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Alabama gymnast Cameron Macado performs against Illinois, Minnesota and Talladega.

Alabama gymnastics welcomes two returning seniors as fifth-years

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer July 10, 2024

Although Alabama gymnastics honored four graduate students and three seniors on senior night, two of those athletes are returning to Coleman Coliseum for one final season: Shania Adams and Cameron Machado.  “Alabama...

Alabama Guard Del'Janae "Burger" Williams (51) in action against Texas at Moody Center in Austin, TX during the Second Round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Sports to watch this year with Oklahoma and Texas

Manisha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer July 8, 2024

The Southeastern Conference will undergo significant changes starting in the 2024-25 season. The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma will join the SEC. Each of these schools will bring further...

Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice (#6) looks to avoid a Texas defender.

What to expect from Texas and Oklahoma football in SEC

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer July 8, 2024

After playing in the Big 12 conference for over 25 years, Texas and Oklahoma football are gearing up for their first seasons in the SEC. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin expressed his opinion about playing...

A student throws a "horns up" hand signal during College GameDay prior to Alabama's football game against Texas in 2023.

Alabama athletics’ long history with Oklahoma and Texas

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer July 8, 2024

The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma officially joined the SEC July 1. This comes after both schools’ board of regents accepted the SEC’s invitation in 2021.  SEC Commissioner...

Alabama and Texas football helmets are set up to face each other during College GameDay prior to the game in 2023.

Texas and Oklahoma officially join SEC

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor July 8, 2024

July 1 was expansion day in the Southeastern Conference, as the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas athletic programs made the official move from the Big 12. After three years plotting their...

Players train during an indoor practice in April.

Alabama climbs up the 2025 football recruiting rankings

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor June 26, 2024

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is turning heads across the college football landscape before coaching a single game in his new position. The Crimson Tide has enjoyed recent success on the recruiting trail...

For the love of the game: Multiple club sports prosper at UA

For the love of the game: Multiple club sports prosper at UA

Ramsey Eaton, Contributing Writer June 26, 2024

From badminton to ultimate frisbee, club sports programs instill competition without being affiliated with the NCAA. Alabama has 30 clubs that vary in time commitment and skill levels.  Alabama’s...

Alabama guard/forward Aaliyah Nye (#32) shoots a 3-pointer against Arkansas.

Alabama women’s basketball to meet Cal for first time in 24 years in ACC/SEC Challenge

Courtney Larrimore, Sports Editor June 19, 2024

Alabama women's basketball will meet UC Berkeley in the second ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Berkeley, California. It will be the first time the teams have met in 24 years. After...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) shoots the ball against North Carolina at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, Mar 28, 2024.

Men’s hoops set to play UNC for third consecutive year

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor June 19, 2024

ESPN announced Alabama men’s basketball’s official schedule for the 2024 SEC/ACC Men’s Challenge. The Crimson Tide will travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to face off against the North Carolina...

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer watches A-Day from the field.

Kalen DeBoer’s journey from Washington’s championship stint to Alabama’s sidelines

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer June 12, 2024

Editor's note: This story was updated to fix an error regarding a team for which DeBoer was said to have played football in college. Just two days after the College Football Playoff national championship...

A new practice facility will be added to Coleman Coliseum as part of the upcoming expansion project.

Alabama men’s basketball announces $59 million renovation of Coleman Coliseum after first ever Final Four run

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor June 12, 2024

The University of Alabama announced Thursday that the athletic department will expand Coleman Coliseum’s practice facility. The expansion will begin in the fall and will be functional in 2026. This comes...

Caden Clay poses on a truck.

‘Be a Caden’: Remembering Crimson Tide equipment manager Caden Clay

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-chief June 12, 2024

Family and community members remember Caden Clay, a 19-year-old equipment manager for the Crimson Tide football team, for his strong character, joyful spirit, faith and love for all things Alabama football.  Clay...