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GALLERY: "Dress Like Spann" Day at the Birmingham Barons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - It was all fun and no severe weather Sunday at the Birmingham Barons baseball game. ABC 33/40 News and the Barons teamed up for "Dress Like Spann" day at Regions Field. Fans of all ages showed up with their tie and suspenders, all ready to respect the polygon! Thankfully, the weather was great with abnormally cool temperatures for late July.
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
Alabama A&M trio scores big at Rickwood Field tribute
BIRMINGHAM — Three Alabama A&M University students recently hit home runs in the world of sports marketing. Senior Amirah Ali, MBA student Nevell Brown, and May 2024 graduate Jenee Whitt took center stage in Major League Baseball’s inaugural Marketing Bootcamp. Their mission: Promote the league’s inaugural tribute game to the Negro Leagues, held at the legendary Rickwood Field in Birmingham.
Local golf professional wins gold at ‘2024 Transplant Games’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WMBB) — Legacy Golf LPGA Head Golf Professional, Liz Kasey won gold at the ‘2024 Transplant Games of America’ in Birmingham, Alabama. Kasey also works at Gulf Coast State College as the web manager and photographer for the athletic department. Kasey represented team Florida in the games. This was her first in-person appearance […]
North Boys Pull Away in Second Half to Beat South 97 - 85 In AHSAA All-Star Classic
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Spain Park, Oak Mountain State Park host Hartford Nationals for athletes with disabilities
National competition was brought back to Hoover for another year as the Hartford Nationals hosted numerous competitions from July 12-18. The post Spain Park, Oak Mountain State Park host Hartford Nationals for athletes with disabilities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Samford’s Howe Selected By Guardians In MLB Draft
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Spain Park players lead area kids in football camp
Just moments before torrential rain showers rolled across Spain Park High School, the Spain Park Jaguars finished up a fun couple of hours teaching skills to kids in the Hoover area at the Spain Park Football Camp on Wednesday, July 17. The post Spain Park players lead area kids in football camp appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Paterson’s Equalizer Grabs Valuable Road Point for Legion FC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The chances were there all night for Birmingham Legion FC, but it looked like it would be all for naught as New Mexico United had its sights set on a 10th consecutive home victory. However, AJ Paterson came on in the 78th minute and played the super sub role to perfection with a goal just three minutes later, as The Three Sparks stunned the Isotopes Park home crowd and head back to Birmingham with a 1-1 draw and a much-needed point on the road.
Norton Adds Former Blazer Miyah Barnes to UAB Women’s Basketball Staff
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's basketball head coach Randy Norton announced Blazer alum Miyah Barnes as assistant coach and director of player development on Friday. Barnes spent four seasons in the Green in Gold from 2016-20. "We are thrilled to have Miyah back with UAB Basketball," Norton said. "The experience she garnered in playing overseas and running her own basketball training sessions puts her in a great position to be extremely valuable to our program. Miyah was instrumental to the success of our program when she was here as a four-year starter as our point guard. She won 88 games, had three postseason runs and the first ever Conference USA Women's Basketball Championship. She completely understands the values, standards and the mission of our program."
Rebels compete in AHSAA All-Star Week
Vestavia Hills' Sarah Gordon (33) dribbles to the basket during an AHSAA Class 7A girls Northwest Regional semifinal game between the Vestavia Hills Rebels and Bob Jones Patriots in Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Photo by David Leong. The Alabama...
SWAC Digital Network’s 2024 football schedule released
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference has unveiled its 2024 football schedule, featuring a series of games to be streamed on the SWAC Digital Network via YouTube. The season opener for league coverage will be on Saturday, Sept. 7, with Bethune-Cookman hosting Mercer at 2 p.m. CST. The...
North Controls Possession, Earns 4-1 Victory Over South in All-Star Girls’ Soccer
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Chelsea’s Lauren Buchanan wins North MVP honors, Spain Park, Pelham players also feature in North-South Game
Four players from area schools shined for both the North and South All-Stars when the volleyball North-South All-Star Game took place on Thursday, July 18 in Montgomery. The post Chelsea’s Lauren Buchanan wins North MVP honors, Spain Park, Pelham players also feature in North-South Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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