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Transplant Games bring together mother with the woman who received her son’s organ transplant
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Transplant Games of America are underway in Birmingham as thousands of transplant recipients and donors are gathered to compete in 20 sporting events throughout the week. However, Sunday afternoon the games paused competition and took time to honor those who saved lives through organ donation after death. The event is […]
2024 Transplant Games of America kicks off with swimming and ballroom dancing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the next six days, transplant recipients, living donors and donor families will compete in the 2024 Transplant Games of America. Birmingham is this year’s host city, as individuals are united and honored for giving life. The event also raises awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. Tribhawan Persaud’s […]
Hoover Met Complex cancels summer pickleball tournament
The Hoover Metropolitan Complex has canceled its summer indoor pickleball tournament due to low participation, General Manager Shannon Ealy said. The tournament had been scheduled for July 27-28 at the Finley Center, but as of last week, there were only a little more than 50 registered, Ealy said. The Finley Center’s spring tournament in March had more than 200 people registered, he said.
Markanich’s brace lifts Charleston past Birmingham 2-0
CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 5, 2024) – The Charleston Battery triumphed 2-0 over Birmingham Legion FC on Friday at Patriots Point in a match that was nationally televised on ESPN2. It might’ve been the day after Independence Day, but Nick Markanich provided plenty of fireworks with a brace that powered Charleston past visitors. The Battery were relentless in their second consecutive victory and 10th shutout of the regular season.
Homewood’s CheerPro Training honored for “best day camp”
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) – A local, private gym is celebrating a unique honor. CheerPro Training in Homewood was recently chosen as favorite day camp by more than 40,000 Birmingham Parent Magazine readers. Crissy Jo Carson is the owner and founder of CheerPro Training. She joined the CBS 42 Morning News on Saturday to talk about […]
Kochanowicz goes distance in Rocket City Win
MADISON, AL – Rocket City starting right-hander Jack Kochanowicz (W, 5-6) went the distance tossing nine complete innings of one-run ball as the Rocket City Trash Pandas (42-38, 9-3) defeated the Birmingham Barons 4-1 (45-36, 4-8) Saturday evening at Toyota Field to take five out of the six-game series.
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer's U16 girls team wins national tournament
The Hoover-Vestavia Soccer club’s 2008 girls team recently won the national tournament for the Development Player League in California. The 16U girls team won the national championship with a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Soccer Academy on July 1. Only 16 teams from across the country were selected to participate in the finals tournament, which lasted six days in Norco, California.
Florida football 2024 opponents at a glance: Samford
Swamp247 takes an early look at each of Florida's opponents in 2024, continuing with Florida's Week 2 matchup against the Samford Bulldogs. The 2024 season is approaching rapidly, with 55 days until the Gators open the 2024 regular season against the Miami Hurricanes in The Swamp. Though, it will feel...
Hundreds Of Athletes With Disabilities From Across The U.S. Compete In Hoover, Alabama At The Hartford Nationals, July 12-18, 2024
The Hartford Nationals, Move United’s largest and longest-standing national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability, is set to return to Hoover, Alabama, July 12-18. Now in its 67th year, over 400 athletes with disabilities and coaches are expected to participate in...
Samford's Carico-McLennan Wraps Campaign At Olympic Trials
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Tizer Lindgren makes AA conference debut, Carter Perlinski stays hot as Helena Senators sweep
HELENA — Carter Perlinski is heating up with the weather. The Helena Senators’ (28-12, 9-2 conference) power-hitting first baseman collected a pair of two-hit games Saturday, his second and third consecutive, in 8-3 and 9-6 Montana/Alberta American Legion Baseball Conference victories over Lethbridge. Perlinski stroked his fifth homer...
Shorthanded Legion FC Unable to Keep Pace in 2-0 Defeat to Charleston
MT. PLEASANT, SC. – It was a tough Friday night on the east coast for Birmingham Legion FC as the club – still nursing a depleted roster – found it difficult to get much of anything going against the Charleston Battery, while a Nick Markanich brace proved to be the difference in a 2-0 defeat at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium.
Transplant Games competitor calls UAB doctor and team a godsend for life-changing diagnosis and surgery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Saturday's Transplant Games of America events concluded with an exciting and emotional Opening Ceremony inside Birmingham's Legacy Arena. The teams, which are made of transplant recipients and donors, paraded through a cheering crowd, before taking their seats in the arena. They quickly got to their feet,...
Athletes compete at the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2024 Transplant Games kicked off with excitement and continue to inspire folks who've gathered in Birmingham to take part. The games feature athletes whose lives were changed by organ donations or transplants, competing against each other at a national level. The events include swimming, a...
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