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  • DSC_0093.JPG RIVALS COLLIDE

    In a battle of top five teams, No. 1 Athens will host No. 5 East Limestone at 4 p.m. Saturday for a chance to advance to the state tournament in Huntsville. It’s the third meeting between the teams this season.

    May 3, 2013 1 Photo

  • SEC's new network with ESPN to debut in 2014

    The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014.

    May 2, 2013

  • West 1.JPG VIDEO: Historic season ends for West Limestone girls soccer team

    A record-setting season for the West Limestone girls soccer squad came to an abrupt end Tuesday night in picturesque Jones Valley, as No. 6 Randolph defeated the No. 7 Wildcats 2-0 to advance to the third round of the Class 1A-4A state playoffs.
    The Raiders (12-6-4), the state runner-up last season, will play at No. 1 John Paul Catholic III on Saturday with the winner advancing to the Final Four. This was the third straight season the Raiders eliminated West in the postseason.

    May 1, 2013 5 Photos

  • Malzahn: Demetruce McNeal's issues cleared up

     Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said safety Demetruce McNeal will be back in the mix to retain his starting position for next season after clearing up off-the-field issues.

    May 1, 2013

  • DSC_0258.JPG No. 1 Athens beats Southside to set up rematch with East

    Athens scored four goals in the first seven minutes of the second half to cruise past Southside-Gadsden for an 8-0 sub-state playoff victory Tuesday night. The win set up a rematch with East Limestone Saturday after the Indians defeated Fort Payne 2-0 Tuesday.

    April 30, 2013 1 Photo

  • Alabama's McCarron to drive pace car in Talladega

     Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron will drive the pace car before NASCAR's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

    April 30, 2013

  • 'I'm gay': NBA player Jason Collins breaks barrier

    Collins' announcement, nearly two weeks after the Wizards' season ended, immediately drew praise and backing not only from pals, current and former teammates and coaches, the NBA itself, and a sponsor, but also from the White House.

    April 30, 2013

  • screenshot collins.jpg VIDEO: NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out as gay

    NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.

    April 29, 2013 1 Photo

  • Tebow Time in New York over after Jets cut QB

    Tebow Time is over in New York — before it ever got started.

    April 29, 2013

  • Te'o thinks he's 'pretty prepared' for NFL

    The Chargers' rookie brain trust, general manager Tom Telesco and coach Mike McCoy, said they weren't bothered by the scrutiny Te'o has been under the last four months.

    April 29, 2013

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