Sports — Page 44

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — A former player with a championship pedigree has been named director of soccer operations for Huntsville City Football Club. Liam Doyle, who played for the Nashville Soccer Club, […]

Bryce Young leaves the field with a Gatorade towel over his head

Is the Heisman worth it any more?

Caleb Williams won the Heisman. There was a time when that would necessitate an exclamation point, all caps, and a few superlatives for good measure. In this time, “Caleb Williams […]

Oak sapling planting honors Jesse Owens legacy

OAKVILLE — It has been 100 years since Olympic hero Jesse Owens and his family left Alabama for Ohio. In the years that followed, Owens would cement his name among […]

HUNTSVILLE – If you want to catch some free college basketball, head out to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Free, as in free throws. Free, as in no charge. […]

HUNTSVILLE – In 1966, Danny Treadwell became the first black player to participate in the state high school basketball tournament. He played for Huntsville’s S.R. Butler High School, one of the […]

Trash Pandas, Rocket Center host Splashdown Party

MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center are hosting an Artemis I Splashdown Party at Toyota Field this weekend. The Orion spacecraft is […]

HUNTSVILLE – Students at Huntsville’s Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering showed their prowess at more than cyber technology with several big wins at the Alabama High School Athletic […]

HUNTSVILLE — CFD Research broke fundraising records this year at its annual CFD Research-Liz Hurley Golf Classic, the company announced. Some $35,000 was raised to benefit Huntsville Hospital’s Breast Center, […]