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The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Alabama guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) cheers on the sidelines.

More than football: Alabama’s athletic powerhouse

Joycelyn Diggins, Contributing Writer August 28, 2024

Alabama is famous for its Saturday night games and rivalries, which have become core aspects of the athletic culture. However, in order to grasp the full effect of Alabama athletics, fans need to step...

Derrick Henry won the Heisman in 2015.

‘Where Legends Are Made’: UA’s 10 greatest athletes of all time

Ramsey Eaton, Contributing Writer August 21, 2024

Whether it be with team sports like football and basketball or individual sports like track and field, Alabama is a well-oiled machine for athlete success stories. As such, comparing the accolades of these...

Alabama Women's Gymnastics coach Ashley Johnston at the Power of Pink meet on Feb. 22

UA Board of Trustees approves head coaching contracts for 2024-25

Elijah Doomes, Contributing Writer August 21, 2024

The University of Alabama System board of trustees approved the employment contracts of several coaches and executives throughout the UA System at its Tuesday meeting.  “We try to make sure we’re...

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

Matthew Mason, Contributing Videographer August 18, 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's 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...

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,...

Tide heads to College Station for invite

Chris Moran February 9, 2012

First-year track and field head coach Dan Waters has put together one of the best recruiting classes in the entire nation. Waters signed 29 athletes, many of which are the top recruits in the nation in...