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Heisman-Trophy winner says Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer would get the praise he deserves at another program

Former Auburn quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton feels Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer would be praised more if he were the head coach at another program outside of the SEC.

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Texas 4-Star DB immediately puts Alabama in Final 6 after earning offer

Blake Jenkins immediately put the Alabama Crimson Tide in his final six schools after earning an offer from the Tide on Friday. Jenkins attends Tompkins High School in Texas, and he is a 2027 four-star defensive back prospect.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 9

Illinois 4-Star DB puts Alabama in Top 5 ahead of official visit

Tavares Harrington included Alabama football in his top five ahead of his June official visit. Harrington is a junior at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois, and he garners a four-star rating from most recruiting sites.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 9

Alabama football’s defensive lineman wants to re-introduce himself after season-ending injury

Jeremiah Beaman was on track to be a key member of the Alabama defensive front during the 2025 college football season. His teammates were praising him, the Tide’s coaching staff was speaking highly of him, and he earned the nod to start for the Tide against Florida State to open the season once Tim Keenan went down with an injury.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / May 9

Alabama adds shutdown 4-Star cornerback to 2027 recruiting board

Blake Jenkins reported an offer from Alabama after a visit from the Crimson Tide’s defensive back coach, Maurice Linguist. Jenkins attends Tompkins High School in Katy, Texas, which is the same high school former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe attended.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 8

Justin LeBron 'Doing Well' After Leaving Series Opener Against South Carolina

No. 19 Alabama handled its business in Friday's series opener, defeating South Carolina 8-3 as the penultimate weekend of the regular season begins. The Crimson Tide used a big second inning, scoring four runs with two home runs to jump on the Gamecocks early.

Preview: Alabama Softball vs. Texas in SEC Championship Game

It will be a regular-season rematch for the SEC championship game as 2-seed Alabama takes on 4-seed Texas on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. on ESPN. The Longhorns are the defending national champions, but the Crimson Tide took two of three games from Texas at Rhoads Stadium during the regular season.

Alabama Softball Silences Florida to Advance to First SEC Tournament Final since 2021

Alabama is looking like a championship team again, and the Crimson Tide will have the opportunity to compete for a championship on Saturday. The 2-seed Alabama run ruled 3-seed Florida, 9-1, in five innings during Friday's SEC tournament semifinal game to clinch its spot back in the tournament title game for the first time since 2021.

Evan Mathis News / AL.com / May 8

Former Alabama OL Evan Mathis chatting up with Former Auburn QB Jason Campbell. #rolltide

Why Did Alabama Football Cancel Oklahoma State Series? The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss Alabama canceling the Oklahoma State football series, Georgia and Florida State altering their upcoming games, softball making the SEC tournament semifinals and the baseball program's penultimate series of the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / May 8

Jocelyn Briski Wins SEC Softball Pitcher of Year, Patrick Murphy Coach of Year

Jocelyn Briski's status was uncertain opening weekend as she worked her way back from an offseason knee injury. Not only did she pitch that weekend, the Alabama junior pitcher went on to have her best season yet.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / May 8

Sean McVay had 'little argument' before Rams selected Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Why did Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay look and sound upset shortly after the Rams made Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson their first-round pick? It may not have been the pick itself.

Rams' Jared Verse sends warning to NFL coming off NFC Championship loss to Seahawks

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Five potential landing spots for Stefon Diggs after not-guilty verdict

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