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Alabama basketball player Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) shoots a free throw against South Florida.

Faith and family at the center of Sarah Ashlee Barker’s emergence for Crimson Tide

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Thirty-one years after her father, Jay Barker, brought a national championship to Tuscaloosa as the starting quarterback of the legendary 1992 football team, senior forward Sarah Ashlee Barker has emerged...

Women’s basketball drops second game of season versus Syracuse

Women’s basketball drops second game of season versus Syracuse

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Alabama women’s basketball marched into the iconic JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York, determined to pick up another marquee nonconference victory while representing its conference in the first-ever...

Alabama forward Gianna Paul (#14) controls the ball against Auburn.

Soccer’s Gianna Paul knew Alabama was where she ‘belonged’

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

Alabama soccer forward Gianna Paul was destined for success from a young age.  Hailing from Huntington Station, New York, just 40 miles outside of the city, Paul was named to the All-Long Island team...

Alabama Guard Jessica Timmons (23) shoots a three against Little Rock at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Sunday, Nov 19, 2023.

Alabama women’s basketball pulls away in second half to defeat Little Rock in first road test of season

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer  November 20, 2023

After a first half in which the Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team shot just 43% from the field and led a winless Little Rock team by just 9 points, head coach Kristy Curry wanted to see her...

Alabama soccer player Gianna Paul (14) takes a shot against North Carolina at John Walker Soccer Complex in Lubbock, TX on Friday, Nov 17, 2023.

Alabama soccer falls in second round of NCAA tournament

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

Winning is hard. Everybody knows this.   Alabama soccer has done a lot of winning these past two years. But in its biggest game of the season, the team fell short, falling 1-0 to Anson Dorrance and...

Alabama women’s basketball coasts to 29-point win over South Florida 

Alabama women’s basketball coasts to 29-point win over South Florida 

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer  November 17, 2023

For Alabama women’s basketball’s 70-41 win over South Florida on Thursday night, it was military appreciation night at Coleman Coliseum. Fans, coaches and players alike took the time to honor U.S....

Alabama soccer player Nadia Ramadan (#10) kicks the ball against Western Carolina on Nov. 10 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama soccer advances to second round with 2-0 victory over Western Carolina

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Survive and advance.  That is the mantra for head coach Wes Hart’s team as it moves into the NCAA tournament in pursuit of a second straight College Cup appearance.  It’s exactly what Alabama...

 Alabama soccer player Nadia Ramadan (#10) kicks the ball downfield against Texas A&M on Oct. 8 on College Station, Texas.

From Alabama to Egypt and beyond: Nadia Ramadan’s path to success

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

Friday night, the Crimson Tide is going to step out onto the pitch at the Alabama Soccer Stadium for the final time this year as it takes on Western Carolina University in the first round of the 2023 NCAA...

Guard Loyal McQueen dribbles the ball in Alabama women's basketball's win over Alabama State on Nov. 6

Barker shines, women’s basketball starts regular season with 93-39 win over Alabama State

Courtney Larrimore and Theodore Fernandez November 6, 2023

When Alabama guard Loyal McQueen set the tone early with a lightning-fast pass to Essence Cody for an easy layup to open Tuesday night’s game against the Alabama State Hornets, one thing became clear.   The...

Alabama soccer players kicking the ball around during warm-ups.

Underfunded, underappreciated, and underwhelming: The humble beginnings of Alabama soccer

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

When Janko Emedi took a job teaching Russian at The University of Alabama in 1983, he pushed for the creation of a soccer program.  Emedi, by all accounts, was a renaissance man.   Having escaped...

Alabama soccer crumbles in penalty kicks, falls to Mississippi State in SEC quarterfinals

Alabama soccer crumbles in penalty kicks, falls to Mississippi State in SEC quarterfinals

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Editor’s note (11/4/23): The original article had the wrong player throwing a handball, so this was corrected. (Defender Bella Scaturro Bright instead of midfielder Sydney Japic.) On a night full...

Alabama men’s and women’s swimming and diving secure wins over Missouri

Alabama men’s and women’s swimming and diving secure wins over Missouri

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Alabama swimming and diving continued its dominant season last Friday, with both the men’s and women’s teams cruising to blowout wins over Missouri at the Don Gambril Olympic Pool in the Alabama Aquatic...

Alabama soccer falls to Mississippi State on senior night

Alabama soccer falls to Mississippi State on senior night

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Sunday night was supposed to be a joyous occasion at Alabama Soccer Stadium, as the No. 16 Crimson Tide honored seven seniors for their contributions to the program. But the Mississippi State Bulldogs...

Alabama women's basketball player Loyal McQueen speaks at the SEC Basketball Tipoff event on Oct. 19 in Birmingham, Ala.

Alabama women’s basketball generates hype at SEC media day

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: college basketball season.   Thursday’s SEC women’s basketball media day, held at the Grand Bohemian Hotel right outside Birmingham, marked the unofficial...

The Alabama volleyball team playing against Missouri on Oct. 11 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fans stand behind Alabama volleyball amid losing season

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Alabama volleyball fell to Missouri in straight sets Wednesday night to fall to 0-6 in SEC play.  But none of that mattered to the 880 fans who packed into Foster Auditorium to go support their team.  “I...

 Alabama forward Itala Gemelli (#29) runs with the ball while being chased by a defender.

Alabama soccer bounces back with 4-1 home win over LSU

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

Pressure was on Alabama soccer to come out strong following a 3-1 road loss to Texas A&M last Sunday. In a game where they risked falling into last place in the SEC West, the Crimson Tide responded...

Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice (#6) makes a catch against Texas A&M on Oct. 7 in College Station, Texas.

A farewell to the SEC West: Alabama prepares to play Arkansas for last-ever annual matchup

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

College football is changing.  You can love it, you can hate it, but you cannot deny it.  With the upcoming admission of Texas and Oklahoma into the SEC, conference commissioner Greg Sankey has...

Alabama cross-country runner Doris Lemngole participating in a race at the Joe Piane Invitational on Sept. 29, 2023.

Doris Lemngole’s ‘improbable’ journey

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

If you had told cross-country runner Doris Lemngole three years ago that she would be a two-time SEC Freshman of the Week destined for NCAA and Olympic glory, she would have started laughing.    The...

Alabama defender Marianna Annest (#13) chases after the ball against Texas A&M on Oct. 8 in College Station, Texas.

Alabama soccer drops third straight conference road game vs. Texas A&M

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 8, 2023

It was a disappointing night in College Station as the No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide fell 3-1 to the Texas A&M Aggies.  “They outworked us, they outhustled us, they outplayed us,” head coach...

Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton avoids defenders during a 26-20 win against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Alabama’s passing game comes alive in win over Texas A&M

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 8, 2023

In a game where the result determined No. 11 Alabama football’s playoff destiny, the Crimson Tide’s wide receiver room stepped up in a 26-20 win over Texas A&M.   The star of this SEC bout...

Alabama forward Gianna Paul (#14) controls the ball against Auburn on Oct. 5 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Late-game heroics propel Alabama over Auburn for 4th straight Iron Bowl of Soccer victory

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

Alabama soccer got back in the win column against its in-state rival with a game-winning 86th minute goal from midfielder Felicia Knox, defeating Auburn 2-1. “I’m proud of our team, I’m proud...

Alabama soccer player Nadia Ramadan (#10) kicks the ball in a game against Kentucky on Sept. 29 in Lexington, KY.

Alabama suffers second loss of season vs. Kentucky

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

It was a disappointing day for the Crimson Tide in Lexington, as Alabama fell 2-1 to Kentucky to drop below .500 in SEC play.  The Wildcats entered the game undefeated at 7-0-3, and that success continued...

Alabama soccer player Felicia Knox (#8) prepares to kick the ball during a game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 24 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium.

Alabama soccer rebounds for first conference win of season vs. Vanderbilt

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Alabama soccer got back in the win column with a 1-0 victory over Vanderbilt to remain undefeated at home this season. The Commodores played a competitive game and fought for all 90 minutes but were...

Alabama soccer player Felicia Knox (#8) kicking the ball in a game against Arkansas on Sep. 21 at Razorback Field in Fayetteville, AR.

Alabama soccer crumbles in 5-0 loss to Arkansas

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

The streak is over. After 27 straight games without a loss, No. 9 Alabama soccer succumbed to Arkansas in a wholly disappointing performance.   The Razorbacks entered the game ranked No. 11 in the...

The transformation of Alabama soccer

The transformation of Alabama soccer

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

The Alabama soccer team played North Carolina to a 1-1 draw this past Sunday in a relatively unremarkable game. Sure, there were some big moments, notably sophomore forward Gianna Paul’s late game-tying...

Alabama soccer players celebrating a score against Mercer at Betts Stadium on Sep. 17 in Macon, GA.

Alabama soccer dominates in 5-1 rout of Mercer

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

Five different players found the back of the net for Alabama in a 5-1 road victory over Mercer in the team’s final nonconference game of the regular season.  The Crimson Tide set the tone early,...

Alabama soccer player Gianna Paul (#14) attempting to protect the ball against Georgia on Sep. 14 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama soccer opens SEC play with fourth draw of the season vs. Georgia

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

The Alabama Crimson Tide failed to earn a victory in its SEC opener, but played Georgia to a 1-1 draw to maintain its undefeated record.  Both goals came in the first 15 minutes of action, with early...

Kayla Braud with her husband and their daughter.

Former 3-time All-American rejoins Alabama softball as assistant coach

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 13, 2023

An Alabama legend has returned.  Kayla Braud, who was a three-time All American and national champion during her illustrious career with the Crimson Tide, has joined head coach Patrick Murphy’s staff...

 Alabama soccer player Gianna Paul (#14) controls the ball in a game against North Carolina on Sep. 10 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama scores late equalizer to tie North Carolina

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

The Alabama Crimson Tide just went toe to toe with one of the most historic programs in college soccer, ending its game against No. 3 North Carolina in a 1-1 draw.  “We were playing on our terms....



Alabama soccer player Kate Henderson (#17) kicks the ball against Samford on Sep. 3 at Samford Track and Soccer Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.

Disappointment mounts as Alabama soccer fails to score vs. Samford

Theodore Fernandez, Contributing Writer September 4, 2023

For the second straight game, Alabama soccer was unable to find the back of the net, as a gritty Samford team was able to earn itself a 0-0 draw in front of its home crowd.   “I don’t think anyone...


Alabama soccer player Itala Gemelli (#29) kicks the ball against University of Miami on Aug. 31 at The University of Alabama Soccer Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Revenge game for Alabama soccer ends in a draw

Theodore Fernandez, Contributing Writer September 2, 2023

Alabama soccer was unable to avenge last August’s 1-0 loss to the Hurricanes in Coral Gables, playing Miami to a scoreless draw in a physical, emotional game rife with controversy.   The Crimson...