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From Jake Gaither’s historic dynasty to Willie Simmons’s recent Celebration Bowl triumph, Florida A&M’s football program boasts a lineage of coaching excellence that spans decades.
With the first Alabama high school football games set for August 20, the Montgomery area prepares for a pivotal 2026 season. From new head coaches to elite recruits and potential state championship contenders, the region’s teams are poised for dramatic developments.
Greenville High School has appointed Jabronski Williams, a Troy native and former Alabama State standout, as its new head baseball coach, tapping a coach with a strong playing pedigree and recent head‑coaching experience.
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.
A look at the elite high school seniors in the Big Bend area, their college offers, commitments and the schools they may join next season
Alabama State University’s standout catcher Trey Callaway has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp in Carey, North Carolina, joining teammates Omar Malendez, Jamal George and Juan Cruz.
Coppin State University announced the addition of Riley Maye and La'Sheena Brooks to its women's basketball coaching staff, highlighting their respective achievements at Harcum College and Shorter University.
Five Alabama State University baseball standouts have been selected for the fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic, set for July 10 at Citizens Bank Park, broadcast live on MLB Network.
The upcoming season opens on August 16 against Alabama State and features a 16‑match slate, including key battles with High Point, Gardner‑Webb and Charleston Southern, culminating in a potential NCAA Tournament berth.
Jackson State University celebrates a record five players chosen for the 2026 Swingman Classic, a showcase of top HBCU talent during MLB All-Star weekend.
TJ Madlock, a senior guard for Alabama State, refutes the NCAA's claim that he participated in a point‑shaving scheme, insisting he never received payment and was not involved in the alleged game‑fixing. He is now demanding a public retraction and may pursue legal action.
TJ Madlock denies taking payments to manipulate a basketball game he never played, claims he was never contacted about a group chat, and accuses the NCAA of mishandling the investigation, while his lawyer threatens legal action if the organization does not correct its statements.
A 9‑0 defeat drops Alabama into an elimination scenario, forcing a must‑win streak against a top SEC opponent.
The NCAA’s accusation that former Alabama State guard TJ Madlock participated in a point‑shaving scheme has been flatly rejected by the player and his legal team, who are now demanding a retraction and exploring legal remedies.
The SWAC men's and women's basketball tournaments will undergo a significant format change beginning with the 2027 season. The new bracket will feature only the top ten teams, with seed byes reshaping matchups and affecting Jackson State's recent performance and coaching transitions.
The American Arena League will welcome the Montgomery Catfish and the Texas Wild Hogs for its 2027 season, reviving indoor football in Montgomery and expanding the league’s footprint.
Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body’s standout performance led his team to its first 10‑win season in 21 years, collecting a suite of conference and national honors that will be celebrated at Jacksonville State University.
Four former Alabama State basketball players have been banned by the NCAA after accepting $500 each to fix a December 2024 game, while the bettors involved have been indicted for wire fraud and bribery.
Canton, Ohio will welcome the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 6, featuring Johnson C. Smith and Albany State in a highly anticipated matchup that caps a four‑day festival of sport, career development and cultural homage.
Alabama advanced to the Tuscaloosa Regional title game with a 7‑5 victory over USC Upstate, keeping the double‑elimination tournament alive and positioning the team for a potential historic win that would secure a Super Regional berth.
An 11‑inning showdown in Tuscaloosa saw the Cowboys rally behind a grand slam and a 30th‑home‑run blast, edging Alabama State 8‑7 and setting up a showdown with the Alabama/USC Upstate loser.
The Alabama State baseball team fought valiantly in the Tuscaloosa Regional, but a 11th‑inning homer by Oklahoma State’s Kollin Ritchie sealed an 8‑7 defeat.
The Hornets clinched their first SWAC championship since 2022, earned a top‑three preseason ranking, and faced powerhouse Oklahoma State in the Tuscaloosa Regional, where a late home run fell just short.
Oklahoma State, the second seed, will meet fourth‑seed Alabama State at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in a high‑stakes NCAA baseball tournament game.