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Alabama women's basketball's Kristy Curry gets new contract, but for how much?
Alabama women's basketball coach Kristy Curry was one of a handful of Crimson Tide athletic coaches and assistants who were approved for new contracts by the University of Alabama System compensation on Monday. Curry led the Crimson Tide to its...

See Kentucky's highest-rated players in EA Sports College Football 26
Kentucky's Joshua Braun received a 91 overall rating in EA Sports College Football 26, the highest on the team. Transfer Kendrick Law is one of the game's 10 fastest players with a 97 speed rating. Kentucky's Joshua Braun was given a 91 overall...

South Carolina football's ratings in EA Sports College Football 26
COLUMBIA — Though South Carolina football doesn't kick off until Aug. 31, fans can pass time by playing as the Gamecocks in EA Sports' "College Football 26". The standard version of the game is available as of July 10, but for those who preordered...
Analysis: Georgia appears vulnerable and Florida positioned to capitalize
ATLANTA — Georgia football coach Kirby Smart can hear the footsteps for the first time in awhile. If there was ever a chance for the Florida Gators to catch their SEC rival, this could be it after losing four straight and seven of eight in the...

New college sports agency rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectives
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years to funnel money to...

Some NIL deals are being blocked by college sports agency, collectives shutting down
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years to funnel money to...
Cosm streams the ‘largest astronomical movie of all time’
Cosm’s Digistar planetarium software facilitated the first live stream from an observatory equipped with the biggest camera ever manufactured. Hosted by the US Space & Rocket Center’s Intuitive Planetarium in Alabama, the Rubin First Look was...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 10:14 p.m. EDT
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. for his Summer League debut, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear,...

Behind the Scenes of Joanna Gaines' New TV Show
We all know (and love!) Joanna Gaines for her signature modern farmhouse style and for putting the home reno TV show genre on the map. As she’s expanded beyond Fixer Upper and HGTV into her own Magnolia Network, though, it’s been fun to watch her...

Why Private Equity Will Soon Be in College Sports
The landscape of college athletics has experienced dramatic changes over the last four years, none more significant than the rise of private equity. Before diving into the new era of private equity in college athletics, it is helpful to revisit...

Taxpayer-funded Alabama Public Television criticized for lobbying against Trump’s rescission package
Alabama Public Television (APT), which receives both state and federal tax dollars, is being slammed for sending out an email that essentially lobbies against President Donald Trump’s rescission package. The proposal would retract roughly $9.4...

Man dies from injuries in south Alabama boat crash
A man injured in a south Alabama boating crash over the weekend died on Wednesday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on July 5 on Bayou Coden. The accident involved a 1998 19-ft Pro Line 190...

Amber Alert canceled after missing 3-year-old child in Alabama found safe; father arrested
AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - Authorities in Alabama have canceled an Amber Alert that was issued Thursday for a missing child believed to be in danger. According to the Auburn Police Department, the situation started earlier that day when...

Paul Finebaum claims Dabo Swinney's Clemson "robbed" Kalen DeBoer-led Alabama's CFP spot in 2024
Kalen DeBoer was hired as Alabama's coach in January 2024, replacing the legendary Nick Saban. However, the Tide finished with a 9-4 record in DeBoer's first year at the helm, not making the 12-team College Football Playoff. On Thursday, SEC...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 9:22 p.m. EDT
Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo is working on a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium through 7 innings NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo is throwing a no-hitter for the Seattle Mariners through seven innings against the New York Yankees. Woo opened the...

Former East Georgia State Coach, Theo Howard, joins Alabama State Women's Basketball as Assistant Coach
Alabama State University has announced the hiring of Theo Howard as an assistant coach for its women’s basketball team. Howard joins the program after a successful tenure at East Georgia State College, bringing a wealth of experience to the...

Bucky Heard of The Righteous Brothers Drops Inspiring Music Video of “My Best Days”
Bucky Heard (photo provided) Media release Nashville, Tenn. (July 10, 2025) – Bucky Heard of The Righteous Brothers has released the inspiring music video for his current single, “My Best Days.” Taste of Country exclusively premiered the video...

AARP Alabama discusses signs of elder abuse and exploitation after Priceville arrest update
PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Experts discuss signs to look for in elder abuse as police reveal more details in the most recent case. Priceville PD arrested Sarah Queen, 69, of Moulton on Wednesday after an investigation found she took $20,000 from an...

Alabama’s bowl victory in ’53 was an absolute blowout, ‘near perfect’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every day until Aug. 29, Creg Stephenson is counting down significant numbers in Alabama football history, both in the lead-up to the 2025 football season and in commemoration of the Crimson Tide’s first national championship 100...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 8:37 p.m. EDT
Amanda Anisimova upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon and faces Iga Swiatek in the final LONDON (AP) — Amanda Anisimova has upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon and will face Iga Swiatek in the final. Swiatek has won...