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Meet the UA student-athletes who signed NIL deals in first week

Meet the UA student-athletes who signed NIL deals in first week

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor July 7, 2021
Beginning July 1, UA student-athletes were eligible for compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness. In the week since the UA Athletics Department introduced The Advantage, at least 15 UA student-athletes have signed deals.  
‘The Advantage’: UA student-athletes to benefit from name, image, likeness

‘The Advantage’: UA student-athletes to benefit from name, image, likeness

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 30, 2021
For years, people have debated whether collegiate student-athletes should be able to profit from use of their name, image and likeness. On June 28, the NCAA approved an interim policy, which will allow student-athletes to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and more.
Photos courtesy of UA Athletics.

Where Olympians Are Made: UA athletes head to the Summer Olympics

Javon Williams, Contributing Writer June 23, 2021

With one month left until the opening ceremonies on July 23, 13 current and former UA student-athletes have punched their tickets to the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.   Rhyan White: Swimming, United...

Want to attend away games this football season? Here’s how to opt in

Want to attend away games this football season? Here’s how to opt in

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 16, 2021
Students can go to RollTide.com to opt in for both the season opener and conference away game tickets. 
Photos / Hannah Saad

Opinion | We should all be more like Gumps

Simone Shadd, Contributing Columnist June 8, 2021

Gumps — the most dedicated of Alabama fans — are committed to UA Athletics the way one might be dedicated to God. If Nate Oats is their lord and savior, then Coleman Coliseum is their house of worship.  While...

Softball's season ends in WCWS semifinals

Softball’s season ends in WCWS semifinals

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 7, 2021

In a season full of adversity, No. 3 Alabama (52-9) shined. The Crimson Tide’s season ended in an 8-5 loss in Oklahoma City on Monday night. “Team 25” fell to No. 10 Florida State (48-11-1) in its...

Saban’s contract extended through 2028 season 

Saban’s contract extended through 2028 season 

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2021

UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Monday that Nick Saban’s contract has been extended through the 2028 season.  The new contract maintains Saban’s leadership through Feb. 28, 2029.  His...

Softball falls to Florida State

Softball falls to Florida State

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 6, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (52-8) saw its 20-game winning streak come to an end in the Women’s College World Series semifinal game on Sunday, June 6. No. 10 Florida State (47-11-1) shut the Crimson Tide out 2-0 after...

Softball baffles Bruins: Perfect game sends Alabama to WCWS Semifinals

Softball baffles Bruins: Perfect game sends Alabama to WCWS Semifinals

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2021

It was a historic Friday night at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium when No. 3 Alabama (52-7) defeated No. 3 UCLA (47-6) for the first time in program history. The Crimson Tide’s 6-0 win secured the team a spot...

Recap | Baseball drops regional opener

Recap | Baseball drops regional opener

Nick Robbins, Contributing Writer June 4, 2021

Alabama’s (31-25) first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014 ended in an 8-1 loss against NC State (31-17) on Friday afternoon. The Crimson Tide will play in an elimination game against Rider University...

Recap | Softball secures World Series opening win

Recap | Softball secures World Series opening win

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 3, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (51-7) opened the Women’s College World Series on June 3 with a 5-1 win over the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats (41-14). Thursday night’s victory marked the program’s first opening round win...

Preview | Baseball dives into NCAA Tournament

Preview | Baseball dives into NCAA Tournament

Nick Robbins, Contributing Writer June 2, 2021

The NCAA unveiled its baseball tournament bracket on May 31, and Alabama (31-24) saw its name for the first time since 2014.  Alabama was one of nine SEC programs to qualify for the tournament.  This...