Sports — Page 24

MADISON — Calling it an honor to recognize the “ultimate sacrifice first responders made on 9-11,” Madison Fire and Rescue Chief David Bailey discussed a first-time event by the Rocket […]

MADISON — “Let’s play two!” This famous statement by Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks will carry over to the Rocket City Trash Pandas this week. The team is hosting Biloxi […]

MADISON — One man’s loss is another man’s gain. The old adage rings especially true right now for the Rocket City Trash Pandas and their MLB affiliate team, the Los […]

Alabama A&M extends Bryant contract through 2027

HUNTSVILLE — Just two years after taking the reins as director of athletics at Alabama A&M, Dr. Paul A. Bryant has received a contract extension through 2027. Alabama A&M University […]

Boys in Blue are red hot, riding 4-game win streak

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City FC is streaking! That’s right! The Boys in Blue are on a four-game win streak after this weekend’s 3-2 win at Toronto FC II. And they […]

MADISON – “I do” will replace “Play ball” – at least for one night at Toyota Field. Shoals area natives David and Katie Borden will be wed on the field […]

MONTGOMERY — The Rocket City Trash Pandas took home a big win against the Montgomery Biscuits on Saturday in a 6-1 dominant fashion. From the outset, Rocket City controlled the […]

ATHENS – North Alabama high school football fans now have a window into one of the most well-established programs in the region. Athens High School’s football team will be documented […]

UNA faces Southeast Missouri in 10th annual FCS Kickoff

FLORENCE – The North Alabama Lions and Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will meet in the 10th annual FCS Kickoff at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery on Saturday to start […]

There’s no place like Joe Davis Stadium in August for the Huntsville City FC. In front of more than 4,000 screaming fans, The Boys in Blues managed to continue their […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just in time for football season, a pair of fashion powerhouses have partnered to meet the demands of fans. Belk and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Rocket City Classic returns in 2024 with a matchup that is expected to sell out the VBC Propst Arena for a second straight year.  Huntsville Mayor Tommy […]

Youth soccer teams gear up for annual Alabama Labor Day Cup in Decatur

DECATUR – More than 70 teams from across the Southeast will travel to Decatur this month for an exhilarating youth soccer tournament. Celebrating its sixth year, the Alabama Labor Day […]

UNA, Jax State kick off college soccer at Joe Davis Stadium

HUNTSVILLE — Women’s college soccer will make its debut Sunday in Joe Davis Stadium  as in-state rivals North Alabama and Jacksonville State square off, bringing their annual match to a […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dozens of pickleball courts are dotting the landscape as the sport continues to explode in popularity. And the only thing that keeps players off the courts is the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Will the force be with the Boys in Blue this weekend? Or will there be a visit from the dark side? It will all come to pass Saturday […]

MADISON – For the first time in the team’s five-year history, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will open a season at home and close a season at Toyota Field. And, […]

It’s August in Alabama — we all know what that means. Football season is upon us. In just a few weeks, some of Alabama’s greatest towns will be full of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Last Saturday was a night of firsts for the Boys in Blue and head coach Chris O’Neal. In front of more than 4,500 fans at Wicks Family Field […]

MADISON – It didn’t take long for Christian Moore to make an impact with the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Southern League. Fresh from winning the College World Series […]

MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation had the force on its side and received a boost from some “friends” to help area non-profits this season. And team officials […]

NEW YORK — Buckle up. Major League Baseball is coming to “Thunder Valley.” Commissioner Rob Manfred announced today that MLB will play a regular-season game in 2025 at the historic […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City FC invited reporters to Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium on Thursday to officially introduce the team’s new head coach. To lead the Boys in […]

MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, now have the top three prospects for the Major League Baseball team. The news comes […]