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HCFC building toward preseason opener

HUNTSVILLE — With just 11 players on the roster, Huntsville City FC is clearly a work in progress. Especially since the first-year club will play its first preseason match Saturday […]

Huntsville City FC signs 10 players

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City FC has signed 10 more players ahead of its inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season, the club announced Monday. The new players join Isaiah Johnston, the club’s […]

Alabama A&M alum gets Eagle-eye view of Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA — Alabama A&M University has a slogan: “Start here. Go anywhere.” Little did Marlon Sanders Jr. know a few years ago that would mean the Super Bowl. Sanders is […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville is growing. And, to keep up with the demands of the state’s most-populous city, the Parks and Rec Department is playing a large role with investments in […]

Dugan, Holloway, Weeks to join College Baseball HoF

OMAHA, Neb. — A trio of players with Huntsville connections will take their place among the best in the history of college baseball this week. The late Ken Dugan, Condredge […]

HUNTSVILLE – Two more sports fields are coming soon to South Huntsville. The city approved a $2.4 million contract Thursday with Chorba Contracting to build facilities for the Hays Farm […]

Huntsville City FC releases preseason schedule

HUNTSVILLE — In just a couple weeks, the blue-and-gold clad Huntsville City FC will take the pitch. And that includes three matches in Huntsville. The first-year club kicks off its […]

Ben Shelton making a name at Australian Open

MELBOURNE — If the name Ben Shelton has a familiar ring to area tennis fans, there is a reason. The 20-year-old who has reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you thought Winter Park and the ice skating rink at the Orion Amphitheater were just a holiday thing, you are missing the best part of the winter […]

HCFC coach looking forward to 'blank canvas'

HUNTSVILLE — Wearing a Huntsville City FC hard hat is befitting the role Jack Collison will be playing as the new soccer club’s head coach. The former West Ham United […]

HUNTSVILLE — Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler joins Wellstone’s CEO Jeremy Blair as the keynote speaker at the annual Beacon of Hope celebration. The event is May 18 from […]

Former EPL player named HCFC head coach

HUNTSVILLE — Jack Collison, a former West Ham United midfielder, has been named the first head coach of Huntsville City FC. The MLS Next Pro club made the announcement this […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are offering the opportunity to hear from some of the individuals that have made the organization a meteoric success. The Trash Pandas Speakers […]

Rocket City Reno: MLB requiring stadium upgrades

MADISON — It’s not a new HGTV show but “demo day” is coming to Toyota Field. Though it’s just three years old and has hosted only two baseball seasons, the […]

Alabama A&M to host ACCC basketball championships

HUNTSVILLE – March Madness, Alabama Community College style, is coming to Alabama A&M. The university’s newly opened Event Center has been selected to host the 2023 Alabama Community College Conference […]

HAZEL GREEN — An independent pro wrestling league based in Hazel Green is continuing to win over fans and make its mark in the wrestling world. Founded in 2016, Rocket […]

UNA’s Flowers Hall arena now CB&S Bank Arena

FLORENCE – In a partnership between the University of North Alabama and CB&S Bank, the arena in Flowers Hall has been named CB&S Bank Arena for the next 10 years. […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have added some bite to their promotions roster. “All you can eat Wednesdays” will join the returning Ladies Night, Dog Days, Fireworks Friday […]

On deck: Tide to play MTSU at Toyota Field

MADISON – The Crimson Tide is rolling into Toyota Field. The home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas will host Alabama taking on Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on March […]

Parks & Rec: Huntsville investing in quality of life

HUNTSVILLE — About nine out of 10 U.S. adults surveyed in 2021 said it’s important for local government to invest in community infrastructure, including parks, community centers and recreation facilities. […]

Barstool Sports exec: Valentina's mural 'beautiful'

MADISON — Valentina’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Madison has already set itself apart by having a pizza that was recently crowned the “Best Traditional Pizza in the World.” Now, however, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Before you jump from Christmas to New Year’s celebrations, take a shot this week at the 40th annual Huntsville City Classic at Huntsville High School starting today. The […]

Huntsville City FC signs first player

HUNTSVILLE – The first-year Huntsville City Football Club has signed its first player. The club announced today Isaiah Johnston, a 20-year-old midfielder, will join HCFC in its inaugural MLS NEXT […]

Young, Anderson not skipping Sugar Bowl a big deal.

Bryce Young and Will Anderson aren’t skipping the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve. That’s a big deal, even if the game isn’t. In fact, Alabama isn’t expecting any opt-outs […]