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Passport to the pitch: How the 2026 World Cup will send millions into and across North America Foreign travel to the United States has slumped this year, but 2026 is poised to flip that story almost overnight. Early projections suggest that the FIFA World Cup could bring over a million international visitors to U.S. cities alone, with some forecasts predicting 1 million to 6 million international arrivals across the three host countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Manifest Law reports. But...
November 28, 2025 - CORVALLIS, Oregon - Oregon State University has officially named Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as the next head coach of the Beavers football program, the school announced Friday. The agreement is a five-year deal, according to ESPN sources. Shephard, who also served as Alabama's assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for developing elite talent. In a statement, Shephard expressed his enthusiasm for...
November 28, 2025 – AUBURN – Multiple sources now are reporting that Auburn interim head Coach D.J. Durkin is now the favorite to be named the Auburn head coach. A week ago, various internet sites were reporting that Auburn had zeroed in on Tulane and former Troy head Coach John Sumrall to be the next head coach at Auburn. Earlier this week Auburn Athletics Director made a point of saying that Durkin was still very much in consideration. Florida fired head Coach Billy Napier weeks ago. LSU fir...
November 15, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE - The Gamecocks delivered a strong performance in their final home game of the regular season, highlighted by a dramatic Hail Mary touchdown to end the first half. Backup quarterback Gavin Wimsatt connected with Deondre Johnson on a 62-yard pass that bounced off two defenders before landing in Johnson's hands for the score. The play gave Jacksonville State a 22–10 lead going into halftime. Running back Caden Creel added two rushing touchdowns, and kicker G...
MONROE, LA - November 15, 2025 - South Alabama clawed back from an early deficit to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 26–14 on Saturday night, snapping a two-game losing streak and reigniting hopes for a strong finish to the season. The Jaguars, now 3–7 overall, showcased resilience and defensive grit in a game that started ominously but ended with a commanding second-half performance. First Quarter Shock The Warhawks stunned South Alabama early, scoring two quick touchdowns in the first quarter. ULM qua...
November 15, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM - In a lopsided affair at Protective Stadium on November 15, the North Texas Mean Green dismantled the UAB Blazers 53–24, riding a historic performance from freshman running back Caleb Hawkins. The loss dropped UAB to 3–7 overall and 1–5 in American Athletic Conference play, while North Texas improved to 9–1 and solidified its position near the top of the league standings. Hawkins' record-breaking day The story of the game was Hawkins, who rushed for a program-r...
November 15, 2025 – TUSCALOOSA, AL - Number 11 Oklahoma defeated Number 4 Alabama 23–21 preventing Alabama from clinching a spot in the playoffs. For the second year in a row the Brett Venable's bend but don't break defense met the high flying Kalen DeBoer offense and the OU defense won. Alabama had three turnovers and missed a chip shot 36 yard field goal that ultimately proved too much for the Tide to overcome. O.U. linebacker Kip Lewis had seven tackles and two sacks of Quarterback Ty Sim...
Troy University's football team suffered a humbling defeat on Thursday night, November 13, falling 33–0 to Old Dominion in a Sun Belt Conference matchup at Kornblau Field in Norfolk, Virginia. The loss marked Troy's second consecutive defeat and its first shutout of the 2025 season, dropping the Trojans to 6–4 overall and 4–2 in conference play. Coming off a narrow loss to Arkansas State, Troy entered the game hoping to regain its footing and solidify its position in the Sun Belt West Divis...
Sports betting popularity by state In addition to taking on the risks of gambling, taxpayers must pay their regular income tax rate on net winnings. U.S. states collected $2.6 billion in taxes on sports betting in 2024, a 29% increase from the year before. Incentivized by this tax revenue, many states have been loosening their sports-betting laws, with more considering similar action. Online sports-betting platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel have proliferated in response. The taxes on...
November 19, 2025 - In a dramatic shake-up of the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, the Alabama Crimson Tide have fallen six spots to No. 10 in the latest rankings following a narrow 23–21 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Once perched at No. 4 and considered a strong contender for a playoff berth, Alabama's postseason hopes now hang in the balance. The Fallout from Week 12 - Alabama's record now stands at 8–2 overall and 6–1 in SEC play, with the loss to Oklahoma marking a critical blow...
November 22, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM – UAB was routed by South Florida 48 to 18 in a game that was overshadowed by senseless violence before the players ever went on the field. A UAB offensive lineman has been accused of stabbing two of his teammates on Saturday morning before the game. UAB offensive lineman Daniel Mincey was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder. Time and Location: The stabbing occurred around midday at UAB's Football Operations Center, while the team was...
November 22, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA - The No. 10 Crimson Tide overwhelmed the Panthers from the opening kickoff, scoring eight rushing touchdowns and holding Eastern Illinois scoreless throughout the contest. Alabama's ground game was relentless, piling up 237 rushing yards on 43 carries, with contributions from multiple backs including Jam Miller, Kevin Riley, AK Dear, Richard Young, and quarterback Austin Mack. • First Quarter: Jamarion Miller and Daniel Hill each punched in short touchdown runs t...
November 22, 2025 – AUBURN - Auburn defeated Mercer by the score of 62 to 17. The outcome – An SEC school in the era of NIL paid players versus an FCS school – was predetermined. Even in a historically disappointing year for Auburn, the Tigers have far too much talent on the field for any FCS school to be competitive in 2025. That said, Auburn fans were there to see five star recruit Deuce Knight in his first (and possibly only) start at quarterback. Knight did not disappoint. The true fresh...
November 8, 2025 - TUSCALOOSA, AL. - In a rivalry game defined by grit and defensive dominance, No. 4 Alabama defeated LSU 20–9 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, extending its win streak to eight games and solidifying its place atop the SEC standings. The Crimson Tide (8–1, 6–0 SEC) held the Tigers out of the end zone for the first time in over a decade, delivering their most complete defensive performance of the season. Crimson Tide Defense Shines Alabama's defense was relen...
In a game that delivered fireworks from start to finish, No. 15 Vanderbilt kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 45–38 overtime victory over Auburn on Saturday, November 8, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The Commodores (8–2, 4–2 SEC) overcame a 10-point second-half deficit behind a heroic performance from quarterback Diego Pavia, who threw for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 112 rushing yards and a score on the ground. His 4-yard touch...
November 2, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – Auburn Athletics Director John Cohen finally ended Hugh Freeze's troubled tenure as Auburn's head football Coach before the completion of his third season. The decision became unavoidable after a horrid offensive performance Saturday night in Auburn to Kentucky (another bad team). Auburn's defense was great and held Kentucky to just 10 points; but that was more than enough points to trounce Auburn. Auburn's only scoring drive resulted in a field goal and that was...
Cristian Storto // Shutterstock Highest scoring NBA players born in Alabama Basketball has grown into a truly global game, with players from every corner of the world now filling NBA rosters. But the league's American roots still run deep — and many of its top scorers got their start in hometown gyms and high school courts across the United States. Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest scoring NBA players born in Alabama using data from Basketball-Reference.com. Players were ranked a...
November 1, 2025 - TROY, Ala. - In a deflating Homecoming loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Troy Trojans fell 23–10 to Arkansas State on Saturday, November 1, snapping a five-game winning streak and dropping to 6–3 overall and 4–1 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Red Wolves stunned Troy with a 17-point first quarter, capitalizing on early turnovers and relentless pressure. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while Arkansas State's defense recorded nine sacks...
November 1, 2025 - EAST HARTFORD, CT - The UAB Blazers suffered a tough road defeat on Saturday, November 1, falling 38–19 to the University of Connecticut at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. The loss dropped UAB to 3–5 overall and 1–3 in American Athletic Conference play, dimming hopes for a late-season surge. The Blazers struggled to contain UConn quarterback Joey Fagnano, who threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to standout receiver Skyler Bell, who finished with eight catch...
November 1, 2025 - MOBILE, Ala. - The South Alabama Jaguars came up short in a competitive Sun Belt Conference matchup on Saturday, November 1, falling 31–22 to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The loss dropped the Jaguars to 2–7 overall and 1–4 in conference play, extending a difficult season under head coach Major Applewhite. Louisiana jumped out to an early lead and maintained control through much of the game, capitalizing on key defensive stops and timely scori...
October 29, 2025 - MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Jacksonville State continued its undefeated run in Conference USA with a gritty 24–21 road win over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, October 29, at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium. The victory marked the Gamecocks' third straight and improved their record to 5–3 overall and 4–0 in conference play, solidifying their position as a top contender under new head coach Charles Kelly. In his first season at the helm, Kelly has brought a disciplined, defen...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the LSU Tigers on Saturday, November 8, in one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 college football season. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Central at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with national coverage on ABC. Alabama enters the game ranked No. 4 in the country, boasting a 7–1 overall record and a perfect 5–0 mark in SEC play. The Tide are riding a seven-game win streak and remain firmly in the hunt for a College Football Pla...
November 8, 2025 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Auburn Tigers travel to FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, November 8, to face the No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores in a pivotal SEC matchup. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Central, with the game airing live on the SEC Network. For Auburn, the contest marks a turning point in a turbulent season, while Vanderbilt looks to rebound and stay in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth. Auburn enters the game at 4–5 overall and 1–5 in SEC play, having lost five of...
The UAB Blazers suffered a tough loss Saturday in Houston, falling to the Rice Owls 24–17 in a game that saw momentum shift dramatically after halftime. Despite a promising start and a 17-point first half, the Blazers were shut out in the final two quarters, allowing Rice to claw back and secure the win. UAB quarterback Ryder Burton led the charge early, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns. His first scoring strike came in the opening quarter-a 31-yard pass to Iverson Hooks, who f...
Andrew Angelov // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Alabama The recruiting race for the Class of 2026 is already heating up — not just on the field, but in the increasingly complex ecosystem of modern college football, where NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals are reshaping how programs and players navigate early recruitment. For elite underclassmen, talent alone is no longer the only factor drawing attention; marketability, social media presence, and brand p...
