Sports — Page 43

On deck: Tide to play MTSU at Toyota Field

MADISON – The Crimson Tide is rolling into Toyota Field. The home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas will host Alabama taking on Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on March […]

Parks & Rec: Huntsville investing in quality of life

HUNTSVILLE — About nine out of 10 U.S. adults surveyed in 2021 said it’s important for local government to invest in community infrastructure, including parks, community centers and recreation facilities. […]

Barstool Sports exec: Valentina's mural 'beautiful'

MADISON — Valentina’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Madison has already set itself apart by having a pizza that was recently crowned the “Best Traditional Pizza in the World.” Now, however, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Before you jump from Christmas to New Year’s celebrations, take a shot this week at the 40th annual Huntsville City Classic at Huntsville High School starting today. The […]

Huntsville City FC signs first player

HUNTSVILLE – The first-year Huntsville City Football Club has signed its first player. The club announced today Isaiah Johnston, a 20-year-old midfielder, will join HCFC in its inaugural MLS NEXT […]

Young, Anderson not skipping Sugar Bowl a big deal.

Bryce Young and Will Anderson aren’t skipping the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve. That’s a big deal, even if the game isn’t. In fact, Alabama isn’t expecting any opt-outs […]

HUNTSVILLE — A former player with a championship pedigree has been named director of soccer operations for Huntsville City Football Club. Liam Doyle, who played for the Nashville Soccer Club, […]

Bryce Young leaves the field with a Gatorade towel over his head

Is the Heisman worth it any more?

Caleb Williams won the Heisman. There was a time when that would necessitate an exclamation point, all caps, and a few superlatives for good measure. In this time, “Caleb Williams […]

Oak sapling planting honors Jesse Owens legacy

OAKVILLE — It has been 100 years since Olympic hero Jesse Owens and his family left Alabama for Ohio. In the years that followed, Owens would cement his name among […]

HUNTSVILLE – If you want to catch some free college basketball, head out to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Free, as in free throws. Free, as in no charge. […]

HUNTSVILLE – In 1966, Danny Treadwell became the first black player to participate in the state high school basketball tournament. He played for Huntsville’s S.R. Butler High School, one of the […]

Trash Pandas, Rocket Center host Splashdown Party

MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are hosting an Artemis I Splashdown Party at Toyota Field this weekend. The Orion spacecraft is […]

HUNTSVILLE – Students at Huntsville’s Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering showed their prowess at more than cyber technology with several big wins at the Alabama High School Athletic […]

HUNTSVILLE — CFD Research broke fundraising records this year at its annual CFD Research-Liz Hurley Golf Classic, the company announced. Some $35,000 was raised to benefit Huntsville Hospital’s Breast Center, […]

MADISON – It’s a dirty job and Charlie Weaver is proud to do it. And, for his efforts, Weaver – the head groundskeeper for the Rocket City Trash Pandas – […]

Jon Sumrall closeup

TROY — Troy University won its first undisputed Sun Belt championship since 2009, beating Coastal Carolina 45-26 in Saturday’s conference title game. Troy is led by first-year head coach Jon […]

New UNA football coach aims to ‘build men of toughness’

FLORENCE – After a month-long national search, the University of North Alabama is bringing Brent Dearmon back to the state to become just the 12th head football coach in UNA […]

CFP rankings 12/4/22

Alabama edged out of playoffs, will play Kansas State in Sugar Bowl

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee released its final rankings of the season Sunday as conference championship games finalized hours earlier. The final four teams who will vie for the […]

Trash Pandas Foundation hits home run for nonprofits

MADISON – In just its first year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation raised more than $150,000 in donations for nonprofit organizations in North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. The […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council approved an arts and entertainment district Monday night for Town Madison. The Town Madison Arts and Entertainment District will allow customers 21 and older […]

Hugh Freeze raises hands in celebration during a Liberty football game

Freeze warning: Did Auburn make the right choice?

HUNTSVILLE — Auburn has hired Hugh Freeze to lead its football program. Who is Hugh Freeze? Who was Hugh Freeze? Are those two different people? Did Auburn just trade in […]

Cadilliac Williams

The Iron Bowl is over: Where do Alabama and Auburn go from here?

The Iron Bowl is over. Where do Alabama and Auburn go from here? From a high stakes coaching search for Auburn to an outside path to the playoffs for Alabama, […]

HUNTSVILLE — It was “out with the old and in with the new” on The Hill. After nearly a half-century of activity, Alabama A&M’s T.M. Elmore Gymnasium hosted its final […]

Cadillaic Williams

Iron Bowl preview: Auburn's definitely going to win this game.

Here we go again. Is anyone looking forward to the Iron Bowl this year? This column’s inaugural piece laid out why the annual clown show between Alabama and Auburn should […]