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Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Bruce Pearl rips Biden's 'pathetic, weak' prisoner swap — 'We just made Iran's terrorist regime stronger!'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl criticized the Biden administration this week for a deal made with Iran to swap prisoners and issuing a waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of sanctions.

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Texas-Alabama draws 8.8 million viewers, ESPN's 'best regular season game since 2015'

Saturday's big showdown between No. 11 Texas and No. 3 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium drew ESPN its best ratings for a regular-season matchup since 2015.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville pumps brakes on Alabama football's decline — 'They'll be fine'

Although many talking heads have suggested the end is near for Alabama's dominance in the college football world following the home loss to Texas over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) doesn't see it happening just yet.

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Watch: Video allegedly shows Alabama fans yelling slurs at Texas players

The third-ranked University of Alabama football team fell to the No. 11 Texas Longhorns on Saturday, and a viral video shows some fans apparently didn't take the 34-24 loss too well.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws against Texas Alabama News
Alabama falls seven spots in AP top 25 college football poll to No. 10

The University of Alabama football team suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday and dropped seven spots in this week's Associated Press top 25 college football poll to No. 10.

Butch Thompson, Bruce Pearl, Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Auburn's Freeze, Pearl, Thompson come together to tout 'big night of worship' at Neville Arena

The big three head coaches at Auburn University are calling on students to Unite next week in a "big night of worship and connection" at Neville Arena.

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Alabama rises to No. 3 in AP top 25 college football poll

Following a dominant 56-7 win over Middle Tennessee in week one of the season, the University of Alabama football team has moved up one spot in the Associated Press top 25 college football poll.

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UAB to wear jerseys featuring names of Children's Harbor patients on October 7

UAB football will once again be sporting the names of Children's Harbor patients on the back of their jerseys.

Rebuild Alabama Alabama News
Ivey announces Rebuild Alabama projects — Widening portions of I-65 and I-59, Hoover I-459 interchange

Thursday at Hoover City Hall, Gov. Kay Ivey made three infrastructure project announcements as a result of the Rebuild Alabama Act.

Charles Barkley Alabama News
Charles Barkley questions the death tax — 'That's not fair'

During a recent interview on "The Bill Simmons Podcast," former Auburn star and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley railed against the government for the taxes imposed on someone's estate upon their death.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Honda, Ivey present Rainbow Omega with national award in excellence — No better 'testament to our way of life than this organization'

A team at Rainbow Omega received a national award on Tuesday for its work with car manufacturer Honda.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey: 'I still have confidence' in Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission director John McMillan

On Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey voiced her "confidence" in embattled Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission director John McMillan.

Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville, center, leads players Quentin Groves, left, and Brandon Cox, right, onto the field before the start of a football game against South Florida, Saturday Sept. 8, 2007, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama News
Tuberville: College football will 'break away' from NCAA if NIL isn't settled

In a Thursday appearance on Tuscaloosa radio's Tide 100.9, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) declared that a lack of regulating NIL would cause a massive shift in the college football world.

Rick and Bubba Facebook collage Alabama News
Rick & Bubba push back against return of lockdowns, mandates amid spike in COVID cases — 'Let's not destroy the economy again'

On Tuesday, Bill "Bubba" Bussey and Rick Burgess of "The Rick & Bubba Show" reacted to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the immediate response to require masking.

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is introduced during Auburn basketball vs Arkansas on Saturday, Jan. 7,.2023 in Auburn, Ala. Alabama News
Michael Oher predicts Freeze will be 'fantastic right away' at Auburn — 'He's a genius offensively'

During a recent interview on "The Jim Rome Show," former Ole Miss and NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher sounded off about his old head coach Hugh Freeze, who is set to coach his first game at Auburn on September 2.

Tua Tagovailoa Alabama News
Former Tide star Tagovailoa praises 'Sound of Freedom' — 'You guys should watch that'

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday urged others to watch the "Sound of Freedom," a hit film that tells the story of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent who quit his job after failing to get clearance to save children from sex traffickers in Colombia.

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Alabama No. 4 in first 2023 AP top 25 college football poll

The University of Alabama debuted at No. 4 in the poll, the lowest preseason AP ranking for Tide since 2009, when they opened the season at No. 5.

Henry Ruggs III Alabama News
Former Crimson Tide star Henry Ruggs III sentenced 3-10 years in fatal DUI crash

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced on Wednesday to three to 10 years in prison for a November 2021 drunken driving crash that killed a woman and her dog.

Roy johnson Alabama News
AL(dot)com columnist likens Riverwalk brawl to the modern race struggle — 'Not today, white people'

Although Montgomery Police have no reason to suspect a racial component behind the Montgomery Riverfront melee over the weekend, a columnist for AL(dot)com is suggesting the brawl is akin to the struggle black people face today.

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Crimson Tide ranked third in AFCA preseason college football coaches poll

On Monday, the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA college football coaches poll came out, and the Alabama Crimson Tide appeared at the number three spot.

Rick Bubba Alabama News
Rick & Bubba: Biden reversing Space Command decision about keeping Tuberville 'in line'

Wednesday, Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey of the "Rick & Bubba Show" railed against the Biden administration’s decision to make Colorado the permanent home of U.S. Space Command over Huntsville.

Wesley Hunter Alabama News
'Ridiculous': Alabama mini-tour golfer Wesley Hunter slams United Airlines for ruining clubs

Mini-tour golfer Wesley Hunter took to Twitter this week to share his disdain for United Airlines' handling of his clubs.

Jeremy Pruitt Alabama News
Report: Disgraced former Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt lands PE coaching gig in Alabama

Ex-Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt is back working in Alabama after being fired from leading the Volunteers for committing major recruiting violations.

Bruce Pearl at Auburn Alabama News
Bruce Pearl blasts Biden for suspending most Iran sanctions in bid to rekindle Iran nuclear deal — 'Another Foreign Policy Disaster!'

On Wednesday, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl took to social media to blast President Joe Biden's handling of Iran.

Nick Saban, Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Alabama picked to win the SEC West; Auburn picked sixth

Coming out of SEC Media Days this week in Nashville, the University of Alabama football team has been picked to win the SEC West, while Auburn University has been picked to finish sixth in the division.

Carlee Russell Alabama News
Should've seen it coming? Ten warning signs from Carlee Russell on social media

A dive into Carlee Russell's social media posts in the wake of her seemingly debunked story of abduction.

Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Auburn's Freeze returns to SEC Media Days — 'It's good to be back'

New Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze is back in the SEC.

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