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Deontay Wilder prepares for heavyweight defense

Deontay Wilder prepares for heavyweight defense

Marquis Munson June 3, 2015

Deontay Wilder, the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, stepped into SKYY Boxing Gym in Northport on a rainy Thursday afternoon for his media workouts. Wilder is preparing for his World Boxing Council...

After loss, softball poised for long-term success

After loss, softball poised for long-term success

Kelly Ward June 3, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Of the eight teams that make it to the Women’s College World Series, only one ends its season with
a win.Even though Alabama softball’s 5-3 loss to LSU ended its season, the day...

UA robotic mining team wins first place at NASA competition

UA robotic mining team wins first place at NASA competition

Jeremy Connor June 3, 2015

The University of Alabama is used to having teams that win national championships. Alabama Astrobotics, a robotics team made up of Shelton State and UA students, added a different kind of title to the...

Corruption in sports just part of the game

Corruption in sports just part of the game

Joe Puchner June 3, 2015

“And with regard to the actions of all men, and especially with princes where there is no court of appeal, we must look at the final result.... the ordinary people are always taken by the appearance...

Alabama eliminated from WCWS after late rally falls short

Alabama eliminated from WCWS after late rally falls short

Kelly Ward May 31, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Alabama softball faced an impossible challenge: win four games in two days. It won one game but couldn’t come back against LSU. Alabama had the bases loaded with one out in the top...

​Dare gets clutch hit in 2-1 win over Oregon

​Dare gets clutch hit in 2-1 win over Oregon

Kelly Ward May 30, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chandler Dare might be the shortest player on Alabama’s roster. She’s listed at 5-foot-2, along with senior Danielle Richard. The sophomore outfielder might not be that tall.Dare...

Home Runyon

Home Runyon

Kelly Ward May 24, 2015

Marisa Runyon was struggling.She didn’t have a hit in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional and the last time she came up to bat with the bases loaded, she struck out to end Alabama’s rally in Friday’s...

Sooner or later

Sooner or later

Kelly Ward May 21, 2015

Sooner or later it was bound to happen. Alabama and Oklahoma softball were bound to meet eventually. Fate in disguise as the NCAA selection committee made it happen sooner than it has in years past.On...

Mental Matters: Students struggle with mental health, balance

Mental Matters: Students struggle with mental health, balance

According to Patrick Corrigan of The University of Chicago, mental illness affects patients with “a double-edged sword.” Not only do those afflicted with mental illness battle the effects of their...

Softball seniors aiming for perfect bookend

Softball seniors aiming for perfect bookend

Kelly Ward April 21, 2015

Danae Hays put on her jersey, just as she has for the last four years, to play in front of fans that might have been her own, in an alternate timeline. She joked to a teammate that she should go to the...

Face the challenge of UA's contradictions

Andy McWhorter April 21, 2015

Four years ago, I drove from my hometown of Birmingham to Tuscaloosa, a place that, on reflection, I still don’t think I fully understand. The student body of The University of Alabama, like that of...