According to AL.com, Barrett checked into DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa on Monday. Alabama hasn’t commented on his situation aside from Nick Saban saying he was “ill.” AL.com said Barrett mentioned on Snapchat that he underwent multiple blood transfusions. MORE: SEC power rankings | SN midseason awards | SN’s Top 25 Barnett, a highly touted dual-threat QB from California, was part of the five-man competition this offseason that was eventually won by Jake Coker....

Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium looked pretty majestic in its coating of snow. (Pic via Reddit) A campus-wide snowball fight broke out between the Alabama football players and the general student body. (Picture via AL.com) Even Big Al, the Tide's mascot, joined the snow day party. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, students are like...

Alabama had 2,006 confirmed cases and 53 deaths at the time of writing, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. On April 3, Governor Ivey tweeted: “My fellow Alabamians, I plead with you to do your part to #StopTheSpread of #COVID19. We’ve got to take this order dead serious; otherwise, the fact is more people will end up dying.” The order went into effect on Saturday, April 4, at 5 p....

The matchup between No. 1 Alabama vs. No.19 Ole Miss has all the makings of a season-defining game for both the Tide and Rebels (who need a win to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive). Alabama has withstood a loss to Ole Miss each of the past two years to make it to the playoff, but this young Tide team might not be able to do that a third time....

Dershowitz, a retired Harvard law professor, made the remark during an interview with Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace. The journalist pressed the lawyer over his controversial defense of the president, before asking him if he personally believed the president’s actions were “problematic.” “Do you find it troubling, problematic that a president would link in any way, forget his motive, and I’m not saying it’s criminal, his support for an ally and even military aid for an ally to investigating his political opponent?...

Speaking to ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl during an appearance on the network’s latest This Week program, Sullivan recalled Murkowski lending support to his previous congressional bids and said the two “make a good team for Alaska.” “If Senator Murkowski runs again, I’m going to support her,” Sullivan told Karl during Sunday morning’s interview. Earlier, he recounted several years of mutual support between himself and Murkowski, and pointed to their success representing Alaska in Congress....

The fatal shooting occurred at around 2:30 a.m. at the Mueller fire hydrant facility located at 956 Industrial Boulevard, according to Albertville police chief Jamie Smith. In a press released obtained by AL.com on Tuesday, Smith said: “It is with a heavy heart that I report to you a shooting that occurred early this morning. “For an unknown reason an employee of the industry began firing a weapon at fellow employees…....

After an alleged late night altercation near his apartment complex, coupled with a disastrous performance in his first career start, the rookie quarterback told the media that he needed to become more dedicated to his craft. MORE: Manziel may not be answer | ESPN personalty calls Manziel “alcoholic” | Manziel film session Then, over the weekend, after a late night of partying led to him missing a rehab assignment for his injured hamstring, Manziel again stated that he needs to “stop looking like a jackass....

The reality was far more bleak. She felt constantly under stress, anxious and terrified. “I was taking pills and drinking to keep it up,” she says. Her husband started marking the liquor bottles, but she would just add water so he couldn’t tell how much she had drunk. Finally, one day in 1985, Staples went into the kitchen to get more ice for her vodka and saw her younger daughter, Tracy, then a high-school senior, making soup....

But Laurence Leavy, a 59-year-old Miami lawyer, is about more than attending big playoff games. Before the Royals’ Game 2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday, Leavy donated $5,000 to each of the two families of Kansas City firefighters who were killed battling a two-alarm fire in Kansas City on Monday. MORE: Best ALCS photos | Best NLCS photos It’s not the first time Leavy has used his status for donations....

Ventura had just thrown a 1-0 pitch to Caleb Joseph that the Orioles catcher fouled off when manager Ned Yost came to the mound with a trainer, and removed the rookie right-hander from the game. Left-hander Brandon Finnegan, who already had been warming up in the bullpen, entered the game and allowed a flare single into right field by Joseph. Jonathan Schoop grounded out to third base to end the frame....

The Red Sox had won that game 4-3 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series against the Detroit Tigers. But Victorino had gone 0-for-5, falling to 2-for-21 in the series. MORE: Red Sox 5, Tigers 2 | Play by play | World Series schedule | Red Sox in Fall Classic "You sit there and go 'Oh God,' " Victorino said on Thursday night in Detroit. "But you chalk it up today, and I might get a chance Saturday....

Sources: Arsenal risk losing Ozil The Belgium international sustained a knee problem in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at West Brom, and subsequently missed the goalless draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday. A scan on Alderweireld’s injury has come up clear, while England striker Kane is back in training after sustaining an ankle problem during the victory over Sunderland on Sept. 18. “Toby’s scan was clear, but he is still in a lot of pain,” said Pochettino....

As first revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, the handle @AlecBaldwin is no longer listed on the social media platform. Attempting to go the account will just pull up a page that says “this account doesn’t exist.” Baldwin does have an additional Twitter account, but it appears to be used very seldomly, if at all—the page has not been updated with a new post in over one year. Baldwin’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, also no longer has a Twitter account....

On Friday night, the Kings defeated the Rangers in double overtime to earn the right to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup for the second time in three years. One of the greatest perks of winning the Stanley Cup is that the players can do what ever they want with the trophy until the next season begins. MORE: Stanley Cup photos | What can you fit in the Stanley Cup? | Stanley Cup baby...

“We have a good group of guys who focus on getting better," said Burrows at Sens training camp this week. “We can’t take anything for granted. We have to do it all over again, pay attention to details.” Acquired from the Canucks for prospect Jonathan Dahlen at last year’s trade deadline, Burrows is delighted to start the current campaign with a clean slate. Although he netted two goals versus the Avalanche in his Senators debut, Burrows never felt completely comfortable after the deal....

Raiders offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood being cut Tuesday is another step toward closing the book on three years of Raiders first-round picks under Mayock from 2019 to 2021. Leatherwood, who was drafted 17th overall by the Raiders in the 2021 draft, was abominable in his one year and was cut when the Raiders couldn’t find a trade suitor. They’re now on the hook for nearly $7 million just for Leatherwood not to play, despite the need for help on the offensive line....

The 6-9 Meyer has always had plus stuff, but weak command has slowed his development and even relegated him to the bullpen for most of last season. Let’s take a look at Meyer’s scouting report to see what fantasy owners can expect from him in the short and long term. MORE: Full prospect rankings | NFL rookie rankings | SN Fantasy Alex Meyer scouting report At his best, Meyer pitches off a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and can touch triple digits....

The date: Saturday’s game between his Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres. The problem: Ovechkin is nursing a “lower-body” injury. Don’t ask; neither Ovechkin nor the Caps are saying what hurts. MORE: Cut by glass pane, fan stays to watch game | Ovechkin rarity: He sits | Track games, get results Before the 7 p.m. ET game, Ovechkin will take a turn around the Verizon Center rink and decided whether he is fit....