Duke Blue Devils’ 2026 X-Factors: Key Players to Watch
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.
May 26, 2026
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Chris Richardson Takes the Helm of Homewood Basketball
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.
May 25, 2026
Alabama State Hornets Capture 2026 SWAC Baseball Title, Earn NCAA Tournament Spot
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.
May 25, 2026
FAMU and Alabama State Set for SWAC Baseball Championship at Rickwood Field
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.
May 24, 2026
Sarah Ashlee Barker Finds Home with Portland Fire
A look at how Sarah Ashlee Barker’s journey from Birmingham to Portland has been shaped by family, competition, and a supportive new environment.
May 24, 2026
Texas Longhorns Fall Early in SEC Tournament to Arkansas Razorbacks
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.
May 23, 2026
Jackson McKenzie’s Cycle Propels Florida A&M Toward SWAC Championship
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.
May 22, 2026
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Stuns Top Seed Bethune-Cookman in SWAC Baseball Opener
A sudden downpour halted the game in the ninth inning, but Zach Wieder’s clutch hit sparked an upset that reshapes the tournament bracket.
May 21, 2026
Tennessee Baseball Hopes for Return of Injured Outfielder Reese Chapman
Outfielder Reese Chapman’s promising season was interrupted by a facial fracture, but the Volunteers’ staff believes he could be back in action soon.
May 21, 2026
SWAC Baseball Tournament Kicks Off with Thrilling Upsets at Rickwood Field
The 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament opened with dramatic comebacks and dominant performances at Rickwood Field, setting the stage for upcoming winner‑bracket clashes.
May 21, 2026
Bethune-Cookman Baseball Secures Top Seed for SWAC Tournament
Bethune-Cookman enters the SWAC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after a record-breaking 37-win season, aiming for an NCAA Tournament spot.
May 20, 2026
Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament Kicks Off in Birmingham
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.
May 20, 2026
FAMU Eyes SWAC Baseball Crown at Rickwood Field
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.
May 17, 2026
Bethune‑Cookman Baseball Secures Back‑to‑Back SWAC Regular‑Season Crown
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.
May 17, 2026
Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr.: A Negro Leagues Legend and Community Pillar
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.
May 13, 2026