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All content by Matthew Mason

EA Sports College Football 25 review: Breaking down new gameplay, Dynasty mode and more

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer July 19, 2024

After a 10 year absence, EA Sports has brought back its iconic collegiate football franchise. The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game is living up to the hype. Players who pre-ordered the deluxe...

Alabamas Isaac Odugbesan competes at the MWTR NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championship Day 1 June 6, 2022.

From shot put champion to the WWE: the journey of Oba Femi

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer July 10, 2024

Three-time SEC shot put champion and Alabama alum Isaac Odugbesan, known as Oba Femi in the World Wrestling Entertainment world, is one of the fastest-rising stars in professional wrestling today.  In...

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...

Luisa Blanco earns a perfect 10 during a home meet on March 8, 2024.

Alabama athletes punch their tickets to the Olympics

Manisha Ramachandran and Matthew Mason May 29, 2024

Editor’s note: The photo on this story was updated May 30 to include an athlete mentioned in this story. The story was updated May 31 to correct an error. Eight athletes, not five, from the swim and...

From the left: Alabama track athletes Khaleb McRae, Matthew Weaver, Chris Robinson and Samuel Ogazi punch their tickets to the National Championships in Eugene during the NCAA Regionals at the UK Track and Field Complex in Lexington, KY on Friday, May 24.

Multiple Alabama track and field athletes punch ticket to NCAA Championships

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer May 27, 2024

Alabama had a strong showing at the NCAA East Preliminaries May 22-25 in Lexington, Kentucky. More than a dozen Crimson Tide athletes qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships to be held in...

Alabama Track Athlete Doris Lemngole during the SEC Championships at Pressly Stadium in Gainsville, FL on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Alabama track and field breaks records, captures five gold medals at SEC outdoor championships

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer May 13, 2024

Alabama track and field competed in the 2024 SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 9-11 at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.    The Crimson Tide came away with 11 total medals,...

Kool-Aid McKinstry was drafted to the New Orleans Saints  in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

10 Alabama football players hear their names called at the NFL draft

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer April 29, 2024

After this year’s NFL draft in Detroit, Michigan, former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban can say that he has produced 52 first-round picks throughout his legendary coaching career.   For...

Track and field concludes regular season with four first-place finishes

Track and field concludes regular season with four first-place finishes

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer April 29, 2024

The Alabama men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up the outdoor regular season on Saturday by sending 43 student-athletes to compete in the Desert Heat Classic in Tucson, Arizona.  The...

Alabama Track Athlete Holly Foley in action during day two of the Crimson Tide Invitational at Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Apr 6, 2024.

Track and field claims 40 top 10 finishes on home turf

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer April 7, 2024

Alabama track and field competed in the Crimson Tide Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Sam Bailey Track and Field stadium and walked away with seven event titles and 40 top 10 finishes. Five athletes...

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) wrestles his way toward the net.

Rylan Griffen inspired by WWE legends ahead of Final Four

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer April 4, 2024

 The fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team will face off with the top-seeded UConn Huskies in a Final Four matchup this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.   UConn is favored in this game by...

Alabama junior Ruben Banks mid throw during the Tiger Paw and David Hemery Valentine Invitational on Feb. 9 in Clemson, SC.

Lemngole breaks school record in her 5,000-meter debut as Alabama track and field wraps up indoor regular season

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer February 11, 2024

Alabama freshman Doris Lemngole sets a school record in the 5,000-meter dash as track and field brought home six event titles and 27 top 10 finishes this weekend at the Tiger Paw Invitational and in Boston...

Alabama track and fielder Khaleb McRae clocks the fastest time in the world for the 400-meter on Feb. 3 in Albuquerque, NM.

McRae set world lead as Alabama track and field races through the Southwest at New Mexico Collegiate Classic

Peter Boland and Matthew Mason February 4, 2024

The Alabama track and field team improved from its impressive outing at the Bob Pollock Invitational with six event titles this weekend at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ...

Alabama has three first-place finishes in field events as Track & Field competes in Samford Invitational

Alabama has three first-place finishes in field events as Track & Field competes in Samford Invitational

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer January 21, 2024

Alabama Track & Field traveled to the Birmingham Complex for the second time this season to compete in the Samford Invitational. The Crimson Tide went to Birmingham last week for the Harvey Glance...

Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) speak at the post-game press conference after the team’s loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, CA.

Nick Saban’s most memorable moments in the media

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer January 18, 2024

During his time as the head football coach at The University of Alabama, Nick Saban instilled his unique philosophy in every aspect of his program, including the approach he took in interviews and press...

Former UA athlete Oba Femi wins WWE NXT Mens 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 wide receiver Jermaine Burton (#3) runs the ball for a touchdown against during the Iron Bowl on Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

A look at the wide receivers and defensive backs facing off at the Rose Bowl

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer  December 28, 2023

The 2024 Rose Bowl will have a lot of star power on display as Alabama and Michigan face off on New Year’s Day. Both programs will be relying on their lightning-fast wide receivers and their lockdown...

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