I’ve thought and I’ve thought and I’ve thought about what in the world I want to use this space for today.
Spring sports for 2020 are officially over for Alabama high schools.
On March 12, Central Alabama Community College’s softball players didn’t know their whole worlds were about to be turned upside down.
While most Division I and other top tier colleges have been done recruiting for quite some time, not all junior colleges are in the same boat.
The coronoavirus has affected the sports world in a way it hasn’t seen since the Spanish Flu 100 years ago. Baseball has been postponed while basketball might be canceled altogether.
How the postponement of spring sports has affected spring sport athletes due to the coronavirus has been a major focus, and rightfully so.
With so many people looking for something to do but do safely during the coronavirus outbreak, local golf courses are taking extra precautions to provide an outlet for residents.
Only World Wars have kept the Olympic Games from going on — until now, that is.
While Gov. Kay Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris, chair of the governor’s COVID-19 task force, work hard alongside other state, national and private enterprise leaders to mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus and bring its spread to a conclusion, it is important people maintain the social di…
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With most of the sports world still being shut down, Caleb and Lizi turn their attention to the football world.
Being cooped up can be a bad thing for people’s mental and physical health.
I wish I knew what to tell you. I would love to know what to say.
After fishing at FLW’s top pro-level circuit for 11 years and competing in his 76th career event, pro Jason Abram of Piney Flats, Tennessee, finally got it done. Abram earned his first career victory in a dramatic finale Saturday at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Lake Martin after bring…
I should be using my column this week to praise Bruce Pearl on another trip to the Sweet 16 or lamenting an early exit from the NCAA Tournament. Either way, the 2019-20 season was probably his finest coaching job since arriving at Auburn.
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly softball and baseball rankings earlier this week.
Because the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending all events of 50 or more be cancelled for the next eight weeks, the AHSAA announced Friday morning it has cancelled the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Awards Banquet, which was scheduled for April 13 at the Birmingham She…
Most teams’ seasons end in defeat.
For the second year in a row, Dadeville’s boys basketball team will be represented at the AHSAA North-South All-Star game, which is scheduled to be played this summer.
Jason Abram, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, caught five bass weighing 17 pounds, 10 ounces Thursday to take control of the leaderboard after the second day of the Fishing League Worldwide Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Lake Martin. Abram’s two-day total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds gives him a…
There have been plenty of moments during my lifetime that have made me fall in love with the sports world. From the final play of winning a championship to the heartfelt moments seen at the smallest venues around the world, sports provide experiences to athletes and spectators that will last…
It’s definitely easy to feel cut off from the world right now.
A field of bass fishing professionals from around the world began their four-day competition for a top award of up to $135,000 at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Lake Martin on Wednesday in Alexander City.
With the sports world shut down due to the coronavirus, leave it up to the NFL to scratch America’s competitive itch with big trades and signings that made social media gasp and awe amidst the pandemic, giving us the gift sports give best — a break from reality.
The sports world has come to a screeching halt so co-hosts Lizi and Caleb dive into what this means for high school athletics. They discuss their initial reactions to the news plus what coaches are saying about the AHSAA's hiatus of at least 2.5 weeks.
The sports world has come to a screeching halt so co-hosts Lizi and Caleb dive into what this means for high school athletics. They discuss their initial reactions to the news plus what coaches are saying about the AHSAA's hiatus of at least 2.5 weeks. Reach out to the podcast with your thou…
Dear Sports,
It’s not just sports games and events that’ve been put on hold by the AHSAA due to the coronavirus outbreak; it’s also practices that’ve been disallowed.
Friday, Benjamin Russell senior Sarah Rogers signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her volleyball career at University of Mobile, an NAIA program, next year.
The Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) announced the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event at Lake Martin has been shifted and will now begin competition today, according to a release from FLW on Tuesday. The event, which is hosted by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, was originally scheduled…
With so much unknown after the halt of high school sports through at least April 6 due to the coronavirus outbreak, many people are still extremely hopeful seniors across the state will get a chance to finish out their final year.
For so many people, sports are a solace.
Central Coosa’s Noel Jones was the only local named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association boys basketball all-state teams, which were released this weekend.
Benjamin Russell used a four-run third inning to get past Opelika on Thursday as the Wildcats improved to 2-0 in Class 6A Area 6 softball play. Chloe Davis had a three-run single in the third to put Benjamin Russell ahead and it never looked back.
Local athletic activities and games are being put on hold due to the coronavirus.
Despite what people on social media and fans of other conferences say, the SEC is still the cream of the crop for NFL talent.
After Governor Kay Ivey announced shutdown of schools beginning March 19, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) quickly responded by announcing a suspension of all athletic events at the end of the day Tuesday, March 17.
My life revolves around sports — literally.
Emotions were running high at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education special-called meeting Thursday afternoon.
After a 2.5-hour executive session Thursday afternoon, Tallapoosa County Board of Education superintendent Joe Windle announced there would be no recommendation for a Dadeville football coach.
With a senior-laden baseball team, Central Coosa knew it could make a lot of strides this year. However, the Cougars have gotten off to a great start, already matching their win total from a season ago despite playing just a handful of games.
Consistency has been an issue for Benjamin Russell’s baseball team but Tuesday night, the Wildcats put together one of their most complete efforts and earned a 10-6 victory over Chilton County.
It’s clear pitching is going to be a strength for Dadeville’s baseball team.
The old saying, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun,’ is definitely true.
Dadeville’s track and field team finally kicked off Saturday and Skye Foster picked up right where she left off last season by earning two strong finishes at the Paul Bryant Invitational.
Fifteen hits were more than enough for Benjamin Russell to take down Russell County on Tuesday night and kick off softball action in Class 6A Area 6 in the right way. The Wildcats scored at least two runs in all but one inning and it resulted in a 13-1 victory in just five innings.
For the past few years, Class 5A teams and wrestlers have dominated the state wrestling championships in the 1A-5A division.
One of the biggest goals of the AHSAA has always been to grow high school sports throughout the state. And with every seemingly tough decision usually comes a silver lining.
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