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Nick Saban on the NFL Draft: Thoughts on the ex-Alabama coach’s move into TV: Nick Saban made his post-coaching career debut Thursday at the NFL Draft ...

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Apr 21

NFL Draft 2024: Last ride for Alabama’s Nick Saban: The former Crimson Tide coach will add to his SEC-record total of drafted players next week.

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ESPN, NFL Network Go All Out For NFL Draft Coverage: Get ready for all the draft coverage you’ll need ... and more.

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Apr 20

Former Alabama coach Gene Stallings talks advice to Kalen DeBoer, raising money for charity

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Apr 13

Nick Saban Watching Alabama’s Spring Game From a Suite Had Crimson Tide Fans Feeling Emotional

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Apr 07

Charles Barkley’s sincere message after Tide falls to UConn: ‘They made the University of Alabama proud’

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2024 NFL Draft: Nick Saban says Commanders landed the 'best football player pound-for-pound in the draft'

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Apr 07

Goodman: Historic run for Alabama signals greatness ahead: Alabama fell to UConn in the Final Four, but the Crimson Tide will be back on this stage.

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Transfer portal reopens, will Revenge of the Crimson Tide follow?: A look at the transfer portal situation for Alabama and Auburn as the spring window opens.

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Quarterback recruiting in the transfer portal era: ‘A constant chess game’: Development at the sport's most important position is often taking a back seat as ...

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Apr 10

Casagrande: Unlike Nick Saban, John Calipari didn’t stick the landing: John Calipari is in the middle of an unceremonial departure from a Kentucky program ...

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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari

John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.

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Apr 21

Jim Harbaugh follows through on promise with Michigan tattoo on shoulder for title team

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Apr 15

Nick Saban speaks to Alabama football for the 1st time since retirement on A-Day: The former Crimson Tide coach was clean-shaven and at his old office on ...

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Apr 16

Former Alabama QB has advice for new Crimson Tide coach: AJ McCarron hopes Kalen DeBoer will “just be himself.”

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Apr 26

Renck: With selection of Bo Nix, Broncos’ Sean Payton stakes potential Hall of Fame bid on Oregon quarterback

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Stephon Castle, UConn beat Alabama to return to men’s basketball tourney finale: A 21-point effort from a freshman -- paired with the mettle of his reigning ...

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Apr 23

Inside Kalen DeBoer’s first time on Alabama’s ‘Hey Coach’ call-in show: The Tuscaloosa crowd was excited to see Kalen DeBoer during his first appearance on the ...

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Apr 13

Alabama to Renovate Nick Saban's Office to More 'Modern Style' for Kalen DeBoer: The University of Alabama is reportedly renovating Nick Saban's former office ...

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What Bo Nix said at introductory press conference after being drafted by Denver Broncos

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Ex-NFL coaches — including Saban — voice this concern on Dolphins’ Robinson. Ten weigh in

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Rylan Griffen, member of Alabama’s Final Four team, will transfer to Kansas Jayhawks

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Apr 26

Gamecocks nab commitment from four-star linebacker: The Gamecocks nabbed a commitment from four-star linebacker Rodney Colton.

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Apr 25

Cause of death ‘undetermined’ for Auburn student found 4 decades later: The case of an Auburn University student from Georgia who disappeared in January 1976 is ...

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The Athletic Apr 24

From top prospects to the NFL Draft — revisiting the recruitment of projected top-10 picks

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I predict SEC football division standings. Long live the East and West! | Toppmeyer

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2024 SEC Swimming & Diving awards announced - Southeastern Conference: The Southeastern Conference announced the annual men’s and women’s swimming & diving ...

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Top30 Auburn transfer Aden Holloway heading to rival Alabama: Auburn transfer Aden Holloway the No 29 overall transfer in the portal is heading to Tigers rival ...

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Apr 07

UConn advances to NCAA title game: Reigning champions roll past Alabama in Final Four 2024 seeking repeat

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Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50

Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.

Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.

Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.

Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.

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Apr 06

Alabama's roster of unlikely heroes got it to Final Four and could be key against Connecticut

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Men’s NCAA Tournament Final Four schedule set: UConn to battle Alabama in late slot

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Quick Glance: NC State Advances to First Final Four Since 1983: DJ Burns Leads Upset

NC State makes fourth Final Four appearance, first since 1983, by defeating Duke in a thrilling 74-64 game.

DJ Burns Jr. scored 29 points to lead the Pack against Duke after struggling in the ACC Season.

Burns was defended by Mark Mitchell and Ryan Young after Kyle Filipowski fouled out, contributing to his standout performance.

Duke's McCain excelled with 32 points, while Proctor's disappointing performance may impact his draft decision.

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Mar 31

What Alabama players said about making program’s first Final Four: Here's what the Crimson Tide players had to say about making Alabama's first Final ...

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Apr 02

Alabama leaned on analytics, tradition to reach Final Four: Nate Oats had the No. 1 team in the nation for a significant portion of the 2022-23 season before a ...

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Apr 05

How a call with Nick Saban helped save Alabama basketball’s Final Four season: When Alabama lost early in the SEC Tournament, Nate Oats made a call to Nick Saban ...

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Apr 02

Bruce Pearl won’t ever say ‘Roll Tide’ or cheer for Alabama but happy for Nate Oats

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Mar 29

FedEx flew a horse from Alabama to Wyoming to have its leg amputated: Though horses with prostheses cannot be ridden, they can still mate — and live a long life.

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Charles Barkley on Alabama advancing to Final Four: ‘You can’t be a hater’: Former Auburn star gives a Roll Tide and congratulates "Alabama University ...

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Nick Saban's daughter met LSU legend Joe Burrow, and it's clear she's a fan: Former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban's daughter, Kristen Saban ...

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Apr 03

Goodman: Is Bo Nix woke or just soft?: Auburn's former quarterback takes a shot at the South.

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Apr 03

Which team in was the best in the history of Alabama hoops? Here’s our rankings: This is the best postseason run in Crimson Tide history, but postseason results ...

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Apr 02

Derrick Henry’s hilarious Nick Saban memory about praying, then smoking Black & Mild

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Mar 30

March Madness 2024 power rankings: UConn builds lead in odds ahead of Elite Eight

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Apr 06

Alabama’s Final Four run, brought to you by a 5th-century Indian scholar: The Crimson Tide’s season was a muddle by early January. Then the school’s softball ...

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Mar 27

Miss Terry reveals few of Nick Saban’s Ten Commandments of Retirement: Former Alabama coach got a list from his wife the day after he retired.

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Mar 30

Alabama’s secret weapon: Sign-stealing, note-passing graduate assistants: Alabama got a little help from strategically placed graduate assistants during its ...

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Mar 25

Casagrande: Alabama did what good teams do. Tide won ugly when needed.: It takes four games to reach a Final Four, not all of them can be pretty ...

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Mar 31

100 years ago, the world’s largest Nehi bottle was built in Auburn: It burned in 1933 but the area is still called "The Bottle."

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Apr 03

Alabama’s the ultimate Final Four underdog and doesn’t seem to mind: Alabama is one of the biggest Vegas underdogs in the last 20+ years of the Final Four ...

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Mar 25

Alabama basketball distances itself from Auburn with another trip to Sweet 16: Alabama survived and Alabama advanced because the best offense in school history ...

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Mar 19

Alabama Republicans Pass Expansive Legislation Targeting D.E.I.: The measure would not only cut funding to diversity programs at public colleges ...

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Apr 03

The tragic last days of Bubba Copeland: ‘I can’t do this no more’: The story of the Smith Station mayor, who took his own life last year following a series of ...

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Is Deion Sanders’ Colorado tenure headed for Charlie Weis 2.0?: Will we see a Jack Gohlke-type folk hero emerge in the expanded College Football Playoff? Does ...

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Mar 30

Here’s what Nick Saban dressed as for Halloween last year: The legendary coach probably explored a few options before landing on this one.

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Kadyn Proctor expected to leave Iowa, re-enter transfer portal: What his likely Alabama return means

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Mar 24

Alabama to pay new football coach Kalen DeBoer $10 million in year 1: Alabama dipped into its pockets to find a successor to the greatest coach of all time ...

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Mar 29

For North Carolina, loss to Alabama in Sweet 16 will be a haunting NCAA Tournament exit

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Mar 23

Alabama's Nate Oats pokes fun at Charles Barkley's bracket being busted after Auburn loss

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Mandel’s Mailbag: Amid March Madness, CFP expansion chatter, could popularity of those sports decline?

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Mar 31

No. 4 Alabama make history by advancing to the men’s Final Four of March Madness: No. 4 seeded Alabama advanced to the program’s first ever Final Four of March ...

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Mar 18

March Madness 2024: UAB, Samford join Auburn, Alabama in NCAA Tournament: The state of Alabama has four representatives in the Big Dance.

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Former football coach Nick Saban laments the current landscape of college sports: Former football coach Nick Saban said the current landscape of college sports ...

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SEC basketball coaches said they were built for March Madness, then got embarrassed

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Mar 02

LSU blows out Bama in gymnastics 198.325-197.325 with another 10 from Haleigh Bryant

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Mar 29

March Madness: Grant Nelson powers Alabama past No. 1 North Carolina to reach first Elite Eight since 2004

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Mar 21

Charles Barkley critiques Kaitlan Collins’ March Madness bracket, thanks Nick Saban for retiring

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Mar 12

Nick Saban Says Wife Told Him Modern Players Only Care About Money: The legendary former Alabama coach made around $11 million in his final season.

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Mar 25

Watch Chris Stewart’s call of Alabama’s win over Grand Canyon: ‘The white flag has been waved’

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Bo Nix: Difference in SEC and Pac-12 is ‘hostility,’ almost like ‘an unhealthy obsession’

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Mar 17

Florida center Micah Handlogten stretchered off court early at the SEC final with broken left leg

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Mar 25

Newborn among 5 hospitalized after shooting, crash in Auburn Gresham: A shooting led to a rollover crash in Auburn Gresham Saturday afternoon ...

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Mar 26

The Tuscaloosa restaurant Nick Saban might finally try in retirement: Now that the former Alabama coach is retired, he has some free time.

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Mar 21

Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry Runs 4.47 40-Yard Dash With Broken Toe at Pro Day: The star defensive back didn’t let an injury in his foot stop him from impressing ...

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Apr 04

Mike Kolen, nicknamed 'Captain Crunch' and member of undefeated Dolphins, dies at 76

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Mar 27

2024 NFL mock draft: Four QBs go in top four picks thanks to projected trade: Will four QBs be taken in the top four picks for the first time ever in NFL draft ...

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Apr 05

Final Four expert picks: Does Alabama or Connecticut prevail in semifinals?: The SEC and Big East will be squaring off in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament ...

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