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Breaking the ice: Huntsville has unique celebration for Ice Sports Center expansion

Bud McLaughlin - September 18, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – At the "coolest spot in town," Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle was joined by city and Ice Sports Center officials today in a ceremonial...

Hoopla on the Hill: Alabama A&M basketball to host Tip-Off Social

Brian Howard - September 18, 2025

NORMAL -- For an up-close opportunity to meet the Alabama A&M basketball coaching staffs and teams, the Bulldogs are hosting a Tip-Off Social this...

Trash Pandas’ Culwell and Robertson earn Southern League year-end honors

Chris Harris - September 18, 2025

MADISON – A pair of Rocket City coaches have been recognized by the Southern League in year-end honors, the Trash Pandas announced. Athletic Trainer Dylan...

Pro hockey returning to Mobile; to join Huntsville and Birmingham in 10-team SPHL

Bud McLaughlin - September 17, 2025

MOBILE – After a more than two-decade absence, pro hockey is returning to the Port City. The SPHL today announced that it will be expanding...

UNA names basketball court after national champion coach Gary Elliott

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - September 17, 2025

FLORENCE – Hall of Famer Gary Elliott walked into CB&S Bank Arena to cheers, congratulations, and a highlight video of his time as a...

Twice as nice: Alabama A&M QB Brown selected SWAC Offensive Player of the Week

Brian Howard - September 17, 2025

NORMAL -- It was so nice, he did it twice. For the second straight week, Alabama A&M quarterback Cornelious Brown IV was selected the Southwestern...

Alabama A&M kicker Barbosa earns multiple weekly honors

Brian Howard - September 16, 2025

NORMAL -- Alabama A&M's redshirt senior kicker Victor Barbosa earned multiple weekly honors for his performance in Saturday's win over Tennessee State in the...

UNA volleyball draws record crowd for Bama match, recognizes pioneer of women’s sports

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - September 15, 2025

FLORENCE – On a day recognizing a trailblazer in women's athletics in the state, the University of North Alabama volleyball team blazed a trail...

Trash Pandas’ Ureña named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Chris Harris - September 15, 2025

MADISON – It can be said Walbert Ureña saved his best for last. In his final start of the season Saturday, the Rocket City hurler...

UNA cruises past Northeastern State in final Braly Stadium opener

Mike Ezekiel - September 15, 2025

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama picked up its first win of the season Saturday night in the final home opener at Braly Stadium,...

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