Community Sports
05/03/2026 · Tuscaloosa
Birmingham Blazers Shock Kentucky, Storm to Sweet 16
In a heart-stopping 72-68 upset, the UAB Blazers women's basketball team toppled a top-seeded Kentucky squad at home in Birmingham, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1982. The victory echoes the program's storied past, nearly 23 years after their landmark 1981 NCAA win over the Wildcats. Birmingham fans erupted as the Blazers reclaimed their underdog legacy.
Auburn Lands Georgia Star Over Alabama in 2027 Recruiting Battle
Auburn football secured a significant recruiting victory by landing offensive lineman Jaylon Moore, a three-star prospect from Georgia who spurned offers from Alabama and Georgia. The commitment marks Auburn's first offensive line pledge under coach Alex Golesh and comes as the Tigers build momentum in their 2027 recruiting class.
05/03/2026
Tuscaloosa Tide Clinches SEC Baseball Tourney Berth in Walk-Off Thriller
In a heart-stopping ninth-inning rally at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide edged Auburn 5-4 to secure their spot in the SEC Baseball Tournament. The dramatic walk-off victory ignited Tuscaloosa fans and locked in the Tide's postseason hopes. With Hoover's Hoover Met awaiting, Alabama eyes a deep run.
05/03/2026