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In his first six months at the helm, Alex Golesh has assembled a seasoned coaching staff, bolstered recruiting efforts and set a cultural foundation as Auburn prepares to open the 2026 season against Baylor on September 5.
A standout season saw Gaven French combine a .463 batting average with a 1.17 ERA, leading Heritage to a 35‑14 record and securing the state’s top player award.
A sophomore guard secures a pretrial intervention for a marijuana charge while the university rolls out HeatSense to monitor athletes’ core temperatures and shape its football outlook for the coming season.
The latest All-Area selections spotlight explosive offensive talent, stalwart defenders and standout goalkeepers, celebrating the region’s rising stars.
A bus transporting the Morton High girls' basketball team collided on Interstate 20 near the Mississippi-Alabama border, prompting a swift response from emergency crews and causing major traffic disruptions.
Former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears has sued The New York Times for defamation and false‑light claims after a report incorrectly placed him at the scene of a deadly shooting. The case, scheduled for trial on August 10, raises questions about editorial oversight and the use of anonymous sources in sports coverage.
A second‑chance program, community service requirements and a pending dismissal outline the hurdles facing Alabama’s standout guard as he eyes a comeback that could bolster the team’s title hopes.
The Bulldogs announced a series of promotions and hires that bring fresh offensive and defensive expertise, with the goal of restoring the program to national relevance.
Alabama basketball player Aden Holloway entered a second‑chance program after pleading guilty to drug possession, writing an apology as part of a deal that could erase the charges.
Four-star linebacker Isaac McNeil is set to reveal his college choice on Tuesday, a move that could elevate Auburn's 2027 recruiting class into the national top 25.
Ole Miss baseball clinched a 5‑4 win in ten innings against Arizona State, earning their ninth Super Regional appearance. They will open a series against No. 4 seed Auburn, a team they defeated twice earlier this season, with play set to begin on Friday.
The Gadsden Times reveals its 2026 All-Area boys soccer team, honoring top performers from across Alabama, including Player of the Year Jessai Lopez and Coach of the Year Samantha Coker.
A new fitness tracker called Heat Sense, created by Melissa Fortenberry, will debut with Alabama football this August, aiming to monitor core body temperature and reduce heat‑related injuries.
The Panthers fell 8‑3 to Auburn in the NCAA Tournament regional championship, but their 22‑9 turnaround, first tournament wins in 16 years and citywide support mark a milestone for Wisconsin baseball.
A five‑run sixth inning and a three‑run eighth‑inning home run propelled Troy University past the Florida Gators 10‑2, sending the Trojans to the Super Regionals for the first time in program history.
The award highlights Hunter Elmore’s standout batting and pitching stats, his role in guiding American Christian Academy to a historic run, and his place as the youngest ever honoree, following in the footsteps of Eric Hines.
Gabriel Osborne Jr., ranked among the nation's elite cornerbacks, has pledged to the University of Oklahoma, elevating the Sooners' 2027 class to a top‑three national standing.
A look at the rising star's athleticism, stats, and the schools vying for his commitment.
Auburn’s pitching staff shines and Chase Fralick’s three‑run homer propel the team to the brink of the super regionals, with a decisive game looming on Monday.
Xavier Sabb, a four-star wide receiver from Glassboro, New Jersey, will officially visit Tennessee on June 12. His recruitment includes offers from LSU, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and dozens of other programs, while his brothers already play for Alabama.
Alex Golesh, the newly appointed head coach of the Auburn Tigers, describes this summer as the most pivotal in program history as he seeks to rebuild culture, develop talent and avoid another losing season.
Coach Rob Vaughn praised his team's win over USC Upstate but urged a larger crowd, targeting 7,000 attendees, as Alabama, the No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament, eyes a super regional berth.
Indiana adds three towering players to bolster front‑court depth ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
A fastball grazes Johnny Lemm's finger during a game against Alabama State, prompting coach Rob Vaughn to discuss the potential implementation of a run‑rule in the NCAA Tournament.