The dogs, hoses, and armored cars were not effective in the way that Bull Connor and much of white Birmingham wanted them to be. They did not stop the demonstrations, and they did not prevent desegregation.

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Inside: What we’ve heard from teams amid big decisions, plus what’s next for the Ravens and Lions, Kliff Kingsbury’s plans and Travis Kelce’s playoff heroics. But first, great news from Denver: The Broncos will distribute over 15,

Hagen Smith, last year's college pitcher of the year, was the No. 5 pick in the MLB draft in July by the Chicago White Sox. After just 7.2 innings of minor league ball, he's already being recognized as an up-and-coming talent.

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Fairway Independent Mortgage ranked well above average on J.D. Power's 2024 Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. It has more than 700 branches nationwide, spread across every state except Alaska and West Virginia.

The NFL announced the five finalists for the AP Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards on Thursday, and Alabama was represented on both lists. Running back Derrick Henry (2013-2015) and defensive back Pat Surtain II (2018-2020) were finalists on the offensive and defensive sides respectively.

Two other players with Alabama football roots were chosen for the Pro Bowl Games but are not participating – Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson (Alabama) and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (Alabama).

Carlton Palmer believes Bolton Wanderers will be making an excellent appointment in Steven Schumacher, with the pundit convinced the former Stoke City man will get the Trotters into the League One play-offs should he take over at the Tough Sheet Stadium.

The expansion of Harbor Point in 2025 won't stop there. Look for the kickoff of Point Park, a 4.5-acre green space to be located where the popular Sandlot summer bar and entertainment venue once stood.