Tag: Sports
BW Recommends | Dec. 21, 2025
College Football’s Coaching Carousel Stops With Hires at UAB, Samford and Auburn
UAB elevated Alex Mortensen to the head coaching job and Samford brought John Grass back to the state.
Midseason Coaching Carousel Spins Through Alabama as Blazers, Bulldogs and Tigers Reset
‘Win now’ mentality opens vacancies at the top of Birmingham’s sports landscape.
Stage Set for Bartow Arena Renovation
A $14.6 million renovation planned would include expanding the entrance lobby, making concourse improvements, replacing seats, and adding club-level lounge and club-level seating.
BW Recommends | June 15, 2025
Women’s NCAA Division I Basketball Tourney Returns to Town
The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament are being played at Legacy Arena through Sunday.
Hearing Wednesday Let Residents Have Their Say on Violent Crime, Council OKs Indy Grand Prix Funding.
The public can ask questions and make suggestions about the city’s efforts to dampen violence during a community feedback session to be held at the Birmingham Crossplex.
Basketball Teams Descend on Birmingham for Weeklong AHSAA Championships
The state tournament brings in a week of athletic competition — along with a lot of money for the area.
It Was a Gold Letter Day as Georgia Tech Faced Vanderbilt in Birmingham Bowl
There will be a lot of gold in Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District as the Birmingham Bowl kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Protective Stadium. Read more.
Magic City Mania
The Magic City Classic will take over the streets and venues across Birmingham this week in the ramp up to Saturday’s premier HBCU football showdown of the year between Alabama State University and Alabama A&M. Read more.