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Alabama volleyball player Victoria Schmer (#7) going to hit the ball in a match against Mississippi Valley State at Foster Auditorium on Aug. 25 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Starting strong: Alabama volleyball begins 2023 season with three wins

Courtney Larrimore, Contributing Writer August 27, 2023

In front of the hometown crowd in Foster Auditorium, Alabama volleyball put on a show, winning all three of its matches against Mississippi Valley State, Saint Louis and Mercer.    “I think they...

 Alabama Associate Head Coach Alyson Habetz and Alabama softball player M'Kay Gidley (#1) talk at first base against Samford at Samford softball stadium on Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023 in Birmingham, Ala.

Associate head coach who helped build UA softball retires

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor August 27, 2023

After 25 years with the University of Alabama softball program, associate head coach Alyson Habetz is retiring to help take care of her mom.   “It has been an honor to be a part of this culture...

How to get involved with intramural sports at UA

How to get involved with intramural sports at UA

Jack Pate, Contributing Writer August 23, 2023

The University of Alabama is widely known for its national championship athletics program, Saturday nights under the lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium and Sunday afternoons at the Sewell-Thomas baseball field....

 Students and fans cheering on the Alabama Women’s Soccer team in a match against Florida on October 23, 2022 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Must-see UA sports events in fall 2023

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor August 23, 2023

With classes starting up again this fall, Alabama sports are also beginning their 2023-24 seasons. With championship-caliber teams around every corner, it can be difficult to keep track of every player,...

The Nick Saban statue outside of Bryant-Denny Stadium

2023 Alabama football preview: A game-by-game breakdown

Luke McClinton, Culture Staff Writer August 23, 2023

As the month of August dawns upon us, so does the intense anticipation of Alabama football.    It’s comical that an 11-win season punctuated with a dominant Sugar Bowl showing has left a sour taste...

The Student Recreation Center is located at 400 Peter Bryce Blvd. in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The Ins and Outs of UA’s Student Rec Center

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer August 23, 2023

Editor's note (9/13/23): This article was updated to correctly reflect student membership qualifications. Getting into a healthy and consistent routine is important for maintaining mental health and...

Yea Alabama, Alabama’s NIL program has much planned for students fans and athletes this fall and forward.

Looking to the future of Yea Alabama

Bella Martina, Assistant Sports Editor August 23, 2023

“Long overdue,” “experiential” and “innovative” are the words Yea Alabama Executive Director Jay McPhillips used to describe college athletes’ ability to make money off their name, image...

Lee Hodges holds up the trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament on July 30 at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn.

Former Alabama golfer takes first PGA Tour win

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor August 2, 2023

On Sunday, former Alabama golfer Lee Hodges won his first PGA Tour victory, earning the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, and becoming the first champion in the tournament’s history to...

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban during interviews during SEC Media Day on July 19 at Grand Hyatt in Nashville, TN.

Nick Saban returns to SEC media day amid uncertainties about the upcoming season

Michael DeVito, Contributing Writer July 26, 2023

Football coaches from across the SEC traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, last week for the annual SEC football media day to mark the beginning of the 2023 football season.   Nick Saban took the podium...

Alabama softball player Alex Salter (#27) pitches against Team Italy on July 19 at Ronchi dei Legionari Softball Field in Ronchi dei Legionari GO, Gorizia.

Softball plays exhibition matches against Team Italy

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor July 19, 2023

On Monday, the Alabama softball program left the United States for a 10-day trip in Italy, featuring a pair of doubleheaders against the Italian national team.    “When I started at Alabama, I...

Birmingham Legion's Anderson Asiedu attempts to dribble past Detroit City's Maxi Rodriguez on May 27 at Keyworth Stadium in Detroit, MI.

UA Sports Conclude, here’s what’s happening around Alabama.

Olivia Harvey, Contributing Writer July 19, 2023

Now that UA sports seasons have finished, many UA sports are at a pause until the fall. Here are various sports to watch this summer until UA sports resume.   Annsley Gibson, a junior majoring in chemistry,...

Alabama baseball player Andrew Pickney (#21) up at bat in a game against the University of Kentucky on March 24 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Six Crimson Tide players taken in the 2023 MLB draft; most Alabama players taken since the 2016 draft

Michael DeVito, Contributing Writer July 12, 2023

On June 9, the first of 20 rounds of the 2023 MLB draft commenced. Six former Crimson Tide players were selected by an MLB ball club with the opportunity to take the next step in their baseball career.    Andrew...