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Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders reacts following the school's Blue and White Spring football game, an NCAA college football contest, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Column: A wildly entertaining spat between 2 coaching stars

By Paul Newberry May. 20, 2022 02:25 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night, May 18 for “buying” players in its top-ranked recruiting class with name, image and likeness deals, saying Crimson Tide football players earned more than $3 million last year “the right way.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
SEC spat: Fisher, Saban exchange accusations over NIL deals

By Ralph D. Russo May. 19, 2022 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - At left, Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to the sideline during the first half of Alabama's NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher reacts to an official's call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a “narcissist” Thursday, May 19, 2022. after the Alabama coach made “despicable” comments about the Aggies using name, image and likeness deals to land their top-ranked recruiting classes. Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for “buying” players. (AP Photo/File)
'We're done': A&M's Fisher fires back at 'narcissist' Saban

By Ralph D. Russo May. 19, 2022 11:42 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night, May 18 for “buying” players in its top-ranked recruiting class with name, image and likeness deals, saying Crimson Tide football players earned more than $3 million last year “the right way.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Saban calls out Texas A&M for using NIL deals to buy players

May. 19, 2022 01:53 AM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks with defensive back Nyland Green (1) after a play during the NCAA college football team's G-Day game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

By Joe Reedy May. 17, 2022 12:08 PM EDT

South Carolina adds Jacksonville St to 2023 football lineup

May. 11, 2022 04:12 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is adding Jacksonville State and to its 2023 football schedule. The South Carolina Gamecocks announced the move...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to the sideline during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Saban denies tampering with Louisville transfer

May. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Kentucky football player charged with DUI, careless driving

May. 09, 2022 11:56 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky football player has been charged with drunken driving, university police said. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., 24,...

Alabama transfer opens up about mental health struggle

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2022 06:18 PM EDT
Alabama freshman offensive lineman Dayne Shor has entered the transfer portal, citing mental health issues. Shor issued a statement on Twitter...

Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks arrested in Mississippi

May. 02, 2022 01:30 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested in Mississippi on charges of speeding, not having insurance and a first offense possession of...

Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

Texas A&M White's Max Johnson (14) passes during the Texas A&M Maroon and White game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)
SEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin, left, talks with car owner Joe Gibbs before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega

Apr. 24, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht poses for a photo during an NCAA college baseball media day, Feb. 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa freshman is working double-duty this spring  as a pitcher on the baseball team and a wide receiver on the football team. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP, File)
Let's play 2: Baseball, football combo tests few who do both

By John Bohnenkamp Apr. 22, 2022 03:16 AM EDT

Gamecocks blend in high-profile transfers in spring

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 17, 2022 12:55 PM EDT
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer won't ever turn down someone who can improve his team. He believes he's added plenty of those players this spring. ...

John Mitchell speaks at the John Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson Commemorative Plaque Unveiling before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama honors university's first Black football players

By John Zenor Apr. 16, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Auburn's Sunisa Lee raises her arms after competing in the vault during the NCAA women's gymnastics championships Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
In college gymnastics, the ripple effect of real "air time"

By Will Graves Apr. 15, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama coach Nick Saban watches players warm up for the College Football Playoff championship NCAA football game against Georgia on Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saban is concerned about the current state of college football. He recently told The Associated Press "I don't think what we’re doing right now is a sustainable model.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Saban: Current state of college football not 'sustainable'

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 13, 2022 01:30 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws during warmups in an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Daniels announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022, that he plans to transfer to West Virginia. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Ex-Georgia QB JT Daniels transferring to West Virginia

Apr. 13, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Vanderbilt lineman Tyler Steen transferring to Alabama

Apr. 12, 2022 01:06 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Vanderbilt offensive tackle Tyler Steen says he is transferring to Alabama. The three-year starter, who played both tackle...