Phillip Ervin became the first player in program history to be drafted in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:28:39 GMT
    Bragging rights and sports have always gone hand-in-hand with each other. Teams and players are always competing for the right to brag and pump their chest. Cities also enjoy showing off venues, always
    Cities also enjoy showing off venues, always trying to one up their neighbor, its human nature. Last night as the Birmingham Barons beat the Mississippi Braves in front of a packed out ballpark the city had bragging rights.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:28:39 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?
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:00:16 GMT
    Last year they came agonizingly close; this year, national champions. After losing 3-2 to Texas in the 2012 national championship, Alabama didn't want a repeat of their oh-so-close performance. And they
    Last year they came agonizingly close; this year, national champions. After losing 3-2 to Texas in the 2012 national championship, Alabama didn't want a repeat of their oh-so-close performance. And they
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:47:15 GMT
    Among those named in the indictment unsealed Wednesday was 18-year-old Devonta Pollard, who played this past season as a freshman.
    Among those named in the indictment unsealed Wednesday was 18-year-old Devonta Pollard, who played this past season as a freshman.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:31:57 GMT
    Lots of big time names and faces teeing off today at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-am. Alabama Tonight's Kyle Burger was on hand today at Shoal Creek for the pro-am. He caught up with SEC head
    Lots of big time names and faces teeing off today at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-am
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-06-05 00:18:20 GMT
    The Steelers have signed their seventh-round and final selection of the 2013 NFL Draft, defensive end Nick Williams. Financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed. Williams (6-4, 309), who
    The Steelers have signed their seventh-round and final selection of the 2013 NFL Draft, defensive end Nick Williams.
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-06-04 22:36:37 GMT
    In a report from WTOK in Merdian, MS. Alabama basketball player Devonta Pollard has been charged in connection with the kidnapping of Jashayla Hopson. In May of this year Pollard's mother was arrested
    Alabama basketball player Devonta Pollard has been charged in connection with the kidnapping of Jashayla Hopson.
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-06-04 22:22:49 GMT
    Former Auburn basketball guard Varez Ward has been indicted on two counts by a Federal Court for conspiring with gamblers to throw games during the 2011-12 season. Alabama's 13 reached out to Auburn athletics

    Former Auburn basketball guard Varez Ward has been indicted on two counts by a Federal Court for conspiring with gamblers to throw games during the 2011-12 season.

  • Monday, June 3 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-06-03 19:12:40 GMT
    Expectations are on the rise in Oxford, Miss.  Ole Miss was the SEC cellar dweller in 2010 and 2011.  The Rebels had a combined six wins.
    Expectations are on the rise in Oxford, Miss.  Ole Miss was the SEC cellar dweller in 2010 and 2011.  The Rebels had a combined six wins.
  • Sunday, June 2 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-02 23:00:57 GMT
    The 2013 Alabama baseball season came to an end on Sunday afternoon with a heartbreaking 9-8 loss to the 26th-ranked and third seeded Troy Trojans in an elimination game.
    The 2013 Alabama baseball season came to an end on Sunday afternoon with a heartbreaking 9-8 loss to the 26th-ranked and third seeded Troy Trojans in an elimination game.
  • Sunday, June 2 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-02 22:52:03 GMT
    The Alabama men's golf team laid claim to the program's first National Championship with a 4-1 victory over Illinois on Sunday in the finals of the 2013 NCAA Golf Championship.
    The Alabama men's golf team laid claim to the program's first National Championship with a 4-1 victory over Illinois on Sunday in the finals of the 2013 NCAA Golf Championship.
  • Saturday, June 1 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-06-02 03:14:18 GMT
    The former Crimson Tide and Huffman High School star returned home for a football camp at Carver High School.
    The former Crimson Tide and Huffman High School star returned home for a football camp at Carver High School.
  • Saturday, June 1 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-06-01 23:05:47 GMT
    The Alabama baseball team held on for a 3-2 win over the Savannah State Tigers in an elimination game in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional.
    The Alabama baseball team held on for a 3-2 win over the Savannah State Tigers in an elimination game in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional.
  • Saturday, June 1 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-06-01 22:57:59 GMT
    The Alabama men's golf team defeated second-seeded host Georgia Tech 3-0-2 on Saturday in the match play semifinals of the 2013 NCAA Golf Championship.
    The Alabama men's golf team defeated second-seeded host Georgia Tech 3-0-2 on Saturday in the match play semifinals of the 2013 NCAA Golf Championship.
  • Friday, May 31 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-31 23:20:24 GMT
    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The No. 2 seeded Alabama baseball team suffered a 5-2 loss to the third-seeded Troy Trojans in the opening game of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional from Dick Howser Stadium on Friday afternoon.
    The No. 2 seeded Alabama baseball team suffered a 5-2 loss to the third-seeded Troy Trojans in the opening game of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional
  • Friday, May 31 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-31 23:15:25 GMT
    MILTON, Ga. – The second-ranked and third-seeded Alabama men's golf team defeated New Mexico 4-1 on Friday in the match play quarterfinals of the 2013 NCAA Golf Championship on the par-70, 7,319-yard Crabapple
    The second-ranked and third-seeded Alabama men's golf team defeated New Mexico 4-1 on Friday in the match play
  • Thursday, May 30 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-05-31 00:04:09 GMT
    Ealy recently broke the city and state records with a score of 896 out of a possible 900.
    Ealy recently broke the city and state records with a score of 896 out of a possible 900.
  • Thursday, May 30 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-30 23:16:36 GMT
    SEC Spring Meetings taking place this week in Destin Florida. Most of the SEC Spring Meetings have centered on the future of SEC scheduling. Nick Saban made a push for the league to expand to playing nine
    SEC Spring Meetings taking place this week in Destin Florida. Most of the SEC Spring Meetings have centered on the future of SEC scheduling.
  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:17:13 GMT
    The Crimson Tide are 9-under 551 after 36 holes, three shots back of tournament leader and host Georgia Tech.
    The Crimson Tide are 9-under 551 after 36 holes, three shots back of tournament leader and host Georgia Tech.
  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-05-30 00:15:52 GMT
    Today the Birmingham Barons traveled back in time back when baseball was shot on film not video. Today the Birmingham traveled back to Americas favorite past time. The Barons played in the newest ball
    Today the Birmingham traveled back to Americas favorite past time.
  • Wednesday, May 29 2013 8:07 PM EDT2013-05-30 00:07:58 GMT
    The Regions Tradition announced today that crowd favorite Fred Couples has officially committed to play June 5-9 at Shoal Creek for the $2.2 million purse in the second major championship of the Champions
    The Regions Tradition announced today that crowd favorite Fred Couples has officially committed to play June 5-9 at Shoal Creek
  • Tuesday, May 28 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-28 22:01:27 GMT
    The road for the defending national champions will start in Atlanta versus the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Tide will take on the Hokies in the Chick-fil-a kickoff game at 4:30 p.m. in the Georgia Dome on
    The road for the defending national champions will start in Atlanta versus the Virginia Tech Hokies.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:00:20 GMT
    The Regions Tradition's field is always very strong and this year is no exception, with 81 players set to tee it up two weeks from today in this major on the Champions Tour for the $2.2 million purse in
    The Regions Tradition's field is always very strong and this year is no exception, with 81 players set to tee it up two weeks from today in this major on the Champions Tour for the $2.2 million purse in
  • Monday, May 20 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:37:02 GMT
    Now that the Navistar LPGA Classic, that was played in Prattville at Capitol Hill, is no more, the only time the LPGA Tour will visit the state is for the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic that begins play today
    Now that the Navistar LPGA Classic, that was played in Prattville at Capitol Hill, is no more, the only time the LPGA Tour will visit the state is for the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic that begins play today
  • Friday, May 10 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:12:24 GMT
    I recently had occasion to visit the Stewart Lodges at Steelwood in Loxley.  It had been a number of years since I had visited Steelwood to play this fine Jerry Pate-designed layout, so a return was long
    I recently had occasion to visit the Stewart Lodges at Steelwood in Loxley.  It had been a number of years since I had visited Steelwood to play this fine Jerry Pate-designed layout, so a return was long
  • 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.
  • Friday, May 3 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-03 17:46:56 GMT
    Saturday night will be bittersweet time for Alan Kaufman. The long-time UAB head men's golf coach is retiring at the conclusion of the season and UAB is celebrating his retirement that evening. There is
    Saturday night will be bittersweet time for Alan Kaufman. The long-time UAB head men's golf coach is retiring at the conclusion of the season and UAB is celebrating his retirement that evening. There is
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-04-25 17:00:18 GMT
    Crimson Tide women dominate Sunday was quite the day for the University of Alabama's golf teams. They took the team titles in both the women's and men's SEC Championships and further cemented their dominance
    Crimson Tide women dominate Sunday was quite the day for the University of Alabama's golf teams. They took the team titles in both the women's and men's SEC Championships and further cemented their dominance
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:52:16 GMT
    Two-time defending Regions Tradition champion Tom Lehman was in town last week for a media day and I took the chance for a one-on-one interview with him. Engaging, thoughtful and genuine are three adjectives
    Two-time defending Regions Tradition champion Tom Lehman was in town last week for a media day and I took the chance for a one-on-one interview with him. Engaging, thoughtful and genuine are three adjectives
  • Thursday, April 4 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:48:16 GMT
    State High School golf is in full swing High school golf is in full swing, with all statewide teams pointing towards their respective regionals and the State High School Championships which are April 29-30
    State High School golf is in full swing High school golf is in full swing, with all statewide teams pointing towards their respective regionals and the State High School Championships which are April 29-30
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