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March 22, 2026 - In a matchup defined by pace, pressure, and postseason nerves, the Alabama men's basketball team delivered one of its most resilient performances of the season, defeating Texas Tech 90 to 65 to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. It wasn't always pretty, but it was unmistakably Alabama basketball-fast, fearless, and fueled by timely shot‑making. A Game of Contrasts Texas Tech entered the contest with one of the nation's stingiest defenses, a unit built to slow t...
Alabama's first‑round matchup with 13‑seed Hofstra sets the stage for a compelling contrast of styles, expectations, and postseason experience as the Crimson Tide begin their 2026 NCAA Tournament run in Tampa. Alabama enters as a 4‑seed with a 23–9 record, a résumé built on high‑level wins and an eight‑game SEC surge, but also carrying the sting of an early SEC Tournament exit. Hofstra arrives as the CAA champion, back in the Big Dance for the first time in 25 years under former NBA guard and...
March 13, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB's push for a deep American Athletic Conference Tournament run came to a halt Friday afternoon in Birmingham, as the Blazers fell 83–78 to Charlotte in a quarterfinal matchup defined by one of the hottest shooting halves the conference has ever seen. The loss drops UAB to 20–12 on the season and leaves the program waiting to learn its postseason fate. A Promising Start Slips Away Playing just a few miles from campus at Legacy Arena, UAB opened the game wit...
Auburn's return to postseason play comes with a familiar twist: an in‑state showdown. As the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament, the Tigers will host South Alabama in the first round at Neville Arena, a matchup that blends regional pride, contrasting résumés, and a chance for Auburn to reset its season after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament. Tipoff is set for Tuesday at 9 p.m. CT on ESPN2. Auburn's Road to the NIT Auburn enters the tournament at 17–16, a recor...
matimix // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Alabama The college basketball recruiting class of 2026 is packed with elite talent, featuring a deep pool of skilled guards, versatile wings, and dominant centers. Top programs like UConn, Baylor, and South Carolina battled for commitments from the nation's best prospects, many of whom have showcased their abilities on the AAU circuit and in national events. With NIL deals playing an increasing role in...
10 NCAA Tournament bracket strategy: Tips and trends to help you win your pool One of the country’s favorite traditions in sports is back at last. The 68-team 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is set, and tens of millions will fill out their own brackets in the coming days, chasing bragging rights and the near-impossible perfect bracket across 67 games. With upsets on tap, Cinderellas emerging, and blue-blood programs chasing another national title, everyone is searching for an edge with their b...
March 18, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - One of Alabama's signature spring traditions is set to return as the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst brings three days of world‑class racing, family fun, and nonstop energy to Barber Motorsports Park, March 27–29. The event marks the NTT IndyCar Series' annual stop in Alabama, transforming the rolling hills of Barber into one of the most electric sports weekends in the Southeast. For fans, drivers, and teams alike, Barber is more tha...
The Troy Trojans are headed back to the NCAA Tournament with a chance to make program history as they prepare for a first‑round showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Oklahoma City. Fresh off a Sun Belt Conference championship run, Troy enters the tournament as a No. 13 seed with momentum, having won five of its last six games and showcasing an offense that averages more than 80 points per contest. The Trojans' résumé includes wins over Akron and San Diego State, along with a tri...
sportoakimirka // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2026 men's basketball recruits from Alabama From the roaring crowd to squeaking sneakers on the hardwood, high school basketball is a beloved American pastime. The sport's school roots date back to its 19th-century beginnings. After all, James Naismith invented basketball as a physical education activity. The concept of a state championship for high school basketball soon followed. Illinois, for example, held a state championship as early as...
March 17, 2026 - AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn surged past South Alabama 78–67 in the NIT opener, riding a blistering second‑half shooting display to advance. The Tigers will now host Seattle in the second round, setting up another home matchup inside Neville Arena. Auburn Defeats South Alabama in NIT First Round Auburn overcame a sluggish first half to defeat South Alabama 78–67, flipping the game with a dominant offensive surge after halftime. The Tigers trailed 36–30 at the break but erupted for 48...
Nebraska delivered a commanding performance in the NCAA Tournament, overwhelming Troy State 76–47 in a first‑round matchup that showcased the Cornhuskers' firepower and defensive discipline. Troy State opened the game with confidence, knocking down early threes from Victor Valdes and Cooper Campbell to briefly take a 15–12 lead. But once Nebraska settled in, the momentum shifted sharply. Pryce Sandfort ignited the Huskers' offense with a barrage of three‑pointers, scoring 17 points in the fir...
Alabama opened its NCAA Tournament run with the kind of performance that reminds the rest of the bracket why the Crimson Tide entered March with championship aspirations. In a fast‑paced, high‑scoring affair, Alabama defeated Hofstra 87–68, using a dominant second half and a barrage of three‑pointers to pull away from the Pride. The Tide looked sharp from the opening tip, but it was their defensive intensity after halftime that broke the game open. Hofstra, known for its guard play and discipl...
Troy University has officially moved on from men's basketball head coach Scott Cross, ending a tenure marked by steady competitiveness, player development, and a culture of toughness that resonated with Trojan fans. The decision signals a new direction for the program as the athletic department looks to elevate its standing in the Sun Belt Conference and beyond. A Tenure Defined by Grit and Growth Cross took over the Trojans in 2019 and immediately injected the program with his trademark...
Oakland figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold medal story has a surprising lesson for cities It could have easily become a high-rise luxury condo complex. Or maybe a struggling office tower now being converted into luxury condos. Maybe a parking garage, or a data center. But instead, 30 years ago this spring, Alameda County Parcel Number 8-641-8-5 became home to the Oakland Ice Center — where recently crowned Olympic gold-medalist figure skater Alysa Liu still trains. Next City traced how that rin...
What is March Madness? Economic impact and 2026 outlook Every spring, March Madness transforms college basketball into a national economic and cultural phenomenon. What begins as a sporting tournament quickly spills into workplaces, media schedules, travel plans, and consumer spending habits across the United States. From packed arenas and prime-time broadcasts to office bracket pools and lost work hours, the tournament’s influence extends far beyond the court. As the 2026 edition approaches, M...
March 11, 2025 - NASHVILLE, Ten. - Auburn's path to the NCAA Tournament has narrowed to a single, unmistakable reality: the Tigers must win games in the SEC Tournament-and likely several of them-to avoid missing March Madness for the first time since the early years of the Bruce Pearl era. First‑year head coach Steven Pearl has spent the past week defending his team's résumé while acknowledging the steep climb ahead. Auburn enters the postseason at 16–15 overall and 7–11 in SEC play, a record...
March 11, 2026 – NASHVILLE, Ten - Auburn kept its postseason hopes alive with a much needed first round Southeastern Conference playoff win over Mississippi State 79 to 61. A loss would likely have ended any hope for the Tigers to make the field of 68 teams in the NCAA tournament field. The win, combined with Texas's loss, puts the Tigers on the bubble. A win over Tennessee on Thursday will likely secure the Tigers a place in the field. Coach Steven Pearl's first year as head coach have had a l...
Auburn's NCAA tournament dreams unlikely after brutal loss to Tennessee in the SEC tournament March 12, 2026 – NASHVILLE, Ten. – Auburn was clearly the better team on the court on Thursday in the SEC tournament against Tennessee – and then suddenly they weren't. Auburn was dominating the game offensively and defensively with a ten-point lead with 10:26 left to play 51-41. Then they then went the next six minutes and 36 seconds without scoring a point. It wasn't just that they were missing shots...
UAB enters the American Athletic Conference Tournament in a position where a deep run isn't just helpful - it's essential for keeping its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The national bubble picture is historically weak this year, but that cuts both ways: the door is open, yet UAB hasn't done enough to walk through it without making noise in Birmingham. Why UAB Needs a Run UAB sits 20–11 overall and 11–7 in AAC play, good for fourth in the league standings. That's a solid profile, but not one tha...
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...
Auburn and Alabama continue to sign players as SEC scholarship rosters expand from 85 to 105. In a landmark shift for college athletics, major football programs across the country-including those in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and other Power 4 conferences-have officially expanded their scholarship limits from 85 to 105 players beginning with the 2026 season. This change marks one of the most significant roster policy updates in decades and is expected to reshape recruiting, player development,...
Stuart Monk // Shutterstock Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Alabama The recruiting race for the Class of 2027 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...
