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Southern University’s football team opens the 2026 campaign against Alabama State, with redshirt junior Cam Jefferson poised to lead a roster reshaped by new coach Marshall Faulk and a staff rich in NFL experience.
Florida A&M’s football program will be subject to NCAA sanctions for the 2026 season after the governing body determined that its Academic Progress Rate fell short of the required threshold. The Southwestern Athletic Conference responded with a targeted grant and the hiring of Reginald Thomas to lead academic reforms, while new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. prepares for a televised season opener.
Four-star defensive tackle Karlos May announced his commitment to Ohio State University, choosing the Buckeyes over Auburn, Georgia and Florida State. His pledge strengthens a defensive line that already includes several top-ranked recruits and marks the fourth recent Alabama native to join Ohio State.
Quinn Gray returns to Florida A&M, reviving the Gulf Coast Offense with quarterback Isaiah Knowles set to lead a high‑tempo attack that promises to reshape the Rattlers’ play.
Four‑star defensive lineman Karlos May chose Ohio State over Auburn, Georgia and Florida State, adding a top interior prospect to a class already rich with elite linemen.
The Southeastern Conference released its preseason media polls, forecasting Ole Miss to finish third in the league and honoring eight players on all‑SEC teams. The Rebels open the 2026 season against Louisville in Nashville on September 6.
Alabama's 2026‑27 non‑conference slate includes 14 games, six against NCAA Tournament teams and six neutral‑site contests, highlighted by a showdown with Gonzaga/Kansas State and a meeting with St. John's in Birmingham.
A coordinated police operation uncovered more than 220,000 counterfeit football items, revealing serious fire and health risks that outweigh their low price.
Manchester United's resolve to keep Rashford at home, Arsenal's pursuit of Konsa, Forest's talks with Sporting CP, and Ipswich's agreement for Maeda illustrate the dynamic movements across the league.
The Crimson Tide will open the season with a five‑game home stretch in November, then travel to the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas as part of a 14‑game non‑conference schedule.
Coach Jan Jensen’s staff has offered Kristen Winston, the nation’s top‑ranked 2029 prospect, a scholarship, placing Iowa among the elite programs courting the Birmingham guard.
Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland, both third‑generation NASCAR drivers, are set to battle for a $1 million prize in the series’ In‑Season Challenge, a contest that pits two rising stars against each other in a high‑stakes environment.
From its Victorian‑era origins to a burgeoning professional era, netball is rewriting its future with major venues, six‑figure salaries and a push for Olympic inclusion.
CBS Sports' decade‑long assessment crowns USC as the top college football program of the 1970s, highlighting a trio of titles, a decisive victory over Alabama and the lasting impact of coaches John McKay and John Robinson.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference revealed its 2026 preseason football selections and individual award winners, spotlighting standout performances that set the tone for a season opening on August 27.
Former NFL defensive back Izell Reese has turned his post‑playing career into a catalyst for flag football’s explosive growth, guiding RCX Sports to oversee the NFL FLAG brand and steering a multi‑billion‑dollar push that now reaches millions of young athletes across the United States.
As July begins, the Crimson Tide finalize a slate that blends challenging road trips, marquee home games and high‑profile neutral‑site events.
Birmingham Public School District announced a historic co‑op between Groves and Seaholm for the first ever Oakland Activities Association girls flag football season this fall, a pilot program designed to increase player numbers and elevate competition for Seaholm athletes.
Natalie Jordan, a dual‑sport standout, shines at a flag football camp, aiming to play both hockey and football in college.
The United States is experiencing a historic rise in soccer popularity, driven by record World Cup viewership, expanding fan bases, and increasing grassroots participation across cities like Birmingham and Auburn.
A whirlwind of transfer speculation sees Premier League clubs eyeing new signings and potential departures.
Ted Lawrence reflects on a career that never reached the majors but left a lasting imprint on the diamond, from battles with Bo Jackson to a state‑championship legacy and a future in the Southwest.
After a successful pilot involving 20 clubs and 190 fixtures, the WSL and WSL2 will permit supporters to drink alcohol in designated stand areas starting with the 2026‑27 season, while maintaining a safe, family‑friendly atmosphere.
College football media personality Josh Pate has identified the top four villains to watch in the 2026 season, spotlighting Texas Tech, the Texas Longhorns, Lane Kiffin and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.