Former Alabama men’s basketball guard Davin Cosby was recently involved in a serious car crash and remains in the hospital as of July 22, a Kennesaw State spokesperson shared with AL.com on behalf of Cosby’s family.
“Davin now faces a long and challenging road as he works toward returning to full strength and mobility,” the GoFundMe reads.
Cosby spent the 2023-24 season with the Crimson Tide. Then he transferred to Wake Forest for the 2024-25 season. He was set to play for Kennesaw State and former Alabama assistant Antoine Pettway this season.
Cosby is heading into his junior season. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound guard is from Richmond, Virginia. Cosby played in 22 games for Alabama before playing in 17 games for Wake Forest with nine starts overall.
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College football season is upon us, with the season just mere weeks away. The Alabama Crimson Tide are looking to return to their winning ways, after a “disappointing” season in 2024 to their standards.
The second year of head coach Kalen DeBoer will be watched closely, as a 9-4 finish last year and a loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl wasn’t good enough. Alabama’s season begins in just 39 days, as they’ll take on Florida State.
Fanatics is currently running a Nike back-to-school sale on tons of items, including plenty of Crimson Tide gear.
The entire Alabama sale can be viewed here. Here’s a look at the top sellers:
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have had quite the offseason. Through two trades, they shipped George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. That happened after acquiring fellow star receiver D.K. Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks.
Of course, they also signed future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers after a long-awaited decision. Pittsburgh also strengthened their defense even more, acquiring star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and re-signing T.J. Watt to a four year, $112 million deal.
More excitement in Steelers land came on Monday, when the team unveiled new throwback uniforms to be worn on Sunday night against the Packers on October 26. That game will draw headlines due to Rodgers facing the team that he spent the majority of his career with.
Fanatics quickly released plenty of the new Steelers throwback jerseys, which can be viewed here. Here’s a look at the top sellers:
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Auburn football has added Middle Tennessee State to its 2027 nonconference schedule. The Tigers is set to host the Blue Raiders Sept. 11th.
Middle Tennessee State joins Missouri State as the early out of conference opponents on the Tigers 2027 schedule.
The Blue Raiders joins a future Auburn nonconference slate that includes Baylor, Ball State, South Alabama and Mercer this season. Baylor, Southern Miss and Jacksonville State in 2027, North Alabama in 2028, and a back-to-back series with Miami from 2029-30.
Former Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason will return back to the plains, entering his second season as the head coach for the Blue Raiders. Former Auburn All-American Kendall Simmons also serves as the team’s offensive line coach.
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It’s easy to miss the town of Wadley if you’re driving down State Highway 22 in east Alabama.
As you cross the highway’s Tallapoosa River bridge, most people will continue straight, maybe stopping for gas or a roadside meal at Stephens Station, a 41-year staple of the area. You’d have to be looking for it to come across the town of less than 1,000 people, but if you do veer right down the main street, it won’t take long to see what those people are proud of.
On a muggy Monday afternoon inside the Wadley High School gym, it was Jaquez Wilkes, the shining star of a football team that means everything to this close-knit community. Monday was Wilkes’ day to make his college commitment, a moment to celebrate the 6-foot-4, 234-pound 1A football cheat code that helped the Wadley Bulldogs bulldoze their way to state championship glory in 2024.
Not only did Wilkes make his college decision, he chose Auburn, the closest Division I school to Wadley’s campus.
“It’s pretty cool to know that my family and friends will always be able to be at the games,” Wilkes said. “If I need anything, they’ll be there.”
It’s hard to spend much time in Wadley without the topic of football coming up. Driving down the town’s main street, you’ll see painted Bulldog paw prints on the road, signs celebrating the school’s 2024 state title and a big football next to the town’s welcome sign.
The main street doesn’t include much. The brightly decorated Maggie Jo’s Diner and the welcoming Red C Cafe are the two main places to eat, and if you turn on to Highland Avenue and go up the hill, you’ll come across the cozy town hall building.
The welcome sign in downtown Wadley, Ala.Peter Rauterkus
Maggie Jo’s Diner in Wadley, Ala.Peter Rauterkus
The old railroad town is the type of place to shut down on a Friday night when the local high school football team is playing. It’s the kind of place where you can walk into any of the small handful of businesses downtown, bring up the name Jaquez Wilkes, and hear stories of him, his father and his uncle’s accomplishments on the field.
Wilkes being the athlete to represent Wadley on the national stage is fitting. The son of two city employees, Wilkes’ mother, Nikkie Houston, is the town clerk and his father, Paul Wilkes, works for the town’s utility office, helping run Wadley’s water, gas and sewer systems.
Paul Wilkes also played football at Wadley High School and is the brother of legendary Wadley running back Terrance Wilkes, who was shot and killed eight days after the final game of his storied high school career in 2006. Not only was he a staple at Wadley from 2001-2006, he finished as the state of Alabama’s all-time fourth-leading rusher.
Jaquez carries that legacy by wearing Terrance’s old No. 6. The school hopes to one day retire the number following Jaquez’s career.
The family’s legacy highlights what football means to the town, especially as a tool to bring pride to the people that call the quaint village on the Tallapoosa River home.
“I think if you take football out of Wadley, you’ve got a ghost town,” said Jeremiah Thomas, the school’s assistant principal and assistant football coach. “Of course we try to excel in all the other sports, but football is kind of what runs this community.”
Wadley head coach Dake Rivers has only been at the school since June. His connection to the school and town runs deeper, though. His wife, Hannah, is a graduate of Wadley, meaning he’s visited many times and has had a taste of what Friday night means in this community.
To him, Wilkes’ commitment to Auburn isn’t just a source of pride for the program and the town, but an inspiration to younger players.
“Just looking at it, all kids from any classification can make it to the next level,” Rivers said. “Jaquez is a walking testament to that.”
Given his lineage, Wilkes playing and starring on the football field isn’t much of a surprise. The extent of his dominance and recognition was hard for anyone to see coming.
Houston said Wilkes has been in sports almost his whole life. From football to basketball and baseball, he and many of the same kids Wilkes shares the field with now all played together in Wadley growing up.
By age 12, Wilkes was already standing 6-foot-1 and playing on the varsity team and didn’t look out of place. By the end of his junior year, he stood 6-foot-4 and over 230 pounds, gaining attention from major college football programs across the country.
“He was in fifth grade, and he was already heads taller than everybody else,” former Wadley coach Shenan Motley said after the state championship. “He was so big that they wouldn’t let him run the ball in Pee Wee, so he played on the line. He’s a good blocker, too.”
Larry McGill, an 81-year-old lifetime Wadley resident who attends every game, called Wilkes the best player in school history.
“I’ll watch practice, and he does things I’ve never seen nobody else do,” McGill said.
Few people are trusted to explain the history of the school’s football program more than McGill. Ask someone at Stephens Station a question about an old Wadley football team and they’ll point you in his direction. He filmed the school’s games for 48 years, retiring from that job five years ago due to the risks of climbing into the tall filming stand.
“I’m 81 years old for crying out loud,” McGill said with a smile.
The football stadium at Wadley High School sits empty on a summer dayPeter Rauterkus
His wife, Gail, is a retired math teacher at Wadley High who, like Larry, has seen generations of kids come through the school. The couple has been married and following the team together for 52 years, including seasons in which the Bulldogs went winless.
Those experiences are part of why Wilkes stands out in school history. He led the program to its first ever official state championship, a feat past greats such as his late uncle and former national championship-winning Auburn wide receiver Terrell Zachery never achieved.
All you have to do is turn on the tape to get an idea of Wilkes’ dominance on the field. During the 2024 state championship season, he rushed for 2,582 yards and 37 touchdowns, while adding 117 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, three blocked punts and two interceptions, according to Wilkes’ X (formerly Twitter) page.
“When you’ve got a kid at 6-4 about 235-240 playing running back in 1A, it’s so easy,” Thomas said.
In the 2024 state championship game, Wilkes rushed for 312 yards and five touchdowns with 10 tackles and an interception, all after injuring his knee early in the game. It’s a testament to the word Rivers and Thomas used to describe Wilkes.
“Dawg.”
On the field he’s just that. Off the field, his family members and friends in the community describe him as a good, hardworking kid. If you spend time around Wilkes and his parents, it’s not hard to see the similarities. He and his parents are a quiet bunch, something you could tell from Monday’s events.
Some college commitment ceremonies can drag. From teachers and coaches giving long speeches, to the athletes themselves building suspense or faking out the crowd, theatrics aren’t uncommon.
That wasn’t the case with Wilkes. A handful of coaches spoke, and after Wilkes read off a few thank yous, he picked up the Auburn hat and the celebration began.
No fakeouts, no suspense, no hat flips, just a straight-to-the point declaration.
“He’s mature, very good young man and respectful,” Wilkes’ father, Paul, said. “Just an all-around good kid.”
The high school chapter of Wilkes’ career isn’t over yet. He has one more season with the Bulldogs and carries with him the goal of repeating as state champions. But Monday was a day for a close-knit community in east Alabama to celebrate arguably the town’s greatest future football export.
And even with the bright lights of the SEC in his future, that pride isn’t lost on Wilkes.
“It means a lot, because this don’t happen much here,” he said. “Young kids, they see that somebody else is doing this and they’ll be able to do the same.”
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A 17-year-old faces charges of felony murder and first degree robbery following an incident in March that resulted in the death of a teenager.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly said in a Tuesday news conference that Cameron Leonard Phinizee was indicted by a grand jury last week in the death of Ryland O’Neal Calvert, 13.
Calvert died March 26 following an incident at 1236 Hermitage Drive.
On that day, officers responded to a reported shooting at Southern Oaks Apartments.
Calvert, who died at the scene, was found in the parking lot. Police at the time said Calvert died in a robbery.
Phinizee was arrested on that day and released on $100,000 bond.
After hearing from 17 witnesses, Connolly said the grand jury determined that Calvert and Phinizee were attempting to rob the person who shot Calvert, who was acting in self-defense and will not be charged.
Authorities have not named the person.
Phinizee is being charged as an accomplice in an armed robbery.
“The actual person attempting the robbery was the 13-year-old child, who was put up to that crime by the 17-year-old,” Connolly said.
“The 13-year-old child, Ryland Calvert, looked up to Mr. Phinizee,” he said. “Mr. Phinizee got this child involved in an armed robbery and it cost him his life. Our hearts go out to his family and his many friends.”
Florence Police Chief Mike Holt thanked the public for being patient with the investigation, and said there was a “great deal of social media and public attention.
“Investigating crimes of this nature can take significant personal toll on a person, just in and of themselves. But that toll can further be compounded when investigators’ names and, at times, their professional reputations become a discussion in the public discourse,” he said.
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Backyard barbecue season is in full swing, which means right now is a great time to upgrade your outdoor cooking setup with a coveted Blackstone griddle. And luckily, Walmart is offering a limited time discount on the portable Blackstone Adventure Ready 2-Burner Griddle to make this more affordable.
With this deal, Walmart customers can get the Blackstone Adventure Ready Griddle for $124 instead of its original list price of $147. Free shipping and returns are also included with purchase. While this is one of the smaller Blackstone griddles available, it’s also one of the most affordable options that still delivers amazing cooking results.
Blackstone 22″ Adventure Ready Griddle
$147 $124
The Blackstone Adventure Ready Griddle is on sale at Walmart for a limited time.
The Blackstone Adventure Ready Griddle features 362 square-inches of cooking space with a rolled-steel cooktop surface. It also comes with a matching hardcover and holds a 1-Lb propane tank, which is sold separately.
Two stainless-steel, H-style burners with a combined 21,000 BTUs
Blackstone’s patented rear grease management system makes cleanup easier
Sturdy handle and hanging hooks on the hardcover
1-Year limited warranty
“Satisfy your hunger for amazing food with the updated Blackstone 22″ Adventure Ready propane griddle on your next outdoor adventure. With 362 square-inches of cooking space and 24,000 BTU’s, you’ll be equipped to cook for your loved ones in the great outdoors,“ Walmart’s product details state.
“Not only does this bundle include the 22″ griddle, but it also comes with a matching hardcover to help keep your griddle clean between uses. The hardcover is designed with a heat-resistant, rugged handle grip and interior hooks to hang it off the back of the griddle while cooking. Enjoy other elevated design elements on this model like the sleek, easy-glide burner dials with pops of orange.”
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With the 2025 WNBA All-Star over, teams are now preparing for the second half of the season. One of the best games coming out of the break will be between the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces. Unfortunately for the Dream, Rhyne Howard will miss the rest of July with a left knee injury, a huge blow as they enter the last half of the season.
Atlanta enters this matchup with a 13-9 record, good for fifth-best in the WNBA. They’ll have to lean on other veterans in Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner to pick up the slack with Howard out.
The Aces are still trying to find their footing. Usually one of the best teams in the league, Las Vegas is just getting by with an 11-11 record. Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson is looking to lead her squad to a strong second half finish.
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Stevie Nicks, legendary vocalist and front-woman of the popular 70s band, Fleetwood Mac, is hitting the road for her 2025 solo tour starting in Brooklyn, New York at the Barclays Center on Aug. 8.
The tour was originally announced in April, but as of mid-June, Nicks added additional dates to the tour schedule following show cancellations of previous joint dates with fellow musician Billy Joel. As of now, Nicks is set to perform 17 shows from Aug. 8 to Oct. 25.
Throughout the North American-based tour, Nicks is set to perform at major arenas and hit big cities such as Brooklyn, Boston, Cincinnati, Tampa, Detroit, Portland, Phoenix and more.
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A brand new season of the hit reality series Welcome to Plathville premieres on TLC Tuesday, July 22 at 10/9c.
Cord cutters looking to tune in for the all-new season can stream the premiere live through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).
What is Welcome to Plathville about?
For those unfamiliar with the long-running TLC reality series, Welcome to Plathville follows a conservative family of 11 living in south-eastern Georgia as new members enter the family dynamic from outside of their isolated farm.
Season seven kicks off with a focus on Lydia’s whirlwind romance with her new boyfriend, Zac, which catches everyone by surprise—including Ethan who has growing suspicions.
Meanwhile, Micah is caught in the middle of an ongoing feud between Moriah and Veronica, leading Veronica to seek out the help of a secret friend.
Both Philo and DirecTV offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before committing to a paid plan while Sling offers those that commit to a paid subscription half off their first month.
Out of the three streaming services listed above, Philo is the cheapest at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial concludes.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.
New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.
Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.
What is DirecTV?
DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.
DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.
Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.
What is Sling?
Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to access top-rated TV channels like TLC. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month.
Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.
For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).
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