SPORTS

Tide incurs first loss before SEC tournament

Marilyn Vaughn • February 3, 2011

The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams’ regular seasons are over, and now just two and half weeks stand between the teams and their postseason. Both teams will kick off their postseasons...

Tide notches top football recruiting class

Tony Tsoukalas • February 2, 2011

It was a rollercoaster signing day for the University of Alabama, as the Crimson Tide turned in another stellar recruiting class. The 2011 class currently stands at 23 players and is rated as the top class...

Tide remains undefeated at home

Laura Owens • February 2, 2011

The Alabama Crimson Tide continued its perfect record at home with a 75-61 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. With the win Wednesday night, the Tide improves to 14-7 overall and 6-1 in the Southeastern...

Tide sweeps Hawaii, struggles with Rice

Seth Bowman • February 2, 2011

The 34th-ranked Alabama men’s tennis team began the dual match season past weekend by traveling to Austin, Texas, for the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. The team was pitted to compete against No. 29 Rice and...

Cheer squad denied rings for titles

Zachary Al-Khateeb • February 1, 2011

Despite the University of Alabama cheerleading squad winning the 2011 National Championship, the Alabama Athletic Department will not be paying for the team’s national championship rings. In a statement...

Recruits to keep an eye on

CW Staff • February 1, 2011

Top recruiting classes Team No. of recruits Points 1. Alabama 21 2,352 2. Texas 22 2,322 3. Florida State 25 2,293 4. LSU 22 2,224 5. Auburn 23 2,147 From Rivals.com Ways to follow Signing...

Gymnastics team scores season high

CW Staff • January 30, 2011

FT. WORTH, Texas | The Alabama gymnastics team scored a season-high 196.825 to win the Metroplex Challenge in the Ft. Worth Convention Center, outscoring the next closest team by more than a point. No....

Alabama, SEC lead in Senior bowl

Britton Lynn • January 30, 2011

Alabama sent three of its top seniors – tight end Preston Dial, offensive lineman James Carpenter and quarterback Greg McElroy – to the 2011 Senior Bowl Saturday in Mobile. The Crimson Tide’s players...

Tide falls to Wildcats in last game at Coleman

Jasmine Cannon • January 30, 2011

No. 17 Kentucky (17-4, 6-2) continued its winning streak yesterday in Coleman Coliseum against the Alabama Crimson Tide with a 82-69 victory. It was the last game the women’s basketball team will play...

Tide improves to 5-1 in SEC after blowing out LSU

Marquavius Burnett • January 30, 2011

The Alabama men's basketball team defeated the LSU Tigers, 70-46, Saturday night in Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide did so with another dominating defensive performance, forcing LSU to commit 18 turnovers....

Preview to UA vs. LSU

Marquavius Burnett • January 29, 2011

Alabama looking for first 5-1 start since the 04-05 season (last time they made the tournament). Tide defense only allowing 57.3 points per game, sixth best average in the nation. Teams shooting only...

Tide looks to topple top 5 ranked Baylor

Jordan Bannister • January 28, 2011

The No. 60 ranked Crimson Tide women’s tennis team is back in action this weekend in Waco, Texas, for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's annual Kick-off Weekend against No. 3 ranked Baylor. “This...