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Alabama gymnast Makarri Doggette performs her floor routine against Michigan State on Jan. 6, 2023, in Coleman Coliseum.

Gymnastics 101: How to watch at the college level

Kate Aitchison, Contributing Writer January 11, 2024

Gymnastics is a visually exciting sport to watch regardless of the knowledge level a viewer has with all of the impressive flips and twists, but understanding the basics can enhance the experience. To...

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban leads the players onto the field at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, California.

Head football coach Nick Saban is retiring after 17 seasons at Alabama

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Editors note: This story has been updated to include statements from Nick and Terry Saban, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne and President Stuart Bell. On Wednesday evening, Alabama football head coach...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) takes a shot from beyond the 3-point line.

Alabama men’s basketball tramples South Carolina in SEC home opener

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

In its conference home opener, the Crimson Tide men’s basketball team came out with a decisive 74-47 victory Tuesday over the South Carolina Gamecocks.   South Carolina came into the matchup with...

Alabama Guard Loyal McQueen (0) in action against Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO on Sunday, Jan 7, 2024.

Women’s basketball makes a comeback against Missouri after rocky SEC start  

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer  January 9, 2024

Women's basketball has taken another team by storm, leaving the Crimson Tide with its first SEC win in a touch-and-go 79-64 game Sunday against Missouri.  After a tough loss to Ole Miss on Thursday,...

Crimson Tide claims victory at Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships 

Crimson Tide claims victory at Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships 

Manisha Ramachandran, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics reigned victorious Saturday over No. 5 UCLA, No. 7 California, and No. 17 Auburn with a score of 197.125 at the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships in...

Alabama Forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots a free throw against Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, TN on Saturday, Jan 6, 2024.

Alabama squeaks past Vanderbilt to open conference play 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer  January 9, 2024

After going 8-5 to start the regular season, Alabama Crimson Tide’s men basketball opened SEC play with a 78-75 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday.   Alabama, which entered the contest as the No. 1 offense...

Alabama fans cheer on the Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, CA.

Tide travels: A look into UA students’ trips to the Rose Bowl

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor  January 7, 2024

Of the 96,371 fans who attended this year’s Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the majority seemed to don maize and blue. Still, many Alabama fans made the journey and brought the energy of Bryant-Denny...

Ole Miss’ tough defense leaves women’s basketball 0-1 in the SEC

Ole Miss’ tough defense leaves women’s basketball 0-1 in the SEC

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer January 5, 2024

Women's basketball has been a powerhouse since the beginning of the season, with demanding wins over teams like South Florida, Louisiana-Monroe and even No. 17/15 Louisville. All are teams that have consistently...

Former UA athlete Oba Femi wins WWE NXT Men's Breakout Tournament.

Former Alabama track and field star wins WWE NXT Breakout Tournament 

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer January 3, 2024

Three-time SEC shot put champion and Alabama alum Isaac Odugbesan, known as Oba Femi in the WWE world, has taken the world of sports entertainment by storm. He won the 2024 WWE NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs the ball in overtime against Michigan on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Overtime loss in Rose Bowl ends Alabama football’s national championship dreams 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 2, 2024

A month ago, blue and yellow confetti fell in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking an Alabama football victory over the No. 1 team in the nation and possible playoff contention.  In a strange, ironic twist,...

Alabama forward Sam Walters (24) in action against Liberty at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Dec 30, 2023.

Nate Oats makes history in Alabama’s dominant win over Liberty

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 1, 2024

One hundred.  That’s how many wins Alabama head coach Nate Oats has tallied at the helm of Alabama men’s basketball, reaching the milestone in triumphant fashion with a 101-56 win over the Liberty...