Chris Renkel
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Talladega's Unknown Pioneer: Bill Ward
The track was the brainchild of NASCAR founder Bill France, but the reason it was built in Alabama, was all thanks to a local insurance agent Bill Ward. → Read More
Bruce Pearl agrees to 5 year contract extension
Auburn Athletics has agreed to terms with men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Friday. The deal will take his contract.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
REPORT: Alabama's Kira Lewis enters transfer portal
For the 2nd straight day, a member of the Alabama men's basketball team intends to leave the program. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Miles College prepares to go dancing after first conference title
Miles College has been around for over 120 years. And for the first time the Golden Bears men's basketball team will go to the NCAA Tournament as SIAC Conference Tournament Champions. → Read More
Last second bucket lifts Pinson Valley over Huffman
Jacksonville, Ala (WIAT) -- In a back and forth regional semi-final, it was Pinson Valley who had the final say at Jacksonville State Wednesday. → Read More
Birmingham City Schools hold standing room only signing event
The Birmingham Crossplex meeting room was at capacity, as local athletes from the Birmingham City Schools decided where they would spend their collegiate athletic careers. → Read More
Samford signs Hatcher to contract extension
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Samford Athletics) – Samford University has signed head football coach Chris Hatcher to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced Wednesday. → Read More
Construction continues at Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is probably most known for "The Big One", that race defining crash that usually results in multiple cars going home emptyhanded. But these days it's all about construction and plenty of it. As the track undergoes a make-over of sorts in honor of its 50th anniversary. → Read More
Former Negro League stars teach lessons of baseball history for MLK Day
On the day to remember Dr. Martin Luther King and his fight for equality. The Birmingham Negro Southern League held a speical event for baseball fans from around the area. → Read More
Auburn ranked No. 17 by Baseball America
The Auburn baseball team appeared in another preseason poll with Baseball America ranking the Tigers No. 17 Monday. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Samford's Padgett viral moment becomes T-Shirt
Homewood, Ala. (WIAT) -- A heated moment between Samford Head Men's Basketball Coach Scott Padgett and an official, was immortalized on Thursday in the form of a T-Shirt. → Read More
Tosh Lupoi leaving Alabama for the Cleveland Browns
According to multiple reports, Alabama Defensive Coordinator is leaving the Crimson Tide to join Freddie Kitchens in the NFL. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Bo Nix named 2018 Mr. Football
After a record setting career, Pinson Valley Quarterback Bo Nix added one more accolade to his resume before heading on to the world of college football. → Read More
Dan Enos hired at Miami as Offensive Coordinator
Alabama Quarterbacks Coach Dan Enos leaving the Crimson Tide to join newly hired Manny Diaz's staff in Miami as Offensive Coordinator. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Memphis practices in the rain to prepare for Birmingham Bowl
The Memphis football team practiced in the rain at Hoover High School on Thursday. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Nick Saban meets with media ahead of Iron Bowl showdown
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (WIAT) -- As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare for a showdown with their rival Auburn on Saturday, Nick Saban met with the media for his weekly press conference. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Alliance of American Football releases season schedule
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. –- (AAF) The Alliance of American Football today announced its 10-week, 40-game inaugural regular season schedule. The historic first snap will take place February 9, 2019, at.... For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Carnell Williams among Iron Assistant Coaching Hires
The Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football have named its assistant coaches to join head coach Tim Lewis’ inaugural staff. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Tipoff at Toomer's cancelled due to Hurricane Michael
The Tipoff at Toomer's has been canceled due to Hurricane Michael . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Web Extra: Tusk IV Ready to Retire after Season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The University of Arkansas live Razorback mascot Tusk IV is ready to hang it up after the 2018-19 football and basketball season. → Read More