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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
