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HUNTSVILLE – It’s been three years and two virtual races since the annual Liz Hurley 5K Ribbon Run and Survivors’ Walk made its trek through downtown Huntsville. But the fundraiser […]

MADISON — There will be some history made Saturday at Toyota Field. Only this time it won’t be baseball. Are you ready for some football? Saturday’s game between the University […]

Tide finds path to victory, Tigers one step closer to a new coach

Alabama avoided disaster at the final moment this weekend in its much-anticipated game against Texas A&M. Auburn and its offense fared about as well against Georgia as we thought they […]

Week 5 college football notebook

College football’s Week 5 provided further separation between the contenders and pretenders in the SEC and across the country. Alabama and Georgia remain favorites to win their divisions. However, they […]

The Alabama High School Athletic Association voted Tuesday to accommodate faith-based scheduling requests. The change comes after the association drew criticism in February for failing to allow the Oakwood Adventist Academy […]

Tennessee Football players

Nothing is guaranteed in college football

We’ve played one-third of the season, and the sport has taught us one cold lesson: nothing is guaranteed in college football. After a couple wacky weeks of upsets, this Saturday […]

Trash Pandas' season ends with loss to Tennessee

Box score MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas season came to an end Friday night in a 3-1 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in Game 3 of the North […]

Emerson named Huntsville pro soccer club executive

HUNTSVILLE — Chad Emerson has been named managing director of business operations for Huntsville’s MLS NEXT Pro club, the Nashville Soccer Club announced Thursday. The club also announced CEO Ian Ayre […]

Trash Pandas in decisive Game 3 tonight

  Box score MADISON – It comes down to tonight. The Rocket City Trash Pandas posted the best overall record in the Southern League this season. However, the team must win […]

Trash Pandas win playoff opener; host Game 2 Thursday

Box score KODAK, Tenn. – The Rocket City Trash Pandas took the lead on the game’s second pitch and never looked back Tuesday in a 9-5 win over Tennessee in […]

Little River Canyon half-marathon steps off next month

FORT PAYNE — Put on the track shoes and make your way to the Little River Canyon for what is considered one of the most scenic half-marathons in the country. […]

Trash Pandas 'excited' as playoff run begins

MADISON – Excitement was the feeling Monday as the Rocket City Trash Pandas boarded their buses for Tennessee and Game 1 of the Southern League North Division playoffs. From the […]

CBS broadcast of the Penn State-Auburn game caught the moment tight end Brenton Strange (86) knew Nicholas Singleton was breaking a TD run with 45 yards to go.

What we learned from Week 3 of college football

College football is a reality show. Each week, we see story lines unfold and the playoff picture comes a little bit more into focus. Still, in the first month of […]

Trash Pandas capture second-half division title

MADISON — The stars shined brightest Thursday night at Toyota Field as the Rocket City Trash Pandas clinched the second half North Division title with a 5-2 win over the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Did you hear the latest fish tale coming from Ditto Landing? Huntsville used a double-edged stinger hook to not only land one of the fastest growing sports in […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Hurricanes, the city’s newest entry in minor league sports, will hold tryouts this weekend for the 2022-23 season. The tryouts are Saturday at 10 a.m. and […]

MADISON — The playoff-bound Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field this week for their final homestand of the regular season. While the arch-rival Birmingham Barons may be in […]

Bryce Harper runs against Texas

It was supposed to be a boring weekend in college football

There were a few marquee games this week, sure. On balance, it was supposed to be a boring weekend in college football. Of course, it didn’t end up that way. […]

Gameday Saturday: Touchdowns and touch-ups

FLORENCE — A final swipe of Wild Berry lipstick and I’m ready. I’ve been looking forward to this all week. The anticipation is killing me, and I hope things turn out […]

HUNTSVILLE – Take me out to the hiring fair! Booz Allen Hamilton in Huntsville is doing something different this year with its partnership with the Rocket City Trash Pandas. The […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Korn Ferry Tour and the Huntsville Championship announced Wednesday a five-year partnership with HomeTown Lenders to serve as the event’s official title sponsor. The tournament will formally […]

Trash Pandas to open 2023 season at Toyota Field

MADISON – For the first time in the team’s short history, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will host a season-opening game. The Trash Pandas released their 2023 schedule and will […]

TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band will not be joining the football team on its trip to Austin, Texas, for Saturday’s game. The band will not attend […]

Florida Gators celebrate

College football back exactly the way we wanted

“I don’t want to wish the summer away, but I sure do wish football would come back tomorrow,” my father would say to me, without fail, most days in the […]