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Jonathan Mitchell, a national champion and all‑conference player with a decade‑plus coaching résumé, is set to begin his new role with App State for the 2026‑27 season
The university reveals a full slate of televised matchups, including ESPN Network dates, HBCU GO streaming events, and key rivalries that will showcase the program across multiple platforms.
The SEC and ESPN announced that Texas A&M will open the 2026 season at home against Missouri State on Sept. 5, host Arizona State on Sept. 12, and begin SEC play against Kentucky on Sept. 19, with broadcast details and kickoff times disclosed.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2026 football slate, highlighting a season opener on ABC, the Magic City Classic in Birmingham and a championship game on ESPN2.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament begins with 16 double‑elimination regionals, featuring teams from 30 states and 14 of the top 25 MLB draft prospects. Notable storylines include Alabama State and The Citadel's winning streaks, Boston College's slump, and Georgia's back‑to‑back home‑run crown.
The Blue Devils enter the 2026 season with a mix of transfer talent and returning stalwarts, each poised to influence the team's quest for a repeat ACC title.
The 2026‑27 season will see Chris Richardson appointed associate head coach at Homewood High, where he aims to build on the program’s recent 25‑8 campaign and three consecutive 20‑plus win seasons.
The Hornets clinched the 2026 SWAC championship with an 8-6 win over Florida A&M, securing a place in the NCAA Tournament after an undefeated run through Bracket B.
Florida A&M and Alabama State will meet Thursday evening in the SWAC baseball championship at Rickwood Field, seeking their second title for FAMU and adding to Alabama State’s storied conference legacy.
A look at how Sarah Ashlee Barker’s journey from Birmingham to Portland has been shaped by family, competition, and a supportive new environment.
The Longhorns were shut down by Arkansas pitching in Birmingham, managing only four hits while eight relievers gained valuable experience ahead of the NCAA bracket reveal.
Jackson McKenzie hit for the cycle as Florida A&M routed Southern 15-6 in the SWAC Tournament, with the team now poised for a championship showdown.
A sudden downpour halted the game in the ninth inning, but Zach Wieder’s clutch hit sparked an upset that reshapes the tournament bracket.
Outfielder Reese Chapman’s promising season was interrupted by a facial fracture, but the Volunteers’ staff believes he could be back in action soon.
The 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament opened with dramatic comebacks and dominant performances at Rickwood Field, setting the stage for upcoming winner‑bracket clashes.
Bethune-Cookman enters the SWAC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after a record-breaking 37-win season, aiming for an NCAA Tournament spot.
The 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament runs May 20‑24 in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring an eight‑team double‑elimination format, live streaming on SWAC TV, and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid on the line.
Florida A&M enters the 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament as the No. 3 seed, riding a six‑game winning streak and a strong pitching staff, with a shot at a championship that would cap a dramatic season.
The Wildcats closed the season with a nine‑run first inning, a 37‑win campaign and an undefeated SWAC series, setting the stage for a showdown in Birmingham.
Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr., a celebrated Negro Leagues pitcher who later built a janitorial business and worked as a funeral director, was inducted into the Huntsville–Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame and left a lasting impact on Alabama sports and community life.