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More information emerges on Sean McVay's reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford contract talks

More information emerges on Sean McVay's reaction to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford contract talks

How Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looked and sounded after the club surprisingly made Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson the 13th overall selection of the 2026 NFL Draft continues to cause some to wonder if Rams general manager Les Snead was truly responsible for the Simpson pick.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 28

Alabama Diamond Report, SEC Schools Cutting Sports, and Amari Allen Draft Stock on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss both the baseball and softball team losing series against Tennessee this weekend, Arkansas cutting sports programs and Amari Allen's latest NBA draft buzz.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 28

Where Alabama Softball Ranks in Polls for Final Week of Regular Season

The final week of the softball regular season is already here, and Alabama is still up toward the top of the national polls. The Crimson Tide lost its first series of the season at Tennessee over the weekend, but Alabama is still ranked No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 28

Jocelyn Briski, Kade Snell Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

There have been plenty of weeks where it has been exceedingly difficult to make the picks for Athlete of the Week given the number of strong performances from Crimson Tide athletes.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Lady Vols softball twists the knife in the perfect way after winning crucial series over Alabama

Lady Vols softball twists the knife in the perfect way after winning crucial series over Alabama

Tennessee turned to an old tradition to stick it to their interstate rival on Monday. The Tennessee Lady Vols got some long awaited revenge over the Alabama Crimson Tide on the softball diamond over the weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 28
Were Browns eyeing surprising quarterback move during draft?

Were Browns eyeing surprising quarterback move during draft?

The Browns ultimately added a developmental player to their quarterback room in the sixth round of the draft. But were they eyeing a more impactful move?

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 28

Three Takeaways from Alabama Softball's Series Loss at Tennessee

Alabama softball is in an unfamiliar spot. For the first time this season, the Crimson Tide is coming off back-to-back losses after dropping the final two games of the series at Tennessee on Sunday and Monday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 28
How secret meetings helped Rams land Ty Simpson during NFL Draft

How secret meetings helped Rams land Ty Simpson during NFL Draft

There's now more information about how Ty Simpson knew he could end up a Rams player this spring. 

What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten
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The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 27

No. 2 Alabama Loses Finale at No. 9 Tennessee for First Series Loss of Season

Alabama landed the first punch of the series, but Tennessee got the last laugh as the Lady Vols bounced back from a run-rule loss in Game 1 to hand the Crimson Tide its first series loss of the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 27
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten

Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten

The reaction to the Los Angeles Rams taking Ty Simpson at No. 13 is not surprising, but it might be misguided.

Sean McVay is so sick of talking about the Ty Simpson pick
What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision
The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Alabama Predicted to Lose 4-Star Running Back to Big Ten Team

Alabama Predicted to Lose 4-Star Running Back to Big Ten Team

The Alabama Crimson Tide is in the mix for class of 2027 running back Tyson Robinson out of Jackson, Mississippi. At 5-foot-9 and 195 pounds, he is a four-star recruit, the No.

Kalen Deboer News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 27

Alabama in the NFL Draft and DeBoer Adds Another 5-Star QB on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we break down days two and three of the NFL Draft and examine where the Alabama players ended up before talking about Kalen DeBoer adding a 5-star quarterback into the Class of 2027.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 27
Alabama DB coach sends message to recruits after successful NFL Draft

Alabama DB coach sends message to recruits after successful NFL Draft

Alabama football’s defensive backs coach, Maurice Linguist sent a message to recruits after the Crimson Tide had 10 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jermaine Burton News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver just received a second and likely final chance to realize his NFL dreams

Former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver just received a second and likely final chance to realize his NFL dreams

Former Alabama WR Jermaine Burton just received another shot at the NFL, and it could be his last. The NFL Draft is viewed as the dawn of many NFL careers.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 27
Which Alabama players will go in the first round of 2027 NFL Draft?

Which Alabama players will go in the first round of 2027 NFL Draft?

Alabama football extended its streak of having a first-round pick in consecutive years to 18 with Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson getting drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 27
What Rams reportedly loved about Simpson before controversial draft decision

What Rams reportedly loved about Ty Simpson before controversial NFL Draft decision

Simpson is a lottery ticket for a Rams team that played in the NFC Championship Game back in January, and that could have spent the 13th overall pick of the draft on a Week 1 starter at a different position.

Rams' Sean McVay clears the air on his demeanor after Ty Simpson pick
The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 26

No. 2 Alabama Shut Out for First Time All Season in Game 2 Loss at Tennessee

A day after scoring 12 runs, Alabama was down to its final two outs before recording its first hit. For the first time this season, the No. 2 Crimson Tide was shut out as No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / April 26
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / April 25
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 25

No. 2 Alabama Softball Crushes No. 9 Tennessee to Win Series Opener

Brooke Wells set the tone with her 20th home run of the season in the first inning of Saturday night's contest in Knoxville, and the Alabama offense didn't let up.

Deontae Lawson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

Eagles Signing Alabama LB Deontae Lawson

Matt Zenitz reports that the Eagles are signing Alabama LB Deontae Lawson after he went undrafted on Saturday. Lawson, 23, is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and was named Second-team All-SEC in 2025.

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