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Auburn, Purdue basketball to play in Birmingham this December as part of two-year series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn and Purdue basketball have finalized a two-year series with the first meeting coming in December in Birmingham. The two teams will play at Legacy Arena on December 21, 2024 and at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 20, 2025. The last time the two teams met was in 2016 with the Boilermakers […]
YMCA shares safest swimsuits for kids while swimming
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - To ensure you and your family are safe while swimming this summer, the YMCA is warning you about the kind of swimsuits you wear. Besides knowing how to swim, knowing what to wear while swimming can be just as important. Trey Sullivan, the Shades Valley YMCA...
Local US Transplant Games Participants Win Big
Several local athletes traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, last week for the 2024 Transplant Games of America, a biennial Olympic-style event promoting organ donation and celebrating second chances at life. “It's such a great event, lots of emotion, but lots of very warm feelings,” stated Team Alleghenies member, Jim Uhrig.
Trussville Racquet Club continues success, raises awareness
TRUSSVILLE – Success in high school sports is the norm in Trussville, but adult tennis is quietly one of the more successful things going on in our beloved city. The Trussville Raquet Club has a team of men who have won the past three state championships, a ladies’ team who have won this past year’s state championship, and a 75-year-old man who is known around the world for his success on the court in Marc Anthony.
SWAC Commissioner announces new home for basketball tournament at football media day
Saying that the conference wanted to expand the basketball tournament, SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland announced that the league will hold the event in Atlanta starting in 2025. At SWAC football media on Tuesday, McClelland indicated that the basketball tournament is moving from Birmingham, Alabama, to the Gateway Center in College...
Oak Mountain’s John Shoemaker takes boys North-South race, Briarwood’s Mary Grace Parker finishes second
It was a big day for Shelby County cross-country runners as they showed why they are among the best in the state with their performances at North-South All-Star week. The post Oak Mountain’s John Shoemaker takes boys North-South race, Briarwood’s Mary Grace Parker finishes second appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Oak Mountain graduates to compete in Olympics
The Nigerian Women’s Soccer Team will feature two local athletes during the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sisters and products of Oak Mountain High School Antionette "Toni" and Nicole Payne have been called up to represent the African nation for the Games in Paris, France. The daughters of Nigerian parents, the Paynes will make their Olympic debut when the Nigeria Super Falcons open group play against Brazil on July 24 at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France.
T.C. Taylor preparing for competitive SWAC in second year at JSU
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - For the second year, T.C. Taylor was in Birmingham representing Jackson State at SWAC Media Day as head coach of the Tigers. In Taylor’s first season as head coach at JSU, the Tigers finished 7-4 and 5-3 in the SWAC, good for a tie for second place in the SWAC East.
Alcorn State football predicted to finish 1st in SWAC West; two players named to All-SWAC first-team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - Alcorn State football has high expectations heading into the 2024 season. On Tuesday, despite entering his first year as the head coach of the Braves, Cedric Thomas and Alcorn have been predicted by the SWAC to win the western division, receiving 11 first-place votes. Alcorn State just missed out on a SWAC Championship appearance last season, finishing the year 7-4.
SWAC Media Day 2024: Target on FAMU's back renews Rattlers' hunger to stay atop HBCU football
The Southwestern Athletic Conference had its 2024 Football Media Day on Tuesday in Birmingham. Here’s what Florida A&M’s coach, James Colzie III, and players Kelvin Dean Jr. and Kendall Bohler said. Tallahassee Democrat. All eyes are on Florida A&M football. Some look for the Rattlers to maintain its...
Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule
After dominating on the ice last season, the SPHL defending regular season champions, the Birmingham Bulls, have announced their triumphant return for Friday, Oct. 18 with an opening night showdown against their in-state rival, the Hunstville Havoc. The post Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Readers choose The Birmingham News top prep athletes of the year
AL.com readers selected their choice for boys and girls Athlete of the Year in the Birmingham area with an online poll. The poll results agreed with The Birmingham News boys athlete of Clay-Chalkville’s Jaylen Mbakwe, but readers chose Oak Mountain’s Emma Hawkins instead of Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips.
Spain Park’s Carmen Britt wins match, helps North All-Stars win in girls golf
Carmen Britt represented Spain Park well at North-South All-Star Week as she put up a strong performance as part of a North win. The post Spain Park’s Carmen Britt wins match, helps North All-Stars win in girls golf appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
M-Braves take series over Barons with second straight walk-off win on Sunday
PEARL, MS (July 14, 2024) — For the second straight day, the Mississippi Braves walked off with a win over the Birmingham Barons at Trustmark Park. Sunday's 5-4 victory, thanks to Justin Dean's ninth-inning RBI single, gave the M-Braves a 4-2 series win heading into the All-Star Break. The...
Squadron camp focuses on drills and life skills
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – On Monday, the Birmingham Squadron will be out in the community helping to develop future athletes. The Dunks & Dimes Skills Camp is back in its second installment to focus on basketball and financial literacy. Leslie Claybrook is the General Manager of the Squadron. She was on the CBS 42 Morning […]
AAMU Concludes Television Slate with Three Games on SWAC Digital Network
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against...
Legion FC Ready for Quick Turnaround Against Rhode Island FC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Following a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Birmingham Legion FC heads right back to the Protective Stadium pitch after just a three-day layoff for a big USL Championship Eastern Conference showdown with Rhode Island FC on Wednesday. It’s the middle game of a grueling eight-day stretch that will later see The Three Sparks, still on the mend from a slew of injuries, travel out west to New Mexico United on Saturday.
Whitfield, Givens to Represent Southern at SWAC Football Media Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Wide receiver Chandler Whitfield and defensive end Ckelby Givens will represent Southern University at the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference annual SWAC Football Media Day at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at the Sheraton-Birmingham. Southern head football coach Terrence Graves, who is in his first season as...
Rotary cornhole tournament gears up for third year
Community members will show off their bag-throwing skills to support local organizations during a cornhole tournament hosted by two local Rotary clubs. The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club and Vestavia Sunrise Rotary Club will come together at the Vestavia Hills City Center on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. for a cornhole tournament. This will be the third year for the tournament, said Kent Howard, who’s been a member of the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club for more than three decades.
Legion FC Back in the Win Column as Pinho’s Late Goal Stuns Colorado Springs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Whether it’s been in the U.S. Open Cup or in USL Championship, Stefano Pinho has had a knack for late goal heroics. Making his first start in nearly two months, the Brazilian forward went back to his roots in a big way with an 85th minute go-ahead goal to propel Birmingham Legion FC to a much-needed 2-1 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Saturday night at Protective Stadium.
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