ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION

Jun 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Show Up Big for Knicks Game Night

Sports arenas often double as stages for the rich and famous. Madison Square Garden recently turned into a star-studded lounge for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs faced off against the New York Knicks in front of a crowd that included more than just basketball fans. Some celebr

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Big names, big side effects: Celebrities and the GLP-1 debate

Sports stars and entertainers publicly sharing their experiences with GLP-1 medications have turned weight-loss drugs into dinner-table conversation. Shaq O’Neill recently joined the list of high-profile GLP-1 users. At 54, he manages a jam-packed schedule—running a dunk league, repping Reebok, stud

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Myriad and Chainlink team up for FIFA World Cup betting with blockchain speed

Sports fans now have a new way to bet on FIFA World Cup matches through prediction markets. The platform Myriad is using Chainlink to settle bets automatically instead of relying on slow manual checks. This change promises faster payouts and fewer disagreements about who won. Myriad already used Ch

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Why presidents shouldn't sit courtside

Sports and politics mix about as well as oil and water, but Donald Trump keeps trying to blend them by showing up at games. The pattern is hard to miss: whenever Trump attends a sporting event where the home team plays, the home side often finds a way to lose. Look at the New York Knicks. They slipp

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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

Athletes and substance use: the hidden struggles behind the scenes

Sports can push athletes to their limits, but what happens when substances become a way to escape rather than excel? A recent review examined why some athletes turn to drugs, not for an edge in competition, but to handle the pressures that come with the job. Instead of focusing on cheating, this res

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Jun 07 2026SPORTS

What happens if Major League Baseball tries to control team spending?

Sports leagues need rules to keep competition fair. Most major leagues in the US already have rules about how much teams can spend on players. Baseball stands out because it has no such limit. Players earn widely different amounts, which sometimes makes games feel uneven. A few years ago, a few team

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Jun 04 2026SPORTS

Get a $10 boost using a special code on these NBA and MLB games

Sports betting site Kalshi offers a simple way to try out prediction trading with a free $10 bonus. To qualify, new users must register and trade at least $10 on qualifying events. The bonus lands in the account after the first $10 in trades and has to be used within 30 days. The NBA Finals Game 1

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Jun 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Stormy Skies Ahead: What Alabama Can Expect Today

Alabama isn’t out of the woods just yet when it comes to rough weather. A series of storm waves could sweep through the state today, packing a punch with strong winds, hail, and heavy rain. The worst-hit areas might see downed trees and power lines, especially in the northwest like Huntsville and Mu

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Why We Follow Our Teams

Sports fans are people who keep their eyes on the game and feel all kinds of emotions. They do it because life can be dull, chaotic or lonely. When we watch a match, something fun happens that makes us forget everyday problems. The second reason is order. Sports have a calendar: playoffs

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Alabama baseball eyes Super Regional spot after easy regional wins

Alabama baseball has quietly built a strong season by focusing only on the next game. The team didn’t start talking about hosting a Super Regional or playing in the College World Series until they actually earned the chance. Coach Rob Vaughn prefers keeping the players’ attention on their daily work

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