


88,043 fans in Auburn to see Lionel Messi before the World Cup begins

12 places to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Birmingham this summer

Birmingham native Chris Richards named to USMNT 2026 World Cup roster

FREE: Watch top athletes compete in pickleball, equestrian, + more at the Alabama State Games—June 12-14

Stallions face “must win” home game + world champ eater Joey Chestnut in town

Birmingham is the only U.S. stop for the 2026 World Boccia Challenger + it’s free—here’s how to go

Willie Mays Park to get $400K donation from U.S. Steel

$25 million to charity, big celebs + more: See how golf drives change in Birmingham
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3 Birmingham athletes inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame [PHOTOS]

250 miles in 56 hours: UAB grad sets new Cocodona ultramarathon record

Soccer’s biggest prize: FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Birmingham

Birmingham-based owners lead soccer club to Scottish league title

Alabama State to kickoff 2026 football season at Legion Field
