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Instant: Alabama defeats Duke in season opener

James Ogletree and James Benedetto, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2019
Alabama opened its 2019 season with a 42-3 win over Duke in Atlanta, improving to 13-0 in season openers under coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide’s defense held Duke to 204 total yards while scoring four touchdowns in the second half.
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Volleyball caps undefeated weekend at Buffalo Invite

Halle Bonner, Staff Reporter August 31, 2019
Alabama volleyball defeated the Colgate Raiders in five sets on Saturday, capping a 3-0 weekend at the Buffalo Invite in Buffalo, New York. 
Courtesy of Derek Saul

Behind Enemy Lines: The Chronicle’s Derek Saul previews season opener

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 31, 2019
We caught up with Derek Saul, the sports editor of Duke’s student newspaper, The Chronicle, to get an insider’s perspective on the Blue Devils. Here’s all you need to know about the Crimson Tide’s first opponent of the 2019 season.
Courtesy of Duke Athletics

Duke’s Cutcliffe has magic touch to revive offenses

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 31, 2019
Duke head coach David Cutcliffe has a knack for putting quarterbacks in the NFL.
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Volleyball opens with back-to-back sweeps for first time in 21 years

Halle Bonner, Staff Reporter August 30, 2019
The Crimson Tide swept both the Marist Red Foxes and the tournament host Buffalo Bulls on Friday, the first time the team has opened a season with back-to-back sweeps since 1998. 
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Soccer improves to 2-1 with win over Rice

Joey Blackwell, Staff Reporter August 30, 2019
Alabama soccer won its second consecutive game Thursday night as the Crimson Tide toppled the Rice Owls 2-1.
Photo illustration by Hannah Saad / Photos by Hannah Saad & CW file

Sweet Home Atlanta: Crimson Tide opens at second home

James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2019
Legendary stories have been written in both the Georgia Dome and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
CW / Hannah Saad

Persistence pays off: Senior walk-on earns scholarship

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 28, 2019
Only one freshman ever started for Ronnie Jones during his 40 years as a head football coach: a gregarious wide receiver at a tiny school in Georgia named Giles Amos.
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REPORT: Dylan Moses tears ACL, out for year

James Ogletree, Sports Editor August 28, 2019
After a fall camp riddled with injuries, Alabama suffered an even more significant setback on Tuesday night.
CW / Hannah Saad

Martin helps mold freshmen for Crimson Tide soccer

Joey Blackwell, Staff Reporter August 28, 2019
As the team’s captain, the only Alabama native and the only true senior on the team, Martin has anchored herself as a key member of the team’s leadership.
CW / Hannah Saad

REPORT: Multiple players suspended for first half of opener

James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2019
Just under a week before Alabama and Duke square off in Atlanta, the Crimson Tide may be a few key players short this weekend.
CW / Hannah Saad

PRACTICE REPORT: Preparation for week one begins

James Benedetto, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2019
The countdown is on for the matinee match between Alabama and Duke at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With four days left until kickoff, here are our observations of Alabama's first practice of the fall.