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Samford announces a 32‑game slate featuring 16 home contests, a mix of non‑conference road trips and a full Southern Conference slate, while returning key players and addressing recent departures.
The University of Houston’s preseason awards spotlight rising talent across offense and defense, heralding an exciting 2026 campaign.
The Samford women's soccer team will open its 2026 season against second‑ranked Notre Dame on August 12, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana, marking the first meeting since a 6‑0 loss a year earlier.
During the second week of fall camp, Alabama State’s coaching staff addressed sluggishness, missing players and emerging position battles as the team prepares for its Birmingham showdown.
After a standout career at Indiana, Isabel Smith is back with Alabama, aiming to elevate the Crimson Tide's soccer program with her skill and veteran presence.
After Kristy Curry’s move to South Florida, Alabama taps Oklahoma veteran Pauline Love to guide a roster that finished 24‑11 last season and earned a top‑25 vote.
Southern University’s standout sophomore Barry Remo will miss the upcoming campaign after a failed knee procedure, raising questions about the team's depth and strategy as they prepare to face Alabama State in Birmingham.
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees highlight the universities that have produced the most Hall of Fame talent, with Pitt, Notre Dame and USC at the forefront.
Florida State University has released its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring 14 games with four Power Four opponents and nine home contests at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The schedule, announced by head coach Luke Loucks, opens in Tampa against Florida A&M and includes road tests against Tennessee and Houston, as well as a series of exhibition games before the regular season begins.
UAB's stunning victory over Memphis in Birmingham not only secured the "Battle for the Bones" trophy for the first time since the rivalry rebooted in 2023, it also ignited a cascade of narratives that will shape both programs as they prepare for a much-anticipated 2026 clash.
The University of Chattanooga’s women’s basketball team has released a non‑conference schedule that features six home games, two matchups against SEC schools and a Holiday Classic in Atlanta, setting the stage for a competitive start to the 2026‑27 campaign.
The United Football League confirmed it will cease operations in Birmingham and Houston, citing venue size and scheduling inconsistencies, while outlining plans to add two new markets and expand to ten teams by 2028.
The Birmingham Stallions' departure marks the end of a brief Birmingham stint, driven by attendance challenges and venue conflicts.
Vanderbilt's soccer program is poised to build on a breakthrough season that saw them capture the SEC Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
Coach Casey Dunn revealed that 22 players from the 2026 championship‑contending squad will return, including seven projected starters, all four outfielders, and a host of experienced pitchers, setting the stage for another competitive campaign.
UAB will bring back 22 players from a 32‑26 season, including All‑AAC standouts John Paul Head and Kevin Hall Jr., and a pitching staff anchored by Brendan Conner.
Three University of Florida standouts will attend the SEC Football Media Days in Tampa, highlighting the Gators' rising stars and the event's historic first appearance in the Sunshine State.
Florida will send Jadan Baugh, Myles Graham and Vernell Brown III to SEC Media Days in Tampa, highlighting a short travel distance and strong 2025 performances.
With SEC Media Days set for July 20‑23 in Tampa, Florida, LSU and Southern University are gearing up for high‑profile appearances that will spotlight fresh leadership and the evolving dynamics of their offenses.
The Southeastern Conference released its 2027 men's basketball schedule, highlighting Texas A&M's 18-game conference slate and the team's recent successes.
The Cleveland Browns have teamed up with Italy's American football federation to grow the sport in Europe, highlight recent triumphs, and support Italy's national teams on their path to the 2028 Olympic Games.
Florida State will meet Auburn on October 14, 2026, at Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama, in a preseason event sponsored by Nike and Hibbett.
Auburn will open its 2026‑27 season with a preseason game against Florida State at Boutwell Auditorium, featuring new transfers and a coaching staff eager to build on recent success.
The 2026 Ballin in Boutwell event will bring Florida State and Auburn to Birmingham's historic Boutwell Auditorium on October 14, continuing a tradition that celebrates the city's rich basketball heritage.