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Alabama’s budding star in the backfield isn’t the name that everyone was expecting ahead of the Crimson Tide’s 2026 season

Alabama’s budding star in the backfield isn’t the name that everyone was expecting ahead of the Crimson Tide’s 2026 season

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day scrimmage last week, and while it was the quarterbacks who stole the show alongside the freshman wide receivers, the running game struggled.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer issues a stern warning to his defense following Crimson Tide’s spring camp

The Alabama Crimson Tide has nearly ended its 2026 spring camp. Come the end of the week, the Crimson Tide will pack it in and return after the end of the semester break for summer workouts in June and then fall camp in July.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 14

Three Alabama Receivers Who Could Step Up for Injured Noah Rogers: Just a Minute

Alabama's 2026 football season is over 140 days away, and yet there's already a need for a replacement at wide receiver for Week 1. After Germie Bernard

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 14

Hunter De Siver Breaks Down Alabama A-Day on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez and Hunter De Siver as we talk about the Crimson Tide's spring football game and the Alabama basketball program's activity in the transfer portal.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 14
What Alabama is working on to close spring practice

What Alabama is working on to close spring practice

Alabama football’s 2026 spring practice session will come to an end this week in Tuscaloosa with one practice remaining after Tuesday. The Crimson Tide traditionally wraps up spring practice on A-Day.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 14
Simpson shares his thoughts on competing with Mendoza

Ty Simpson shares his thoughts on competing with Fernando Mendoza

For most of the college football season, and especially in the playoffs, Mendoza was tabbed as the clear-cut QB1.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 14

Where Alabama Softball Ranks after Week 10

Alabama just keeps winning. The Crimson Tide went 4-0 last week with four wins against in-state opponents, run-ruling South Alabama at home on Tuesday before traveling down to Auburn and sweeping the Tigers.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Alabama Forward Aiden Sherrell Predicted to Transfer to Struggling Big Ten Team

Alabama Forward Aiden Sherrell Predicted to Transfer to Struggling Big Ten Team

Forward Aiden Sherrell broke out in his sophomore season with the Alabama Crimson Tide. The 6-foot-10 and 255-pound big man started 34 games, averaging 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 14
NFL insider, former GM address Steelers' Ty Simpson question amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

NFL insider, former GM address Steelers' Ty Simpson question amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

Are the Steelers altering draft plans as Rodgers once again drags his feet regarding his intentions for 2026?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 14
Orlovsky again addresses conspiracy theory about Mendoza, Simpson draft rankings

Dan Orlovsky again addresses conspiracy theory about Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft rankings

Orlovsky has said throughout the offseason that Simpson and not Mendoza "is the best quarterback" in this year's draft class.

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Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 14

Alabama wide receiver will not be ‘ready to go’ to start 2026 season

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer provided an injury update on Noah Rogers on Monday. Rogers transferred to Alabama from North Carolina State to play wide receiver after the 2025 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 14
Alabama cornerback feels he made a big jump this spring

Alabama cornerback feels he made a big jump this spring

Alabama cornerback Dijon Lee supplied fans with an early showcase of what he’s prepared to produce during his sophomore season this fall, which will follow what an already succesful freshman year for the former five-star prospect.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 14

Alabama Star Jessica Timmons Selected in Third Round of WNBA Draft: Roll Call

Alabama women's basketball star Jessica Timmons will get a shot in the WNBA, as the Indiana Fever selected her No. 40 overall in Monday's draft. Timmons was one of the best stories in women's college basketball this winter.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 13
Alabama caps off A-Day weekend with an underrated commitment that proves the Crimson Tide still dominates in-state recruiting

Alabama caps off A-Day weekend with an underrated commitment that proves the Crimson Tide still dominates in-state recruiting

The Alabama Crimson Tide made waves across college football this past weekend, as in its first appearance of the 2026 season, new faces like quarterback Keelon Russell and wide receiver Cederian Morgan went to work during A-Day.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Alabama Loses 5-Star Recruiting Battle to Big 12 Team

Alabama Loses 5-Star Recruiting Battle to Big 12 Team

As Alabama gears up for the 2026 college football season, the Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day Game on Saturday. Going into his third season with the team, head coach Kalen DeBoer is looking to lead Alabama to its 18th national championship title in program history and first since 2020.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Alabama’s spring scrimmage just proved that a freshman wide receiver could be the next Ryan Coleman-Williams in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day scrimmage on Saturday, and while the quarterbacks stole the show, it was the players catching the passes that added excitement to the annual tradition inside of Bryant-Denny Stadium at Nick Saban Field.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 13
Alabama offers Saraland 6-foot-6 Edge: 'It’s truly a blessing'

Alabama offers Saraland 6-foot-6 Edge: 'It’s truly a blessing'

Keoni Snipes reported an offer from Alabama Saturday while in Tuscaloosa visiting the Crimson Tide for A-Day. Snipes is a sophomore at Saraland High School in Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 13

Three Takeaways from Alabama Softball's Series Sweep over Auburn

Alabama conducted its second SEC road sweep of the season over the weekend, winning all three games at Auburn to improve to 39-3 (12-3 SEC) on the year.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / April 11
Alabama Softball Coach Patrick Murphy Reaches Historic Milestone in Win Over Auburn

Alabama Softball Coach Patrick Murphy Reaches Historic Milestone in Win Over Auburn

Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy reached a milestone so rare that no other Southeastern Conference achieved it. ​The Crimson Tide's 4-0 win over Auburn on Saturday afternoon at Jane B.

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