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Fauci says there may be no sports in 2020

Sports fans had anticipated watching NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, NCAA and high school baseball and softball, Major League and minor league baseball, NASCAR motorsports, pro tennis, and pro golf. All the major sports leagues are shut down waiting on the orders on when the athletes can return to action. That might not happen anytime soon. … Continued
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April 30, 2020

SEC orders schools to cancel spring football games

Auburn Athletics Director Allen Greene announced Tuesday that Auburn University has had to cancel it’s annual A-Day football scrimmage after the SEC ordered all spring athletic activities shut down. This includes not only spring football games, but also pro-days, and spring football. “I love living in Auburn. Christy and I always enjoy having the kids … Continued
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March 18, 2020

Coronavirus ends basketball tournaments and NCAA spring sports

The coronavirus has already affected the lives of people all across Alabama. It has especially impacted NCAA sports athletes and coaches. On Thursday the Southeastern Conference made the decision to cancel the SEC men’s basketball tournament just two hours before the University of Alabama was to tip-off against Tennessee. Shortly after that decision, the NCAA … Continued
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March 16, 2020

After Virginia Final Four win, ag commissioner sending Alabama catfish to Virginia ag commissioner

Sunday, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that he wishes to congratulate Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, Coach Tony Bennett, the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team and their alumni on a hard-fought win over Auburn University in the NCAA Final Four. While disappointed in the final result … Continued
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April 8, 2019

House Republican Caucus unanimously approves resolution urging AHSAA to reinstate Maori Davenport

The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus this week unanimously approved a resolution urging the Alabama High School Athletic Association to immediately reinstate the eligibility of Charles Henderson High School standout basketball player Maori Davenport of Troy. The AHSAA rescinded Davenport’s eligibility due to a clerical error involving her play with the Team USA basketball program. … Continued
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January 11, 2019

Auburn Athletics may be about to fire Bruce Pearl

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 8, 2017, Auburn University fired assistant men’s basketball coach, Auburn/NBA basketball legend, Chuck Person. Person was indicted by a federal criminal grand jury Tuesday on six counts fraud, bribery, and conspiracy.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation claims that a financial manager paid $91,500 worth of bribes to … Continued
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November 9, 2017

Williams Proposes Giving Immunity to Athletes Who Testify Against Agents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter College athletics is reportedly rife with corruption. Reports have surfaced recently that some college athletes (or their friends) are reportedly receiving extra benefits including cash and services for autographs. Many sports agents are anxious to develop relationships with athletes while they are still in school so they, or more … Continued
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September 18, 2013