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Shooting at Magic City Classic leaves one dead, eight injured

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After the Magic City Classic, a shooting occurred that resulted in one death and eight injuries, as reported by ESPN. In comments obtained by WRBC, Mayor Woodfin stated that the initial shooting occurred outside the perimeter of Legion Field and the tailgate area for the Magic City Classic, injuring six individuals. The mayor noted that […] The post Shooting at Magic City Classic leaves one dead, eight injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA legend Dominique Wilkins makes huge HBCU move before hoops sesaon

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Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is making a huge HBCU move ahead of the basketball season. Wilkins has been named Alabama State’s new general manager for the men’s basketball program, making him the latest former NBA player to take on executive leadership in HBCU athletics. “To be at a place like Alabama State […] The post NBA legend Dominique Wilkins makes huge HBCU move before hoops sesaon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marshall Faulk’s first game with Southern gets a huge update

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Marshall Faulk’s first game with Southern University is set to receive a huge stage. The clash between the two SWAC contenders will take place at Legion Field on Saturday, August 29. The plans were recently approved by the Birmingham City Council and will serve as the setting for the first game in Faulk’s coaching career. […] The post Marshall Faulk’s first game with Southern gets a huge update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama State hires NAIA championship coach to lead basketball program

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Alabama State has found its next head men’s basketball coach in an NAIA coaching star. The Hornets have announced that they’re hiring Chris Wright, who has served as the head coach of Langston University. He takes over for Tony Madlock, who departed the program to join Penny Hardaway at Memphis. In a statement, Wright spoke […] The post Alabama State hires NAIA championship coach to lead basketball program appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Madlock leaves Alabama State, joins Memphis coaching staff

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Alabama State head coach Tony Madlock is departing the institution to join Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis. Rumors swirled quickly about the move, but it was officially confirmed by Alabama State on Sunday evening. Madlock spoke about his departure in a statement, saying, “I would like to thank Dr. Ross and Dr. Cable for their […] The post Tony Madlock leaves Alabama State, joins Memphis coaching staff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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