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Saraland Football hungry to show who they are in 2024
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Saraland Spartans have been hard at work with less than two months until kick off in week one. As they hit that midway point in summer practices, Jeff Kelly who heads into his 14th season as head coach, says his guys are looking really good going into July.
Former Alabama DB’s advice to youngsters: ‘Discipline yourself or someone else will do it for you’
Before the youngsters hit the field at the 11th annual Palmer Williams Group Athletic Youth Camp on Saturday in Prichard, a few of the volunteer coaches introduced themselves and shared words of wisdom with the campers. Brad Ford did not introduce himself as a former cornerback for Alabama and the...
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy June in the books
The incredibly busy month of June is in the books but recruiting never slows down so it’s time for another Recruiting Rumor Mill from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. After being committed to Ole Miss for a little more than two months, the four-star receiver backed off his...
Former Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell Removed as HS Coach Over Alleged Theft of $74K Donation
Former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was removed from the football coaching staff at his former high school in Mobile, Ala., after he was sued for allegedly stealing $74,000 that was meant as a donation to the school. According to WKRG Sports, Russell joined the football staff at Williamson High School...
Mobile native Paige Madden is headed to the 2024 Olympic Games
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Joining Team USA for the second time is Mobile native and Olympic silver medalist Paige Madden. Madden crushed the competition at the 2024 US Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis. She placed second in the 400- and 800-meter freestyle races and third in the 200-meter freestyle. She qualified for three events at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Alex Potier of Daphne High School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week, we honor Alex Potier as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week. Potier is a senior at Daphne High School where he plays winger for the soccer team. He has been captain for two years. Potier is one of the top 15 players in the country to […]
35th Reese’s Senior Bowl Hall of Fame and 4th Annual Senior Bowl Charities Celebrity Golf Classic
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The Reese’s Senior Bowl Hall of fame induction ceremony took place at The Grand Hotel in Fairhope last night followed by today’s 4th annual Senior Bowl Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament. The Senior Bowl inducted five new members into the 35th Hall of Fame class...
“Boyz n the Blue” MPD kickball team connecting with the community
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG)- Day one of the Ceasefire Sunday’s kickball tournament championship game ended early due to the rain Sunday afternoon. This year, the tournament is presented by the City of Mobile Public Safety and Williams Co-Ed Kickball League. Dwight Williams founded the organization 8 years ago with the intention of providing the community with […]
Volleyball Announces Alumni Weekend for Louisiana Series
MOBILE, Ala. | The 2024 season is set to be a special one as South Alabama celebrates the program's 50th anniversary, and as part of the celebration the program announced Sunday that it will host an Alumni Weekend when the Jaguars welcome Louisiana (Oct. 25-26) to Jag Gym. More details on the special weekend will come at a later date, and can be accessed HERE . In match one of the series set to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, alumni will be honored between sets two and three. Following the match, there will be a social gathering at the...
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