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HUNTSVILLE – Floating alone on a raft among a sea of A+ grades, the nation’s only high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering into all academic […]

HUNTSVILLE – Things seem normal for Alabama football as the team is again steaming toward a Southeastern Conference West Division title in a season that has sparked speculation this will […]

DALLAS – Conference USA is gearing up to hold its basketball Tipoff and Media Days on Monday at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, and the league announced […]

HUNTSVILLE – Conference USA will hold its basketball tournaments at the end of the regular season at the Von Braun Center in March, but member teams will get an early […]

ATLANTA – Saturday’s start of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park produced widely differing sensations for two local pitchers. For Phillies […]

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Before his football team clashed Saturday with Texas A&M at Kyle Field, Alabama head coach Nick Saban told reporters the Crimson Tide needed an effective rushing […]

HUNTSVILLE – Former Lee High and Wallace State pitcher Craig Kimbrel, who broke into Major League Baseball as a star rookie reliever with the Atlanta Braves, might get an opportunity […]

Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic set for Saturday

DANVILLE – Approximately 5,000 high school athletes will make their way to Lawrence County this weekend to compete in the prestigious Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic Invitational. The race, set […]

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama A&M, which along with Alabama State signed a four-year agreement in April with the City of Birmingham for continued use of Legion Field for the Magic City […]

HUNTSVILLE – A weeklong slate of events for Alabama A&M University’s homecoming was capped off with a triumphant win and a fundraising record Saturday.   The Bulldogs thumped previously undefeated Tuskegee […]

Near upset for Auburn, business as usual for Alabama

HUNTSVILLE — A huge upset within reach of Auburn ended in disappointment against archrival Georgia, while domination continued for Alabama against old foe Mississippi State as Southeastern Conference play continued Saturday […]

Nick Saban claps during a football game

Bama finds quarterback, Auburn seeks answer

HUNTSVILLE — Four weeks into the college football season, it looks as if Alabama settled on a starting quarterback. In Auburn, however, things aren’t so clear. The Crimson Tide was […]

HUNTSVILLE – It may be the final countdown for the Huntsville City FC regular season, but a relic from the city’s space history will help launch the club’s playoff hopes. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city’s new skatepark has been a hit since opening last week, and that success is expected to continue Saturday when the complex plays host to the inaugural […]

Sunday's finale is Decision Day for Huntsville City FC

HUNTSVILLE — After six months and 27 games, the final game of Huntsville City FC’s inaugural season is aptly called Decision Day. The first-year club has dropped its last two […]

ATHENS – Bring your overhead slams and drop shots but avoid the NVZ. That’s right, picklers! It’s pickleball time! The second annual Athens Alabama Pickleball Association Picklefest Tournament hits the […]

PHILADELPHIA — It was fitting Thursday that an eagle named Independence would soar over Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to before an Eagles’ game. But, here’s the kicker. The eagle is […]

VBC launches Saturn Ballroom to replace North Hall

HUNTSVILLE – As renovations continue at the Von Braun Center, officials have renamed its frequently utilized venue, North Hall. In keeping with the space-theme of the eight-venue complex and the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The thrashers are stoked. So, Huntsville, get ready for some grinding on the three-quarter pipe and hope there isn’t a wipeout. In fact, welcome to the “Skateboard Capital […]

Ten-hut! Trash Pandas host Military Tribute Night

MADISON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City reeled in a winner when Major League Fishing announced Huntsville would host the 2024 Toyota Series Championship. The announcement was part of Major League Fishing […]

Huntsville City FC hosting 'Party on the Pitch'

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City FC is back on friendly turf Sunday with its four-match home unbeaten streak. Huntsville hosts Atlanta United 2 with a 6 p.m. kickoff at Wicks Family Field at […]

Huntsville is 'aces' with national sports conference

HUNTSVILLE – The leaders of national governing bodies and sports organizations will be descending on the Rocket City in 2024 for the 2024 Association of Chief Executives for Sport Conference. […]

Dialed in: Ben Shelton advances to US Open semifinals

NEW YORK — For anyone who saw the end of Tuesday’s U.S. Open men’s quarterfinals, you may be wondering why Ben Shelton held his hand like a phone. It turns […]