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Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap lines up a putt during day three of the NCAA Championship Finals at Grayhawk Golf Club - Raptor Course in Scottsdale, AZ on May 28, 2023.

Early troubles ruin Dunlap’s 2025 Masters run

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

An old saying in golf is, “You can’t win the Masters on Thursday, but you can lose it.” Golf is not an easy sport, and the Augusta National Golf Club course is one of the most unforgiving. When...

Alabama swimmer Trey Sheils during the SEC Championships at Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens, GA on Feb. 22, 2025.

Alabama swimming and diving break records and earn hardware at the SEC championships

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

The Alabama swimming and diving teams shined throughout the six-day SEC Championships, bringing home five individual medals and setting many new records. Day 2 Senior Charlie Hawke highlighted the...

Alabama infielder Salen Hawkins (#47) runs between the bases against Virginia Tech at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Feb. 21, 2025.

Top 10 walk-up songs from Alabama softball’s home opener

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer February 23, 2025

Walk-up songs can be as important to players as their numbers. They’re a tool that gets players hyped up at bat and ready to swing for the fences. Here are the top 10 walk-up songs from Easton Bama Bash...

Alabama swimmer Charlie Hawke swims against Tennessee at Alabama Aquatic Center and Don Gambril Olympic Pool in Tuscaloosa, AL on Jan. 11, 2025.

Senior swimmer sendoff: Diana Petkova, Charlie Hawke

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Senior swimmers Charlie Hawke and graduate student Diana Petkova have not just stood out in 2025, but have had stellar performances throughout their careers. Both swimmers are international athletes,...

Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski (#23) pitches against Tennessee during the Knoxville Super Regionals at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN on May 26, 2024.

Returning softball players to watch in the 2025 season

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

As the softball season shifts into gear, several key players are returning to the diamond. Jocelyn Briski, pitche The returning sophomore phenom shined during the opening weekend. After the Washington...

An Alabama swimmer competes against Tennessee at Alabama Aquatic Center and Don Gambril Olympic Pool in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.

Alabama swimming and diving falls to Auburn to end the regular season

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer February 2, 2025

Alabama swimming and diving ended its regular season with a loss to Auburn in the Iron Bowl of the water on Jan 24. Although the Crimson Tide was swept, the team gave a strong performance, with 13 first-place...

Alabama diver Colten Cryer brought home a bronze medal during the Scottish National Diving Championships.

Colten Cryer dives into international success competing in Scottish championships

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Colten Cryer, a sophomore from Keller, Texas, has had an unexpected journey throughout his athletic career. He started his journey with swimming, but later on decided that it wasn’t for him and made...

An Alabama swimmer competes against Tennessee.

Senior night ends with a loss to Tennessee for Alabama swimming and diving

Patrick Curd, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

The Alabama swimming and diving teams hosted Tennessee at home in the Don Gambril Olympic Pool on Saturday. The meet ended with the Crimson Tide being swept, with both the men's and women's teams falling...

Alabama guard Labaron Philon (#0) lays the ball up against Creighton at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024.

No. 7 Alabama returns to Coleman Coliseum with 83-75 win over Creighton

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer December 14, 2024

After nearly a month away from Coleman Coliseum, the No. 7-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team returned home with an 83-75 victory over the Creighton Bluejays Saturday. “It was a good...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) celebrates after beating Auburn on Nov. 30.

Leadership amid adversity: Alabama’s mentality shines in Iron Bowl

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

Player mentality is a driving force of sports, as pure athleticism will only take one so far.  This phenomenon was exemplified in The Alabama Crimson Tide’s home matchup against the Auburn Tigers...

Dennis Kipruto (#109) and Victor Kiprop (#108) participate in the Crimson Class in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Oct. 18.

Lemgnole wins individual national championship as women’s cross country finishes 10th, men finish 18th at nationals

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

Sophomore Doris Lemngole won the individual NCAA national title at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course in Madison, Wisconsin. The women’s team earned a top-10 finish, while the men’s...

The University of Alabama Track and Field Team during practices the day before NCAA Regionals.

Performances from Lemngole and Lokira punch Alabama cross country’s tickets to national championships

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

The Alabama men’s and women’s cross country teams swept the team titles at the NCAA Southern Regionals in Tallahassee, Florida, punching their tickets to the NCAA national championships. Women’s At...

Alabama wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (#3) warms up before the game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium.

Is the Third Saturday in October becoming the new Iron Bowl?

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

The Iron Bowl is one of the most famous rivalries in college football. But now, it is beginning to be overshadowed by a game one month earlier.  “The Third Saturday in October” is just another...

An Alabama swimmer competes against Missouri.

Alabama swimmers bringing support to other sports through speedos and body paint

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

When ESPN’s College GameDay returned to Tuscaloosa on the morning of Sept. 28 ahead of Alabama’s showdown with Georgia, the usual crowd gathered: students with their signs, media personnel, cheerleaders...

Alabama midfielder/defender Melina Rebimbas (#23) fights for the ball against Kentucky.

The road to recovery: Melina Rebimbas’ journey back to the pitch

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

Midfielder Melina Rebimbas transferred to Alabama from the University of North Carolina after her freshman year. During her time with the Tar Heels, she was one of two freshmen to appear in all 23 matches,...

Alabama Soccer Player Nadia Ramadan (10) takes a shot against Vanderbilt at Ashton Brosnaham Park in Pensacola, FL on Sunday, Nov 3, 2024. Photo by Jeff Hanson

Alabama soccer begins SEC tournament with upset win over No. 5 seed Vanderbilt

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

The 12-seed Alabama soccer team knocked the 5-seed Vanderbilt Commodores out of the SEC tournament Sunday with two first half goals from midfielders Nadia Ramadan and Zivana Labovic. Alabama recently...

Alabama Track & Field (Cross Country/Distance) Doris Lemngole during the SEC Championship at Dale Watts '71 Cross Country Course in Bryan-College Station, TX on Friday, Nov 1, 2024.

Lemngole helps women’s cross country to SEC title, Kiprop helps men to podium finish

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

The Alabama women’s and men’s cross country teams finished on the podium at the SEC championship in College Station, Texas.  Women’s At the Watts Cross Country Course, the women’s team,...

Former Alabama sprinter Tarsis Orogot poses after a race.

‘Just a boy with a dream’: From East Africa to the heart of the South, and then the Olympics.

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer October 23, 2024

In 2019, Ugandan sprinter Tarsis Orogot left everything behind and moved to Kenya in order to train. Five years later, he is an Olympian.  When Orogot left, he had little money, no job and no sponsorships.  “I...

Bryant-Denny Stadium’s energetic crowd atmosphere and its effect on gameplay

Bryant-Denny Stadium’s energetic crowd atmosphere and its effect on gameplay

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

Bryant-Denny Stadium consistently ranks as one of the toughest settings in college football, mainly because of the energy the fans breathe into the stadium.  With fans’ passion for the sport higher...

Alabama midfielder Lexi Meyer (#8) dribbles down the field against Auburn.

Henderon scores Alabama’s only goal in 1-1 tie in “Iron Bowl of Soccer”

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

The Alabama soccer team went on the road after a home loss and tied No. 14 Auburn. Alabama now has an SEC record of 0-1-5. Auburn had the first shot of the game when forward Olivia Woodson’s attempt...

Leah Kunde goes to kick ball in Alabama's game against Missouri Thursday, Sept. 26.

Alabama soccer notches third tie in a row, draws 1-1 against Missouri

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

The Crimson Tide's streak of ties continues, as the team ended in a 1-1 deadlock against the Missouri Tigers on Thursday. Alabama began the night with the first shot of the match in the fourth minute,...

Alabama midfielder Madeline Padelski (#18) dribbles down the field.

Get to know the Crimson Tide’s next soccer star; Madeline Padelski

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

University of Alabama soccer phenom Madeline Padelski has turned her love for soccer into an outstanding career, playing for Elite Clubs National League and the U.S. women’s youth national team. The...

Alabama forward Nedya Sawan (#16) dribbles away from a Louisiana Tech defender.

Crimson Tide rolls over Louisiana Tech 4-0

Patrick Curd, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

The Alabama soccer team beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 4-0 on Friday, despite inclement weather. However, the rain didn’t seem to affect the team’s performance. Alabama played aggressively in...