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'A system that badly needs fixing': Saban goes to bat for college sports reform bill in Senate hearing

During a Wednesday U.S. Senate committee hearing, legendary former Alabama football coach Nick Saban testified in favor of a new bill to reform college athletics.

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'We cannot allow college athletics to morph into a mini-NFL or NBA': Saban to headline U.S. Senate hearing on Cruz-Cantwell college sports reform bill

The hearing, entitled “Protecting College Sports: Supporting Student Athletes, Restoring Fair Competition, and Saving the Games Fans Love,”  will convene at 8 a.m. CT to assess the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is seen before a roundtable discussion about college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Alabama News
Saban joins Trump in calling for major NIL reform

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is backing President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. 

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alabama head coach Nick Saban during an event for the 2017 NCAA National Champion University of Alabama football team on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Alabama team captai Alabama News
Saban thanks Trump for NCAA executive order — 'Nothing really works long term without some kind of regulations'

On Monday, legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban thanked President Donald Trump for his leadership in reining in college sports.

President Donald Trump holds up a team jersey presented to him by the 2017 NCAA football national champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide, during a ceremony honoring the champions on the White House's South Lawn, in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. On th Alabama News
Trump on golfing with Nick Saban, Urban Meyer: 'They always want to talk about politics'

In a recent interview with "Josh Pate's College Football Show," President Donald Trump revealed what his discussions look like when he's golfing with college football national championship coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer.

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Saban says Big Ten has advantage over SEC in NIL era — 'People in the South would not go to the North unless you paid them'

On Monday, ahead of the college football national championship game between Indiana and Miami, legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban explained why the Big Ten had been so successful recently.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti holds up the trophy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Oregon, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Alabama News
Allen Keller: Indiana, Curt Cignetti and the joy of a job well done

As most people know by now, Curt Cignetti, Indiana’s head coach, is a former Nick Saban assistant, and seems to have made his former boss’ approach something of his own.

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Saban, Tuberville inducted into Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame

On Friday, two legendary coaches representing the state of Alabama were inducted into the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame.

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Nick Saban’s Dream Sports Ventures purchases minority stake in Nashville Predators

Dream Sports Ventures, an entity controlled by Nick Saban and Joe Agresti, recently closed on the purchase of a minority stake in the Nashville Predators, franchise chairman and majority owner Bill Haslam announced on Tuesday. 

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'A great honor': Nick Saban officially inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

On Tuesday, retired legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Nick Saban, investor group purchase Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach

The legendary Nick Saban joined with an investor group to purchase Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach this week.

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Nick Saban’s Dream Motor Group buys two Montgomery dealerships

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, a national automotive buy-sell advisory firm, recently announced the sale of Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery to Dream Motor Group, led by former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and automotive executive Joe Agresti, for $151 million.

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Oct 14, 2023. Alabama News
Saban urges Crimson Tide football team to not get the case of the 'poor me's' amid 'gauntlet' portion of schedule

On Friday, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban provided some late-season wisdom for his former team as the Crimson Tide make a run at the College Football Playoff.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alabama head coach Nick Saban during an event for the 2017 NCAA National Champion University of Alabama football team on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Alabama team captai Alabama News
Trump urges Nick Saban to 'get involved' in helping fix NIL, transfer portal issues in college sports

In a Monday interview on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," President Donald Trump praised retired Alabama football coach Nick Saban and called on him to "get involved" in fixing the problems in NCAA sports that have come with the introduction of the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).

Louisiana State University coach Nick Saban, second from right foreground, raises his arms as he is celebrates LSU's 21-14 victory over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday Jan, 4, 2004. (AP Photo/Andrew Cohoon) Alabama News
Nick Saban leads in major betting site's odds to be next LSU football coach

Is Nick Saban going to get out of retirement to return to a familiar sideline?

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The Ringer's McShay: 'LSU is going to make an offer to Nick and Miss Terry that will force them to reconsider' retirement stance

Football analyst and The Ringer podcaster Todd McShay is predicting that LSU will make an offer to retired, legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban that will "force" him and his wife, Miss Terry, to reconsider their strong stance on retirement.

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Nick Saban 'not interested' in coaching again — 'I want to stay retired'

Nick Saban may have retired from coaching football following the 2023 season but anytime a big job opens up his name is always on top of the list.

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Saban believes 'revenge' will be a factor today in Alabama vs Vanderbilt

Moments into the 61st appearance of ESPN’s "College GameDay" at the University of Alabama’s campus, Nick Saban let the world know that the Crimson Tide have avenging last year’s loss on their mind.

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Nick Saban believes 'anxiety' or 'expectation' could have played a role in Alabama's loss to Florida State

On Friday, during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”,former Alabama coach Nick Saban reflected on the Tide’s season-opening setback against Florida State, questioning how a 7-0 lead turned into a 31-17 loss.

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Finebaum on Saban: 'Bring him back — Get him off the GameDay set'

After just one game into Kalen DeBoer's second season in Tuscaloosa, Paul Finebaum thinks Alabama needs to get Nick Saban out of retirement and off the "College GameDay" set immediately.

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Nick Saban has 'all the respect in the world' for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson

Finally, in his fourth season at Alabama, Ty Simpson’s perseverance has paid off, and he is set to lead the Crimson Tide offense as the starting quarterback against Florida State on Saturday. One person outside of his family couldn’t be more excited to see him finally get his chance.

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Ivey to join Saban for groundbreaking in Tuscaloosa  

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey will join Alabama Football Legend Nick Saban and his wife, Terry, in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saban Center, a self-described “cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts.” 

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Nick and Terry Saban’s upcoming education center partners with Poarch Creek Indians with one of the ‘largest donations to date’

The Saban Center, a self-proclaimed “cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts,” announced a “significant partnership” with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

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Saban denies return to coaching rumors

On Friday, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban shot down rumors that he was considering a return to coaching.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Alabama head coach Nick Saban during an event for the 2017 NCAA National Champion University of Alabama football team on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Alabama team captai Alabama News
'A huge step': Saban praises Trump's executive order aimed at saving college sports

On Friday, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban applauded President Donald Trump's executive order that is intended to bring order and stability to college sports.

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'Nothing But a Winner:' Movie on Bear Bryant, Nick Saban coming July 31

A full-length movie about the University of Alabama’s football program under Paul “Bear” Bryant and Nick Saban will be released in theaters on July 31.

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. When the NCAA instituted a policy last summer Alabama News
Kirby Smart on Nick Saban coming out of retirement: 'That's not happening'

On Tuesday, Saban's former assistant, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, shot down the notion of Saban getting out of his retirement, saying it was "not happening."

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