Duquesne, Arizona, and the Hunt for the Juniper Titmouse | News, Sports, Jobs
Jerry McAllister. A juniper tit was reported in a Tucson Audubon Rare Bird Alert in early January of this year. It had never been reported anywhere in the Patagonia Mountains of southern Arizona or Santa Cruz County, even though this region is some of the best birding in the United States. […]
Illegal sports betting statistics in Alabama are off the board
Legalized gambling legislation has been a hot topic in Alabama throughout 2024. The most commonly agreed upon benefit seems to be the dismantling of the illegal gambling market in the state, but the numbers on illegal sports betting are staggering. The Crimson Tide's historic run to the Final Four certainly helped boost demand: Since the […]
Alabama-based Hibbett acquired by rival JD Sports in massive $1 billion deal
Birmingham-based sporting goods retailer Hibbett has officially been bought by a former rival.. JD Sports Fashion, the UK's largest sporting goods retailer, has reportedly purchased all of Hibbett's outstanding shares for $87.50 per share in cash, translating into a total enterprise value of about $1.1 billion. “Today's announcement is a true testament to the work […]
Albritton elaborates on ‘no’ vote, citing failure to address sports, online and PCI gambling
State Sen. Gregg Albritton appeared on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal last week to explain why he initially voted against the 2024 gaming bill, which he helped craft this session. “Three aspects of the conference report that were released make it unacceptable to me to take a position of support,” explained Rep. Albritton (R-Atmore). “First, […]
Academy Sports honors female Conservation enforcement officers
As part of the SEC Softball Tournament held last week at Auburn University, eight female conservation enforcement officers (CEOs) from the Alabama Department of Conservation were honored during the tournament, which also included a shopping tour provided by Academy Sports + Outdoors in Auburn. Cody Reed, the academy's regional marketing specialist for Alabama, East Tennessee […]
‘The biggest change in the history of college sports’ – NCAA agrees to landmark settlement
In a landmark move that will award more than $15 billion to athletes over the next decade, the NCAA, along with the ACC, Big 12 and Big 10, approved the settlement in the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust lawsuit. The SEC and Pac-12 presidents were scheduled to vote today. The NCAA and all 32 Division […]
Ivey celebrates Safe Boating Week with donation from Academy Sports + Outdoors
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey took part in a Safe Boating Week celebration at Academy Sports + Outdoors store in Montgomery earlier this week, where the Academy donated $5,000 worth of life jackets to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). “I am pleased to join you and our Conservation Enforcement Officers in celebrating […]
Sports Illustrated ranks Alabama No. 1 in preseason hoops rankings
Alabama fans have been waiting for months to find out what the roster for Nate Oats' basketball team would be like after the Crimson Tide made the school's first-ever Final Four appearance. When the transfer portal carousel stopped spinning and the NBA Draft decisions were all announced, it was nothing but great news for Alabama. […]
Steve Kozachik to resign from Tucson City Council, oversee Mosaic Quarter sports complex
Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik is known to be running for office. When he's not pedaling his bike, his sneakers zip around city sidewalks. However, he will not run for re-election next year. He resigned early to become manager of Mosaic Quarter, a large sports complex planned for Pima County's South Side, which county officials […]
Gov’t Report Could Lead To An Infestation Of Federal Regulation Into Youth Sports, Experts Say
A major report recently released by a federal commission could result in a slew of new regulations for youth sports, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Status Commission was established by Congress in 2020 to address concerns about the U.S. Olympic Committee, including its handling of sexual abuse cases, […]
