While many local residents plan to watch the Alabama and Auburn openers this evening, two of our local colleges will begin their seasons this weekend. First of all, the UAB Blazers will start their 2008 season this afternoon at historic Legion Field against Conference USA foe Tulsa - kickoff’s at 3 p.m.

Meanwhile, Miles College held [...]

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Birmingham’s Tiger Nation contingent should have been dancing in the streets yesterday as former Auburn swimmer Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe set a new world record of 58.77 in the women’s 100m backstroke at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. The crazy thing is, it was only the semifinals.
The finals are being broadcast live during prime time [...]

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Every last Friday of the month area cyclists meet at the Linn Park fountain to … well, cycle. They tell me there is no ride leader or leader of any sort but it’s an easy way to socialize and cruise Birmingham while celebrating cycling. For more information, you can e-mail the group at cm.bham@gmail.com or [...]

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There’s been a lot of talk this year about the return of the Air Jordan 1. There are several models being released this year, including the recently released Opening Day Pack. The pairs honor Michael Jordan’s time in MLB’s Chicago White Sox system (including his Airness’ time as a Birmingham Baron).
The  “home” pair (above) features [...]

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Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex employee Darrell Alldredge puts a  final coat of paint on the goal post Wednesday morning in preparation for this weekend’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional. They’ve been working on improvements to the facility since January in preparation for this weekend’s action.
First round games start Friday at 12:15 p.m. [...]

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11th Annual Birmingham Park and Recreation Family Fishing Rodeo is the largest community fishing event in the state of Alabama. Birmingham’s East Lake is stocked with tons of catfish and bass especially for this event.
Enjoy activity booths, fantastic giveaways, family-oriented fun, and more. For more information, call 205-254-2391.
Cost: Free
Location:
East Lake Park
84th Street & 1st Avenue [...]

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Ironically on the anniversary of the Olympic soccer countdown beginning at Legion Field for the 1996 Olympics, it was reported that the U.S. women’s national soccer team will make its return to Birmingham and The Old Gray Lady on May 3. It’s a tune-up for the national squad as they prepare for the 2008 Olympics [...]

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