
Legion FC Hosts Detroit City in Playoff‑Deciding Clash
Birmingham Legion FC will welcome Detroit City FC on Thursday night, aiming to break a four‑match winless streak while Detroit’s league‑leading striker Darren Smith looks to extend his goal run.
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Birmingham Legion FC will welcome Detroit City FC on Thursday night, aiming to break a four‑match winless streak while Detroit’s league‑leading striker Darren Smith looks to extend his goal run.

Riley Nelson discusses the emotional weight of leaving Vanderbilt, the impact of his coach and teammates, and his excitement about joining the Cleveland Guardians after being drafted in the fifth round.

A celebrated coach is inducted into the Hall of Fame, highlighting his transformative impact on Alabama high school athletics.

Alabama A&M University will showcase its key players at the 2026 SWAC Football Media Day, with Coach Sam Shade joining peers to discuss a season that opens against Howard and later features a home matchup against Miles College.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference will gather all 12 head coaches and a select group of student‑athletes, including seven quarterbacks, for Media Day on July 15 in Birmingham, highlighting recent championship achievements and new coaching directions.
Hunter Dickinson inks a two‑way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, joining their summer league roster in Las Vegas after a standout college and G League season.
Watching ten classic college football matchups, the author contrasts the gritty, analog era of the 1990s with today's data‑driven, hyper‑connected spectacle, revealing what has changed and what endures.

Seven Houston Cougars players receive preseason accolades from Dave Campbell Texas Football Magazine, underscoring the program's rising momentum.

A rundown of the city's scheduled events, including Food Truck Fridays, a Hank Williams Jr. performance, a night‑golf tournament, Birmingham Barons games, and a dinosaur exhibit at the zoo.

The Atlanta Hawks selected point guard Kingston Flemings with the eighth overall pick, capping a breakthrough freshman season that saw him set records, earn All‑America honors and capture national player of the week awards.

The Southern Miss baseball team captured a No. 9 national seed and hosted back-to-back NCAA regionals, but its journey ended at home. With a 10th consecutive 40‑win season and victories over SEC powerhouses, the program now navigates key departures, a competitive transfer portal, and a promising 2027 schedule.

Coastal Carolina University has appointed Josh Hopper as its new pitching coach, aiming to restore stability to the program after several key departures.
LSU's spring drills have highlighted the potential of several newcomers who may exceed expectations under head coach Lane Kiffin.

A 34‑year‑old travel baseball coach was killed in a barbershop argument in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving his players, family and the local sports world grieving.

A 34‑year‑old travel baseball coach was shot dead during an argument at a Birmingham barbershop, leaving his family, players, and the local sports community devastated.

A tragic argument at a Birmingham barbershop claimed the life of coach Jorge Fonseca, a dedicated youth baseball mentor who was set to lead his family to a World Series tournament in Panama City. His friend and fellow coach Troy Whetstone is organizing a tribute as the community mourns.

A 34‑year‑old travel baseball coach was gunned down outside a Birmingham barbershop, leaving a community of players and friends grieving and planning a tribute.

Chris Richards overcame racial stereotypes in Alabama, rose through FC Dallas, Bayern Munich, and Crystal Palace, and now anchors the U.S. national team.

The U.S. Men's National Team is rallying around a mix of home‑grown and overseas stars as it prepares for the first World Cup ever staged across three North American nations.

Junior wide receiver Mario Craver is recognized on Phil Steele's Preseason All‑America Second Team after a record‑breaking junior season that included a historic 200‑yard performance at Notre Dame.

Argentina will meet Iceland in a highly anticipated soccer clash at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, a venue steeped in Olympic and women's national team history, as the teams prepare for their final tune‑up before the 2026 World Cup.
The Rebels are back in the College World Series, facing North Carolina on June 12 amid high demand that has driven up ticket, hotel, and flight prices across Omaha.

The 13th annual D2 Soccer Camp, directed by Dan DeMasters, runs June 15‑19 for children aged 5‑12, featuring morning drills, afternoon games, and a $230‑$250 fee structure.

UAB’s men’s basketball program welcomes Antallah Sandlin'el, a 6‑foot‑8 forward from Lincoln, Nebraska, who averaged 12.7 points and five rebounds at South Plains College and earned multiple All‑America honors.