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Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (#3) goes for a layup during Final Four practice.

Alabama men’s basketball conference schedule preview

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor September 4, 2024

The SEC officially released its men's basketball conference schedules last week, meaning that the Crimson Tide now has its full 2024-2025 slate of games filled out. The team will face off against familiar...

Alabama defensive back Red Morgan (#16) tackles a Western Kentucky player out of the air.

Alabama’s new defense: The Bandits and Wolves to watch out for in the 2024 season

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer September 3, 2024

Alabama’s defense in the Kalen DeBoer era is shaping up to be much different than in previous years. After Deboer was hired as the new head football coach in January, he chose former South Alabama...

Forward Kennedy Garcia tries to steal the ball in game against Florida Atlantic University on Aug. 30

Women’s soccer extends win streak in Labor Day weekend games

Grace Elliot and Kate Aitchison September 1, 2024

After winning 8-2 against Florida Atlantic University on Friday, the Alabama women’s soccer team took another win at home on Sunday against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. These wins extended...

Quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) rushes for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Football dominates 63-0 over Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Courtney Larrimore, Sports Editor August 31, 2024

Alabama football started its season with a 63-0 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium, taking down the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for a 1-0 start for the Kalen DeBoer era.  “I told you guys upstairs, every...

Alabama guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) cheers on the sidelines.

More than football: Alabama’s athletic powerhouse

Joycelyn Diggins, Contributing Writer August 28, 2024

Alabama is famous for its Saturday night games and rivalries, which have become core aspects of the athletic culture. However, in order to grasp the full effect of Alabama athletics, fans need to step...

Ixhelt Gonzalez is one of five Alabama Adapted athletes competing at the 2024 Paralympics from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8.

Five athletes to represent Alabama Adapted at the Paralympics

Courtney Larrimore, Sports Editor August 28, 2024

Five Alabama students across two countries will represent Alabama from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8 as part of the Paralympic women's wheelchair basketball teams. Wheelchair basketball was started at the Paralympics...

Forward Gianna Paul dribbles the ball in game against North Alabama on Aug. 22

Alabama soccer coach Wes Hart secures 100th win against Chattanooga

Grace Elliott, Contributing Writer August 27, 2024

The Crimson Tide triumphed in a 4-0 shutout over Chattanooga on the road Sunday, giving head coach Wes Hart his 100th career win at Alabama.  “I’ve been really happy with how we’ve started games...

Kool-Aid McKinstry was drafted by the New Orleans Saints as the 41st overall pick.

How Alabama’s 2024 draft class is performing in the NFL

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor August 25, 2024

Ten players were drafted from the University of Alabama in April at the NFL draft in Detroit, Michigan. With the NFL season rapidly approaching, each drafted player has performed differently during organized...

Alabama forward/midfielder Kiley Kukan dribbles towards the goal against North Alabama.

Alabama soccer goes 3-1 in home opener vs. North Alabama

Grace Elliott, Contributing Writer August 25, 2024

In the soccer team’s home opener on Aug. 22, the Crimson Tide managed a 3-1 win against the North Alabama Lions.  “They made it really hard on us,” Alabama head coach Wes Hart said. “They put...

Alabama Women's Volleyball celebrates after a win.

Alabama volleyball reloads for 2024: New players, new coach, new expectations

Courtney Larrimore, Sports Editor August 25, 2024

Alabama volleyball's rebuild will continue in 2024 after a 2023 campaign that included a tough 11-18 overall record and an even tougher 1-17 record in the SEC. Exciting new players and coaches will join...

Derrick Henry won the Heisman in 2015.

‘Where Legends Are Made’: UA’s 10 greatest athletes of all time

Ramsey Eaton, Contributing Writer August 21, 2024

Whether it be with team sports like football and basketball or individual sports like track and field, Alabama is a well-oiled machine for athlete success stories. As such, comparing the accolades of these...

Alabama wide receiver Amari Jefferson (#17) catches a ball during practice.

Amari Jefferson: Dual sport phenomenon

Courtney Larrimore, Sports Editor August 21, 2024

After being committed to playing baseball for Tennessee since 2021, incoming freshman Amari Jefferson flipped his commitment last August to play baseball and football at Alabama.  "I came off my first...