Bear Bryant passes away 40 years ago today
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Jack Hutchens Forty years ago today, Jan. 26th, 1983. The University of Alabama family lost one of the greatest coaching legends in the…
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Alabama prepares to face Mississippi State for the second time
By WVUA23 Sports Reporter Jason Williams The Alabama men’s basketball team is getting set to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs for the second time this season. Last time these two teams met up Alabama won 78 to 67. Mississippi State…
"Uncommon group of kids" heads toward winning season
By: WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister Tuscaloosa County Varsity Boys Basketball is wrapping up area play this week with two more road games against its class 7-A Region 5 rivals. The Wildcats…
Tider Insider: Jan. 24, 2023
Gary Harris discusses Alabama's hunt for both a new defensive and now offensive coordinator. Alabama men's basketball continues their hot streak with a big over Mizzou. They hope to continue it…
Alabama men's tennis beats UAB and UTC to extend winning streak
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister Alabama men's tennis extended its winning streak with a pair of wins on Sunday. The Crimson Tide defeated UAB, 5-2,…
Tuscaloosa Academy graduate signs to play pro football
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Jason Williams Former Tuscaloosa Academy football player Trayshon Foster signed with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football league. For…
Former college quarterback visits UA to discuss Substance Misuse Stigma
By WVUA23 Sports Reporter Samantha Huver Damon West, a former college athlete and addict, spoke on Wednesday at the Bryant Conference Center about addiction and mental health…
Brookwood High hosts Central Alabama Recruiting Expo
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister As high schools adapt to the new world of college recruiting, Brookwood High School is making sure athletes are represented. Brookwood…
Kamari Lassiter returns to Tuscaloosa in mentor role
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Riley Theis Former American Christian Academy graduate and member of the national champion Georgia Bulldogs, Kamari Lassiter was back in Tuscaloosa to help mentor…
Tider Insider: Jan. 17, 2023
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the aftermath of the tragic shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris and the impact on the men's basketball program. We will also give you the latest…
Bucs: Gage hospitalized with neck injury, to have more tests
The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say wide receiver Russell Gage had movement in his extremities after suffering a neck injury and concussion in the team's wild-card playoff game against Dallas. Gage will continue to…
Alabama's Nate Oats shares how team is dealing following Darius Miles arrest
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Jack Hutchens Head coach of the Alabama Men's basketball team, Nate Oats, had his first opportunity to address the media after longtime member of…
Tide basketball’s latest dominant performance looks even better in hindsight
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Tyler White Alabama men’s basketball keeps its hot-streak going with an impressive 106-66 win over LSU. The Crimson Tide improves to a…
Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding departing for SEC rival
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Jeremy Bryant In a move that does not happen too often, ESPN's Chris Lowe reports that Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding will be leaving the…
Former Hillcrest standout Brandon Bishop announces transfer to Liberty
Tuscaloosa native Brandon Bishop will continue his college football career at Liberty University in Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop, who plays safety, announced his decision on social media…
Paul Bryant football introduces new head coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Kalen Brooks Paul Bryant High School has its new head football coach. John McKenzie was introduced at the high school on Wednesday afternoon, having a…
US women's soccer tries to overcome past lack of diversity
The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Women’s soccer in the United States is trying to improve its diversity. The effort starts with the sport's pay-to-play model, which can exclude talented kids from communities of color. Even U.S. Soccer President…
Tuscaloosa City School Board approves hire for new head football coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister Paul W. Bryant High School will soon get a new head football coach. The Tuscaloosa City School Board of Education…
Tider Insider: Jan. 10, 2023
Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the Bulldogs performance in the National Championship. We’ll tell you what our thoughts are on how Georgia's two year run compares to Alabama's success under…
Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery
The Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Doctors who treated Damar Hamlin say the Bills safety was moved to a hospital in Buffalo to continue his recovery. It's an uplifting sign of the remarkable progress Hamlin has made a…
Georgia becomes 12th back-to-back champ in AP Top 25 history
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Georgia is No. 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll, becoming the 12th back-to-back national champion in the history of the rankings after routing TCU. The…
Alabama basketball looks to turn page, focus on Top 25 road test
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister There's no shortage of challenges in SEC basketball and Alabama is getting reminded of that again this week. The No.…
Northside's Perdue signs with Bevill State Community College baseball
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Samantha Huver Davis Perdue is taking his game to the next level. The senior at Northside High School signs to play baseball at…
Hamlin in their hearts, the NFL pays tribute to No. 3
The Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Players and fans across the NFL paid tribute to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on Sunday, the first time most across the league resumed playing since his terrifying cardiac arrest during a…
