Jahmal Kennedy
Sports Anchor/Reporter
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Just entering his sophomore year of high school, Grant Weighall is already a two-time gold medalist.
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The Tigers were held to just four hits all night - none through the first four innings.
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Travis Baxley admitted with this being his first head coaching job and first time serving as an athletics director, there are some nerves, but those will subside in due time.
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A standout for the Tigers in the 2000s, Jernigan went on to become one of the most dynamic wide receivers in Troy University’s athletic history, shattering records before playing four years in the NFL with the New York Giants, winning a Super Bowl.
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For the first time since 2010, the NCAA baseball Regionals will descend upon the Plains of Auburn. Florida State, UCLA, and Southeastern Louisiana will join the Tigers on the Plains, but Auburn feels it has the most to show this weekend.
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The Alabama State Hornets are headed to Knoxville in their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2016.
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The 25th annual Kevin Turner Golf Tournament saw its largest turnout ever.
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The last Stanhope Elmore team to win a playoff game was the 2006 state championship team. Senior first baseman and designated hitter Conner Gregg was a toddler back then. Junior pitcher and infielder Zach Stevens was just one.
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Tampa Bay Rays prospect Greg Jones is in Double-A Montgomery after just a handful of games at the A-ball level. A draft pick in 2019, he's pushed by his love for the only sport he's ever played.
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His play at the plate and in the field has helped guide Michael Harris II to the top.
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Twin sisters Taniyah and Khamiyah Brown are helping lead the Brew Tech Rams from the pitcher's circle and behind the plate this season.
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Former Auburn University quarterback and Loachapoka High School coach Jeff Klein died Wednesday, just days after it was discovered he had cancer.
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Pike Liberal Arts School will become the newest member of the Alabama High School Athletics Association this summer.
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The Butter and Blue returns home Tuesday for the first time since last fall.
The Montgomery Biscuits will open their season Friday at 6:35 p.m. looking to make another run at the Southern League playoffs.
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His 43 years of coaching football at the high school and collegiate level were recognized as he was inducted as a member of the class of 2022 AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame.
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Alabama State is nearing the end of its opening week of spring practice, and first-year head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. is loving what he’s seeing so far.
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Last Friday, Prattville Christian Academy girls celebrated winning its second consecutive state title in basketball. On Wednesday, the Panthers were finally able to celebrate with the rest of their school, creating yet another memorable memory.
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Saint James advanced to the AHSAA Class 4A girls championship game with a 47-45 win, but the way they advanced is a story of redemption.
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The Flying Squadron has reached new heights in this 2021-22 season.
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According to multiple sources, Sun Belt Conference schools will play a 12-game football schedule this fall.
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Troy’s football team is scheduled to travel to UMASS on Sept. 12 at this time.
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Thursday, the Gulf South Conference announced the competition will not begin until the last week of September or the first week of October.
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“The report that we will announce Monday that we are cancelling fall sports is 100% inaccurate,” said McClelland.
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Add the 2020 Guardian Championship to the list of sporting events postponed this year due to the coronavirus.
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Henry Ruggs III has been rated as the fasted rookie in Madden 21.
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The matchup between Alabama and USC Sept. 5 to kick off the season will not happen.
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The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced it is suspending all fall sporting events and championships due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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The name “Redskins” is seen by some as a racial slur against Native Americans, and a name that people have been pushing for the team to remove for decades.
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Minor League Baseball officially announced there will be no season in 2020.
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The Trojans will host the Blazers Sept, 18, 2032, and travel to Birmingham Sept. 10, 2033.
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Players and coaches from the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Troy University are all up for the Class of 2021.
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The Decatur, Alabama, native becomes Auburn’s ninth first-round selection all-time.
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Smith was honored by the school at Friday’s ceremony as his parents received his diploma in his honor.
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The Auburn Tigers quarterback room appears to be growing by one.
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Mo Williams has been officially introduced as the men’s head basketball coach at Alabama State University.
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City leaders are calling on citizens to be more vigilant when it comes to the coronavirus, saying they aren’t seeing the improvements they would like.
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The challenge began Monday and continues until July 31. Alabama parents will have access to many online resources available for kids in grades K-12 in order to “minimize the summer learning slide.”
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The Alabama State University Athletics received tough news that its men’s basketball program will be ineligible for postseason play next season.
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At the scene, units observed heavy smoke coming from the rear of the structure.
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This will be Troy’s first matchups against the Black Knights on the gridiron.
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On Sundays Greenville native Za’Darius Smith usually spends his time tackling opponents on the football field.
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The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday, but not before three more Auburn Tigers were selected.
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The former Auburn Tiger defensive back was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 157th overall pick.
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Dadeville native Anfernee Jennings was the final Alabama player drafted Friday night. He was taken with the 87th pick by the New England Patriots.
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Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons out of Auburn University with the 47th overall pick.
Ruggs was the first receiver off the board, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 12th overall pick in the 1st round.
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Noah Igbinoghene of Auburn University heard his name called during Thursday’s NFL Draft.
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Jeudy was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 15th overall pick in the 1st round.