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Alabama DB not letting size limit him: 'Put me anywhere on the field, I can do whatever'

Red Morgan is listed at 6-foot and 189 pounds on the Alabama football’s 2026 roster, making him one of the Tide’s smallest defensive backs, but his size has not held him back during his time in Tuscaloosa so far, and he has no plans of letting it.

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Labaron Philon Makes Decision Regarding Basketball Future

Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft via his Instagram on Tuesday. "I thank God and give him all the glory for blessing me with the last two years in Tuscaloosa," Philon wrote.

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Alabama Football Practice Observations 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 what we saw at Alabama's spring football practice, take Dax's thoughts on the second spring scrimmage, discuss A-Day and then Aiden Sherrell's entry into the transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Vic Moten, Bryce Fowler Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

With the full attention on the diamond sports in the wake of basketball's NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan, both teams delivered massive performances. Baseball went into Norman and took down the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / April 7

Alabama, OU, Kansas, Boston, Saint Mary’s Capture Weekly Awards from Softball On SI

A wild week of softball was highlighted by a new No.1 rising to the top, offensive numbers off the charts, and several standouts etching their names in the history books. Here are the Softball On SI awards for the week of April 6-13, 2026.

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Where Alabama Softball Ranks after Week 9

Alabama softball picked up its best series win of the year, taking two of three games from then No. 1 Texas, the defending national champions. The Crimson Tide has now won its first four SEC series and has one of the best resumés in college softball.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 7

Alabama 6-foot-5 sophomore wide receiver among second-year players standing out this spring

Derek Meadows earned praise from Kalen DeBoer Monday with his impressive performance this spring. Meadows is gearing up for his sophomore season with the Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 7

Alabama Baseball Continues to Climb in National Polls: Roll Call

What a difference three weeks can make. Alabama baseball was unranked in every single poll just 21 days ago after getting swept by Kentucky. Now, after rattling off three straight ranked SEC wins, the Crimson Tide is in the top-10 of every single ranking.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 6

Kentucky's Mouhamed Dioubate needs to find right fit in transfer portal

Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate is going to be one of the more intriguing players in the college basketball transfer portal. Dioubate, a 6-foot-7 junior from Queens, New York, is expected to enter his name in the transfer portal when it opens up on April 7.

North Carolina turns to NBA champion Michael Malone as next head coach

Michael Malone has a chance at rare accomplishment with North Carolina

Comparing North Carolina's Michael Malone and Bill Belichick hires

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 6

Alabama sophomore tight end expected to lead group after departure of Josh Cuevas

Josh Cuevas was the obvious leader of Alabama football’s tight-end room last season as one of the veterans on the Tide’s roster. With Cuevas expected to get drafted by an NFL team this month, the Tide will likely lean on a young group of tight ends during the 2026 season.

Ty Simpson News / A to Z Sports / April 6

2027 4-star recruit who went to the same high school as former Alabama QB Ty Simpson set to visit Tennessee ahead of commitment announcement

The Tennessee Vols are one of several programs in the mix to land a 2027 four-star recruit who attends the same high school that former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson attended.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 6