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February 9, 2026 – TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A Tuscaloosa judge has ruled that fifth year senior Center Charles Bediako was not harmed by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) rule that prevents professional basketball players from coming back and playing college basketball. Bediako played two seasons for the University of Alabama from 2021 to 2023. He then declared for the NBA draft. He was not drafted but did sign a two-way contract with the San Antionio Spurs. He played three sea...
February 8, 2026 - SANTA CLARA, Cal. - The Seattle Seahawks delivered one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history on Sunday night, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi's Stadium to capture the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy. The win also avenged Seattle's infamous last‑minute loss to New England in Super Bowl XLIX eleven years earlier. A Defensive Masterclass From Start to Finish Seattle's "Dark Side" defense controlled the game from the opening kic...
February 6, 2026- NORMAN, Oka. - In a meet that showcased elite talent and postseason intensity, No. 4 Alabama women's gymnastics traveled to Norman on February 6 to face the nation's top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Despite a strong showing and several standout performances, the Crimson Tide fell 198.200–197.475 in a meet that underscored both Alabama's championship potential and the razor-thin margins at the top of NCAA gymnastics. Vault: Alabama Starts Strong, But Oklahoma Is Sharper Alabama o...
February 6, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn entered Friday night's home meet looking for a reset, a spark, or even just a clean, confidence‑building performance. Instead, Neville Arena witnessed one of the most surprising results of the SEC season as unranked Kentucky delivered its best meet of the year, upsetting No. 12 Auburn 197.325–196.275. The loss marked Auburn's fourth straight defeat and continued a frustrating early‑season pattern for a team expected to contend in the upper tier of the c...
January 29, 2026 - AUBURN - Auburn's defensive front received a major boost this offseason when nose tackle Dallas Walker IV was officially granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, clearing the way for the seventh‑year lineman to return for the 2026 season. For a Tigers program trying to stabilize its interior defense and develop a young core of linemen, Walker's reinstatement is more than a procedural win - it's a foundational one. Walker's eligibility case was unusually complex, s...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - January 28, 2026 - The UAB men's basketball team returned to form Wednesday night, earning a gritty 83–73 victory over UTSA at the Convocation Center. After dropping back-to-back home games to Tulsa and South Florida, the Blazers showed renewed energy and focus, led by a breakout performance from sophomore guard Daniel Rivera, who poured in 17 points and anchored the offense during key stretches. First Half: Fast Start, Tight Finish UAB came out aggressive, pushing the p...
Auburn entered Wednesday night riding momentum, but the Tigers needed every ounce of grit, poise, and second‑half firepower to erase a double‑digit deficit and defeat the Texas Longhorns 88–82 at Neville Arena. The victory pushed Auburn to 14–7 overall and 5–3 in SEC play, marking the program's fourth straight win and one of its most resilient performances of the season. A First Half That Tested Auburn's Composure Texas arrived in Auburn with confidence and immediately dictated the pace. The...
DENTON, Texas - UAB men's basketball earned a significant American Athletic Conference win Saturday night, defeating North Texas 72–68 at the Super Pit in a game defined by toughness, timely scoring, and a late second‑half surge. Westry Leads the Way Sophomore guard Chance Westry delivered one of his most efficient performances of the season, scoring 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including several key baskets that halted North Texas runs. His poise in the lane and ability to finish through con...
Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa felt like a reset button for Alabama basketball. After a week dominated by headlines about Charles Bediako's eligibility battle and the sting of a 79–73 loss to Tennessee, the Crimson Tide stepped onto their home floor with purpose-and left with their most complete SEC win of the season. A Needed Bounce‑Back Alabama entered the matchup at 13–6 and searching for consistency in league play. Missouri, meanwhile, arrived with confidence after a pair of dramatic wins...
January 31, 2026 - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Auburn's surge through SEC play hit a wall Saturday night as the Tigers fell 77–69 to Tennessee at Food City Center, snapping a four‑game winning streak and continuing a six‑year drought in Knoxville. The Volunteers opened the game with a blistering offensive start and never relinquished control, outmuscling Auburn on the boards and capitalizing at the foul line. Auburn's four‑game winning streak came to an end last night in Knoxville, where Tenness...
Alabama delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Friday night, defeating Oregon State 197.450–195.825 inside a charged Coleman Coliseum. The meet, which doubled as Neon Night and Alumni Night, featured a pre‑meet celebration of Alabama's 1996 NCAA championship team and a crowd that stayed loud from the opening vault to the final floor routine. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 3 nationally entering the night, showed why they remain among the country's elite, while No. 22 Orego...
February 1, 2026 – GAINESVILLE, FL – On Sunday the Alabama men's basketball team was run over by a freight train. The Florida Gators played their best basketball game sending a statement to the entire SEC. The win improved Florida's record to 16 and 6 overall and 7 and 2 in the SEC), the victory reinforced the Gators' status as a legitimate SEC contender and a team capable of imposing its will on both ends of the floor. The Gators shot 51% from the field, committed just two turnovers, and showca...
MOBILE, Ala. – The 2026 Reese's Senior Bowl once again delivered a high‑energy showcase of NFL Draft hopefuls on Saturday, as top seniors from across the country wrapped up a week of practices with a competitive matchup at Hancock Whitney Stadium. With scouts and executives from every NFL franchise lining the sidelines, several players seized the moment and elevated their draft stock in front of a national audience. Quarterbacks Make Their Case Quarterback play was one of the biggest sto...
Auburn's vision for the future of its basketball program took a major step forward with the announcement of a sweeping new arena renovation project, a move that signals the university's intent to remain a national contender on and off the court. The plan, approved by the Auburn University Board of Trustees, represents one of the most ambitious facility upgrades in program history and reflects the momentum Auburn basketball has built under head coach Bruce Pearl. A Transformational Investment in...
Alabama and Texas A&M delivered one of the most dramatic games of the SEC season, a high‑octane shootout in Tuscaloosa that ended with the Crimson Tide outlasting the Aggies 100–97. The matchup featured relentless scoring, wild momentum swings, and a closing stretch that kept Coleman Coliseum on its feet until the final buzzer. A Game Defined by Chaos and Shot‑Making The numbers alone tell the story: 28 lead changes and 13 ties, with neither team able to create separation for more than a posse...
Auburn women’s gymnastics stepped into a hostile environment in Athens for their most recent meet on **February 1, 2026**, facing a top‑10 Georgia squad in a matchup that delivered intensity, high‑level routines, and a glimpse of the Tigers’ growing depth. Though Auburn ultimately fell short on the scoreboard, the meet showcased the team’s resilience, standout individual performances, and continued progress as the season moves toward its most demanding stretch. ## A Road Test Against a Nationa...
Greg Sankey has taken a rare and highly public stance against one of his own SEC programs, formally siding with the NCAA in its effort to block Alabama center Charles Bediako from continuing to play under a temporary restraining order. The case is currently in court and there should be a ruling by 10:00 A.M. today. If Alabama prevails he will play Saturday against Auburn and likely will finish the year playing for the Tide. If the judge rules against Bediako he won't play against Auburn on...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - February 5, 2026 - In a high-octane American Athletic Conference showdown, Memphis guard Sincere Parker delivered a career performance, scoring 40 points to lead the Tigers past the UAB Blazers 90–80 at Bartow Arena. The loss drops UAB to 14–9 overall and 5–5 in conference play, while Memphis improves to 11–11 and 6–4 in the AAC. Parker's Offensive Explosion Parker was nearly unstoppable, shooting 14-of-20 from the field, including 6-of-8 from three-point range, and a perfect...
AUBURN, Ala. - February 7, 2026 - In a matchup that lived up to every ounce of Iron Bowl intensity, Alabama stormed back from a 10‑point deficit to defeat Auburn 96–92 on Saturday afternoon at a sold‑out Neville Arena. The win pushes the Crimson Tide to 16–7 overall and 6–4 in SEC play, while Auburn falls to 14–9 and 5–5 in the conference. The game delivered everything fans expect from this rivalry: momentum swings, star performances, clutch shooting, and a second half that turned into a heavyw...
No snow, no problem? Inside Utah’s high-stakes plan for the 2034 Olympics. A tangled, white ribbon wrapped around brown hills and barren shrubs at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 27. It was a little more than a week before the start of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. It was also exactly two weeks and eight years before Utah takes the stage to host its second Winter Games. Yet the prospect of hosting elite-level snowsport competitions here is difficult...
January 12, 2026 – TUSCALOOSA – Talented North Carolina State running back Daylan "Hollywood" Smothers, after committing to the Tide and enrolling in classes at Alabama, left this weekend to visit Texas. While there he signed papers committing him to the Longhorns who apparently offered more money than Alabama. Smothers had been seen as the top pickup for the Tide in the transfer portal. According to media reports, he apparently did not sign his NIL deal papers to play for Alabama. All the Tid...
January 5, 2025 – TUSCALOOSA - The transfer portal opened on Friday. One of the first players for Alabama to go in the portal was wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe. On Monday Mbokwe signed to play for Georgia Tech. Mbakwe was a five‑star recruit out of Clay‑Chalkville. He was recruited as an athlete who played quarterback and defensive back in high school. One recruiting service ranked him as the number two cornerback and number 12 overall coming out in the 2024 recruiting class. He spent his first...
January 6, 2026 - Auburn, Ala. - In a game filled with momentum swings, controversial calls, and last-second drama, the Auburn Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 90–88 loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday night, Jan. 6. The Tigers led by as many as 16 points in the second half, but a furious Aggie comeback and a waved-off buzzer-beater sealed Auburn's fate in its first SEC home game of the season. Auburn's Hot Start and Second-Half Collapse Auburn (9–6, 0–2 SEC) entered the second half with a 10-point lead...
Alabama walked into Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday night knowing exactly what was at stake: a chance to hand undefeated No. 11 Vanderbilt its first loss and plant an early SEC championship flag. Instead, the Crimson Tide left Nashville with a 96–90 defeat, a game defined by foul trouble, cold second‑half shooting, and a furious late rally that came up just short. 🔥 A Breakout Night for Amari Allen Freshman forward Amari Allen delivered the best performance of his young career, pouring in 25 poi...
January 13, 2026 - AUBURN - Auburn entered the 2026 transfer portal window facing one of the most dramatic roster resets in program history. Nearly 30 players were expected to depart when the portal opened on January 2, including a wave of former blue‑chip recruits who once formed the backbone of Auburn's talent profile. For new head coach Alex Golesh, the challenge was immediate and unforgiving: rebuild a roster capable of competing in the SEC while stabilizing a program that had endured two c...
