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What to know about the sports of the 2022 World Games

What to know about the sports of the 2022 World Games

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Contributing Writer July 7, 2022

The wait and anticipation are over as the 2022 World Games begin July 7 in Birmingham, Alabama. The World Games is a 10-day event running until Sunday, July 17, and involves over 30 different sports.   Sports...

Ashley Priess-Johnston is introduced as the new head gymnastics coach on May 27 in the Naylor Stone Media Room in the Mal Moore Athletic Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Priess-Johnston makes her first appearance as Gymnastics’ head coach

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Contributing Writer May 27, 2022

Friday morning, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne and staff held a press conference to introduce the third head coach of the storied Alabama gymnastics program, Ashley Priess-Johnston. “I'm so...

Duckworth steps down as gymnastics head coach

Duckworth steps down as gymnastics head coach

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Contributing Writer May 19, 2022

Thursday morning, Alabama gymnastics head coach Dana Duckworth and the athletic department announced the eight-year skipper's decision to step down.  This decision for Duckworth took much thought and...

Gymnastics’ season ends in the national semifinals

Gymnastics’ season ends in the national semifinals

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2022

No. 5 Alabama gymnastics’ season came to a close Thursday afternoon at the national semifinals in Fort Worth, Texas. This marks the second straight year Alabama’s season has ended in the national semifinals....

Gymnastics is set for the national semifinals

Gymnastics is set for the national semifinals

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor April 13, 2022
No. 5 Alabama gymnastics will compete in the 2022 NCAA national championships in Fort Worth, Texas.
Gymnastics rolls to Seattle Regional final

Gymnastics rolls to Seattle Regional final

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2022

After scoring a pair of 198s or better in its final three meets prior to postseason, Alabama head coach Dana Duckworth stated Team 48 was at an “all time high” in confidence.  No. 5 Alabama gymnastics...

Junior Luisa Blanco gets a pep talk before her balance beam routine on Feb. 11, 2022.

No. 8 Alabama gymnastics drops road meet to No. 5 LSU

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2022

Road meets have been a thorn in the side for No. 8 Alabama gymnastics this season.  It was no different on Friday night as the Crimson Tide fell to No. 5 LSU, 198.050-197.600, and will remain winless...

Alabama gymnasts celebrate during a tri-meet against Western Michigan and North Carolina of Feb. 4, 2022.

No. 8 Alabama gymnastics prepares for road test against LSU 

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2022

No. 8 Alabama gymnastics has struggled on the road this season with an 0-4 record. This Friday, the Crimson Tide will head to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take on the No. 5 LSU Tigers, marking their third...

Junior Makarri Doggette shared a hug with a teammate during Kentucky meet on Jan. 21, 2022.

Alabama Gymnastics tumbles to season-best performance

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2022

Prior to No. 9 Alabama gymnastics tri-meet Friday night, junior Mati Waligora said ‘Team 48’ has put up big scores on each apparatus, but had yet to turn in a complete performance.  That changed...

Justice is slowly prevailing for women’s collegiate athletics

Justice is slowly prevailing for women’s collegiate athletics

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2022
It takes the same amount of drive, resilience and toughness for any student-athlete to compete at the collegiate level,  but women are only starting to receive the same respect male athletes have had for decades. 
Freshman Lilly Hudson does a split leap on the balance beam against Kentucky on Jan. 21, 2021

No. 9 Alabama gymnastics drops meet to rival No. 8 Auburn despite late push

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2022

No. 9 Alabama gymnastics (1-3; 1-2 SEC) fell in a road meet to in-state rival No. 8 Auburn ( 4-0; 2-0 SEC), despite a late push on the balance beam. The Tigers toppled the Crimson Tide 197.525-197.125....

Alabama gymnastics prepares for an Olympic-sized clash with No. 8 Auburn

Alabama gymnastics prepares for an Olympic-sized clash with No. 8 Auburn

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 26, 2022
No. 9 Alabama gymnastics (1-2; 1-1 SEC) is set to hit the road for the third time in this young 2022 season to face in-state rival No. 8 Auburn gymnastics (3-0; 1-0 SEC). 
Lexi Graber performs her beam routine against Kentucky in Coleman Coliseum on January 21, 2022.

Doggette shines as gymnastics secures first win of 2022 season against No. 9 Kentucky

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2022

Season highs and a home crowd propelled No. 10 Alabama gymnastics (1-2; 1-1 SEC) to its first win of the season, over No. 9 Kentucky 197.650-196.275 Friday night. “I love when I see these ladies feed...

Freshman Lilly Hudson salutes before her balance beam routine against the Florida Gators on Sunday.

Alabama Gymnastics to host No. 9 Kentucky in home opener

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2022
After a pair of road meets to open up its 2022 campaign, No. 10 Alabama (0-2; 0-1 SEC) gymnastics will compete in front of its home crowd. The Crimson Tide will welcome No. 9 Kentucky (1-0) Friday night for a top-10 affair in its home opener. 
Gymnastics to open conference play at No. 2 Florida 

Gymnastics to open conference play at No. 2 Florida 

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2022

Two of the SEC’s most decorated programs — No. 2 Florida and No. 11 Alabama — will begin conference play on Sunday in the first regular-season gymnastics meet to air on a broadcast network, ABC. “I...

Gymnastics falls to No. 3 Oklahoma in season opener 

Gymnastics falls to No. 3 Oklahoma in season opener 

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2022

Since becoming the head coach of Alabama gymnastics in 2015, Dana Duckworth’s teams have yet to capture a win against Oklahoma’s program. That stat remains unchanged after No. 6 Alabama fell to No....

Graduate student Lexi Graber performs her floor routine during SEC Championships on March 20, 2021.

Gymnastics to open 2022 campaign against No. 3 Oklahoma

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2022

The defending Southeastern Conference champions No. 6 Alabama is set to begin its 2022 season against the most dominant program in the past decade, No. 3 Oklahoma.  The Oklahoma Sooners have won four...

Alabama gymnastics signs teamwide NIL deal with CrowdPush 

Alabama gymnastics signs teamwide NIL deal with CrowdPush 

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2021

Alabama gymnastics signed a partnership with CrowdPush on Dec. 27, making it at least the third female collegiate team to sign a teamwide deal since the introduction of the NCAA’s name, image and likeness...

Alabama’s top five SEC championship wins under Saban

Alabama’s top five SEC championship wins under Saban

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2021

5. Personal space, please and thank you.  2015: Florida  Derrick Henry, the current reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, took college by storm with his ability to create space between the...

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams jumps over an Arkansas defender to catch a pass from Bryce Young on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Football defeats Arkansas, clinches SEC West 

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2021

In the final home game of the season, 98,323 people filed into Bryant-Denny Stadium to watch Alabama football defeat the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks 42-35. With the win, Alabama clinches the SEC West and...

Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game CEO discusses Bama vs. Miami

Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game CEO discusses Bama vs. Miami

Robert Cortez | @robertcortez27, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2021
No. 1 Alabama begins its season on Saturday, Sept. 4 against one of the ACC’s best, No. 14 Miami.
Meet the UA student-athletes who signed NIL deals

Meet the UA student-athletes who signed NIL deals

Robert Cortez, Sports Editor July 14, 2021
Beginning July 1, UA student-athletes were eligible for compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness. In the two weeks since the UA Athletics Department introduced The Advantage, at least 40 UA student-athletes have signed deals.  
Meet the UA student-athletes who signed NIL deals in first week

Meet the UA student-athletes who signed NIL deals in first week

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor July 7, 2021
Beginning July 1, UA student-athletes were eligible for compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness. In the week since the UA Athletics Department introduced The Advantage, at least 15 UA student-athletes have signed deals.  
‘The Advantage’: UA student-athletes to benefit from name, image, likeness

‘The Advantage’: UA student-athletes to benefit from name, image, likeness

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 30, 2021
For years, people have debated whether collegiate student-athletes should be able to profit from use of their name, image and likeness. On June 28, the NCAA approved an interim policy, which will allow student-athletes to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and more.
Want to attend away games this football season? Here’s how to opt in

Want to attend away games this football season? Here’s how to opt in

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 16, 2021
Students can go to RollTide.com to opt in for both the season opener and conference away game tickets. 
Softball's season ends in WCWS semifinals

Softball’s season ends in WCWS semifinals

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 7, 2021

In a season full of adversity, No. 3 Alabama (52-9) shined. The Crimson Tide’s season ended in an 8-5 loss in Oklahoma City on Monday night. “Team 25” fell to No. 10 Florida State (48-11-1) in its...

Softball falls to Florida State

Softball falls to Florida State

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 6, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (52-8) saw its 20-game winning streak come to an end in the Women’s College World Series semifinal game on Sunday, June 6. No. 10 Florida State (47-11-1) shut the Crimson Tide out 2-0 after...

Softball baffles Bruins: Perfect game sends Alabama to WCWS Semifinals

Softball baffles Bruins: Perfect game sends Alabama to WCWS Semifinals

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 5, 2021

It was a historic Friday night at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium when No. 3 Alabama (52-7) defeated No. 3 UCLA (47-6) for the first time in program history. The Crimson Tide’s 6-0 win secured the team a spot...

Recap | Softball secures World Series opening win

Recap | Softball secures World Series opening win

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor June 3, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (51-7) opened the Women’s College World Series on June 3 with a 5-1 win over the No. 11 Arizona Wildcats (41-14). Thursday night’s victory marked the program’s first opening round win...

Recap | Women’s rowing caps off historic season

Recap | Women’s rowing caps off historic season

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor May 30, 2021

The Alabama women’s rowing team wrapped up its season on May 30 in the NCAA Rowing Championship for the first time in program history. The Crimson Tide made it to the final day of races, collected 55...

Recap | Softball punches its ticket to the Women’s College World Series

Recap | Softball punches its ticket to the Women’s College World Series

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor May 29, 2021

For the 13th time in program history, No. 3 Alabama (50-7) has claimed a spot in the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. With a 4-1 win against No. 14 Kentucky (43-16) on Saturday, May...

Recap | Softball edges out Kentucky in game one of super regional play

Recap | Softball edges out Kentucky in game one of super regional play

Robert Cortez, Assistant Sports Editor May 28, 2021

An offensive frenzy in the fourth inning propelled No. 3 Alabama (49-7) to a 4-3 win over No. 14 Kentucky (43-15) in game one of the NCAA Super Regional. Following the Crimson Tide’s win on May 28, the...

Recap | Softball clinches 16th Super Regional berth

Recap | Softball clinches 16th Super Regional berth

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 23, 2021

No. 3 Alabama softball (48-7) earned a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals for the 16th consecutive year after beating Clemson (44-8) in the Tuscaloosa Regional final on Sunday, May 23.  The 5-0 win was...

Recap | Tide topples Tigers in regional semifinal 

Recap | Tide topples Tigers in regional semifinal 

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 22, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (47-7) defeated the Clemson Tigers 6-0 on Saturday, May 22, with a dominant performance from junior Montana Fouts (23-3; 1.49 ERA) and a pair of multi-run innings.  The Crimson Tide’s...

Recap | Softball opens NCAA Tournament with 9-0 win 

Recap | Softball opens NCAA Tournament with 9-0 win 

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 21, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (46-7) opened its NCAA Tournament campaign with a 9-0 win against Alabama State (19-28) on Friday, May 21. The victory featured the program’s fifth no-hitter in postseason play, and Crimson...

Preview | Softball to host NCAA regional

Preview | Softball to host NCAA regional

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 17, 2021

The NCAA unveiled the softball tournament bracket on Sunday, May 16. The Crimson Tide (45-5; 3-0 postseason) received the No. 3 seed, which is the program's highest ranking since it claimed the No. 2 seed...

Recap | Alabama softball wins sixth SEC championship in record-breaking tournament

Recap | Alabama softball wins sixth SEC championship in record-breaking tournament

Robert Cortez May 15, 2021

No. 3 Alabama softball (45-7; 3-0 postseason) toppled Florida 4-0 on Saturday, May 15, in the SEC championship game — the fourth SEC title for UA Athletics this year, following football, men’s basketball...

Recap | Softball powers through to SEC championship game

Recap | Softball powers through to SEC championship game

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 14, 2021

In No. 3 Alabama softball’s (44-7; 2-0 postseason) quarterfinal game on Thursday night, graduate student Bailey Hemphill tied program history with her 60th career home run. In Friday night’s semifinal...

Recap | Softball opens postseason play in historic fashion

Recap | Softball opens postseason play in historic fashion

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 13, 2021

No. 3 Alabama softball (43-7; 1-0 postseason) sent No. 17 Kentucky (39-13; 1-1 postseason) back to Lexington, Ky. after toppling the Wildcats 5-1 in the quarterfinals on May 8.  “This was a great...

Recap | Softball dominates Ole Miss

Recap | Softball dominates Ole Miss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 8, 2021

No. 3/3 Alabama softball (42-7; 18-6 SEC) carried a strong offense throughout its final series of the regular season to sweep No. 25 Ole Miss (34-19; 12-12 SEC). The Crimson Tide will head into the SEC...

Recap | Softball claims third SEC sweep

Recap | Softball claims third SEC sweep

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2021
No. 4 Alabama softball left this weekend with a conference win against No. 21 Georgia.
Recap | Softball sweeps ranked out-of-conference foe

Recap | Softball sweeps ranked out-of-conference foe

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 28, 2021

No. 5/5 Alabama softball (36-7; 12-6 SEC) had its bye week from conference play, but the team didn’t take a break from facing a quality opponent, as it played host to the No. 13/18 Louisiana Ragin Cajuns....

Recap | Softball drop SEC series against top-5 opponent

Recap | Softball drop SEC series against top-5 opponent

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 19, 2021

No. 3 Alabama (33-7; 12-6 SEC) drops its second series in conference play to No. 4 Florida (32-6; 12-3 SEC), but ends the weekend on a high note.  GAME ONE For the second time in conference play and...

Softball | Alabama advances to top-5 series against Florida

Softball | Alabama advances to top-5 series against Florida

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 15, 2021
Here's why players like Montana Fouts "live for" matchups like this.
Softball clinches a top-10 series road win 

Softball clinches a top-10 series road win 

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 15, 2021
Here's how Alabama softball became the first SEC team to beat Arkansas.
Graduate student Alexis Mack is ready to play ball.

Preview | Softball will meet an improving SEC foe this weekend

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 8, 2021
Alabama softball takes a road trip this weekend. The team will head to Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday for a three-game series. With the Razorbacks’ season off to a hot start, the pressure will be on for the Tide.
Recap | Softball rebounds with sweep of Texas A&M

Recap | Softball rebounds with sweep of Texas A&M

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 4, 2021
Alabama softball is bouncing back. After a tough pair of losses to Kentucky in Louisville, the team rallied in Tuscaloosa to sweep Texas A&M.
CW / Hannah Saad

Gymnastics | Tide rolls to Nationals semifinals 

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter April 4, 2021
Two gymnasts on the team made perfect 10.0s during Friday’s meet, and that performance plus even further success on Saturday punched Alabama’s ticket to Nationals.
Senior Kaylee Tow dealt the decisive blow in Alabama's single win over Kentucky.

Recap | Softball drops first SEC series

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 31, 2021
Alabama softball lost its first conference series of the season on Monday. The team fell to No. 7 Kentucky in a close third game that went to extra innings.
Preview | Softball heads north for a top-10, SEC showdown

Preview | Softball heads north for a top-10, SEC showdown

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 26, 2021

A big road trip looms ahead for No. 3/4 Alabama softball (25-2; 5-1 SEC). The team will head to Lexington, Kentucky, this weekend for a top-10 conference series against the No. 7/7 Kentucky Wildcats (23-3;...

Softball | The Crimson Tide serves the Vols a series loss

Softball | The Crimson Tide serves the Vols a series loss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 23, 2021
Alabama has won both its SEC series to open up conference play. 
Recap | How gymnastics clinched its 10th SEC title

Recap | How gymnastics clinched its 10th SEC title

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021
New ring alert! Alabama gymnastics, a No. 3 seed in the SEC championship, brought home the conference title Saturday.
Preview | Softball to host its first SEC series on Friday

Preview | Softball to host its first SEC series on Friday

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2021

Two top-25 teams in No. 2/3 Alabama softball (22-1; 3-0 SEC) and the No. 19/21 Tennessee (19-3, 1-2 SEC) will take the field inside Rhoads Stadium beginning Friday, Mar. 19, for the second conference series...

Preview | The SEC gymnastics championship is this weekend

Preview | The SEC gymnastics championship is this weekend

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2021

No. 8 Alabama gymnastics (6-2) used the past two weeks to focus on perfecting the minuscule details as it heads to Huntsville to compete for the conference championship on Saturday in the Von Braun Center...

Recap | Softball shows off against Auburn

Recap | Softball shows off against Auburn

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 15, 2021

Friday Night: Alabama 6, Auburn 0 No. 4/4 Alabama softball (22-1, 6-0 SEC) showcased a strong all-around performance in its Friday night conference opener with a 6-0 victory against rival No.22/21 Auburn...

Preview | Softball hits the road to begin SEC play 

Preview | Softball hits the road to begin SEC play 

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2021
These players are the ‘spark’ behind Alabama softball’s 19-1 start.
Recap | Alabama tramples non-conference opponent

Recap | Alabama tramples non-conference opponent

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 7, 2021
Alabama softball remains undefeated. The team dominated Kent State (2–4) in a pair of run-rule wins Friday.
Freshman Shania Adams goes through her beam routine just after scoring a career high on the uneven bars.

Recap | Gymnastics falls short of SEC domination in final meet

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 6, 2021
Alabama gymnastics had its last meet in Coleman Coliseum on Friday night. The team fell to No. 1 Florida by two tenths of a point, with some Alabama gymnasts walking away with season-high performances.
Fouts in a Feb. 26 game against Memphis

‘Star of the show’: Fouts sets new career-high in Mississippi State victory

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 6, 2021
The star pitcher led the team to its fourth-straight shutout win
Senior Lexi Graber, a strong presence on the floor exercise, goes through her routine in a meet against Kentucky in a previous season.

Preview | One team stands in the way of Alabama gymnastics’ 10th SEC title

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021
Alabama gymnastics has gone without an SEC title for the last five seasons. In 2015, Dana Duckworth became the first in league history to win an SEC title as a first-year head coach. Just one team stands in the way of Duckworth's second conference title.
These are the teams Alabama softball must face before its first SEC series

These are the teams Alabama softball must face before its first SEC series

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

No. 3 Alabama softball (14-0) is set to host final games in Rhoads Stadium before it travels to Auburn for its first conference series against the Tigers. The Crimson Tide is scheduled to host Mississippi...

Trio of shutouts lead to Softball sweep of the Crimson Classic

Trio of shutouts lead to Softball sweep of the Crimson Classic

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

No. 3/4 Alabama softball (14-0) used a trio of shutouts to down NCAA Tournament regional hopefuls, North Carolina (5-5) and Troy (13-3).  Game One The 2-0 win over North Carolina was fueled by career...

Senior Lexi Graber executes her balance beam routine at a 2020 meet with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Recap | Gymnastics remains in title contention

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter March 2, 2021

No. 7 Alabama gymnastics (6-1) used a season-high road score to down the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks (2-5), 197.325-197.000, on Friday night to remain in contention for a conference regular season title....

Recap | Softball keeps up a streak in win over Memphis

Recap | Softball keeps up a streak in win over Memphis

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 27, 2021

No. 4 Alabama softball swept the Memphis Tigers on Friday, behind dominant pitching performances from three different pitchers. Game 1 The storyline of the Crimson Tide’s 8-3 game one victory over...

Recap | Softball motors past UAB

Recap | Softball motors past UAB

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2021

No. 4 Alabama softball (9–0) remains unbeaten after a 7–1 victory over the UAB Blazers (4–5) in its first mid-week game of the season on Wednesday.. Freshman Bailey Dowling kept up the early season...

Pregame Presser | Aggies, Tar Heels and Trojans, oh my!

Pregame Presser | Aggies, Tar Heels and Trojans, oh my!

Whether you want golf, basketball, softball or gymnastics, this weekend promises close games and Alabama victories. Listen to the sports staff break down the upcoming invitationals, matches and classics...

CW / Carson Redwine

Preview | Who softball will face in this weekend’s Crimson Classic

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2021
After knocking it out of the park (get it?) last weekend, Alabama softball looks to keep it up this weekend. The team will host three teams in Rhoads Stadium for the Easton Crimson Classic, where Alabama will be a favorite to win.
Softball | The Crimson Tide easily sweeps Easton Bama Bash

Softball | The Crimson Tide easily sweeps Easton Bama Bash

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 22, 2021
It didn’t matter who the Crimson played this weekend. The team played like the best softball team in the country. 
'The small details': Alabama gymnastics vaults to new season high

‘The small details’: Alabama gymnastics vaults to new season high

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 21, 2021
The Tide shined bright at its annual "Power of Pink" meet.
Softball | Easton Bama Bash to feature an SEC foe

Softball | Easton Bama Bash to feature an SEC foe

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2021
No. 6 Alabama softball (4-0) will host its 22nd annual Easton Bama Bash this weekend, Feb. 19-21
This photo is from a pre-pandemic meet.

Preview | SEC gymnastics is certain to see a rankings switch-up after this meet

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 17, 2021
Alabama gymnastics' annual Power of Pink meet is scheduled for Friday. The confrontation between No. 6 Alabama and No. 2 LSU will surely result in changes in the SEC standings.
The Crimson Tide competes against Georgia in 2020.

Gymnastics | Season high not enough to stop No. 13 Georgia

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 15, 2021
Alabama spent their bye-week focusing on the details. But it didn't quite pay off.
CW file

Recap | Pitching propels softball sweep of Alabama State tournament

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 14, 2021
Alabama softball cleaned up this weekend. After nearly having its opening weekend cancelled, the team headed south for a last-minute tournament and racked up wins over Notre Dame, Alabama State and Louisville.
Running the Gauntlet: Gymnastics emerges from bye week poised for Georgia 

Running the Gauntlet: Gymnastics emerges from bye week poised for Georgia 

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021
No. 6 Alabama begins a second-half Goliath-like schedule on Friday, Feb. 12, against longtime rival, the No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs. 
Pregame Presser | Softball, we missed you

Pregame Presser | Softball, we missed you

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Then obviously you haven't been paying attention to the Alabama athletics schedule. Listen to the podcast below or via Apple Podcasts. 9: Softball, we missed...

Volleyball sweeps weekend doubleheader at Ole Miss

Volleyball sweeps weekend doubleheader at Ole Miss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 8, 2021
Alabama volleyball captured its first pair of back-to-back wins of the season after two five-set thriller wins against the Ole Miss Rebels (0-10) this weekend. 
Consistency Concerns: Missteps add up in Alabama volleyball loss

Consistency Concerns: Missteps add up in Alabama volleyball loss

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 1, 2021
In another tricky Alabama-South Carolina this week, Alabama volleyball stumbled into a 3-1 loss on Friday. Head coach Lindsey Devine was clear that the team needed to improve in its consistency to succeed. "We have a lot to work on," Devine said.
Courtesy of Alabama Athletics.

Alabama gymnastics is undefeated. They’ll need to step it up to win the conference

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter February 1, 2021
After facing Kentucky on Friday, Alabama gymnastics remains undefeated. But with some uneven performances under its belt and a total score of 197 still to be reached, the team will have to buckle down to stay alive.
'The Pregame Presser' takes a look ahead for spring sports

‘The Pregame Presser’ takes a look ahead for spring sports

On today's docket: Nate Oats' three-point shooting balancing act, consistency in Alabama gymnastics and how Kristy Curry's squad can succeed against Kentucky.
Three Alabama gymnasts scored 9.9 or higher on the balance beam.

How the Tide Turns: Record-setting beam performance leads to gymnastics win

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 24, 2021
Alabama set records with a score of 49.425 on the beam – the program’s highest score since the 2019 season.
Up in the Air: Gymnastics fans have a lot to look forward to

Up in the Air: Gymnastics fans have a lot to look forward to

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 20, 2021
If football and double basketball success isn't enough for you, how about a gymnastics program at the top of the conference? Alabama gymnastics will face fearsome foes in the coming months as they vie for the SEC championship.
The Tide faces off against Arkansas in the winter of 2020.

Alabama gymnastics lets out a sigh of relief in Columbia

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 19, 2021
Alabama gymnastics had two falls and a healthy wobble on the apparatus, almost costing the program its first loss to the No. 14 Missouri Tigers Friday night, Jan. 15.
The Tide faces off against Oklahoma in the winter of 2020.

Gymnastics faces Missouri Tigers in first road test of the season

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 15, 2021
The No. 4 Crimson Tide will travel to Columbia, Missouri, Friday to meet their match in the No. 14 Tigers.
Makarri Doggette, Winter 2020.

Gymnastics soars to new heights in first meet of season

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter January 10, 2021

Alabama gymnastics etched new and veteran names into each event lineup during Friday night’s season opener. This paid dividends for head coach Dana Duckworth’s squad, and the Tide left Coleman Coliseum...

Relentless finish leads to road win for women’s basketball

Relentless finish leads to road win for women’s basketball

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter December 7, 2020

The Crimson Tide (4-0) left Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. on Dec. 5 with a 76-72 win over Oklahoma State (2-1). Oklahoma State got off to a hot start, leading Alabama 22-11 after the first...

Courtesy of Alabama Athletics

Women’s basketball opens season in style against Samford

Ashlee Woods | @ashleemwoods and Robert Cortez November 26, 2020

Alabama women’s basketball (1-0) turned heads in a 83-68 victory against Samford (0-1) Wednesday.  An Uncommon Matchup  This was only the tenth time these two teams have faced each other. Currently,...

‘What’s in front of us’: Volleyball goes half-and-half in double-header finale

‘What’s in front of us’: Volleyball goes half-and-half in double-header finale

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 18, 2020

After months of uncertainty, schedule changes and practices, Alabama volleyball’s fall season finally came to an end. Game 1 Alabama volleyball (2-5) claimed a 3-1 win over the LSU Tigers (2-3) Sunday...

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Recap | UA soccer’s underperforming season comes to an end

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 14, 2020

Alabama soccer’s (2-5-2) season came to an end Friday night in the opening match of the SEC Tournament with a 2-0 loss to the LSU Tigers (1-6-2). The loss came against the lowest-ranking team entering...

Preview | How UA women's volleyball can improve in its final matches

Preview | How UA women’s volleyball can improve in its final matches

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 14, 2020
After a slow start, Alabama volleyball is beginning to get their groove back. The team's final two matches will give them one last chance to finish strong.
Preview | Alabama soccer to face off against LSU in SEC tournament

Preview | Alabama soccer to face off against LSU in SEC tournament

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 11, 2020

Alabama women’s soccer (2-4-2) will head to Orange Beach, Ala. this Friday, Nov. 13, for the start of the SEC Tournament. The Crimson Tide enters as the 11th seed, which is the highest possible seed...

The Rise of Sides: Confidence is key for this Bama softball player

The Rise of Sides: Confidence is key for this Bama softball player

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 11, 2020

The number eight could be the most significant number in Alabama softball history.  The number has been worn by two four-time All-Americans and Alabama legends, Brittany Rogers and Olympian Haylie...

Women’s soccer turns page against Auburn

Women’s soccer turns page against Auburn

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 8, 2020

Forty-eight long days without a win came to an end for Alabama women’s soccer on Friday night, who beat rival No. 15 Auburn 1-0 in its last game of the regular season. The win marked Alabama’s second-straight...

Preview | Women's soccer prepares for crucial last game. Here's what's at stake.

Preview | Women’s soccer prepares for crucial last game. Here’s what’s at stake.

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter November 6, 2020

Alabama women’s soccer (1-4-2) is on the road for its final regular game of the season against rival No. 15 Auburn (3-1-2).  The Friday night contest has big implications for the SEC tournament,...

Recap | Alabama soccer has one last chance to finish strong

Recap | Alabama soccer has one last chance to finish strong

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 31, 2020

The game was decided in 50 seconds. After Texas A&M’s first goal came off the foot of Taylor Pounds, a player who hadn’t scored all season, Alabama women’s soccer simply couldn’t catch up....

Preview | It's crunch time for women's soccer

Preview | It’s crunch time for women’s soccer

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2020
Friday marks the last home game of the season for Alabama women's soccer. As they celebrate their departing seniors, the team (1-3-2) will face a fearsome opponent in Texas A&M (4-1). Managing a win over the Aggies can only come once the team shakes off a weeks-ago draw against Mississippi State.
Late surge not enough for Alabama volleyball

Late surge not enough for Alabama volleyball

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 22, 2020

A second-half surge was not enough for Alabama volleyball to capture a season-opening win Wednesday night. The Crimson Tide fell to the No. 7 Missouri Tigers 3-1. Alabama found itself in an early 2-0...

Volleyball opens up season against top 10 foe on Wednesday

Volleyball opens up season against top 10 foe on Wednesday

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 20, 2020

The Alabama women’s volleyball has a steep mountain to climb as they open their season on Oct. 21. Alabama will take the court in Foster Auditorium against the No. 7 Missouri Tigers to open up its long...

Slump rolls on for women's soccer

Slump rolls on for women’s soccer

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 18, 2020

The struggle for Alabama women’s soccer continued Saturday against Ole Miss.  The team was shut out for the first time this season, losing 2-0 to the Rebels and falling to 1-3-1 for the season. This...

Alabama softball enters fall with relentless mentality

Alabama softball enters fall with relentless mentality

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 18, 2020

The last time Alabama softball was on the field together was a couple of days after its series win against the Arkansas Razorbacks in mid-March. Players cheered, clapped and jumped up and down as they...

Tall task lies ahead for women's soccer

Tall task lies ahead for women’s soccer

Robert Cortez, Staff Reporter October 11, 2020

An up-and-down start for Alabama women’s soccer puts the team in a major uphill battle against some of the toughest opponents of the season.  Alabama (1-1-1) returns home on Sunday following a two-game...