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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. On Sunday afternoon, the games paused the competition and took time to honor those who saved lives through...
Former Thompson standout Ryan Peppins transfers to UAB
BIRMINGHAM – After being one of the many Division I players to come out of Thompson’s football program in recent years, Ryan Peppins is heading back to his hometown roots to continue his college career at UAB. Peppins announced his decision on Sunday after spending the last two...
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.
OS1 Trussville offering free school sports physicals
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–OS1 Orthopedic & Sports Injury Clinic is offering free AHSAA sports physicals for 7th-12th graders in Trussville this month. The free sports physicals will be offered on July 10 and July 24 at the Trussville location only. The physicals must be scheduled by phone or online and a...
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 […]
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...
Samford's Carico-McLennan Wraps Campaign At Olympic Trials
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Markanich’s brace lifts Charleston past Birmingham 2-0
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.
Former Birmingham-Southern soccer coach Greg Vinson joins Thompson staff
Former college soccer player and coach Greg Vinson is heading down to the high school level, being announced as the Associate Head Coach and College Liaison for Thompson High School’s boys and girls soccer teams. The post Former Birmingham-Southern soccer coach Greg Vinson joins Thompson staff appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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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