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Jaguars Ground Falcons

WKRG Staff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:03:03 +0000

USA runs it's record to a perfect 6-0 with a 64-12 win over Milford Academy

Auburn Pummels Paladins

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:08:36 +0000

Auburn goes up big early and coasts to a 63-31 win over Furman.

Alabama Survives LSU Scare

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:04:23 +0000

Julio Jones' 73-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter puts Alabama on top to stay.

High School Football Playoff Results

Associated Press — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:41:10 +0000

Area teams advance in the AHSAA football playoffs.

Leflore H.S. Cheerleaders Of The Week!

News 5 Sports Department — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:19:30 +0000

Congratulations to the Leflore High School Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week!

USA’s First Football Homecoming

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:49:22 +0000

The celebration came complete with a bonfire and Miss America.

Urban Meyer Fined

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:51:47 +0000

Florida coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for criticizing officials.

Solomon Patton Player of the Week

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:54:46 +0000

Florida Gator recruit takes honor for week 10. See presentation.

Haymes Snedeker Ready For Big Break

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:31:26 +0000

Golf Channel winner says he's ready for the big stage next week. See Randy Patrick's report.

Bryant Releases Ronnie Cottrell

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:17:04 +0000

Alma Bryant High School makes change at head football coach. Ronnie Cottrell's contract terminated.

Another Saturday, Another USA Blowout

WKRG Staff — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:38:08 +0000

The USA Jaguars score 44 first half points on their way to a 64-6 win over Fork Union Academy

Strongmen Competition In Mobile

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:57:14 +0000

The competition tests both sheer physical strength and endurance.

High School Football Scores From Week 10

Associated Press — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:40:22 +0000

Many teams play their last game as the Alabama High School Football regular season ends

Murphy H.S. Cheerleaders Of The Week!

News 5 Sports Department — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:55:02 +0000

Congratulations to the Murphy High School Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week!

Saban Speaks In Mobile

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:25:37 +0000

Alabama has bye week, Coach Saban talks Tide football at 1st and 10 meeting. Hear his comments.

Sister Act In PeeWee Football

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:44:52 +0000

Caples sisters turning heads in park football. See Randy Patrick's report.

Murphy Quarterback Player of the Week

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:04:26 +0000

Kelvin Maye threw 4 touchdown passes in Panthers win over Davidson. See presentation.

Andre Agassi Admits Using Crystal Meth

CBS/AP — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:14:33 +0000

In Upcoming Autobiography, Tennis Star Says Used Drug and then Lied to Tennis Authorities..

JaMarcus Russell Will Start On Sunday

The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:47:47 +0000

Coach Tom Cable says Russell, who played at Williamson High School in Mobile, understands why he was benched in the first half of the Oakland Raiders' 31-0 lss to the New York Jets.

Mark McGwire Joins Cardinals As Hitting Coach

The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:45:56 +0000

McGwire hit a then-record 70 home runs in 1998 and retired with 583 homers in 2001. He refused to answer questions about steroids use during a congressional hearing, saying he wasn't there to talk about the past.

JaMarcus Russell Benched

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:14:19 +0000

The Oakland Raiders bench Mobile-native JaMarcus Russell in the 2nd quarter after a 6/11 start with 2 ints and a fumble.

Cody’s 2 Blocked Kicks Lift Tide Past Vols, 12-10

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:35:29 +0000

Terrence Cody blocks a 44-yard field-goal attempt on the final play and the Crimson Tide escape with a 12-10 victory over rival Tennessee.

Foley H.S. Cheerleaders Of The Week!

News 5 Sports Department — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Congratulations to the Foley High School Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week!

Doctors Hopeful Injured Football Player Will Regain Consciousness

WKRG.com: Bill Riales — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:06:48 +0000

LeFlore High School's Timothy Robinson has been in a coma since he was injured during a game on October 9th.

Spanish Fort’s Otis Smith Takes Player of the Week

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:09:00 +0000

Backup quarterback comes through with 3 touchdown's in upset of Vigor. See presentation.

Rick Crawford Teams Up With Mobile Company

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:13:24 +0000

Nascar truck racer has itch to fly. See Randy Patrick's report.

Former Bama Football Star Arrested On Drug & Prostitution Charges

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:06:54 +0000

Keith McCants was born in Mobile and played football at Murphy High School. He was drafted in 1990 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played 6 years in the NFL.

Three Runners Die During Detroit Marathon

Associated Press — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:24:45 +0000

All Three Men Collapsed Without Explanation; Cold Weather Not Thought to be a Factor..

UConn Player Fatally Stabbed Following Game

Associated Press — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:06:44 +0000

A University of Connecticut football player has died following an on-campus stabbing, hours after the team's victory over Louisville.

Alabama Jumps Florida To Take Top Spot

Associated Press — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:47:19 +0000

After a steady climb, Alabama has reached the top of the AP poll.

Kentucky Shocks Auburn

Associated Press — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:02:40 +0000

Wildcats beat Auburn for the 1st time in 43 years by holding the Tigers scoreless in the second half

Alabama Tops Gamecocks

Associated Press — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:57:46 +0000

Crimson Tide survives 4 turnovers to beat 22nd ranked South Carolina 20 to 6

Jaguars Blow Away Hurricanes

WKRG Staff — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:45:01 +0000

South Alabama racks up over 300 yards on the ground in their 41-7 win over Louisburg Junior College

Week 8 of the AHSAA Football Season

Associated Press — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:39:17 +0000

Cool weather greets fans and players in week 8 of the Alabama High School Athletic Association football season

Spanish Fort H.S. Cheerleaders Of The Week!

News 5 Sports Department — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:55:18 +0000

Congratulations to the Spanish Fort High School Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week!

Baker H.S. Cheerleaders Of The Week!

News 5 Sports Department — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:35:28 +0000

Congratulations to the Baker High School Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week!

Daphne Kicker Wins Player of the Week

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:10:43 +0000

Brandon Roberts kicks Trojans to big win over Baldwin Co. See week 7 presentation.

Bear Bryant’s First QB At Alabama Dies

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:34:23 +0000

Bobby Jackson, who graduated from Murphy High School, was 73 years old. Jackson also played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Hear Scott Hunter's comments.

SEC, The Toughest Conference In College Football

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:43:27 +0000

According to the cover story in this week's edition of Sports Illustrated, the Southeastern Conference is toughest conference in the nation.

County Commission Approves $45,000 For Gulf Coast Classic

WKRG Staff — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:21:47 +0000

The money matches last year’s contribution of $50,000 minus the 10% cut made to all county appropriations to balance this year’s budget.

Tigers Fall In Fayetteville

Associated Press — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:19:10 +0000

Auburn drops first game as Razorbacks light up scoreboard.

Alabama’s Defense Stuffs Ole Miss

Associated Press — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:13:44 +0000

Crimson Tide survives big test in Oxford.

Crossings Course Open At Magnolia Grove

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:48:39 +0000

RTJ Trail puts 6-million dollars into crossings renovation. Hear pro Paul Martino talk about renovation.

Logan Paul Wins Week 6 Player of the Week

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:27:53 +0000

Gulf Shores improves to 4-2 thanks to Paul's big game. See presentation.

Curtis Wins 200th

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:21:49 +0000

Bulldogs rout W.S. Neal giving Terry Curtis his 200th coaching victory. See celebration, hear coach Curtis.

Leflore Linebacker Criticial After Suffering Hard Hit

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:55:48 +0000

A Leflore High School football player remains in a coma after he suffered a hard hit during Friday night's football game.

Jags Dismiss Georgia Military

WKRG Staff — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:35:25 +0000

USA Jaguars run their record to 3-0 with a 31-3 win over GA Military JC

National Bank Backs Gulf Coast Classic

Associated Press — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:37:22 +0000

Officials say Commonwealth National Bank will be the title sponsor for this year's Gulf Coast Classic.

A Soggy Friday Night of High School Football

Associated Press — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:43:25 +0000

Heavy rains force some high schools to postpone games

Cheerleaders Of The Week: Bayside Academy

News 5 Sports Department — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:46:58 +0000

Congratulations to the Bayside Academy Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week!