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National Sports

Alabama’s Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

NEW YORK — On an Alabama team stacked with stars, DeVonta Smith emerged as the best player in ... Read more

National Sports

Alabama needs Iron Bowl win, help for playoff berth

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — This is an awkward position for Alabama; the Crimson Tide aren't accustomed to leaning on ... Read more

National Sports

SEC’s playoff contenders set to run a brutal gauntlet

The Southeastern Conference seems to be in good playoff position with five teams ranked in the top 10. Read more

Local Sports

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 3 slate offers something for everybody

If you love prep football, you'd be hard-pressed to find more parody than what Week 3 has to ... Read more

Lifestyles

‘Game of Thrones’ slays with a leading 22 Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES — "Game of Thrones" roared back onto the Emmy battlefield, topping Thursday's nominations with 22 bids ... Read more

News

The Latest: On horseback, US Senate candidate rides to polls

MONTGOMERY(AP) — The Latest on Alabama’s special primary election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Attorney General ... Read more

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PREVIEW: John Salter set for Bellator 181 bout Friday

A win would improve his Bellator MMA record to 4-0. Former Gardendale wrestler John Salter (13-3)—a title contender ... Read more

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NJN/am for Tuesday, July 29

Good Tuesday morning to you… Weather: Feeling like fall. Sunny skies are in store for today, with highs ... Read more