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Kirby Smart and Nick Saban have history 

Kirby Smart and Nick Saban have history 

Blake Byler, Contributing Writer November 28, 2021

Many Alabama fans thought Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was the heir to throne as Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s longtime defensive coordinator.  Now, after this season, college football fans are...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) takes a snap at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 27, 2021.

Alabama football’s top five moments of the regular season

Tzali Nislick, Contributing Writer November 28, 2021

This season, Alabama fans have experienced pride, stress and heartbreak. The regular season finished on a high note as the Tide mustered an overtime victory against Auburn Saturday night.  Now the...

UA launches Cecil Hurt Scholarship Memorial Fund 

UA launches Cecil Hurt Scholarship Memorial Fund 

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2021

Cecil Hurt’s family partnered with The University of Alabama to establish a memorial scholarship fund in Hurt’s name.  The longtime Tuscaloosa News sports editor and columnist died on Tuesday,...

Men's basketball beats Drake in late-game run at ESPN Events Invitational

Men’s basketball beats Drake in late-game run at ESPN Events Invitational

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 26, 2021

The Crimson Tide (5-1) found its way to a 80-71 win over the Drake Bulldogs (3-2) on Friday. “It’s a bounce back after a disappointing loss,” Alabama head coach Nate Oats said. “Guys could’ve...

Guard Jahvon Quinerly attempts a layup during the quarterfinal of the ESPN Events Invitational against the Iona Gaels on Nov. 25, 2021.

Men’s basketball loses to Iona in quarterfinal of ESPN Events Invitational

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 25, 2021

The same issue that has plagued the Alabama Crimson Tide for years struck again on Thursday night. The Crimson Tide (4-1) missed 12 free throws in a 72-68 loss to the Iona Gaels (6-0) at the ESPN Events...

Guard Megan Abrams attempts a layup during Wednesday's win over the Mercer Bears.

Women’s basketball wins tough battle against Mercer 

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor November 24, 2021

The women’s basketball team earned its third win of the season on Wednesday night over the Mercer Bears, 55-48. Alabama improves to 3-2 on the season.  First Quarter It was a more typical start for...

Men’s basketball prepares for the ESPN Events Invitational

Men’s basketball prepares for the ESPN Events Invitational

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 24, 2021

After a successful 4-0 homestand, the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) will head to Orlando, Florida, for the ESPN Events Invitational. The Crimson Tide will play on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Alabama...

‘An icon of Alabama sports’: UA community remembers famed sports writer Cecil Hurt

‘An icon of Alabama sports’: UA community remembers famed sports writer Cecil Hurt

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods, Sports Editor November 23, 2021

The Crimson Tide lost its pen.  Tuesday afternoon, longtime Tuscaloosa News sports editor and columnist Cecil Hurt died in Birmingham, Alabama, after a brief hospitalization with pneumonia. He was...

Soccer’s season ends in loss to BYU

Soccer’s season ends in loss to BYU

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 21, 2021
The Alabama women’s soccer team fell to the BYU Cougars 4-1 in the Round of 32 Friday afternoon.
Men’s basketball wins in dominant fashion over Oakland

Men’s basketball wins in dominant fashion over Oakland

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 21, 2021
In what Alabama head coach Nate Oats called his team’s “most complete game” of the year, the Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) defeated the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (2-2) 86-59 on Friday night.
Guard Megan Abrams surveys the court during Sunday's loss to the Duke Blue Devils.

Women’s basketball falls late to Duke in Maggie Dixon Classic

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter November 21, 2021
Following a 32-point victory over Southern Miss on Wednesday, the Alabama women’s basketball team lost 74-71 to the Duke Blue Devils on Sunday.
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams jumps over an Arkansas defender to catch a pass from Bryce Young on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Football defeats Arkansas, clinches SEC West 

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2021

In the final home game of the season, 98,323 people filed into Bryant-Denny Stadium to watch Alabama football defeat the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks 42-35. With the win, Alabama clinches the SEC West and...